Anyone planning their studies or activities at NUS will find the NUS academic calendar the key resource for knowing when semesters, breaks, and assessments take place. NUS operates on a two-semester system, with Semester 1 typically starting in early August and Semester 2 beginning in January.

Within each semester, there are weeks dedicated to teaching, followed by a reading week and then exams. Special terms run during the summer break, giving flexibility for internships, overseas programmes, or extra coursework.

Major events like orientation week, add/drop deadlines, and commencement ceremonies are check here also marked. Students should double-check with their department for any differences in course-specific schedules.

You can easily find the current calendar on the NUS portal, which provides downloadable PDFs for planning ahead.

All in all, the NUS academic calendar helps every student and staff member manage their schedules smoothly from semester to semester.