The academic year at Chalmers starts in August and ends in June the following year. The academic year consists of two semesters, Autumn (August– December) and Spring (January–June). The exact dates may vary from one year to another. Sweden has a system of credits (högskolepoäng); a normal 40-week academic year corresponds to 60 credits. The system is compatible with ECTS credits. Chalmers does not award ECTS grading.
Each semester is then divided into two study periods with 7 weeks of lectures followed by one week of examinations. There are also three re-sit opportunities during the year.
Dates academic year 2013/2014
Important - the day of enrolment
2 September is the day of enrolment 2013. You have to attend the mandatory registration in person and please be prepared to show a valid passport for identification purposes.
Please note that your study place will be cancelled if you do not attend the enrolment day. The offer of admission is valid only up until this set date.
Details about enrolment dayAutumn semester: Monday September 2, 2013 - Sunday January 19, 2014
Spring semester: Monday January 20, 2014 - Tuesday June 3, 2014
Student Union day Thursday 2014-02-20. All lectures and classes cancelled from 12 am for all students.
The Student Union's career contact days(arbetsmarknadsdagar) at the Johanneberg campus. All lectures and classes that are scheduled for Master and Erasmus students on Tuesday 04 February 2014 in the afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm should be changed to another time. All lectures and classes on Wednesday 05 February 2014, starting in the morning at 10 am, should be cancelled for these students.