The Academic Senate and the Board of Directors approve the academic calendar on an annual basis. This general reference document sets out the start, end and suspension dates of teaching activities.Students are also required to consult and check the detailed academic calendar of their own Degree Programme, published on the Teaching Noticeboard.The timetable of classes for each Degree Programme can be consulted on the individual course web pages.On the occasion of official holidays, all University offices and facilities remain closed. You are therefore advised to check the calendar on the following page:Official holidays and University closuresAcademic Year: from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026Start of taught teaching activities15 September 2026 – all degree programmes1 September 2026 – first year of the Degree Programmes in Medicine and Surgery and in Dentistry and Dental ProstheticsThe start date of taught teaching activities is set by each individual Degree Programme. To find out the start date of classes for your programme, please consult the academic calendar and class timetables.End of taught teaching activities13 June 2026Course examinationsThe single examination session normally begins on 1 December and ends on 31 March of the following academic year.For each course, in compliance with the minimum interval of 15 days between two consecutive examination dates for the same course/module or integrated course, and taking into account teaching periods and holidays, the following must be scheduled at least:6 ordinary examination dates5 ordinary examination dates for degree programmes belonging to the Department of Economics, with the exception of first-cycle degree programmes for which the student has opted for part-time enrolmentDegree examinationsThe single session ends on 31 March of the following academic year. For each degree programme, at least four graduation sessions must be scheduled in the following periods:from May to July;from October to December;from February to MarchSuspension of teaching activitiesChristmas holidays24 December 2025 – 6 January 2026 inclusiveEaster holidays2 – 7 April 2026 inclusiveSummer holidays1 – 31 August 2026 inclusive – all degree programmes1 – 24 August 2026 inclusive – first year of the Degree Programmes in Medicine and Surgery and in Dentistry and Dental ProstheticsPatron Saint’s DayFriday 8 May 2026 – Varese campusWednesday 24 June 2026 – Busto Arsizio campusMonday 31 August 2026 – Como campusUniversity closure days – in addition to national public holidaysPlease consult:Official holidays and University closures Browse the section Teaching calendar Solemnities and University set closures