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Diploma in General Studies

Academic Calendar

2024/2025 Academic Year

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2025/2026 Academic Year

Diploma Programmes Calendar

2026/2027 Academic Year

Diploma Programmes Calendar

Important Dates

CCourse Registration, Miscellaneous Applications and Release of Results
for Academic Year 2026/27 (Diploma Programmes)             

Semester A 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  (From)
Late-August 2026		   Semester A students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  31 August 2026 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop)
  05 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for credit transfer or course exemption 
Week 1 07 September 2026 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 14 September 2026 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 19 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 20 September 2026 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 17 October 2026 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 18 October 2026 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 10 (From)
12 November 2026		 Thursday Release of Semester A examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 14 12 December 2026 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester A, and programme transfer for Semester B 2026/27
  14 December 2026 Monday First day of Student Revision Period 
  19 December 2026 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period 
  21 December 2026 Monday First day of Examination Period
  24 December 2026 Thursday Last day of Examination Period
  28 December 2026 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
07 January 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester A course grades on the student portal
  16 January 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

Semester B 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  Early-January 2027   Semester B students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  11 January 2027 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper add/drop)
Week 1 18 January 2027 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 25 January 2027 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced study load or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 30 January 2027 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 31 January 2027 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 06 March 2027 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 07 March 2027 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 9 (From)
02 April 2027		 Friday Release of Semester B examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 14 08 May 2027 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester B, and programme transfer for Semester A 2027/28
  10 May 2027 Monday First day of Student Revision Period
  15 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period
  17 May 2027 Monday First day of Examination Period
  22 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Examination Period
  (From)
03 June 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester B course grades on the student portal

NOTES:

Note 1 Adding/Dropping Courses
Students wishing to adjust their course load beyond the range stipulated in the Academic Regulations must submit the Deviation from Normal Study Load Range application along with the paper add/drop form to the College Office.
Note 2 Withdrawal from Studies
To withdraw from studies, students must submit the Withdrawal from Studies application by the end of the student revision period. The withdrawal takes effect immediately upon submission, but if submitted during the examination period, it will take effect in the following semester.
Note 3 Extenuating Circumstances for Examinations
Students who believe their exam attendance is impacted by extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, hospitalization, bereavement) should submit their case with supporting evidence to the course-offering faculty within 5 working days of the scheduled exam date.