Derwen College Term Dates 2026–2027
Key dates for residential and day students at Derwen College, across each of our campuses.
Autumn Term 2026
New day and residential students at Gobowen campus
Transition into College between Tuesday 8 and Friday 11 September 2026 (details will be given in your onboarding pack).
New students at Ludlow and Telford campuses
Enrol into College on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Returning students
Transition back into College from Monday 14 September (you will receive individual details with exact dates).
Graduation: Saturday 3 October (by invitation)
Autumn half term holiday
Last day of half term for all students
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Residential students travel home
Thursday 22 October 2026
Residential students return to College
Sunday 1 November 2026
Day students return to College
Monday 2 November 2026
Last day of autumn term for all students
Friday 11 December 2026
Residential students travel home for Christmas holiday
Saturday 12 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
Residential students return to College
Tuesday 5 January 2027
Day students return to College
Wednesday 6 January 2027
Spring half term holiday
Last day of half term for all students
Friday 12 February 2027
Residential students travel home
Saturday 13 February 2027
Residential students return to College
Sunday 21 February 2027
Day students return to College
Monday 22 February 2027
Last day of spring term for all students
Thursday 18 March 2027
Residential students travel home for Easter holiday
Friday 19 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
Residential students return to College
Tuesday 6 April 2027
Day students return to College
Wednesday 7 April 2027
May Day bank holiday
Monday 3 May 2027
Summer half term holiday
Last day of half term for all students
Thursday 27 May 2027
Residential students travel home
Friday 28 May 2027
Residential students return to College
Sunday 6 June 2027
Day students return to College
Monday 7 June 2027
Prom: Date TBC July 2027
Last day of summer term for all students
Friday 16 July 2027
Residential students travel home for summer holiday
Saturday 17 July 2027