Study Abroad in Stellenbosch: Itinerary
In the southern hemisphere, the academic year is the reverse of that in the U.S. and Europe and runs from January to November. To give American students greater flexibility, programs at Stellenbosch University are offered as the July-November semester 2017 and as the January-June semester 2018. Full-year students may also enroll from January to November, 2017.
July 7, 2017 | November 17, 2017
Friday, July 7 |  | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Cape Town* |
Saturday, July 8 | | Arrival in Cape Town.* Transfer from Cape Town to Stellenbosch* |
Sunday, July 9 | | AIFS Orientation and Welcome |
Monday, July 10 to | | Stellenbosch Orientation and Registrations |
Monday, July 17 | | Classes begin |
Friday, July 21 to | | Optional 3-day excursion to the Cederberg Mountains ($295) |
Friday, September 1 to | | Mid-semester break |
Friday, September 1 to | | 6-day Garden Route tour |
Wednesday, September 6 to | | Optional 5-day excursion to Addo Elephant Park and Breede River ($645) |
Friday, October 20 | | Classes end |
Tuesday, October 24 to | | Exams |
Friday, November 17 | | Optional return flight from Cape Town to U.S.* |
Please note that the flight route may require connections in the U.S., Europe or South Africa. Dates and routings are tentative and subject to change.
* Included for students on the AIFS Flight Package only.
