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 2020 and as the January-June semester 2021. Full-year students may also enroll from January to November, 2021.
July 20, 2020 | November 26, 2020
Monday, July 20 |  | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Cape Town* |
Tuesday, July 21 | | Arrive in Cape Town.* Transfer from Cape Town to Stellenbosch*. Students arranging their own travel should arrive on this date. |
Wednesday, July 22 | | AIFS Orientation and welcome dinner |
Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26 | | Stellenbosch Orientation and Registrations |
Monday, July 27 | | Classes begin |
Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 | | Optional 3-day excursion to the Cederberg Mountains ($375) |
Saturday, September 11 to Sunday, September 20 | | Mid-semester break |
Friday, September 11 to Wednesday, September 16 | | 6-day Garden Route tour |
Wednesday, September 16 to Sunday, September 20 | | Optional 5-day excursion to Addo Elephant Park and Breede River ($695) |
Friday, October 30 | | Classes end |
Tuesday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 25 | | Exams |
Thursday, November 26 | | Optional return flight from Cape Town to U.S.* |
Itineraries are tentative and subject to change.
* Included for students on the AIFS Flight Package only.
Note: 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 2020 and as the January-June semester 2021. Full-year students may also enroll from January to November, 2021.
