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 10, 2020 | November 19, 2020
Friday, July 10 |  | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Cape Town* |
Saturday, July 11 | | Arrive in Cape Town.* Transfer from Cape Town to Stellenbosch*. Students arranging their own travel should arrive on this date. |
Sunday, July 12 | | AIFS Orientation and welcome dinner |
Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17 | | Stellenbosch Orientation and Registrations |
Monday, July 20 | | Classes begin |
Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 | | Optional 3-day excursion to the Cederberg Mountains ($375) |
Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 13 | | Mid-semester break |
Friday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 9 | | 6-day Garden Route tour |
Wednesday, September 9 to Sunday, September 13 | | Optional 5-day excursion to Addo Elephant Park and Breede River ($695) |
Friday, October 23 | | Classes end |
Tuesday, October 27 to Wednesday, November 18 | | Exams |
Thursday, November 19 | | 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.
