Study Abroad in Stellenbosch: Itinerary
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 2021 and as the January-June semester 2022. Full-year students may also enroll from January to November, 2022.
August 2, 2021 | December 1, 2021
Monday, August 2 |  | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Cape Town* |
Tuesday, August 3 | | Arrive in Cape Town.* Transfer from Cape Town to Stellenbosch*. Students arranging their own travel should arrive on this date. |
Wednesday, August 4 | | AIFS orientation and welcome dinner |
Thursday, August 5 to Sunday, August 8 | | Stellenbosch University Orientation |
Monday, August 9 | | Cape Town tours |
Tuesday, August 10 | | Classes begin |
Friday, August 20 to Sunday, August 22 | | Optional 3-day excursion to the Cederberg Mountains ($375) |
Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 26 | | Mid-semester break |
Friday, September 17 to Wednesday, September 22 | | 6-day Garden Route tour |
Thursday, September 23 to Sunday, September 26 | | Optional 4-day excursion to Johannesburg ($825) |
Friday, November 5 | | Classes end |
Monday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 30 | | Exams |
Wednesday, December 1 | | 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.
