UFP follows a continuous evaluation system. This means students only take exams if they fail the continuous evaluation and the teachers accept them for the re-examination period.
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1st semester (Winter):

Orientation Week: September 10 to 15 2018
Classes: September 17 2018 to January 18 2019
Re-examination period: January 28 to February 9 2019

Public holidays:
October 5
November 1
December 1 and 8
Christmas holidays: December 24 2018 to January 4 2019

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2nd semester (Spring):

Orientation Week: February 4-8 2019
Classes: February 11 to June 14 2019
Re-examination period: June 25 to July 6 2019

Public holidays:
April 19 and 25
May 1
June 10, 20 and 24
Carnival holidays: March 4 and 5 2019
Easter holidays: April 15 to 22 2019
“Queima das Fitas” Break: May 6 to 10 2019