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Planning ahead is crucial for academic success, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Academic Calendar for 2025 is an important tool as it allows you to organize and effectively plan for studies and other activities for the whole academic year. The calendar outlines key dates and events for the academic year, including semester schedules, examination periods, holidays, and registration deadlines.
In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the important dates and deadlines highlighted in the UKZN Academic Calendar, helping you stay informed and prepared for the upcoming year at UKZN.
How to access the UKZN Academic Calendar for 2025 academic year
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has published the academic calendar for 2025-2025 academic year. The complete academic schedule is now available on the official UKZN website. You can access the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 academic year following these steps:
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- Visit the official UKZN website at www.ukzn.ac.za.
- On the homepage, go to the main menu and click on ‘Academic Calendar’.
- Here, you will see a list of Sessional Dates for 2024 & 2025.
- Click on ‘Sessional Dates 2025’ to view the calendar for that year.
- This is the process for accessing the UKZN Academic Calendar for the 2025 academic year.
The highlights on UKZN Calendar important dates and deadlines
Throughout the academic year, it’s always a great idea to plan and stay on top of important dates and deadlines.
Remember to take note of important dates such as reading week, exam periods, and university closures due to statutory holidays as well as administrative deadlines such as course drop dates and tuition due dates.
Below are the highlights of start and end dates for each semester, winter and midterm break throughout the academic year.
UKZN Sessional Dates 2024 highlights
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine
- FIRST SEMESTER : Monday, 12 February – Wednesday, 26 June
- EASTER VACATION : Friday, 29 March – Sunday, 7 April (inclusive)
- WINTER VACATION : Thursday, 27 June – Sunday, 21 July (inclusive)
- SECOND SEMESTER : Monday, 22 July – Tuesday, 3 December
- MID-TERM BREAK : Saturday, 21 September – Sunday, 29 September (inclusive)
Howard, Pietermaritzburg and Westville
- FIRST SEMESTER : Monday, 12 February – Saturday, 29 June
- EASTER VACATION : Friday, 29 March – Sunday, 7 April (inclusive)
- WINTER VACATION : Sunday, 30 June – Sunday, 21 July (inclusive)
- SECOND SEMESTER : Monday, 22 July – Tuesday, 3 December
- MID-TERM BREAK : Saturday, 21 September – Sunday, 29 September (inclusive)
Education
- FIRST SEMESTER : Monday, 12 February – Wednesday, 26 June
- EASTER VACATION : Friday, 29 March – Sunday, 7 April
- WINTER VACATION : Thursday, 27 June – Sunday, 21 July
- SECOND SEMESTER : Monday, 22 July – Tuesday, 3 December
- MID-TERM BREAK : Saturday, 21 September – Sunday, 29 September
UKZN Sessional Dates 2025 highlights
Howard, Pietermaritzburg and Westville
- FIRST SEMESTER : Monday, 10 February – Thursday, 26 June
- EASTER VACATION : Saturday, 29 March – Sunday, 06 April (inclusive)
- WINTER VACATION : Friday, 27 June – Sunday, 20 July (inclusive)
- SECOND SEMESTER : Monday, 21 July – Tuesday, 02 December
- MID-TERM BREAK : Saturday, 20 September – Sunday, 28 September (inclusive)
For detailed information about dates and deadlines, Download the UKZN Calendar below
The academic calendar is essential for effective academic planning. It allows students to allocate adequate time for studying, rest, and personal development throughout the year. By being aware of these key dates, you can effectively manage your time, stay organized, and make the most of your university experience at UKZN.
UKZN Sessional Dates 2024
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine
Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan | Mon, 01 Jan | New Year’s Day (Public holiday) | |
| Tue, 02 Jan | University opens | ||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan | Tue, 09 Jan | Remote online registration opens for returning students | |
| Deadline for re-registration appeals to School Higher Degree Offices | |||
| Fri, 12 Jan | School Higher Degree Committees to consider re-registration appeals from PG students, for recommendation to CAAB | ||
| Deadline for applications for remarks of those modules with formal sit-down examinations in Semester 2, 2023. | |||
| Deadline for applications to be submitted for Senate Concessionary Special Examinations as per GR 23 (b) MBChB6 6th & NMFC Orientation (Online) | |||
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan | Wed, 17 Jan | Deadline for the submission of exclusion appeals from UG/Hons and PG Dip students MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 1 Commences MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Orientation | |
| Fri, 19 Jan | Provisional release of NSC results by the DBE | ||
| Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jan | Mon, 22 Jan | 3rd & 4th Physiotherapy students commence 4th year Speech Language Therapy students commence MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 1 Commences MBChB6 6th Year & NMFC Block 1 Week 2 | |
| Tues, 23 Jan | 3rd & 4th year Occupational Therapy students commence | ||
| Wed, 24 Jan | 3rd year Speech Language Therapy students commence | ||
| Mon, 29 Jan – Sat, 03 Feb | Mon, 29 Jan | 4th year Optometry students commence | |
| Tues, 30 Jan | 2nd year Occupational Therapy students commence | ||
| Fri, 02 Feb | CAECOM meetings | ||
| 4th year Audiology students commence | |||
| Residences open for registered (both academic and residence registered) students MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 1 Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 1 Week 3 CMSA Assessments | |||
| Sat, 03 Feb | Online Parents Day (to be confirmed) | ||
| Mon, 05 – Sat, 10 Feb | Mon, 05– Sat, 10 Feb | Orientation and dedicated remote online registration week for First Time Entering Undergraduate (FTEN) students MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 1 Week 3 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 1 Week 4 CMSA Assessments | |
| Mon, 05 Feb | 3rd year Optometry, 2nd & 3rd Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene & Sport Science Honours students commence | ||
| Tues, 6 Feb | 2nd year Speech Language Therapy students commence 1st year Occupational Therapy students commence | ||
| Wed, 7 Feb | AEACOM meeting | ||
| 3rd year Audiology students commence | |||
| Thu, 08 Feb | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound/final examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 2:2023, without having to register for Semester 1:2024 | ||
| 2nd year Audiology students commence | |||
| SEMESTER 1: | |||
| 1 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb | Mon, 12 Feb | First semester and lectures commences MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 1 Week 4 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 1 Week 5 CMSA Assessments |
| Mon, 12 – Thu, 15 Feb | Senate Concessionary Special Examinations (SCSEs) week (Colleges to arrange for students with a maximum of 2 modules outstanding, having been registered for the modules in 2023) | ||
| Fri, 16 – Wed, 21 Feb | Marking of Senate Concessionary Special Examinations and release of results | ||
| 2 | Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Feb | Wed, 21 Feb | Final date for release of SCSE results MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 1 Week 5 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 1 Week 6 CMSA Assessments |
| Fri, 23 Feb | Final date for submitting curriculum changes | ||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 | |||
| Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | |||
| Final date for first semester academic registration | |||
| 3 | Mon, 26 Feb – Fri,1 Mar | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Orientation MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 1 Assessment Week MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 1 Assessment Week CMSA Assessments | |
| 4 | Mon, 04 – Fri, 8 Mar | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical Teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Commences MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Commences | |
| 5 | Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 Mar | Fri, 15 Mar | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical Teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Week 2 SCM Exam Board (Special) |
| 6 | Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar | Thu, 21 Mar | Human Rights Day (Public holiday) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Week 3 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Week 3 |
| Fri, 22 Mar | Student recess day – non teaching day | ||
| 7 | Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Mar | Thu, 28 Mar | Lectures end |
| Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 1) | |||
| Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Week 4 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Week 4 CMSA Assessments | |||
| Fri, 29 Mar | Easter Friday (Public holiday) | ||
| Fri, 29 Mar to Sun, 7 Apr | EASTER VACATION: STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Apr | Mon, 1 Apr | Family Day (Public holiday) MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Week 5 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Week 5 CMSA Assessments | |
| Fri, 5 Apr | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) | ||
| 8 | Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Apr | Wed, 08 Apr | Eid ul Fitr (provisional date) (condoned day of absence) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Assessment Week MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Week 6 CMSA Assessments |
| 9 | Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Apr | Mon, 15 Apr | Compensatory day – Follows Thursday timetable MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Commences MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Assessment Week CMSA Assessments |
| 10 | Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Apr | Tue, 23 Apr | Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Commences CMSA Assessments |
| 11 | Mon, 29 Apr – Fri, 3 May | Wed, 01 May | Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 3 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Week 2 CMSA Assessments |
| 12 | Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May | Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 4 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Week 3 CMSA Assessments |
| 13 | Mon, 13 – Sat, 18 May | Mon, 13 – Sat, 18 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 5 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Week 4 CMSA Assessments SCM Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments) |
| 14 | Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 May | Tue, 21 May | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Assessment Week MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Week 5 CMSA Assessments SCM Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments) |
| Wed, 22 May | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for those modules taught online with continuous assessment. | ||
| Fri, 24 May | Final date for submission of DP refusal appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 Jun | Mon, 27 May | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Study Week MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Semester 1 Study Week MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Week 6 CMSA Assessments SCM Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments) | |
| Wed, 29 May | National and Provincial elections – public holiday | ||
| Fri, 31 May | First semester examinations commence (inclusing Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 Jun | Mon, 03 Jun – Sat, 08 Jun | First semester examinations continue MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Study Week Throughput MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Semester 1 Supplementary Week MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Assessment Week CMSA Assessments Deadline: Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments) | |
| Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Jun | Wed, 12 Jun | First semester examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Supplementary MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Semester 1 Supplementary Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 3 Study Week CMSA Assessments | |
| Sat, 15 Jun | First semester examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Sun, 16 – Fri, 21 Jun | Break between examinations for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 17 – Sat, 22 Jun | Mon, 17 Jun | Public holiday in lieu of Sunday public holiday | |
| Fri, 21 Jun | Semester 1 Lectures end for all modules taught online incuding all continuous assessment opportunities | ||
| Sat, 22 Jun | Supplementary examinations commence (including Saturday) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 24 – Fri, 28 Jun | Wed, 26 Jun | First semester ends for all students MBChB6 4th Year CEBP3 (Selective Week 2) MBChB6 5th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 6th & NMFC Semester 1 Vacation Deadline for MMED Capturing of MMED Resuts Deadline for Capturing Research Methodology & Project SCM Exam Board (Special) | |
| Fri, 28 Jun | Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 2, 2024 | ||
| Sat, 29 Jun | Supplementary examinations end. First semester ends for all students | ||
| Sun, 30 Jun | All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 28 June 2023 | ||
| Semester 1: Teaching days for modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 13 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 12 : 64 days Compensatory days: (Monday 15 April follows a Thursday timetable; Tuesday 23 April follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Main Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days; | |||
| Sun, 30 Jun – Sun 21 Jul | MID-YEAR BREAK (Winter Vacation) | ||
| SEMESTER 2: | |||
| Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 Jul | Mon, 1 Jul | 4th year Optometry students commence | |
| Thu, 04 Jul | MBChB6 4th Year CEBP3 (Selective Week 3) MBChB6 5th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 4 Commences CMSA Assessments Commences | ||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jul | Mon, 08 Jul | Supplementary exam marks for formal sit-down examinations and all continuous assessment marks to be to be captured on SMS by 12h00 MBChB6 4th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 5th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 4 Week 2 CMSA Assessments Commences | |
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jul | Mon, 15 Jul | School examination boards 4th year Speech Language students commence | |
| Tue, 16 Jul | Results released at 00h01 | ||
| Wed, 17 Jul | Second semester registration commences | ||
| Thu, 18 Jul | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 1:2024, without having to register for Semester 2:2024 | ||
| Deadline for the submission of exlusion appeals | |||
| Fri, 19 Jul | Deadline for applications for remarks for those modules with formal sit-down examinations in semester 1, 2024 | ||
| Fri, 19 Jul | Residences open for registered students | ||
| 1 | Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jul | Mon, 22 Jul | Second semester and lectures commence MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 4 Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 4 Week 4 CMSA Assessments Commences CAECOM meetings |
| Thur, 25 Jul | AEACOM meeting | ||
| 2 | Mon, 29 Jul – Fri, 02 Aug | Fri, 02 Aug | Final date for submitting curriculum changes |
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 | |||
| Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | |||
| Final date for second semester academic registration MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 4 Week 3 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 4 Week 5 CMSA Assessments Commences | |||
| 3 | Mon, 05 – Fri, 09 Aug | Fri, 09 Aug | National Women’s Day (Public holiday) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 4 Week 4 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 4 Week 6 |
| 4 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Aug | Fri, 16 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 4 Week 5 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 4 Assessment Week |
| 5 | Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Aug | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 4 Assessments MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Commences | |
| 6 | Mon, 26 – Fri, 30 Aug | Fri, 30 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 5 Commences MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Week 2 CMSA Assessments Commences SCM Exam Board (Special) |
| 7 | Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Sep | Mon, 02 Sep | Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 5 Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Week 3 CMSA Assessments Commences |
| 8 | Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep | Fri, 13 Sep | Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 2) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 5 Week 3 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Week 4 CMSA Assessments Commences |
| Fri, 13 Sep | Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | ||
| 9 | Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep | Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep | Spring graduation ceremonies (Westville) MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 5 Week 4 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Week 5 CMSA Assessments Commences |
| Fri, 20 Sep | Lectures end | ||
| Sat, 21 – Sun, 29 Sep | STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 23 – Fri, 27 Sep | Tue, 24 Sep | Heritage day (Public holiday) MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 5 Week 5 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Week 6 CMSA Assessments Commences | |
| 10 | Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct | Mon, 30 Sep | Lectures resume MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 5 Assessments MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 5 Assessments |
| Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 1: 2025 | |||
| 11 | Mon, 7 – Fri, 11 Oct | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 6 Commences MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 6 Commences CMSA Assessments Commences | |
| 12 | Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Oct | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 6 Week 2 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 6 Week 2 CMSA Assessments Commences | |
| 13 | Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Oct | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 6 Week 3 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 6 Week 3 Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments) CMSA Assessments Commences | |
| 14 | Mon, 28 Oct – Fri, 01 Nov | Mon, 28 Oct | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 6 Week 4 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 6 Week 4 CMSA Assessments Commences Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments |
| Tue, 29 Oct | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for modules taught online and assessed by continuous assessment | ||
| Thu, 31 Oct | Final date for submission of DP appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Fri, 01 Nov | Diwali (provisional date) | ||
| Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Nov | Mon, 4 Nov | Second semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 6 Week 5 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 6 Week 5 CMSA Assessments Commences Deadline: Clinical Professional Practice (MMED Assessments) | |
| Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov | Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov | Second semester examinations continue | |
| Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Nov | Tue, 19 Nov | Examinations end for those modules with formal sit down examinations | |
| Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Nov | Tue, 26 Nov | Second semester supplementary examinations commence for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Fri, 29 Nov | Final date for submission of theses/dissertations to the School/College Higher degrees offices for possible April 2025 graduation | ||
| Fri, 29 Nov | Semester 2 Lectures end for all modules taught online including all continuous assessment opportunities | ||
| Mon, 02 – Fri, 6 Dec | Tue, 03 Dec | Second semester supplementary examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Supplementary MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Supplementary Week 1 MBChB6 6th & NMFC Semester 2 Supplementary Week | |
| Tue, 03 Dec | Second semester ends for all students | ||
| Wed, 04 Dec | All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 4 December 2024. | ||
| Semester 2: For modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 14 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 13 : 66 days Compensatory days: (Monday, 2 September follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days | |||
| YEAR-END BREAK: | |||
| Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Dec | Wed, 11 Dec | Supplementary exam marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Dec | Mon, 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation (Public holiday) | |
| Thu, 19 Dec | School Examination Boards | ||
| Fri, 20 Dec | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Mon, 23 – Tue, 24 Dec | Tue, 24 Dec | University Offices close at 12h00 | |
PLEASE NOTE:
- All Bachelor of Nursing students are required to attend clinical training and community work during vacations in the year from the 01 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.
- The University of KwaZulu-Natal reserves the right to change any of the said Sessional Dates, solely in its discretion, and without any liability for inconvenience and/or loss occasioned thereby.
Howard, Pietermaritzburg and Westville
Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan | Mon, 01 Jan | New Year’s Day (Public holiday) | |
| Tue, 02 Jan | University opens | ||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan | Tue, 09 Jan | Remote online registration opens for returning students | |
| Deadline for re-registration appeals to School Higher Degree Offices | |||
| Fri, 12 Jan | School Higher Degree Committees to consider re-registration appeals from PG students, for recommendation to CAAB | ||
| Deadline for applications for remarks of those modules with formal sit-down examinations in Semester 2, 2023. | |||
| Deadline for applications to be submitted for Senate Concessionary Special Examinations as per GR 23 (b) | |||
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan | Wed, 17 Jan | Deadline for the submission of exclusion appeals from UG/Hons and PG Dip students | |
| Fri, 19 Jan | Provisional release of NSC results by the DBE | ||
| Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jan | |||
| Mon, 29 Jan – Sat, 03 Feb | Fri, 02 Feb | CAECOM meetings | |
| Residences open for registered (both academic and residence registered) students | |||
| Sat, 03 Feb | Online Parents Day (to be confirmed) | ||
| Mon, 05 – Sat, 10 Feb | Mon, 05– Sat, 10 Feb | Orientation and dedicated remote online registration week for First Time Entering Undergraduate (FTEN) students | |
| Wed, 7 Feb | AEACOM meeting | ||
| Thu, 08 Feb | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound/final examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 2:2023, without having to register for Semester 1:2024 | ||
| SEMESTER 1: | |||
| 1 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb | Mon, 12 Feb | First semester and lectures commences |
| Mon, 12 – Thu, 15 Feb | Senate Concessionary Special Examinations (SCSEs) week (Colleges to arrange for students with a maximum of 2 modules outstanding, having been registered for the modules in 2023) | ||
| Fri, 16 – Wed, 21 Feb | Marking of Senate Concessionary Special Examinations and release of results | ||
| 2 | Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Feb | Wed, 21 Feb | Final date for release of SCSE results |
| Fri, 23 Feb | Final date for submitting curriculum changes | ||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 | |||
| Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | |||
| Final date for first semester academic registration | |||
| 3 | Mon, 26 Feb – Fri,1 Mar | ||
| 4 | Mon, 04 – Fri, 8 Mar | ||
| 5 | Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 Mar | Fri, 15 Mar | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) |
| 6 | Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar | Thu, 21 Mar | Human Rights Day (Public holiday) |
| Fri, 22 Mar | Student recess day – non teaching day | ||
| 7 | Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Mar | Thu, 28 Mar | Lectures end |
| Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 1) | |||
| Fri, 29 Mar | Easter Friday (Public holiday) | ||
| Fri, 29 Mar to Sun, 7 Apr | EASTER VACATION: STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Apr | Mon, 1 Apr | Family Day (Public holiday) | |
| Fri, 5 Apr | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) | ||
| 8 | Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Apr | Wed, 10 Apr | Eid ul Fitr (provisional date) (condoned day of absence) |
| 9 | Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Apr | Mon, 15 Apr | Compensatory day – Follows Thursday timetable |
| Fri, 19 Apr | Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | ||
| 10 | Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Apr | Tue, 23 Apr | Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable |
| 11 | Mon, 29 Apr – Fri, 3 May | Wed, 01 May | Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) |
| 12 | Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May | Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| 13 | Mon, 13 – Sat, 18 May | Mon, 13 – Sat, 18 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| 14 | Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 May | Tue, 21 May | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations |
| Wed, 22 May | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for those modules taught online with continuous assessment. | ||
| Fri, 24 May | Final date for submission of DP refusal appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 Jun | Wed, 29 May | National and Provincial Elections | |
| Fri, 31 May | First semester examinations start for those modules with sit-down examinations, inclusive of Saturdays | ||
| Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 Jun | Mon, 03 Jun – Sat, 08 Jun | First semester examinations continue | |
| Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Jun | Sat, 15 Jun | First semester examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Sun, 16 – Fri, 21 Jun | Break between examinations for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 17 – Sat, 22 Jun | Mon, 17 Jun | Public holiday in lieu of Sunday public holiday | |
| Fri, 21 Jun | Semester 1 Lectures end for all modules taught online incuding all continuous assessment opportunities | ||
| Sat, 22 Jun | Supplementary examinations commence for those modules with sit-down supplementary examinations | ||
| Mon, 24 – Fri, 28 Jun | Fri, 28 Jun | Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 2, 2024 | |
| Sat, 29 Jun | Supplementary examinations end for those modules with sit-down examinations. First semester ends for all students | ||
| Sun, 30 Jun | All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 30 Jun 2024 | ||
| Semester 1: Teaching days for modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 13 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 12 : 64 days Compensatory days: (Monday 15 April follows a Thursday timetable; Tuesday 23 April follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Main Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days; | |||
| Thur, 27 Jun – Sun 21 Jul | MID-YEAR BREAK (Winter Vacation) | ||
| SEMESTER 2: | |||
| Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 Jul | |||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jul | Mon, 08 Jul | Supplementary exam marks for formal sit-down examinations and all continuous assessment marks to be to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jul | Mon, 15 Jul | School Examination Boards | |
| Tue, 16 Jul | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Wed, 17 Jul | Second semester registration commences | ||
| Thu, 18 Jul | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 1:2024, without having to register for Semester 2:2024 | ||
| Deadline for the submission of exlusion appeals | |||
| Fri, 19 Jul | Deadline for applications for remarks for those modules with formal sit-down examinations in semester 1, 2024 | ||
| Fri, 19 Jul | Residences open for registered students | ||
| 1 | Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jul | Mon, 22 Jul | Second semester and lectures commence CAECOM meetings |
| Thur, 25 Jul | AEACOM meeting | ||
| 2 | Mon, 29 Jul – Fri, 02 Aug | Fri, 02 Aug | Final date for submitting curriculum changes |
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 | |||
| Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | |||
| Final date for second semester academic registration | |||
| 3 | Mon, 05 – Fri, 09 Aug | Fri, 09 Aug | National Women’s Day (Public holiday) |
| 4 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Aug | Fri, 16 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) |
| 5 | Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Aug | ||
| 6 | Mon, 26 – Fri, 30 Aug | Fri, 30 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) |
| 7 | Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Sep | Mon, 02 Sep | Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable |
| 8 | Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep | Fri, 13 Sep | Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 2) |
| Fri, 13 Sep | Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | ||
| 9 | Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep | Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep | Spring graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| Fri, 20 Sep | Lectures end | ||
| Sat, 21 – Sun, 29 Sep | STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 23 – Fri, 27 Sep | Tue, 24 Sep | Heritage day (Public holiday) | |
| 10 | Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct | Mon, 30 Sep | Lectures resume |
| Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 1: 2025 | |||
| 11 | Mon, 7 – Fri, 11 Oct | ||
| 12 | Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Oct | ||
| 13 | Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Oct | ||
| 14 | Mon, 28 Oct – Fri, 01 Nov | Mon, 28 Oct | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations |
| Tue, 29 Oct | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for modules taught online and assessed by continuous assessment | ||
| Thu, 31 Oct | Final date for submission of DP appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Fri, 01 Nov | Diwali (provisional date) | ||
| Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Nov | Mon, 4 Nov | Second semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov | Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov | Second semester examinations continue | |
| Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Nov | Tue, 19 Nov | Examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Nov | Tue, 26 Nov | Second semester supplementary examinations commence for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Fri, 29 Nov | Final date for submission of theses/dissertations to the School/College Higher degrees offices for possible April 2025 graduation | ||
| Semester 2 Lectures end for all modules taught online incuding all continuous assessment opportunities | |||
| Mon, 02 – Fri, 6 Dec | Tue, 03 Dec | Second semester supplementary examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Second semester ends for all students | |||
| Wed, 04 Dec | All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 4 December 2024. | ||
| Semester 2: For modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 14 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 13 : 66 days Compensatory days: (Monday, 2 September follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days | |||
| YEAR-END BREAK: | |||
| Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Dec | Wed, 11 Dec | Supplementary exam marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Dec | Mon, 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation (Public holiday) | |
| Thu, 19 Dec | School Examination Boards | ||
| Fri, 20 Dec | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Mon, 23 – Tue, 24 Dec | Tue, 24 Dec | University Offices close at 12h00 | |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Sessional Dates for both the School of Medicine and the School of Education will be published separately.
- PGDip(Acc) : Dates will vary from the above and be published separately by the School concerned.
- All Bachelor of Nursing students are required to attend clinical training and community work during vacations in the year from the 01 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.
- The University of KwaZulu-Natal reserves the right to change any of the said Sessional Dates, solely in its discretion, and without any liability for inconvenience and/or loss occasioned thereby
Education
Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan | Mon, 01 Jan | New Year’s Day (Public holiday) | |
| Tue, 02 Jan | University opens | ||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan | Tues, 09 Jan | Remote online registration opens for returning students Deadline for re-registration appeals to School Higher Degree Offices | |
| Fri, 12 Jan | School Higher Degree Committees to consider re-registration appeals from PG students, for recommendation to CAAB Deadline for application for remarks of those modules with formal sit-down examinations in semester 2, 2023. Deadline for applications to be submitted for Senate concessionary special examinations as per GR 23 b) | ||
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan | Wed, 17 Jan | Deadline for the submission of exclusion appeals from UG/Hons and PG Dip students | |
| Mon, 22- Fri, 26, Jan | Mon, 22- Fri, 26, Jan | Special exam week (B.ED and PGCE only) | |
| Mon, 29 Jan – Sat, 03 Feb | Mon, 29 Jan | Additional Teaching Practice EDTP420 {only if EDTP420 is the only outstanding module} | |
| Additional Teaching Practice EDTP611 {only EDTP611 is the only outstanding module} | |||
| Additional Teaching Practice: EDTP612 {only if EDTP612 is the only outstanding module} | |||
| EDTP321 Supplementary {awaiting SMC approval} | |||
| Fri, 02 Feb | CAECOM meetings | ||
| Sat, 03 Feb | Parents Day (to be confirmed) | ||
| Mon, 05 – Sat, 10 Feb | Mon, 05,Feb – Sat, 10 Feb | Orientation and dedicated remote online registration week for First time entering new (FTEN) students | |
| Wed, 7 Feb | AECOM meeting | ||
| Thu, 08 Feb | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound/final examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in semester 2:2023, without having to register for semester 1:2024 | ||
| SEMESTER 1: | |||
| 1 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb | Mon, 12 Feb | First semester and lectures commences |
| EDTP430 commence | |||
| Mon, 12 Feb – Friday, 16 Feb | Senate concessionary special examinations week (Colleges to arrange for students with a maximum of 2 modules outstanding, having been registered for the modules in 2023) | ||
| Tue, 13 Feb | EDTP430 Orientation | ||
| Thur, 15 Feb | EDTP430 Commence | ||
| 2 | Mon, 19 Feb – Fri, 23 Feb | Mon, 19 Feb – Tue, 20 Feb | Marking of Senate concessionary special exams and release of results |
| Fri, 23 Feb | Final date for submitting curriculum changes | ||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 | |||
| Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | |||
| Final date for first semester academic registration | |||
| EDTP420 Additional Teaching Practice | |||
| EDTP321 Additional Teaching Practice (awaiting SMC approval) | |||
| EDTP611 Additional Teaching Practice} | |||
| 3 | Mon, 26 Feb – Fri,1 Mar | ||
| 4 | Mon, 04 – Fri, 8 Mar | Fri, 8 Mar | EDTP612 Additional Teaching Practice Ends |
| 5 | Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 Mar | Fri, 15 Mar | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) |
| 6 | Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar | Thur, 21 Mar | Human Rights Day (Public holiday) |
| Fri, 22 Mar | Student recess day – non teaching day | ||
| 7 | Mon, 25 Mar – Fri, 29 Mar | Thu, 28 Mar | Lectures end |
| Thu, 28 Mar | Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 1) | ||
| Thu, 28 Mar | Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | ||
| Fri, 29 Mar | Easter Friday (Public holiday) | ||
| Fri, 29 Mar to Sun, 7 Apr | EASTER VACATION: STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 01 Apr– Fri, 5 Apr | Fri, 5 Apr | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) | |
| 8 | Mon, 08 Apr – Fri, 12 Apr | Mon, 8 Apr | EDTP611 School Experience commences |
| Wed, 10 Apr | Eid ul Fitr (provisional date) (condoned day of absence) | ||
| 9 | Mon, 15 Apr – Fri, 19 Apr | Mon, 15 Apr | Compensatory day – Follows Thursday timetable |
| 10 | Mon, 22 Apr – Fri, 26 Apr | Tue, 23 Apr | Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable |
| 11 | Mon, 29 Apr – Fri 3 May | Wed, 01 May | Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) |
| Fri, 03 May | EDTP611 School Experience end | ||
| EDTP430 School Experience end | |||
| 12 | Mon, 6 May – Sat, 11 May | Mon, 6 May – Sat, 11 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| Mon, 6 May | PGCE Lectures commences | ||
| 13 | Mon, 13 May – Sat, 18 May | Mon, 13 May – Sat, 18 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| 14 | Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 May | Tue, 21 May | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations |
| Wed, 22 May | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for those modules taught online with continuous assessment. | ||
| Fri, 24 May | Final date for submission of DP refusal appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 June | Wed, 29 May | National and Provincial elections – public holiday | |
| Fri, 31 May | First semester examinations start for those modules sit-down examinations, inclusive of Saturdays | ||
| Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 June | First semester examinations continue | ||
| Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 June | Sat, 15 Jun | First semester examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Sun, 16 Jun – Fri, 21 Jun | Break between examinations for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 17 – Sat, 22 June | Mon, 17 June | Public holiday in lieu of Sunday public holiday | |
| Fri, 21 June | Semester 1 Lectures end for all modules taught online including all continuous assessment opportunities | ||
| Sat, 22 June | Supplementary examinations commence (including Saturday) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 24 Jun – Fri, 28 June | Fri, 28 June | Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 2, 2024 | |
| Sat, 29 June | Supplementary examinations end | ||
| Sat, 26 June | First semester ends for all students | ||
| Sun, 30 June | All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 30 Jun 2024 | ||
| Semester 1: Teaching days for modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 13 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 12 : 64 days Compensatory days: (Monday 15 April follows a Thursday timetable; Tuesday 23 April follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Main Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days; | |||
| Wed 26 Jun – Sun 23 Jul | MID-YEAR BREAK (Winter Vacation) | ||
| SEMESTER 2: | |||
| Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 Jul | |||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jul | Mon, 08 Jul | Supplementary exam marks for formal sit-down examinations and all continuous assessment marks are to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jul | Mon, 15 Jul | Second semester registration commences | |
| EDTP221 School Experience commence | |||
| EDTP321 School Experience commence | |||
| EDTP612 School Experience commence | |||
| Tue, 16 Jul | School Examination Boards | ||
| Wed, 17 Jul | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Thu, 18 Jul | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in semester 1:2024, without having to register for semester 2:2024 | ||
| Fri, 19 Jul | Deadline for applications for remarks for those modules with formal sit-down examinations in semester 1, 2024 | ||
| Fri, 19 Jul | Deadline for submission of exclusion appeals | ||
| 1 | Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 July | Mon, 22 Jul | Second semester and lectures commence |
| EDTP121 Teaching Practice commence | |||
| Thur, 25 Jul | AECOM meeting | ||
| 2 | Mon, 29 Jul – Fri, 02 Aug | Fri, 02 Aug | Final date for submitting curriculum changes |
| Fri, 02 Aug | Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 | ||
| Fri, 02 Aug | Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | ||
| Fri, 02 Aug | Final date for second semester academic registration | ||
| 3 | Mon, 05 – Fri, 09 Aug | Thu, 08 Aug | EDTP121 (CT) Teaching Practice end |
| EDTP221 Teaching Practice end | |||
| EDTP321 Teaching Practice end | |||
| Fri,09 Aug | National Women’s Day (Public holiday) | ||
| 4 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Aug | Mon, 12 Aug | 1st, 2nd and 3rd years commence lectures [BEd Student Only} |
| Fri, 16 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) | ||
| Final date for submitting change of curriculum {1st, 2nd and 3rd years B.Ed only} | |||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 [1st, 2nd and 3rd years BEd Only] | |||
| Final date for second semester academic registration [1st, 2nd and 3rd years BEd Only] | |||
| 5 | Mon, 19– Fri, 23 Aug | Fri, 23 Aug | EDTP612 School Experience end |
| 6 | Mon, 26 Aug – Fri, 30 Aug | Fri, 30 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) |
| Final date for submitting curriculum changes [PGCE only] | |||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023 [PGCE only] | |||
| 7 | Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Sep | Mon, 02 Sep | Monday, 2 September follows a Friday timetable |
| 8 | Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep | Fri, 13 Sep | Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 2) |
| Fri, 13 Sep | Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | ||
| 9 | Mon, 16– Fri, 20 Sep | Mon, 16 to Fri, 20 Sep | Spring graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| Fri, 20 Sep | Lectures end | ||
| Sat, 21 – Sun, 29 Sep | STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 23 – Fri, 27 Sep | Tue, 24 September | Heritage day (Public holiday) | |
| 10 | Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct | Mon, 30 Sep | Lectures resume |
| Mon, 30 Sep | Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 1: 2025 | ||
| 11 | Mon, 7 – Fri, 11 Oct | ||
| 12 | Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Oct | ||
| 13 | Mon, 21– Fri, 25 Oct | ||
| 14 | Mon, 28 Oct – Fri, 01 Nov | Mon, 28 Oct | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations |
| Tue, 29 Oct | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for modules taught online and assessed by continuous assessment | ||
| Thu, 31 Oct | Final date for submission of DP appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Fri, 01 Nov | Diwali (provisional date) | ||
| Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Nov | Mon, 4 Nov | Second semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov | Second semester examinations continue | ||
| Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Nov | Tue, 19 Nov | Examinations end for those modules with formal sit down examinations | |
| Mon, 25 Nov – Fri, 29 Nov | Tue, 26 Nov | Second semester supplementary examinations commence for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Fri, 29 Nov | Final date for submission of theses/dissertations to the School/College Higher degrees offices for possible April 2025 graduation | ||
| Fri, 29 Nov | Semester 2 Lectures end for all modules taught online including all continuous assessment opportunities | ||
| Mon, 02 Dec – Fri, 6 Dec | Tue, 03 Dec | Second semester supplementary examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Tue, 03 Dec | Second semester ends for all students | ||
| Semester 2: For modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 14 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 13 : 66 days Compensatory days: ( Monday, 2 September follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days | |||
| YEAR-END BREAK: | |||
| Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Dec | |||
| Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Dec | Wed, 11 Dec | Supplementary exam marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Dec | Mon, 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation (Public holiday) | |
| Thu, 19 Dec | School Examination Boards | ||
| Fri, 20 Dec | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Mon, 23 – Tue 24 Dec | Tue, 24 Dec | University Offices close at 12h00 | |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Sessional Dates for both the School of Medicine and the School of Education will be published separately
- BComAcc; BComHons(Acc) and PGDip(Acc) : Dates will vary from the above and be published separately
- All Bachelor of Nursing students are required to attend clinical training and community work during vacations in the year from the 01 January 2024 until 31 December 2024
- The University of KwaZulu-Natal reserves the right to change any of the said Sessional Dates, solely in its discretion, and without any liability for inconvenience and/or loss occasioned thereby,
Sessional Dates 2025
Howard, Pietermaritzburg and Westville
First semester ends for all students
| Wed, 01 – Fri, 03 Jan | Wed, 01 Jan | New Year’s Day (Public holiday) | |
| Thu, 02 Jan | University opens | ||
| Mon, 06 – Fri, 10 Jan | Tue, 07 Jan | Remote online registration opens for returning students in the College of Health Sciences and the School of Education | |
| Deadline for re-registration appeals to School Higher Degree Offices | |||
| Fri, 10 Jan | School Higher Degree Committees to consider re-registration appeals from PG students, for recommendation to CAAB | ||
| Deadline for applications for remarks of those modules with formal sit-down examinations in Semester 2, 2023. | |||
| Deadline for applications to be submitted for Senate Concessionary Special Examinations as per GR 23 (b) | |||
| Mon, 13 – Fri, 17 Jan | Wed, 15 Jan | Deadline for the submission of exclusion appeals from UG/Hons and PG Dip students | |
| Fri, 17 Jan | Provisional release of NSC results by the DBE | ||
| Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 Jan | Mon, 20 Jan | Remote online registration opens for all other returning students | |
| Mon, 27 Jan – Sat, 01 Feb | Fri, 31 Jan | CAECOM meetings | |
| Residences open for registered (both academic and residence registered) students | |||
| Sat, 01 Feb | Online Parents Day (to be confirmed) | ||
| Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 Feb | Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 Feb | Orientation and dedicated remote online registration week for First Time Entering Undergraduate (FTEN) students | |
| Mon, 03 – Thu, 06 Feb | SCSEs week (Colleges to arrange for students with a maximum of 2 modules outstanding, having been registered for the modules in 2024) | ||
| Wed, 05 – Thu, 06 Feb | AEACOM meeting | ||
| Thu, 06 Feb | For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound/final examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 2:2023, without having to register for Semester 1:2024 | ||
| Fri, 07 Feb | Final date for payment of minimum fee required for registration | ||
| Fri, 07 – Wed, 12 Feb | Marking of SCSEs and release of results | ||
| SEMESTER 1: | |||
| 1 | Mon, 10 – Fri, 14 Feb | Mon, 10 Feb | First semester and lectures commences |
| Wed, 12 Feb | Release of results of SCSEs | ||
| Fri, 14 Feb | |||
| Final date for submitting curriculum change requests | |||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2024 | |||
| Final date for first semester academic registration | |||
| 2 | Mon, 17 – Fri, 21 Feb | ||
| 3 | Mon, 24 – Fri, 28 Feb | ||
| 4 | Mon, 03 – Fri, 07 Mar | Mon, 03 Mar | Monday, 3 March follows a Friday timetable (compensatory day) |
| 5 | Mon, 10 – Fri, 14 Mar | Fri, 14 Mar | Final date for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates) |
| 6 | Mon, 17 – Fri, 21 Mar | Fri, 21 Mar | Human Rights Day (Public holiday) |
| 7 | Mon, 24 – Fri, 28 Mar | Fri, 28 Mar | Lectures end |
| Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 1) | |||
| Sat, 29 Mar – Sun, 06 Apr | EASTER VACATION: STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 31 Mar – Fri, 04 Apr | Mon, 31 Mar | Eid ul Fitr (provisional date) (condoned day of absence) | |
| Fri, 04 Apr | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) | ||
| Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | |||
| 8 | Mon, 07 – Fri, 11 Apr | Tue, 08 Apr | Tuesday, 8 April follows a Friday timetable (compensatory timetable day) |
| 9 | Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Apr | Wed, 16 Apr | Wednesday, 16 April follows a Monday timetable (compensatory timetable day) |
| Fri, 18 Apr | Good Friday (Public holiday) | ||
| 10 | Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Apr | Mon, 21 Apr | Family day (Public holiday) |
| 11 | Mon, 28 Apr – Fri, 2 May | Mon, 28 Apr | Public holiday in lieu of Sunday, 27 April |
| Wed, 01 May | Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) | ||
| Fri, 2 May | Student recess day | ||
| 12 | Mon, 05 – Sat, 10 May | Mon, 05 – Sat, 10 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| 13 | Mon, 12 – Sat, 17 May | Mon, 12 – Sat, 17 May | Graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| 14 | Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 May | Tue, 20 May | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations |
| Thu, 22 May | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for those modules taught online with continuous assessment. | ||
| Fri, 23 May | Final date for submission of DP refusal appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 26 – Sat, 31 May | Wed, 28 May | First semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Mon, 02 – Sat, 07 Jun | Mon, 02 – Sat, 07 Jun | First semester examinations continue | |
| Mon, 09 – Sat, 14 Jun | Thu, 12 Jun | First semester examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Fri, 13 – Wed, 18 Jun | Break between examinations for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 16 – Sat, 21 Jun | Mon, 16 Jun | Youth day (Public holiday) | |
| Thu, 19 Jun | Supplementary examinations commence (including Saturday) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Fri, 20 Jun | Semester 1 lectures end for all modules taught online incuding all continuous assessment opportunities | ||
| Mon, 23 – Fri, 27 Jun | Thu, 26 Jun | ||
| Supplementary examinations end | |||
| First semester ends for all students | |||
| Fri, 27 Jun | Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 2, 2025 | ||
| All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 27 June 2025 | |||
| Semester 1: Teaching days for modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 12 , Tuesday 13 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 12 : 63 days Compensatory days: Monday, 3 March follows a Friday timetable; Tuesday, 8 April follows a Friday timetable; Wednesday, 16 April follows a Monday timetable Study leave: 5 days; Main Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days; | |||
| Fri, 27 Jun – Sun, 20 Jul | MID-YEAR BREAK (Winter Vacation) | ||
4Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 AugFri, 15 AugFinal day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates)
| SEMESTER 2: | |||
| Mon, 30 Jun – Fri, 04 Jul | Thu, 03 Jul | Supplementary exam marks for formal sit-down examinations and all continuous assessment marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 07 – Fri, 11 Jul | Thu, 10 Jul | School Examination Boards | |
| Fri, 11 Jul | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Jul | Mon, 14 Jul | Second semester registration commences | |
| Thu, 17 Jul | For higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 1, 2025, without having to register for Semester 2, 2025 | ||
| Deadline for the submission of exlusion appeals | |||
| Fri, 18 Jul | Deadline for applications for re-marks for those modules with formal sit-down examinations in Semester 1, 2025 | ||
| Residences open for registered students | |||
| 1 | Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Jul | Mon, 21 Jul | Second semester and lectures commence CAECOM meetings |
| Thu, 24 – Fri, 25 Jul | AEACOM meeting | ||
| 2 | Mon, 28 Jul – Fri, 01 Aug | Fri, 01 Aug | Final date for submitting curriculum changes |
| Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in Semester 2, 2024 | |||
| Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration | |||
| Final date for second semester academic registration | |||
| 3 | Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Aug | ||
| 5 | Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Aug | ||
| 6 | Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Aug | Fri, 29 Aug | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students) |
| 7 | Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 Sep | ||
| 8 | Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Sep | Fri, 12 Sep | Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 2) |
| Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | |||
| 9 | Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Sep | Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Sep | Spring graduation ceremonies (Westville) |
| Fri, 19 Sep | Lectures end | ||
| Sat, 20 – Sun, 28 Sep | STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Mon, 23 – Fri, 27 Sep | Tue, 24 September | Heritage day (Public holiday) | |
| 10 | Mon, 29 Sep – Fri, 03 Oct | Mon, 29 Sep | Lectures resume |
| 11 | Mon, 06 – Fri, 10 Oct | ||
| 11 | Mon, 7 – Fri, 11 Oct | ||
| 12 | Mon, 13 – Fri, 17 Oct | ||
| 13 | Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 Oct | Mon, 20 Oct | Diwali (provisional date) (condoned day of absence) |
| 14 | Mon, 27 – Fri, 31 Oct | Mon, 27 Oct | DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations |
| Tue, 28 Oct | Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for modules taught online and assessed by continuous assessment | ||
| Thu, 30 Oct | Final date for submission of DP appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | ||
| Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 Nov | Mon, 03 Nov | Second semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Nov | Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Nov | Second semester examinations continue | |
| Mon, 17 – Fri, 21 Nov | Tue, 18 Nov | Examinations end for those modules with formal sit down examinations | |
| Mon, 24 – Sat, 29 Nov | Tue, 25 Nov | Second semester supplementary examinations commence for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Fri, 29 Nov | Final date for submission of theses/dissertations to the School/College Higher degrees offices for possible April 2025 graduation | ||
| Semester 2 Lectures end for all modules taught online including all continuous assessment opportunities | |||
| Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 Dec | Tue, 02 Dec | Second semester supplementary examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations | |
| Second semester ends for all students | |||
| Wed, 03 Dec | All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 3 December 2025. | ||
| Semester 2: For modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 14 , Tuesday 14 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 13 : 67 days Compensatory days: None Study leave: 5 days; Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days | |||
| YEAR-END BREAK: | |||
| Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Dec | Wed, 10 Dec | Supplementary exam marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Dec | Tue, 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation (Public holiday) | |
| Thu, 18 Dec | School Examination Boards | ||
| Fri, 19 Dec | Release of results at 00h01 | ||
| Mon, 22 – Wed, 24 Dec | Wed, 24 Dec | University Offices close at 12h00 | |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Sessional Dates for both the School of Medicine and the School of Education will be published separately
- BComAcc; BComHons(Acc) and PGDip(Acc) : Dates will vary from the above and be published separately
- All Bachelor of Nursing students are required to attend clinical training and community work during vacations in the year from the 01 January 2025 until 31 December 2025
- The University of KwaZulu-Natal reserves the right to change any of the said Sessional Dates, solely in its discretion, and without any liability for inconvenience and/or loss occasioned thereby,
