Sessional Dates 2024
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)
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
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Remote online registration opens for returning students | |
Deadline for re-registration appeals to School Higher Degree Offices | |||
Fri, 12 Jan
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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4 | Mon, 04 – Fri, 8 Mar | MBChB6 3rd CMED3IC Clinical Teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Commences MBChB6 6th & NMFC Block 2 Commences |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jul | Mon, 15 Jul | School examination boards 4th year Speech Language students commence |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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
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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.
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)
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
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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
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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
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
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) |
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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} |
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Additional Teaching Practice EDTP611 {only EDTP611 is the only outstanding module} |
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Additional Teaching Practice: EDTP612 {only if EDTP612 is the only outstanding module} |
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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)
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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
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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
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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} |
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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
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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,