Sessional Dates 2024

	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Mon, 01 Jan	New Year’s Day (Public holiday)
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Tue, 02 Jan	University opens
	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan	Tue, 09 Jan	Remote online registration opens for returning students
		Tue, 09 Jan	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 6^th & 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 6^th & NMFC Block 1 Commences MBChB6 4^th& 5^th Year Orientation
	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan	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 4^th & 5^th Year Block 1 Commences MBChB6 6^th Year & NMFC Block 1 Week 2
		Tues, 23 Jan	3^rd & 4^th year Occupational Therapy students commence
		Wed, 24 Jan	3^rd year Speech Language Therapy students commence
	Mon, 29 Jan – Sat, 03 Feb	Mon, 29 Jan	4^th year Optometry students commence
		Tues, 30 Jan	2^nd year Occupational Therapy students commence
		Fri, 02 Feb	CAECOM meetings
			4^th year Audiology students commence
			Residences open for registered (both academic and residence registered) students MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 1 Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & 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 4^th & 5^th Year Block 1 Week 3 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 1 Week 4 CMSA Assessments
		Mon, 05 Feb	3^rd year Optometry, 2^nd & 3^rd Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene & Sport Science Honours students commence
		Tues, 6 Feb	2^nd year Speech Language Therapy students commence 1^st year Occupational Therapy students commence
		Wed, 7 Feb	AEACOM meeting
			3^rd 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
			2^nd year Audiology students commence

SEMESTER 1:
1	Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb	Mon, 12 Feb	First semester and lectures commences MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 1 Week 4 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 1 Week 5 CMSA Assessments
1	Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb	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 4^th & 5^th Year Block 1 Week 5 MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Orientation MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 1 Assessment Week MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 1 Assessment Week CMSA Assessments
4	Mon, 04 – Fri, 8 Mar		MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical Teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 2 Commences MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical Teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 2 Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 2 Week 2 SCM Exam Board (Special)
6	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar	Thu, 21 Mar	Human Rights Day (Public holiday) MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 2 Week 3 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 2 Week 3
	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar	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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 2 Week 4 MBChB6 6^th & 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 4^th & 5^th Year Block 2 Week 5 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 2 Week 5 CMSA Assessments
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Apr	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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 2 Assessment Week MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 2 Week 6 CMSA Assessments
9	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Apr	Mon, 15 Apr	Compensatory day – Follows Thursday timetable MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Commences MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 2 Assessment Week CMSA Assessments
10	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Apr	Tue, 23 Apr	Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 3 Commences CMSA Assessments
11	Mon, 29 Apr – Fri, 3 May	Wed, 01 May	Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 3 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 3 Week 2 CMSA Assessments
12	Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May	Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May	Graduation ceremonies (Westville) MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Week 4 MBChB6 6^th & 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 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Block 3 Assessment Week MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Study Week MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Semester 1 Study Week MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Study Week Throughput MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Semester 1 Supplementary Week MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Supplementary MBChB6 4th & 5th Year Semester 1 Supplementary Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & 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 4^th Year CEBP3 (Selective Week 2) MBChB6 5th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 6^th & 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	4^th year Optometry students commence
		Thu, 04 Jul	MBChB6 4^th Year CEBP3 (Selective Week 3) MBChB6 5th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 6^th & 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 4^th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 5th Year Semester 1 Vacation MBChB6 6^th & 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
		Thu, 18 Jul	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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 4 Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 4 Week 4 CMSA Assessments Commences CAECOM meetings
1	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jul	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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 4 Week 3 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 4 Week 5 CMSA Assessments Commences
3	Mon, 05 – Fri, 09 Aug	Fri, 09 Aug	National Women’s Day (Public holiday) MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 4 Week 4 MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 4 Week 5 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 4 Assessment Week
5	Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Aug		MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 4 Assessments MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 5 Commences MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 5 Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 5 Week 3 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 5 Week 4 CMSA Assessments Commences
8	Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep	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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 5 Week 4 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 5 Week 5 CMSA Assessments Commences
9	Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep	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 4^th & 5^th Year Block 5 Week 5 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 5 Week 6 CMSA Assessments Commences
10	Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct	Mon, 30 Sep	Lectures resume MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 5 Assessments MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 5 Assessments
	Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct		Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 1: 2025
11	Mon, 7 – Fri, 11 Oct		MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 6 Commences MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 6 Commences CMSA Assessments Commences
12	Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Oct		MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 6 Week 2 MBChB6 6^th & NMFC Block 6 Week 2 CMSA Assessments Commences
13	Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Oct		MBChB6 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 6 Week 3 MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 6 Week 4 MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Clinical teaching MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Block 6 Week 5 MBChB6 6^th & 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 3^rd CMED3IC Supplementary MBChB6 4^th & 5^th Year Supplementary Week 1 MBChB6 6^th & 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

	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Mon, 01 Jan	New Year’s Day (Public holiday)
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Tue, 02 Jan	University opens
	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan	Tue, 09 Jan	Remote online registration opens for returning students
		Tue, 09 Jan	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
	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan	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
		Fri, 02 Feb	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
1	Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb	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)
	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar	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)
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Apr	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
9	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Apr	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
	Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 Jun	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
	Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Jun	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
		Thu, 18 Jul	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
1	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jul	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)
8	Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep	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)
9	Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep	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
	Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct		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
		Fri, 29 Nov	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
		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

	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Mon, 01 Jan	New Year’s Day (Public holiday)
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	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
	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan	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, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan	Wed, 17 Jan
	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
		Mon, 12 Feb	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)
	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar	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
8	Mon, 08 Apr – Fri, 12 Apr	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
		Fri, 03 May	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
	Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 June	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
	Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 June	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)

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