University of Pretoria Calendar

The academic calendar for 2024/2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of Pretoria, UP.

CALENDAR 2024 (Start 21 Feb) MAIN DATES

1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day
3 JanuaryAcademic year commences
17-22 JanuarySupplementary examinations of third-quarter, fourth-quarter, second-semester, and year modules
24 JanuaryLast day for submission of supplementary examination marks of third-quarter, fourth-quarter, second-semester, and year modules
24 January-5 FebruarySummer School
25 JanuaryCommencement of online registration for first-year students
1 FebruaryCommencement of online registration for senior students
7-12 FebruarySpecial exams (Summer School modules after 9 February)
9 FebruaryClosing date submission of final marks for Summer School
10 FebruaryAnniversary of the University’s founding
11-13 FebruarySpecial orientation for non-RSA students
12 FebruaryWelcome Day
14-18 FebruaryOrientation programme for new first-year students at Hatfield campus
16 February1.Closing date submission of final marks for Autumn graduation
2.Closing date for awarding undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications
3.Closing date submission of final marks for Special examinations
19 FebruaryINSYNC first year concert
21 FebruaryLectures commence for quarter 1 and semester 1
26 FebruaryRag
21 MarchHuman Rights Day
22 MarchClosing date for amendments or cancellation of modules (quarter 1, 2, and semester 1)
11 AprilLectures end for quarter 1
12-20 AprilApril recess
15 AprilGood Friday
18 AprilFamily Day
21 AprilLectures commence for quarter 2
27 AprilFreedom Day
28 AprilWednesday timetable table
1 MayWorkers’ Day
2 MayPublic holiday in terms of legislation
6 MayMonday timetable is followed
28 May-9 JulyCooling-off period for all non-academic student activities before and during the examination period
10 JuneLectures end for quarter 2 and semester 1
11-30 JuneExaminations of first-quarter, second-quarter, and first-semester modules
16 JuneYouth Day
4-9 JulySupplementary examinations of first-quarter, second-quarter, and first-semester modules
10-24 JulyJuly recess
11 JulyLast day for submission of supplementary examination marks of first-quarter, second-quarter, and first-semester modules
11-23 JulyWinter School
25 July1.Lectures commence for semester 2, quarter 3
2.Closing date submission of final marks for Winter School
29 JulyClosing date submission of final marks for Spring Graduation
8 AugustNo lecture day
9 AugustNational Women’s Day
24 AugustClosing date for amendments or cancellation of modules (quarter 3, 4, and semester 2)
10 September#ChooseUP Day
13 SeptemberLectures end for quarter 3
14 SeptemberSpring Day (no lecture day)
15-25 SeptemberSeptember recess
24 SeptemberHeritage Day
26 SeptemberLectures commence for quarter 4
7 OctoberInternational Students Day
29 October-7 DecemberCooling-off period for all non-academic student activities before and during the examination period
11 NovemberLectures end for quarter 4 semester 2
12-30 NovemberExamination of third-quarter, fourth-quarter, second-semester, and year modules
1-7 DecemberSupplementary examinations of third-quarter, fourth-quarter second-semester, and year modules
7 DecemberAcademic year ends
9 DecemberLast day for submission of supplementary examination marks of third-quarter, fourth-quarter, second-semester, and year modules
16 DecemberDay of Reconciliation
23 DecemberUniversity closes at 10:00
25 DecemberChristmas Day
26 DecemberDay of Goodwill
4 January 2025Academic year commences

GRADUATION CEREMONIES

  • 20 April                                          –      GIBS Graduation Ceremony

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