University Calendar - April

Legend

MC - Mahikeng Campus

PC - Potchefstroom Campus

VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus

M - Masters degree

PhD/D - Doctoral degree

UDL - Unit for Distance Learning

HDA - Higher Degrees Administration

FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences

FHUM - Faculty of Humanities

FEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

FNAS - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

FTHE - Faculty of Theology

FENG - Faculty of Engineering

FLAW - Faculty of Law

FEDU - Faculty of Education

 
Public holidays
 
1st Exam opportunity
 
2nd Exam opportunity
 
Distance Exam opportunity
 
Class time
 
Assessments
 
University recess and commencement of classes
 
Interchanges of days
 
Inter-campus sports day
 
University open and close

2025

Day Date Event in April

Tue

1

*Training P&C:  Mentoring SLP (short learning programme)

*Training P&C:  End-user computing learnership session

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

  • HDA:  Examination session starts for participation in the Spring ceremonies
  • CAH (Central Applications Hub) Opening of Online Application Platform 2025

Wed

2

*Training P&C:  Short learning programme on emotional intelligence, conflict and stress management - group 1

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  University Consultative Forum – 10:00 – 12:00

Thu

3

*Training P&C:  Short learning programme on emotional intelligence, conflict and stress management - group 1

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  FHUM Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC): 09:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  Student Representative Council – 14:00 – 16:30

Fri

4

*Training P&C:  Diversity:  Stereotyping and unconscious bias

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00

  • Last day to submit first and second opportunity exam papers on the online submission platform

Sat

5

 

Sun

6

 

Mon

7                                        

*Training P&C:  Digital transformation programme – Module 4 – Creating a digital culture

Meeting:  Senate Committee for Research Ethics – 14:00 – 16:30

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

*Event:  Varsity Cup - UCT vs NWU, UCT:  16:45

*Event:  Young Guns Pool A1 vs Pool B2 : TBC

*Event:  Young Guns Pool B1 vs Pool A2:  TBC

*Event:  Varsity Cup Semi-Final 1 – 2 vs 3: 16:45

*Event:  Varsity Cup Semi-Final 2 – 1 vs 4:  19:00

Tue

8

SCHOOLS OPEN

*Training P&C:  End-user computing learnership session

*Training P&C:  Diversity – Developing a culture of conscious inclusion

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

  • People and Culture:  TAS appointment deadline

Meeting:  Senate Committee for Language Planning and Advisory Services – 10:00 – 12:00

Meeting: FTHE RIC 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  FENG TLC:  11:00 – 12:30

Wed

9

*Training P&C:  People management and effective leadership – group 1

*Training P&C:  Short learning programme on emotional intelligence, conflict and stress management  - group 2

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  Classification of Thesis and Dissertations – 10:00 – 12:00

Meeting:  FHUM Community Engagement, Business Development, and Stakeholder Relations (CEBDSR): 08:00 – 10:00

Meeting:  FHS Faculty Management Committee (FMC): 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  FLAW TLC - 09:00-13:00

Meeting:  FTHE FMC - 10:00 – 13:00

Thu

10

*Training P&C:  People management and effective leadership – group 1

*Training P&C:  Short learning programme on emotional intelligence, conflict and stress management  - group 2

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  F-NAS RIC - 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  F-NAS TLC - 14:00 – 16:00

Meeting:  FLAW REC - 10:00-12:00

Fri

11

*Training P&C:  Digital transformation programme – Module 5 – Synthesising a comprehensive digital transformation strategy

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00

*NWU Alumni & Friends Annual Breakfast, 09:00 - 12:00 (VC)

  • People and Culture:  TAS claim deadline

Sat

12

 

Sun

13

 

Mon

14

*Training P&C:  New employee orientation program

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

*Event:  Young Guns - Final: 15:30

*Event:  Varsity Cup – Final:  19:00

Meeting: F-EMS Research and Innovation Committee -  09:00 -12:00

Meeting: F-EMS Teaching and Learning Committee - 12:30 -16:00

Meeting: FEDU RIC - 10:00-13:00

Meeting:  Teaching and Learning Leadership Forum – 10:00 – 12:00

Meeting: FHUM Research and Innovation, Ethics, and Higher Degrees (RIEHD) 10:00 – 13:00

Tue

15

*Training P&C:  End-user computing learnership session

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  Extraordinary FHum Exco - 10:00 - 13:00

Wed

16

*Training P&C:  IT learnership programme – Module 2 – Spreadsheet application

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  Senate Committee for Teaching Learning Related Projects – 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting: FHS Occupational Health & Safety (OHS PC): 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  FENG OHS 10:00 – 11:30

Thu

17

*Training P&C:  Diversity:  Foster a diverse and inclusive workforce

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

*CTL:  Induction Programme for Academics (08:30 – 15:00)

  • Student Life – no events period – first semester assessment period ends

Fri

18

Good Friday

Sat

19

 

Sun

20

 

Mon

21

Family day

Tue

22

Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

Meeting:  Higher Degrees Committee - 10:00 – 12:00

Meeting:  Subcommittee for Foundational Education and Academic Literacies – 10:00 – 12:00

Meeting:  SIS Steerco – 14:00 – 16:30

Meeting: FHS Faculty Board (FB): 10:00 – 13:00

Wed

23

*Training P&C:  Leadership Academy for middle management and emerging woman leaders – People management and effective leadership  - group 2

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

*Event:  NWU Gospella Lunch Hour Concert, Heimat Hall (F9)

*Event:  NWU Thalia Drama Society, Cachet Theatre

  • Student Life:  Intercampus Student Leadership Liaison Tour starts

Meeting:  University Management Committee – 08:30 – 13:00

Meeting:  Steering Committee for Teaching-Learning Projects – 14:00 – 16:00

Meeting:  Research Data Gatekeeper Committee:  14:00 – 16:00

Meeting: FTHE REC 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  FENG 09:00 – 12:00

Thu

24

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

*Event:  SCC Arts Council – Gwijo Event, Amphitheatre

Meeting: F-EMS Faculty Board – 09:00-13:00

Meeting:  University Management Committee – 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  F-NAS Faculty Board:  10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  FHUM Faculty Board: 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting: FEDU Faculty Board 10:00-13:00 MS TEAMS

Meeting: FTHE FB 10:00 – 13:00

Meeting:  Senex – 14:00 – 15:00

Meeting: FLAW RIC - 10:00-13:00

Fri

25

*Training P&C:  Leadership Academy for middle management and emerging woman leaders – People management and effective leadership  - group 2

*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation PC - 15:00

  • Student Life:  Intercampus Student Leadership Liaison Tour ends

Sat

26

 

Sun

27

Freedom Day

Mon

28

Freedom Day observed

Tue

29

SPECIAL SCHOOL HOLIDAY

*Ceremonies: Graduation MC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation MC - 15:00

Meeting: FLAW FMC - 09:00-13:00

Wed

30

SPECIAL SCHOOL HOLIDAY

*Ceremonies: Graduation MC - 10:00
*Ceremonies: Graduation MC - 15:00

Meeting: FEDU FMC - 10:00-13:00