University Calendar - January | NWU | North-West University

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

2026

Day	Date	Event in January
Thur	1	New Year’s Day
Friday	2	UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION OPENS University Recess until 08 February 2026
Sat	3	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Sun	4	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Mon	5	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Tue	6	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Epiphany
Wed	7	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Thur	8	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Fri	9	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Sat	10	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Scheduled Maintenance of Distribution Boards on Potchefstroom Campus by Engineering Compliance team
Sun	11	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Scheduled Maintenance of Distribution Boards on Potchefstroom Campus by Engineering Compliance team
Mon	12	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Official release of class of 2025 NSC/Grade 12 Examination results by Minister of Department of Basic Education @13:00 Submission of module- and student list for the Final Assessment Opportunity to the assessment departments on campuses
Tue	13	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Release of NSC results Submission of Final Assessment Opportunity question papers to the campus assessment departments until 22 January
Wed	14	University Recess until 08 February 2026 SCHOOLS OPEN Makar Sankranti
Thur	15	University Recess until 08 February 2026 HD Examinations: Preparations by HD and Faculties to evaluate examination reports for final marks
Fri	16	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Isra' and Mi'raj
Sat	17	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Sun	18	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Mon	19	University Recess until 08 February 2026 Commencement of First-Years students online academic registration period Early returns for academic reasons, and student leaders Business School Registrations HD Examinations: Preparations by HD and Faculties to collect and evaluate examination reports for final marks to be ready by 25 February when the graduation list closes First Time First-Year students online academic registration commences until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan
Tue	20	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration commences until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Meeting: FENG Teaching and Learning (TLC): 10:00 – 12:30 Meeting: FHUM Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC): 09:00 – 13:00
Wed	21	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration commences until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Meeting: FENG Research and Innovation (RIC): 09:00 – 12:00 Meeting: FEDU Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC): 09:00 – 13:00 Meeting: University Budget Committee (UBC) – 10:00 – 12:00
Thu	22	First Time First-Year students online academic registration commences until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Last day to submit Final Assessment Opportunity question papers to the campus assessment departments Meeting: FHUM Community Engagement, Business Development, and Stakeholder Relations (CEBDSR): 10:00 – 13:00 Meeting: FLAW Faculty Board (FB) - Exco - 10:00-12:00 Meeting: FTHE Teaching and Learning (TLC) – 10:00-13:00 Meeting: FHS Teaching and Learning (TLC) – 10:00-13:00 Meeting: FEDU Research and Innovation (RIC) - 10:00 – 12:30 Meeting: FHS Research and Innovation (RIC) - 14:00 – 16:00 Meeting: FHUM Executive Committee (Exco) – 04:00 – 16:30 University Recess until 08 February 2026
Fri	23	First Time First-Year students online academic registration commences until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Meeting: Ceremonies: Inaugural info University Recess until 08 February 2026
Sat	24	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Sun	25	University Recess until 08 February 2026
Mon	26	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Commencement of Senior/Returning UG/Higher Degrees students 2026 academic registration period Senior/Returning Undergraduates/Higher Degrees students online academic registration commences until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Proposed date for registration: Faculty of Education Seniors Meeting: University Management Committee (UMC) – 08:30 – 13:00 Meeting: FLAW Teaching and Learning (TLC) - 09:00-13:00 Meeting: FHS OHS – 10:00 – 13:00 Final Assessment Opportunity 09:00
Tue	27	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Senior/Returning UG/Higher Degrees students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026 Proposed date for registration: Faculty of Education Seniors Meeting: University Management Committee (UMC) – 08:30 – 13:00 Meeting: FLAW Research Ethics Committee (REC) - 10:00-13:00 Meeting: FTHE Research Ethics Committee (REC) – 10:00-13:00
Wed	28	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Senior/Returning UG/Higher Degrees students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026 Proposed date for registration: Faculty of Health Sciences Seniors Meeting: FHS Quality Enhancement & Academic Standards (QEASC) - 10:00 – 13:00 Meeting: FTHE Faculty Management Committee (FMC) 10:00 – 13:00 Meeting: FEDU Faculty Management Committee (FMC) - 10:00-13:00 Meeting: Board of Donors (BoD) – 12:00 – 14:00 (lunch time event – Gauteng) Meeting: FENG Faculty Management Committee (FMC) - 09:00 - 12:00
Thur	29	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Senior/Returning UG/Higher Degrees students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026 Proposed date for registration: Faculty of Health Sciences Seniors Meeting: SIS Steerco – 14:00 – 16:00 Meeting: Research Data Gatekeeper Committee (RDGC) - 14:00 – 16:00 Meeting: FTHE RIHD – 10:00 – 13:00
Fri	30	University Recess until 08 February 2026 First Time First-Year students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026, subject to the enrolment plan Senior/Returning students online academic registration continues until 06th February 2026 Proposed date for registration: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Seniors
Sat	31	University Recess until 08 February 2026 *Orientation programme for first year students commences

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