University Calendar - January

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