Cape Peninsula University of Technology Term Date 2025/2026
2025/2026
Term dates | |||
Students | Lecturing staff | Admin staff | |
First term | 13 February – 31 March | 16 January – 31 March | 5 January |
Second term | 18 April – 23 June | 18 April – 23 June | |
Third term | 17 July – 1 September | 17 July – 1 September | |
Fourth term | 11 September – 1 December | 11 September – 15 December | 20 December |
Assessment, study and results dates | ||
First semester | Second semester | |
Assessment dates | 22 May – 9 June | 30 October – 17 November |
Study week | 15-19 May | 30 October – 3 November |
Results publication | 23 June | 8 December |
Important university dates
Cut-off date for April graduation exemption and recognition applications: 27 January
Mark changes approved by Senex for April graduation: 10 February
Master’s and Doctoral candidates: 24 February
Cut-off date for September graduation exemption and recognition applications: 28 July
Mark changes approved by Senex for April graduation: 11 August
Master’s and Doctoral candidates: 11 August
Autumn Graduation ceremonies: 27-31 March
Spring Graduation ceremonies: 15 September
Africa Day: 25 May
Mandela Day: 18 July
Summer Graduation: 14, 15 December
Public holidays
1 January: New Year’s Day
2 January: New Year’s Day (observed)
20 March: University Holiday
21 March: Human Rights Day
14 April: Good Friday
17 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
28 April: University Holiday
1 May: Workers Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: Women’s Day
24 September: Heritage Day
25 September: Heritage Day (observed)
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill
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