University of Stellenbosch Term Date 2025/2026
TERM DATES 2025/2026
FIRST SEMESTER
Start of first term (start of classes for all students) ………………………….. | Monday 30 Jan | |
End of classes for first term …………………………………………………………. | Friday 17 March | |
Graduation ceremonies ……………………………………………………………….. | 13 – 17 March | |
Class free day …………………………………………………………………………….. | Monday 20 March | |
Start of second term ……………………………………………………………………. | Wednesday 22 March | |
Recess ……………………………………………………………………………………….. | 8 – 17 April | |
End of classes for second term (first semester) ……………………………….. | Friday 12 May | |
Examinations: | ||
a) | June 1st round …………………………………………………………………….. | Tue 16 May – Mo 5 Jun |
b) | June 2nd round ……………………………………………………………………. | Tue 6 June – Fri 23 June |
First semester ends ……………………………………………………………………… | Friday 23 June |
SECOND SEMESTER
Start of third term ……………………………………………………………………….. | Monday 17 July | |
End of classes for third term ………………………………………………………… | Friday 1 Sept | |
Recess ……………………………………………………………………………………….. | 2 – 10 Sept | |
Start of fourth term ……………………………………………………………………… | Monday 11 Sept | |
End of classes for fourth term (second semester) ……………………………. | Friday 20 Oct | |
Examinations: | ||
a) | November 1st round …………………………………………………………… | Tu 24 Oct – We 15 Nov |
b) | November 2nd round …………………………………………………………… | Thu 16 Nov – Sa 2 Dec |
Graduation ceremonies ……………………………………………………………….. | 4 – 8 Dec | |
Second semester ends ………………………………………………………………….. | Friday 8 Dec |
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