Helderberg College Academic Calendar – 2026 Term Dates
The Helderberg College, HCHE has released its academic calendar for 2026 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about the Helderberg College, HCHE resumption date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
HELDERBERG COLLEGE SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the senate of the Helderberg College, HCHE.
| Category | Event/Period | Date(s) | Details/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 1ST SEMESTER | Semester Duration | 02 Feb – 20 May 2026 | — |
| JANUARY 2026 | Working Days Begin | 05 January 2026 | — |
| Online Registration Opens | 19 January 2026 | — | |
| Staff Meeting | 19 January 2026 | — | |
| Lecturers Colloquium Part 1 & 2 | 20-21 January 2026 | — | |
| 2nd Semester 2025 Supplementary Exams | 22-27 January 2026 | — | |
| Registration Closes | 29 January 2026 | — | |
| Orientation for New Students | 29-30 January 2026 | — | |
| JAN / FEB 2026 | Late Registration Fee in Effect | 30 Jan – 12 Feb 2026 | — |
| FEBRUARY 2026 | Opening Assembly / Classes Begin | 02 Feb 2026 | Assembly 09:30, Classes 11:00 |
| Student & Staff Consecration Service | 09 Feb 2026 | — | |
| Final Late Registration Closes | 12 Feb 2026 | 17:00. Last day to Drop/Add/Change modules | |
| MARCH 2026 | Week Of Spiritual Emphasis (WOSE) | 02-07 Mar 2026 | — |
| Sports Day | 18 Mar 2026 | — | |
| Mid-Semester Assessments | 23-27 Mar 2026 | — | |
| MAR / APR 2026 | Mid-Semester Break | 30 Mar – 03 Apr 2026 | — |
| APRIL 2026 | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 | Public Holiday |
| Family Day | 06 Apr 2026 | Public Holiday | |
| Classes Resume | 07 Apr 2026 | 08:00 | |
| Library Week | 07-10 Apr 2026 | — | |
| Freedom Day Observed | 27 Apr 2026 | Public Holiday | |
| Last Day for 1st Semester Withdrawals | 29 Apr 2026 | — | |
| MAY 2026 | Worker’s Day | 01 May 2026 | Public Holiday |
| College Holiday | 02 May 2026 | — | |
| Academic DP Published | 13 May 2026 | Examination Entrance Certificates | |
| Theology Liaison Committee | 14 May 2026 | — | |
| HCHE Council | 17 May 2026 | Sub-Committees 16 May | |
| Last Day of Classes 1st Semester | 20 May 2026 | Classes end 18:00 | |
| MAY / JUN 2026 | RPL Portfolio Course | 18 May – 05 Jun 2026 | Recognition of Prior Learning |
| Block Study | 21-22 May 2026 | — | |
| First Semester Examinations | 25 May – 09 Jun 2026 | — | |
| JUNE 2026 | HCert Office Management Session 1 | 01-22 Jun 2026 | — |
| Mid-Year Break Commences | 10 Jun 2026 | — | |
| Grades Voted to Registrar | 12 Jun 2026 | — | |
| Online Registration Opens (2nd Sem) | 22 Jun 2026 | — | |
| JUN / JUL 2026 | SAU Teacher Certification Programme | 29 Jun – 10 Jul 2026 | — |
| 1st Semester Supplementary Exams | 29 Jun – 03 Jul 2026 | — | |
| 2026 – 2ND SEMESTER | Semester Duration | 06 Jul – 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| JULY 2026 | Orientation for New Students | 02 Jul 2026 | — |
| Registration Closes | 02 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Opening Assembly / Classes Begin | 06 Jul 2026 | Assembly 09:30, Classes 11:00 | |
| Late Registration Fee in Effect | 03-16 Jul 2026 | — | |
| HCCM Examinations | 06-17 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Final Late Registration Closes | 16 Jul 2026 | 17:00. Last day to Drop/Add/Change modules | |
| Community Engagement | 17 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Week in Spiritual Emphasis (WISE) | 20-25 Jul 2026 | — | |
| HCCM Supplementary Exams | 27-31 Jul 2026 | — | |
| AUGUST 2026 | HCCM Registration Opens | 03 Aug 2026 | — |
| Education Day | 15 Aug 2026 | — | |
| Mid-Semester Assessments | 17-21 Aug 2026 | Classes end 13:00 | |
| Mid-Semester Break | 24-28 Aug 2026 | — | |
| Classes Resume | 31 Aug 2026 | 08:00 | |
| AUG / SEP 2026 | HCert Office Management Session 2 | 16 Aug – 07 Sep 2026 | — |
| SEPTEMBER 2026 | Wellness Week | 14-18 Sep 2026 | — |
| SRC Banquet | 23 Sep 2026 | — | |
| Heritage Day | 24 Sep 2026 | Public Holiday | |
| HCHE Holiday | 25 Sep 2026 | — | |
| Last Day for 2nd Semester Withdrawals | 30 Sep 2026 | — | |
| OCTOBER 2026 | Market Day | 04 Oct 2026 | — |
| HCHE Council | 12-18 Oct 2026 | Virtual, Sub-Committees week of 12-18 | |
| Academic DP Published | 14 Oct 2026 | Examination Entrance Certificates | |
| Last Day of Classes 2nd Semester | 21 Oct 2026 | Classes end 13:00 | |
| Block Study | 22-23 Oct 2026 | — | |
| OCT / NOV 2026 | 2nd Semester Examinations | 26 Oct – 11 Nov 2026 | — |
| NOVEMBER 2026 | Graduand Supplementary Exams | 13-16 Nov 2026 | — |
| Graduates’ Grades to Registrar | 18 Nov 2026 | — | |
| Alumni Supper & AGM | 26 Nov 2026 | — | |
| Graduation Weekend: Consecration | 27 Nov 2026 | 19:00 | |
| Graduation Weekend: Baccalaureate | 28 Nov 2026 | 11:00 | |
| Commencement Ceremony | 29 Nov 2026 | 10:00 | |
| All Grades Voted to Registrar | 30 Nov 2026 | — | |
| DECEMBER 2026 | Staff Year-end Function | 01 Dec 2026 | — |
| College Closes | 14 Dec 2026 | 13:00 until 05 Jan 2027 | |
| JANUARY 2027 | 2nd Semester 2026 Supplementary Exams | 18-22 Jan 2027 | — |
Key Abbreviations:
- HCHE: Higher Christian Education
- HCCM: Higher Certificate in Church Ministry
- HCert: Higher Certificate
- RPL: Recognition of Prior Learning
- SAU: South African Union
- SRC: Student Representative Council
- WOSE/WISE: Week Of/Week In Spiritual Emphasis
- DP: Duly Performed
For information and inquiries, you can contact the eta College, HCHE by visiting the institution’s official website.
