The academic calendar hints about North-West University, NWU 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 2025 academic year.
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the North-West University, NWU.2025 NWU Academic Calendar
| Term | Period | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 2 January – 9 February 2025 |
|
| First Semester | 10 February – 28 March 2025 |
|
| Exam Period 1 | 29 March – 20 April 2025 | – Final exams for Semester 1. |
| Winter Vacation | 21 April – 13 July 2025 | Break for academic staff and students. |
| Second Semester | 14 July – 17 October 2025 | – Classes resume.<br>- Mid-Semester Break: 30 August – 7 September 2025. |
| Exam Period 2 | 23 October – 14 November 2025 | – Final exams for Semester 2. |
| December Closure | 15 December 2025 onwards | University offices closed; academic year ends. |
Additional Key Dates
-
Orientation for First-Year Students: 1–8 February 2025.
-
Supplementary Exams:
-
Semester 1: 7–11 July 2025.
-
Semester 2: 24–28 November 2025.
-
-
Graduation Ceremonies:
-
Winter Ceremony: 9–10 July 2025.
-
Summer Ceremony: 26–27 November 2025.
-
-
Public Holidays:
-
New Year’s Day (1 Jan), Youth Day (16 Jun), Heritage Day (24 Sep), Day of Reconciliation (16 Dec), Christmas (25 Dec), and Day of Goodwill (26 Dec).
-
Submission Deadlines
-
Mid-Semester Assessment Papers: Submit by 22 August 2025.
-
Final Assessment Question Papers: Submit by 5 September 2025.
-
Exam Marks Finalization:
-
Semester 1: By 28 June 2025.
-
Semester 2: By 12 December 2025.
-
Notes
-
Changes: NWU reserves the right to modify dates without notice.
-
Program-Specific Details: Check faculty-specific schedules for exams, submissions, and other deadlines.
