The Open Window Institute for Arts and Digital Sciences, OWI has released its academic calendar for 2025 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about Open Window Institute resumption date for new and returning students 2024, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2025 academic year.
OPEN WINDOW INSTITUTE SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the senate of the Open Window Institute.
2025 Academic Year Semester Dates
Important Dates
| Event | Location | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open 2025 | – | 9 January | Start of academic year |
| Orientation for new students | Stellenbosch | 24 January | – |
| Orientation for new students | Centurion | 27 – 31 January | – |
| Classes start for current students | – | 10 February | – |
| Classes start for Honours students | – | 10 February | – |
| Classes start for new degree students | – | 3 February | – |
| Classes start for certificate students | – | 3 February | – |
| Registration Day | Centurion | 25 January | – |
| Registration Day | Stellenbosch | 25 January | – |
| Open Day | Centurion | 24 May | – |
| Open Day | Stellenbosch | 17 May | – |
| Graduation Ceremony (Class of 2024) | – | 9 May (TBC) | – |
| Awards Ceremony (Certificate Class of 2024) | – | July (TBC) | – |
| Closed for staff & students | – | 23-29 June | – |
| Open Day | Centurion | 20 September | – |
| Open Day | Stellenbosch | 27 September | – |
| OW Year End Function | – | 22 November | – |
| Closes 2025 | – | 5 December | End of academic year |
| Open 2026 | – | 7 January 2026 | Start of new academic year |
All Students Registration Dates
| Event | Student Category | Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration closes | Current & Postgrad students | 31 January | – |
| Registration closes | New degree students | 7 February | – |
| Late registration (Penalty fee) | Degree students | 9 February | Additional fee applies |
| Registration closes | New certificate students | 20 February | – |
New Students – Important Dates
| Event | Programme | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Week | Degree & Certificate Programme | 23 – 31 January | – |
| Orientation Day | Postgraduate Programme | 7 February | – |
| Orientation | Evening Certificate Programme | 6 February | – |
| New students & parents welcoming | Online | 5 February | – |
| New students & parents welcoming | On-campus | 27 February | – |
Academic Semesters
| Semester | Period | Notes | Breaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Term 1 & 2) | 3 February – 13 June | Academic term | Semester 1 Break: 18 April – 4 May |
| Semester 2 (Term 3 & 4) | 7 July – 5 December | Academic term | Semester 2 Break: 1 – 14 September |
Student Holidays
| Holiday | Period | Notes | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | 21 April – 4 May | – | – |
| Mid-year Break | 16 June – 6 July | – | – |
| Spring Break | 1 – 14 September | – | – |
| End of year Break | 5 December – TBC | – | – |
Public Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Notes | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Day | 21 March | – | – |
| Good Friday | 18 April | – | – |
| Family Day | 21 April | – | – |
| Freedom Day | 27 & 28 April | – | – |
| Workers’ Day | 1 May | – | – |
| Youth Day | 16 June | – | – |
| Women’s Day | 9 August | – | – |
| Heritage Day | 24 September | – | – |
| Day of Reconciliation | 16 December | – | – |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | – | – |
| Day of Goodwill | 26 December | – | – |
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