The Sol Plaatje University, SPU has released its academic calendar for 2025 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about Sol Plaatje University, SPU 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.
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SPU SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2024 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the senate of the Sol Plaatje University, SPU.
| Date |
Event |
Details |
| 2 Jan |
University Opens |
Start of the academic year. |
| 19 Jan |
Matric Results Released |
Tentative release date for matric results. |
| 22 Jan – 16 Feb |
Online Registration |
Undergraduate Returning, Bachelor Honours, and Postgraduate Diploma students (from home). |
| 2 Feb – 4 Feb |
Residence Arrival |
Arrival for first-year residence students prior to registration and orientation. |
| 2 Feb – 4 Feb |
On-Campus Registration |
Academic registration for first-year residence students. |
| 5 Feb – 16 Feb |
Online Registration |
First-year students (on-campus computer labs or home devices). |
| 5 Feb – 16 Feb |
Orientation |
For first-year students, scheduled around the registration program. |
| 17 Feb |
Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome |
Welcome event for first-year students. |
| Date |
Event |
Details |
| First Semester |
|
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| 19 Feb – 28 March |
1st Teaching Block |
27 days of teaching; module change period from 19 Feb to 1 Mar (2 weeks). |
| 22 Mar |
SPU Holiday |
Human Rights Day observed on campus. |
| 29 Mar – 9 Apr |
Recess (Students) |
Good Friday (29 Mar) and Family Day (1 Apr) included. |
| 10 Apr – 24 May |
2nd Teaching Block |
32 days of teaching. |
| 27 May – 14 Jun |
Mid-Year Exams |
Main mid-year exam period (15 days). |
| 26 Jun – 5 Jul |
Supplementary Exams |
Supplementary examination period (8 days). |
| 8 Jul – 12 Jul |
Recess (Students) |
Mid-year recess for students. |
| 11 Jul |
Senate Assessment Committee |
Committee meets to review assessments. |
| Date |
Event |
Details |
| Second Semester |
|
|
| 15 Jul – 23 Aug |
3rd Teaching Block |
29 days of teaching; module change period from 15 Jul to 26 Jul (2 weeks). |
| 26 Aug – 30 Aug |
Recess (Students) |
One-week break. |
| 2 Sep – 18 Oct |
4th Teaching Block |
32 days of teaching. |
| 23 Sep |
SPU Holiday |
Heritage Day observed. |
| 21 Oct – 8 Nov |
Year-End Exams |
Main year-end exam period (15 days). |
| 20 Nov – 29 Nov |
Supplementary Exams |
Supplementary examination period (8 days). |
| 6 Dec |
Senate Assessment Committee |
Committee meets to review assessments. |
| 24 Dec |
University Closes |
End of the academic year. |
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