The authority of the University of the Free State, UFS has released its academic calendar also known as term dates for 2025 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about University of the Free State, UFS 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.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of the Free State, UFS.
2025 UFS Academic Calendar
| Term/Event |
Dates |
Key Notes |
| First Semester Begins |
February 1, 2025 |
Classes start for all students. |
| First Term |
February 1 – March 18, 2025 |
Includes teaching weeks and mid-term break. |
| Mid-Term Break |
March 19 – March 29, 2025 |
Break between first and second terms. |
| Second Term |
March 30 – May 13, 2025 |
Continuation of first semester. |
| June Exams |
May 16 – June 4, 2025 |
End-of-semester assessments. |
| Mid-Year Vacation |
June 5 – July 13, 2025 |
Extended break for winter vacation. |
| Second Semester Begins |
July 14 – August 15, 2025 |
Third term starts. |
| Mid-Semester Break |
August 16 – August 24, 2025 |
Break between third and fourth terms. |
| Fourth Term |
August 25 – November 14, 2025 |
Final term of the academic year. |
| November Exams |
November 17 – December 6, 2025 |
End-of-year assessments. |
| Academic Year Ends |
December 7, 2025 onwards |
University closes for the year. |
Key Submission Deadlines
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Mid-Semester Assessment Papers: Submit by August 15, 2025.
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Final Assessment Question Papers: Submit by October 1, 2025.
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Exam Results Finalization:
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Semester 1: By June 15, 2025.
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Semester 2: By December 15, 2025.
Registration & Orientation
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Online Registration:
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Returning Students: January 7 – February 7, 2025.
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First-Year Students: February 1–2, 2025 (orientation follows).
Public Holidays
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Human Rights Day (21 March), Youth Day (16 June), Heritage Day (24 September), Day of Reconciliation (16 December), Christmas (25 December), and Day of Goodwill (26 December).
For further inquiries, please contact the University of the Free State, UFS by visiting the institution’s
official website.
Further Readings: University of the Free State Student Portal
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