[Revised] Univen Academic Calendar – 2024 Term Dates

The authority of the University of Venda, Univen has released its academic calendar, also known as almanac for 2024 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note. The academic calendar hints about University of Venda, Univen resumption date for new and returning students 2024, examination date and other academic activities for the year. See below, the academic schedule for sessional dates for the 2024 academic year.

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UNIVERSITY OF VENDA ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2024 ACADEMIC SESSIONS

The academic calendar for 2024 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of Venda, Univen.

Date	Event	Details
January 1	New Year’s Day	Holiday
January 9	University Reopens	Admin, staff return. Residences re-open. Academic Program starts for postgraduate and Health Sciences students.
January 11	Lectures Begin	Health Sciences and postgraduate classes start.
January 12-13	Selection & Interviews	Postgraduate students.
January 13	Supplementary Exams	For Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Sciences students.
January 16	Marks Submission	Supplementary exam results due.
January 19-20	Registration & Selection	First entering students’ selection and registration.
January 22-27	Mentor Training	Life skills training and continued registration for students.
January 30-31	Orientation Begins	Official opening and Masters/Doctoral registration.

Date	Event	Details
February 1-2	Proposal Writing	Workshops for Masters & Doctoral students.
February 3	Orientation Ends	Last day for new students.
February 5	Academic Year Opening	Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Lectures start.
February 6	Executive Meeting	Research Forum in the afternoon.
February 7	Valedictory Lecture	Held at 11:00 am.
February 8	Science Board Meeting	Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture.
February 9-10	Special Exams	Special examination period begins.
February 12	Late Registration	Faculty of Health Sciences board meeting.
February 17	Strategic Sessions	2023 review, 2024 planning.
February 19-23	Workshops	Supervision, induction, and faculty meetings.
February 26-29	Research Activities	Research open days, workshops, and new staff induction.

Date	Event	Details
March 1	End of Registration	Final day for undergraduate registration.
March 8	Graduation Submission	Postgraduate students’ thesis/dissertation submissions.
March 15	Graduation Rehearsal	Preparation for graduation ceremony.
March 20-21	Graduation	University graduation ceremonies.
March 25-29	Student Break	Mid-term break for students.

Date	Event	Details
April 1	Classes Resume	Start of term 2 for undergraduate students.
April 12	Research Day	Faculty research presentations.
April 26	Last Day for Thesis Submission	Postgraduate thesis submissions deadline.
April 27	Freedom Day	National public holiday.

Date	Event	Details
May 1	Workers’ Day	National public holiday.
May 6	Mid-Year Examinations Begin	For all faculties.
May 25	Africa Day Celebrations	University event.

Date	Event	Details
June 1	Exam Submission	Final day for mid-year examination submissions.
June 16	Youth Day	National holiday.
June 21	Winter Break	Start of mid-year student vacation.

Date	Event	Details
July 1	University Reopens	Lectures resume. Start of the second semester.
July 18	Mandela Day	University social responsibility events.
July 30	Research Proposal Submission	Deadline for postgraduate students.

Date	Event	Details
August 9	Women’s Day	National holiday.
August 15	Research Presentation	Graduate student research presentations.

Date	Event	Details
September 1	Spring Day	University event to celebrate spring.
September 23	Heritage Day Celebrations	Cultural events at the university.
September 24	Heritage Day	National public holiday.

Date	Event	Details
October 10	Final Exams Begin	Undergraduate and postgraduate final exams.
October 16	Final Exam Submission	Faculty final exam result submissions.

Date	Event	Details
November 1	Summer Break Begins	Start of the student vacation.
November 10	Faculty Workshops	Academic staff development workshops.
November 20	Research Publication Deadline	Submission of research papers and articles for academic publication.

Date	Event	Details
December 15	University Closes	End of academic year. Summer vacation begins for faculty and staff.
December 25	Christmas Day	National public holiday.

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