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UKZN Sessional Dates 2024 | UKZN Sessional Dates 2024 PDF

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April 3, 2024

UKZN Sessional Dates 2024. Navigating through the academic calendar is crucial for every student. Whether you’re planning your study schedule, organizing extracurricular activities, or preparing for exams, having access to the sessional dates is indispensable.

Understanding the Academic Calendar

Before diving into the specifics, let’s grasp the importance of the academic calendar. It serves as a roadmap for students, faculty, and staff, outlining important dates such as the start and end of semesters, registration periods, examination schedules, and holidays. At UKZN, the academic calendar is meticulously planned to ensure smooth operations and optimal learning experiences for all stakeholders.

UKZN Sessional Dates 2024

	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Mon, 01 Jan	New Year’s Day (Public holiday)
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Jan	Tue, 02 Jan	University opens
	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jan	Tue, 09 Jan	Remote online registration opens for returning students
		Tue, 09 Jan	Deadline for re-registration appeals to School Higher Degree Offices
		Fri, 12 Jan	School Higher Degree Committees to consider re-registration appeals from PG students, for recommendation to CAAB
			Deadline for applications for remarks of those modules with formal sit-down examinations in Semester 2, 2023.
			Deadline for applications to be submitted for Senate Concessionary Special Examinations as per GR 23 (b)
	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan	Wed, 17 Jan	Deadline for the submission of exclusion appeals from UG/Hons and PG Dip students
	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jan	Fri, 19 Jan	Provisional release of NSC results by the DBE
	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jan
	Mon, 29 Jan – Sat, 03 Feb	Fri, 02 Feb	CAECOM meetings
		Fri, 02 Feb	Residences open for registered (both academic and residence registered) students
		Sat, 03 Feb	Online Parents Day (to be confirmed)
	Mon, 05 – Sat, 10 Feb	Mon, 05– Sat, 10 Feb	Orientation and dedicated remote online registration week for First Time Entering Undergraduate (FTEN) students
		Wed, 7 Feb	AEACOM meeting
		Thu, 08 Feb	For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound/final examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 2:2023, without having to register for Semester 1:2024

SEMESTER 1:
1	Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb	Mon, 12 Feb	First semester and lectures commences
1	Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Feb	Mon, 12 – Thu, 15 Feb	Senate Concessionary Special Examinations (SCSEs) week (Colleges to arrange for students with a maximum of 2 modules outstanding, having been registered for the modules in 2023)
		Fri, 16 – Wed, 21 Feb	Marking of Senate Concessionary Special Examinations and release of results
2	Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Feb	Wed, 21 Feb	Final date for release of SCSE results
		Fri, 23 Feb	Final date for submitting curriculum changes
			Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023
			Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration
			Final date for first semester academic registration
3	Mon, 26 Feb – Fri,1 Mar
4	Mon, 04 – Fri, 8 Mar
5	Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 Mar	Fri, 15 Mar	Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates)
6	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar	Thu, 21 Mar	Human Rights Day (Public holiday)
	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Mar	Fri, 22 Mar	Student recess day – non teaching day
7	Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Mar	Thu, 28 Mar	Lectures end
			Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 1)
			Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released
		Fri, 29 Mar	Easter Friday (Public holiday)
	Fri, 29 Mar to Sun, 7 Apr	EASTER VACATION: STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Apr	Mon, 1 Apr	Family Day (Public holiday)
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 5 Apr	Fri, 5 Apr	Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students)
8	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Apr	Wed, 10 Apr	Eid ul Fitr (provisional date) (condoned day of absence)
9	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Apr	Mon, 15 Apr	Compensatory day – Follows Thursday timetable
10	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Apr	Tue, 23 Apr	Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable
11	Mon, 29 Apr – Fri, 3 May	Wed, 01 May	Workers’ Day (Public Holiday)
12	Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May	Mon, 6 – Sat, 11 May	Graduation ceremonies (Westville)
13	Mon, 13 – Sat, 18 May	Mon, 13 – Sat, 18 May	Graduation ceremonies (Westville)
14	Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 May	Tue, 21 May	DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
		Wed, 22 May	Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for those modules taught online with continuous assessment.
		Fri, 24 May	Final date for submission of DP refusal appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
	Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 Jun	Wed, 29 May	National and Provincial Elections
	Mon, 27 May – Sat, 01 Jun	Fri, 31 May	First semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
	Mon, 03 – Sat, 08 Jun	Mon, 03 Jun – Sat, 08 Jun	First semester examinations continue
	Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Jun	Wed, 12 Jun	First semester examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
	Mon, 10 – Sat, 15 Jun	Thu, 13 – Tue, 18 Jun	Break between examinations for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
	Mon, 17 – Sat, 22 Jun	Mon, 17 Jun	Public holiday in lieu of Sunday public holiday
		Fri, 21 Jun	Semester 1 Lectures end for all modules taught online incuding all continuous assessment opportunities
		Sat, 22 Jun	Supplementary examinations commence (including Saturday) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
	Mon, 24 – Fri, 28 Jun	Wed, 26 Jun	Supplementary examinations end
			First semester ends for all students
		Fri, 28 Jun	Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 2, 2024
			All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 28 June 2023
Semester 1: Teaching days for modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 13 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 12 : 64 days Compensatory days: (Monday 15 April follows a Thursday timetable; Tuesday 23 April follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Main Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days;

Thur, 27 Jun – Sun 21 Jul		MID-YEAR BREAK (Winter Vacation)

SEMESTER 2:
	Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 Jul	Thu, 04 Jul	Supplementary exam marks for formal sit-down examinations and all continuous assessment marks to be to be captured on SMS by 12h00
	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jul	Thu, 11 Jul	School Examination Boards
	Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 Jul	Fri, 12 Jul	Release of results at 00h01
	Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 Jul	Mon, 15 Jul	Second semester registration commences
		Thu, 18 Jul	For Higher degrees students: Final date for submission of bound examination copies with respect to any intention to submit received in Semester 1:2024, without having to register for Semester 2:2024
		Thu, 18 Jul	Deadline for the submission of exlusion appeals
		Fri, 19 Jul	Deadline for applications for remarks for those modules with formal sit-down examinations in semester 1, 2024
		Fri, 19 Jul	CAECOM meetings
		Fri, 19 Jul	Residences open for registered students
1	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jul	Mon, 22 Jul	Second semester and lectures commence
1	Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 Jul	Tue, 23 Jul	AEACOM meeting
2	Mon, 29 Jul – Fri, 02 Aug	Fri, 02 Aug	Final date for submitting curriculum changes
			Final date for requests for extended DPs for those modules that had DPs in 2023
			Final date for minimum fee payment required for registration
			Final date for second semester academic registration
3	Mon, 05 – Fri, 09 Aug	Fri, 09 Aug	National Women’s Day (Public holiday)
4	Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Aug	Fri, 16 Aug	Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Bachelors, Honours, Diplomas and Certificates)
5	Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Aug
6	Mon, 26 – Fri, 30 Aug	Fri, 30 Aug	Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Masters and Doctoral Students)
7	Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Sep	Mon, 02 Sep	Compensatory day – Follows Friday timetable
8	Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep	Fri, 13 Sep	Final date for withdrawal from a module and for withdrawal from the University (Semester 2)
8	Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Sep	Fri, 13 Sep	Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released
9	Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep	Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep	Spring graduation ceremonies (Westville)
9	Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Sep	Fri, 20 Sep	Lectures end
	Sat, 21 – Sun, 29 Sep	STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK
	Mon, 23 – Fri, 27 Sep	Tue, 24 Sep	Heritage day (Public holiday)
10	Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct	Mon, 30 Sep	Lectures resume
	Mon, 30 Sep – Fri, 4 Oct		Deadline for readmission applications for potential readmission into Semester 1: 2025
11	Mon, 7 – Fri, 11 Oct
12	Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Oct
13	Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Oct
14	Mon, 28 Oct – Fri, 01 Nov	Mon, 28 Oct	DP refusals to be published for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
		Tue, 29 Oct	Lectures end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations. Lectures continue for modules taught online and assessed by continuous assessment
		Thu, 31 Oct	Final date for submission of DP appeals to School offices for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
		Fri, 01 Nov	Diwali (provisional date)
	Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Nov	Mon, 4 Nov	Second semester examinations commence (including Saturdays) for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
	Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov	Mon, 11 – Sat, 16 Nov	Second semester examinations continue
	Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Nov	Tue, 19 Nov	Examnations end for those modules with formal sit down examinations
	Mon, 25 – Fri, 29 Nov	Tue, 26 Nov	Second semester supplementary examinations commence for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
		Fri, 29 Nov	Final date for submission of theses/dissertations to the School/College Higher degrees offices for possible April 2025 graduation
		Fri, 29 Nov	Semester 2 Lectures end for all modules taught online incuding all continuous assessment opportunities
	Mon, 02 – Fri, 6 Dec	Tue, 03 Dec	Second semester supplementary examinations end for those modules with formal sit-down examinations
		Tue, 03 Dec	Second semester ends for all students
		Wed, 04 Dec	All residences to be vacated by 16h00 on 4 December 2024.
Semester 2: For modules with formal sit-down examinations Teaching days: Monday 13 , Tuesday 14 , Wednesday 13 , Thursday 13 , Friday 13 : 66 days Compensatory days: (Monday, 4 September follows a Friday timetable) Study leave: 5 days; Examinations: 14 days; Supplementary Exams: 7 days

YEAR-END BREAK:
	Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Dec	Wed, 11 Dec	Supplementary exam marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00
	Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Dec	Mon, 16 Dec	Day of Reconciliation (Public holiday)
		Thu, 19 Dec	School Examination Boards
		Fri, 20 Dec	Release of results at 00h01
	Mon, 23 – Tue, 24 Dec	Tue, 24 Dec	University Offices close at 12h00

UKZN Sessional Dates 2024 PDF

To facilitate easy access to the sessional dates for 2024, we’ve prepared a downloadable PDF document. This PDF contains comprehensive information about the semester dates, registration periods, examination timetables, and holiday breaks. Simply click the link below to download your copy

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Conclusion

Staying informed about the sessional dates is vital for every student’s academic success. By familiarizing yourself with the key dates for 2024 at UKZN, you can effectively plan your studies, manage your time efficiently, and make the most of your university experience. Remember to refer to the downloadable PDF for quick access to the sessional dates throughout the year. Here’s to a productive and fulfilling academic year ahead!