Stellenbosch University Semester Dates



Stellenbosch University Semester Dates

DATES FOR TERMS, EXAMINATIONS AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES

​​​FIRST SEMESTER​

Start of first term (start of classes for all students) ​​​Monday 30 Jan
End of classes for first term Friday 17 March
Graduation ceremonies 13 – 17 March
​Class free day ​Monday 20 March
​Start of second term ​Wednesday 22 March
​​Recess 8 – 17 April
End of classes for second term (first semester) Friday 12 May
​Examinations:
a) June 1st round Tue 16 May – Mo 5 Jun
b) June 2nd round Tue 6 June – Fri 23 June
First semester ends Friday 23 June

SECOND  SEMESTER

​Start of third term Monday 17 July
​End of classes for third term Friday 1 Sept
​Recess 2 – 10 Sept
​Start of fourth term Monday 11 Sept
​End of classes for fourth term (second semester) Friday 20 Oct
Examinations:
a) November 1st round Tu 24 Oct – We 15 Nov
b) November 2nd round Thu 16 Nov – Sa 2 Dec
Graduation ceremonies 4 – 8 Dec
Second semester ends Friday 8 Dec