The academic calendar gives a sessional guide on the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CPUT opening date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic schedule for sessional dates for the 2025 academic year.
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CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CPUT.2025 CPUT Academic Calendar
| Term/Event | Dates | Key Notes |
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| Registration for First-Year Undergraduate Students | 21 January – 7 February 2025 | Online or off-campus registration. |
| Registration for Returning Students | 7 January – 10 January 2025 | Application window for returning students. |
| First Semester Begins | 3 February 2025 | Classes start for all students. |
| First Term | 3 February – 20 March 2025 | Teaching weeks; includes mid-term break. |
| Mid-Term Break | 19–21 March 2025 | Break between first and second terms. |
| Second Term | 6 April – 15 May 2025 | Continuation of first semester. |
| June Exams | 18 May – 5 June 2025 | End-of-semester assessments. |
| Mid-Year Vacation | 6 June – 12 July 2025 | Extended break for winter vacation. |
| Second Semester Begins | 13 July 2025 | Third term starts. |
| Third Term | 13 July – 28 August 2025 | Teaching weeks; includes mid-semester break. |
| Mid-Semester Break | 30 August – 7 September 2025 | Break between third and fourth terms. |
| Fourth Term | 11 September – 4 December 2025 | Final term of the academic year. |
| November Exams | 26 October – 14 November 2025 | End-of-year assessments. |
| Academic Year Ends | 15 December 2025 onwards | University closes for the year. |
Key Submission Deadlines
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Mid-Semester Assessment Papers: Submit by 19 May 2025.
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Final Assessment Question Papers: Submit by 23 October 2025.
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Exam Results Finalization:
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Semester 1: By 23 June 2025.
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Semester 2: By 8 December 2025.
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Registration & Orientation
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Postgraduate Applications: Open until 14 March 2025.
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Late Registration: Extended until 28 February 2025 for certain programs.
Public Holidays
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Human Rights Day (21 March), Freedom Day (27 April), Youth Day (16 June), Heritage Day (24 September), Day of Reconciliation (16 December), Christmas (25 December), and Day of Goodwill (26 December).
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