The authority of the Stellenbosch University, SU has released its academic calendar, also known as almanac for 2025 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about Stellenbosch University, SU 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.
Further Readings:
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the Stellenbosch University, SUN.
2025 Stellenbosch University Academic Calendar
| Term/Event |
Dates |
Notes |
| University Reopens |
2 January 2025 |
Professional and academic staff return. |
| First Semester Begins |
10 February 2025 |
Classes start for all students. |
| First Term Ends |
28 March 2025 |
Includes Graduation Ceremonies (24–28 March 2025). |
| Mid-Semester 1 Recess |
29 March – 6 April 2025 |
Break between first and second terms. |
| Second Term Starts |
7 April 2025 |
Classes resume. |
| Second Term Ends |
16 May 2025 |
End of first semester teaching blocks. |
| Mid-Year Assessments |
19 May – 28 June 2025 |
– June A2 Assessment Period: 19 May – 10 June 2025<br>- June A3 Assessment Period: 11 June – 28 June 2025 |
| First Semester Ends |
28 June 2025 |
|
| Mid-Year Recess |
29 June – 20 July 2025 |
Break for winter vacation. |
| Second Semester Begins |
21 July 2025 |
Third term starts. |
| Third Term Ends |
5 September 2025 |
|
| Mid-Semester 2 Recess |
6–14 September 2025 |
Break between third and fourth terms. |
| Fourth Term Starts |
15 September 2025 |
Classes resume. |
| Fourth Term Ends |
24 October 2025 |
|
| End-of-Year Assessments |
27 October – 6 December 2025 |
– November A2 Assessment Period: 27 October – 19 November 2025<br>- November A3 Assessment Period: 20 November – 6 December 2025 |
| Graduation Ceremonies |
8–12 December 2025 |
|
| Second Semester Ends |
12 December 2025 |
|
Key Submission Deadlines
Registration & Orientation
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).
Notes
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Changes: SU reserves the right to modify dates without notice.
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Program-Specific Details: Check faculty-specific schedules for exams, submissions, and other deadlines.
For further inquiries, please contact the Stellenbosch University, SU by visiting the institution’s
official website.
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