The academic calendar hints about University of Pretoria, UP 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:
UP SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of Pretoria, UP.| Academic Year | Term/Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Academic Year Begins | 3 January 2025 | Registration for senior students starts. | |
| Summer School | 6 January 2025 | 18 January 2025 | Special orientation for non-RSA students (31 Jan–2 Feb). | |
| Semester 1 Lectures Commence | 10 February 2025 | 29 May 2025 | Includes Quarter 1 (10 Feb–31 Mar) and Quarter 2 (1 Apr–29 May). | |
| April Recess | 12 April 2025 | 21 April 2025 | 9-day break (includes public holidays). | |
| Semester 1 Exams | 31 May 2025 | 19 June 2025 | Cooling-off period for non-academic activities (17 May–28 Jun). | |
| Winter School | 30 June 2025 | 12 July 2025 | Supplementary exams follow (23–28 June). | |
| Semester 2 Lectures Commence | 21 July 2025 | 6 November 2025 | Includes Quarter 3 (21 Jul–5 Sep) and Quarter 4 (8 Sep–6 Nov). | |
| September Recess | 11 September 2025 | 21 September 2025 | 11-day break (includes public holidays). | |
| Semester 2 Exams | 8 November 2025 | 26 November 2025 | Supplementary exams follow (1–6 Dec). | |
| Academic Year Ends | 6 December 2025 | Last day of exams; submission of supplementary marks by 8 Dec. |
Key Notes:
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Public Holidays: Several holidays fall during terms (e.g., Human Rights Day on 21 March, Freedom Day on 27 April, Youth Day on 16 June).
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Registration: Senior students register online starting 3 January 2025; new students register from 19 January 2025.
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Orientation: Pre-orientation begins on 21 January 2025, with Welcome Day on 1 February 2025.
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Graduation: Autumn Graduation Ceremonies run from 23 April to 29 May 2025; Spring Graduation is 1–5 September 2025.
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