The authority of the University of Venda, Univen 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 University of Venda, Univen resumption date for new and returning students 2024, 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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UNIVERSITY OF VENDA ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2025 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of Venda, Univen.
2025 UNIVEN Academic Calendar
| Term/Event |
Dates |
Key Notes |
| First Semester (Term 1) |
January 11 – March 18, 2025 |
Classes begin for most programs. |
| Mid-Term Break |
March 19–29, 2025 |
Break between first and second terms. |
| First Semester (Term 2) |
April 5 – June 13, 2025 |
Continuation of first semester. |
| June Exams |
June 16–28, 2025 |
End-of-semester assessments. |
| Mid-Year Vacation |
June 29 – July 12, 2025 |
Extended break for winter vacation. |
| Second Semester (Term 3) |
July 13 – September 26, 2025 |
Second semester begins. |
| Mid-Semester Break |
September 27 – October 5, 2025 |
Break between Term 3 and Term 4. |
| Second Semester (Term 4) |
October 6 – December 13, 2025 |
Final term of the academic year. |
| November/December Exams |
November 17 – December 12, 2025 |
End-of-year assessments. |
| Academic Year Ends |
December 14, 2025 onwards |
University closes for the year. |
Key Submission Deadlines
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Mid-Semester Assessment Papers: Submit by May 15, 2025.
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Final Assessment Question Papers: Submit by October 1, 2025.
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Exam Results Finalization:
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Semester 1: By July 5, 2025.
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Semester 2: By December 19, 2025.
Registration & Orientation
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First-Time Entering Students: Registration opens on January 5, 2025.
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Returning Students: Registration from January 6–10, 2025.
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Late Registration: Available until January 17, 2025.
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Orientation: Scheduled for late January/early February 2025 (exact dates TBC).
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).
For information and inquiries, you can contact the University of Venda, Univen by visiting the institution’s
official website.
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