{"id":12080,"date":"2024-03-05T19:07:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T19:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=12080"},"modified":"2024-03-05T19:07:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T19:07:42","slug":"durban-university-technology-term-date-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/durban-university-technology-term-date-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Durban University of Technology Term Date 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Durban University of Technology Term Date 2026<\/h2>\n<div id=\"page_1\">\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-602472382\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p class=\"p0 ft0\">TERM DATES AND SKELETON ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1 ft1\">UNIVERSITY RE-OPENS<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2 ft2\">Tuesday 3 January 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3 ft3\">Administrative staff and those academic staff required for registration preparation, as determined by Heads of Departments, return on Tuesday 3 January 2026. The rest of the academic staff return on Monday 9 January 2026.<\/p>\n<table class=\"t0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr0 td0\">\n<p class=\"p4 ft4\">ACADEMIC TERM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr0 td1\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft4\">DATES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td2\">\n<p class=\"p6 ft5\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td3\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft5\">06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td4\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft5\">February \u2013 07 April<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr2 td2\">\n<p class=\"p6 ft5\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td3\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft5\">18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td4\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft5\">April \u2013 23 June<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td2\">\n<p class=\"p6 ft5\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td3\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft5\">17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td4\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft5\">July \u2013 22 September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr2 td2\">\n<p class=\"p6 ft5\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td5\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft5\">2 October \u2013 15 December<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr2 td6\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft1\">REGISTRATION:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td7\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td8\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td6\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft7\">Faculties to decide on their registration dates<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td7\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td8\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td6\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft3\">First Semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td9\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p10 ft3\">09 January &#8211; 04 February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td6\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft2\">Annual<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td7\">\n<p class=\"p10 ft2\">09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td8\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">January &#8211; 04 February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td6\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft3\">Second Semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td7\">\n<p class=\"p10 ft3\">17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td8\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft3\">July &#8211; 22 July (inclusive of 1 Saturday)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"t2\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr2 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft1\">LECTURES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr2 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr5 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">First Semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft3\">06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft3\">February &#8211; 23 May<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">67 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td14\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">Annual<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td15\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft8\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft2\">06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">February \u2013 03 October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">141 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">Second Semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft2\">24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">July \u2013 24 October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">60 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr5 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft1\">GRADUATION CEREMONIES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr5 td16\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td7\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft3\">&#8211; 26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td15\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">April (Midlands)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">2 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td16\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td7\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft2\">&#8211; 13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td15\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">May (Durban)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft8\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft8\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">6 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td16\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td17\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft3\">September (Durban) &#8211; Spring Graduation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">1 day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr6 td18\" colspan=\"5\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft1\">EXAMINATION STUDY PERIOD FOR STUDENTS (inclusive of weekends)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr6 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">First semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft3\">24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft3\">May \u2013 28 May<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">5 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td14\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">Annual<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td15\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft8\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft2\">04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">October &#8211; 08 October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">5 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">Second semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft2\">25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">October \u2013 29 October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">5 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr5 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft1\">COMMENCEMENT OF EXAMINATIONS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr5 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">First Semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft3\">29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft3\">May &#8211; 09 June<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr5 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">10 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td14\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">Annual<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td15\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft8\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft2\">09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">October \u2013 30 October*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">16 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr3 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">Second Semester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td11\">\n<p class=\"p11 ft2\">30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td12\">\n<p class=\"p7 ft2\">October &#8211; 10 November<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr3 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft2\">10 days<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">*Diwali 19 October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr6 td10\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft4\">UNIVERSITY CLOSES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr6 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr6 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr6 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td16\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft3\">15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td17\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p9 ft3\">December 2026 until 31 December 2026.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td11\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td12\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td13\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft6\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"p12 ft9\">See Annexure 1 for information on how the above dates are accommodated in the Calendar and Annexure 2 for public and religious holidays)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p13 ft10\">Office of the Registrar<\/p>\n<p class=\"p14 ft11\">P O Box 1334, DURBAN, 4000 Tel:031-3732517\/2519 Fax:031-3732188, Steve Biko Campus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"page_2\">\n<table class=\"t3\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr4 td19\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft12\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td20\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft12\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr4 td21\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p15 ft13\">Annexure 1 to 2026 Academic Calendar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td22\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td23\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td24\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td25\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft15\">PUBLIC HOLIDAYS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft15\">RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr7 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Sunday 1 January<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr7 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">New Year\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr7 td30\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">The University respects the religious beliefs of all<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Monday 2 January<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Public Holiday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td30\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">staff and students. As a result tests and<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Tuesday 21 March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Human Rights\u2019<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td30\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">examinations will not be scheduled on the following<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td30\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">days, however the University will remain open and<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Friday 14 April<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Good Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">operational on these days:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Monday 17 April<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Family Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Thursday 27 April<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Freedom Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">Isaiah Shembe Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">10 March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Monday 1 May<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Worker\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">Isaiah Shembe Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">02 May<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Friday 16 June<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Youth Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">Ascension Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">25 May<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Wednesday 9 August<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1177727721\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1969709497\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">National<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">*Eid-ul-Fitr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">26 June<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Women\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">*Eid-ul-Adha<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">01 September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Sunday 24 September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Heritage Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">Rosh Hashanah<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">21\/22 September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Monday 25 September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Public Holiday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">Yom Kippur<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">30 September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Saturday 16 December<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Day of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td28\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft16\">Deepavali<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">19 October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Reconciliation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr1 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Monday 25 December<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Christmas Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr1 td30\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p class=\"p5 ft17\">*Dependent upon the sighting of the moon.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr8 td26\">\n<p class=\"p16 ft16\">Tuesday 26 December<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td27\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft16\">Day of Goodwill<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td28\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr8 td29\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr9 td31\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr9 td32\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tr9 td24\">\n<p class=\"p8 ft14\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-367223040\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durban University of Technology Term Date 2026 TERM DATES AND SKELETON ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026 UNIVERSITY RE-OPENS Tuesday 3 January 2026 Administrative staff and those academic staff required for registration preparation, as determined by Heads of Departments, return on Tuesday 3 January 2026. 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