{"id":59568,"date":"2024-03-05T18:17:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=12055"},"modified":"2024-03-05T18:17:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:17:38","slug":"university-witwatersrand-term-date-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-witwatersrand-term-date-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"University of the Witwatersrand Term Date 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>University of the Witwatersrand Term Date 2026<\/h2>\n<h1>2026 &#8211; University Term Dates<\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Monday 09 January &#8211; Friday 03 February<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Orientation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sunday 29 January &#8211; Friday 03 February<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>First teaching block<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Monday 06 February &#8211; Friday 24 March (34 days)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid-term Vacation\/Study\/Research break<\/td>\n<td>Saturday 25 March &#8211; Sunday 02 April (9 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Second teaching block<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Monday 03 April &#8211; Friday 19 May (31 days)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Examinations<\/td>\n<td>Wednesday 24 May &#8211; Friday 23 June (22 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Winter Vacation\/Study\/Research break<\/td>\n<td>Saturday 24 June &#8211; Sunday 23 July (30 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Third teaching block<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Monday 24 July &#8211; Friday 08 September (34 days)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid-term Vacation\/Study\/Research break<\/td>\n<td>Saturday 09 September &#8211; Sunday 17 September (9 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fourth teaching block<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Monday 18 September &#8211; Tuesday 31 October (31 days)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Examinations<\/td>\n<td>Friday 03 November &#8211; Thursday 30 November (20 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Summer Vacation\/Study\/Research break<\/td>\n<td>Fri 01 December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1364290966\"><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><strong>Please note:<\/strong> The Faculty of Health Sciences&#8217; term dates differ from those of the University and they may commence with lectures as early as the first working day in January.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Consult the University&#8217;s website for more detailed information about dates of registration for different cohorts of students.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Public and religious holidays\/holydays recognised by the University in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Name of holiday<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>University status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday 1 January<\/td>\n<td>New Year&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday 2 January<\/td>\n<td>Public Holiday<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday 21 March<\/td>\n<td>Human Rights Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday 11 April<\/td>\n<td>Pesach (day 1)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday 12 April<\/td>\n<td>Pesach (day 2)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday 14 April<\/td>\n<td>Good Friday<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday 17 April<\/td>\n<td>Family Day<br \/>\nPesach (day 7)**<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday 18 April<\/td>\n<td>Pesach (day 8)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday 27 April<\/td>\n<td>Freedom Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday 1 May<\/td>\n<td>Workers&#8217; Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday 27 May<\/td>\n<td>First day of Ramadan*<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday 31 May<\/td>\n<td>Shavuoth**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday 1 June<\/td>\n<td>Shavuoth**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday 16 June<\/td>\n<td>Youth Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday 26 June<\/td>\n<td>Eid-ul-Fitr*<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday 9 August<\/td>\n<td>National Women&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday 01 September<\/td>\n<td>Eid-ul-Adha*<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday 21 September<\/td>\n<td>Rosh Hashanah (day 1)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday 22 September<\/td>\n<td>Rosh Hashanah (day 2)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday 24 September<\/td>\n<td>Heritage Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday 25 September<\/td>\n<td>Public Holiday<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday 30 September<\/td>\n<td>Yom Kippur**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday 5 October<\/td>\n<td>Succot (day 1)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday 6 October<\/td>\n<td>Succot (day 2)**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday 12 October<\/td>\n<td>Sh&#8217;mini Atzeret **<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday 13 October<\/td>\n<td>Simchat Torah**<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday 18 October<\/td>\n<td>Diwali (South India)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday 19 October<\/td>\n<td>Diwali (North India)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday 16 December<\/td>\n<td>Day of Reconciliation<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday 25 December<\/td>\n<td>Christmas Day<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday 26 December<\/td>\n<td>Day of Goodwill<\/td>\n<td>University closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>* = Islamic Holy Day &#8211; commences the previous evening; exact date depends on sighting of new moon<br \/>\n** = Jewish Holy Day &#8211; commences the previous evening<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Term Dates in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>All Provinces<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Term 1<\/td>\n<td>18 January &#8211; 31 March<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Term 2<\/td>\n<td>10 April &#8211; 23 June<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Term 3<\/td>\n<td>17 July &#8211; 29 September<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Term 4<\/td>\n<td>09 October &#8211; 06 December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&#8211; See more at: https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/students\/academic-matters\/term-dates\/2026\/#sthash.JMkJ9s5J.dpuf<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1407785285\"><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; 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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>University of the Witwatersrand Term Date 2026 2026 &#8211; University Term Dates Activity Dates Registration Monday 09 January &#8211; Friday 03 February Orientation Sunday 29 January &#8211; Friday 03 February First teaching block Monday 06 February &#8211; Friday 24 March (34 days) Mid-term Vacation\/Study\/Research break Saturday 25 March &#8211; Sunday 02 April (9 days) Second\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a 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