The academic calendar hints about Wits University, resumption date for new and returning students 2023, examination date and other academic activities for the year. See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates in 2023/2024 academic year.

The academic calendar for 2023/2024 academic session as approved by the authority of the Wits University.

ActivityDates
Publication of Matric ResultsFriday 20 January
First Year RegistrationFriday 20 January – Saturday 04 February (12 Days) Note: Please refer to your firm offer letter for the exact date of assisted registration.
Welcome DaySunday 05 February
Gateway to SuccessMonday 06 February – Monday 20 February (10 Days)
Returning students registration PG and UG (including earlier date for online registration)Friday 06 January – Friday 17 February (31 Days)
Term startsTuesday 21 February
First teaching blockTuesday 21 February – Thursday 06 April (32 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research breakFriday 07 April – Friday 14 April (6 Days)
Second teaching block Monday 17 April – Friday 02 June (33 Days)
Study breakMonday 05 June – Tuesday 06 June (2 Days)
Examinations/Assessment period Wednesday 07 June – Wednesday 28 June (15 Days)
Winter Vacation/Study/Research breakThursday 29 June – Friday 14 July (12 Days)
Third teaching block Monday 17 July – Friday 01 September (34 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research breakMonday 04 September – Friday 8 September (5 Days)
Fourth teaching blockMonday 11 September – Monday 23 October (31 Days)
Study breakTuesday 24 October – Friday 27 October (4 Days)
Examinations/Assessment periodMonday 30 October – Friday 17 November (15 Days)
Summer Vacation/Study/Research breakSaturday 18 November