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.

Activity Dates
Publication of Matric Results Friday 20 January
First Year Registration Friday 20 January – Saturday 04 February (12 Days) Note: Please refer to your firm offer letter for the exact date of assisted registration.
Welcome Day Sunday 05 February
Gateway to Success Monday 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 starts Tuesday 21 February
First teaching block Tuesday 21 February – Thursday 06 April (32 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research break Friday 07 April – Friday 14 April (6 Days)
Second teaching block  Monday 17 April – Friday 02 June (33 Days)
Study break Monday 05 June – Tuesday 06 June (2 Days)
Examinations/Assessment period  Wednesday 07 June – Wednesday 28 June (15 Days)
Winter Vacation/Study/Research break Thursday 29 June – Friday 14 July (12 Days)
Third teaching block  Monday 17 July – Friday 01 September (34 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research break Monday 04 September – Friday 8 September (5 Days)
Fourth teaching block Monday 11 September – Monday 23 October (31 Days)
Study break Tuesday 24 October – Friday 27 October (4 Days)
Examinations/Assessment period Monday 30 October – Friday 17 November (15 Days)
Summer Vacation/Study/Research break Saturday 18 November