Durban University of Technology DUT Term and Registration Dates 2024-2025

Durban University of Technology DUT Term and Registration Dates 2024-2025

Durban University of Technology: 2024-2025 Academic Schedule Overview

Introduction: Welcome to the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 session at Durban University of Technology (DUT). This schedule is crafted to guide both new and returning students through the academic year.

University Re-Opening:

• Staff Resumption: Administrative and necessary academic staff return on Tuesday, 03 January. Other staff members resume on 09 January.

Academic Terms:

• Term 1: 06 February to 06 April
• Term 2: 17 April to 23 June
• Term 3: 17 July to 22 September
• Term 4: 02 October to 15 December
• Note: Semester 1 includes Term 1 and 2; Semester 2 includes Term 3 and 4; Annual courses span Terms 1 to 4.

2024-2025 Registration Dates:

• Undergraduate:
  • New and Returning Students: 16 January to 03 February
• Postgraduate:
  • Full Research (Master’s and Doctorates): New Students from 16 January to 31 July, Returning Students from 16 January to 03 February
  • Course Work (Master’s): New and Returning Students from 16 January to 03 February
• Late Registration: 06 February to 17 February
• Details on module/program changes are in Annexure 3.

Lectures:

• First Semester: 06 February to 30 May (73 days)
• Annual: 06 February to 10 October (146 days)
• Second Semester: 17 July to 07 November (76 days)

Graduation Ceremonies:

• Midlands – Autumn Graduation: 15 May to 17 May
• Durban – Autumn Graduation: 22 May to 02 June
• Durban – Spring Graduation: 20 September to 21 September

Examination Study Period:

• First Semester: 31 May to 04 June (5 days)
• Annual: 11 October to 15 October (5 days)
• Second Semester: 08 November to 12 November (5 days)

Commencement of Examinations:

• First Semester: 05 June to 19 June (10 days)
• Annual: 16 October to 03 November (15 days)
• Second Semester: 13 November to 24 November (10 days)

University Closure:

• The University will be closed from 18 December to 31 December.

Public and Religious Holidays:

• The calendar includes public and religious holidays with a commitment to respecting the beliefs of all staff and students. Detailed dates are available in Annexure 2.

Disclaimer: Please note that the published academic calendar may be subject to changes.

Further Inquiries: For additional information or clarification, please visit Durban University of Technology’s official website or contact the university directly.

Stay informed and prepared for the upcoming academic year at DUT!