FirstYears:09February- 13 March 2026
July - 04 September 2026
4 14 September - 11 December 2026
Application dates: 2026 M & D Full Research Studies: 13 March 2026
Januaryenrollmentdates: Undergraduate Studies: 12 - 30 January 2026
Lateregistrations: 02 - 27 February 2026
UndergraduateStudies:FirstYears: 20 January - 06 February 2026
2026 NSC Publication Date: 12 January 2026
Late registrations: 09 - 27 February 2026
Postgraduate Studies:
New Students (Course based qualifications): 12 January - 27 February 2026 - faculties to confirm
Allreturningstudents: 12 January - 27 February 2026
PostgraduateStudies: New students: M & D Full Research Studies: 12 January - 29 May 2026
Submissionofquestionpapers:
First Semester: 27 March 2026
Second Semester: 18 September 2026
Re-assessmentdates: Rename (only for sick/special & LSO) 14 - 16 January 2026
15 - 17 July 2026
Submission of Graduation lists to AGC for verification after marks discussion meetings (Autumn Graduation):
8 December 2025 - 16 January 2026
(Senex February 2026
Special Senex to be requested for a date (in March 2026)
March Senex 2026
“Due to various uncertainties, please be advised that these dates maybe subject to change.”
are flexible and may be arranged between the following dates (In consultation with the Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration)
Autumn Graduation Dates: 13 - 18 April 2026 (6 days)
Cut-off dates for Autumn Graduation:
Mark changes approved by Senex: First SENEX
Master’s and Doctoral candidates: First SENATE in 2026
Any changes effected after these dates will stand over to the Summer Graduation
Summer Graduation Dates: 10 December 2026
Cut-off dates for Summer Graduation: Mark changes approved by SENEX: November SENEX
OTHER CLOSING DATES
Application for exemptions and recognitions: 06 February 2026 - Annual / First Semester
Remarking/ reviewing of scripts for final summative assessments:
26 January 2026 (1st Semester)
27 July 2026 (2nd Semester)
Application for exemptions and recognitions: 31 July 2026 - Second Semester
Minor changes to 2027
Academic Structure - April 2026 APC meeting
International Women’s Day
World IP Day
CPUT Open Day
Africa Day
Mandela Day
Research Festival
International Men’s Day
16 Days of Activism on Non
WELCOMING OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
09 February 2026 - Wellington Campus (10:00)
10 February 2026 - DistrictSixCampus (10:00)
11 February 2026 - Bellville Campus (10:00)