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ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
January
Su 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY
Mo 2 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tu 3 University administration reopens
We 4
Th 5 Receipt of Grade 12 results
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
Fr 6 Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Sa 7
Su 8
Mo 9 Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Tu 10 Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
We 11
Web registration for seniors starts (until 10 February)
Third examination opportunity
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Web registration for seniors starts (until 10 February)
Th 12
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Fr 13
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
FUNZA LUSHAKA Bursary applications – prospective students, Building 24, Bursary Office until 16:00
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Schools open
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January
Sa 14
First year students information expo, 08:00 – 13:00
Reception and welcome of first year students (parents’ meeting), 14:00 – 16:00
Student residences open for first year students, 08:00 – 13:00
Reception and welcome of first year students: 07:45
Dining halls open
Su 15
Mo 16
Academic registration for first year students commences (until 18 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students starts (until 4 February)
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Tu 17
Study guides: BTD students start to collect study guides from distribution centre (until 20 January)
Academic registration for first year students continues (until 18 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
We 18
Study guides: BTD students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 20 January)
Academic registration for first year students (final day)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Final day for receipt of third examination opportunity results from faculties, 13:00
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Th 19
Meeting: Inaugural lectures, 09:00 – 10:00, IO-134
Study guides: BTD students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 20 January)
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students commences (until 27 January)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (until 20 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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January
Fr 20
Meeting: HIV/Aids Project Team, 09:30 – 13:00, C1-134
Study guides: BTD students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 20 January)
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students continues (until 27 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Final day finalisation of graduate list (undergraduate and honours) March graduation ceremonies
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (until 23 January)
WIL programme: PGCE students (final day)
Agenda closes: Higher Degree Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Agenda closes: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Sa 21
Academic registration for Advanced Certificate in Education, National Professional Diploma and Diploma in Education (Grade R) & BEd
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Scheduled power interruption
Training camp: All student leaders commence (until 22 January)
Su 22 Scheduled power interruption
Training camp: All student leaders (final day)
Mo 23
Study guides: Study guides distribution centres open
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students continues (until 27 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Curriculum control and registration (web and counter): Commencement for First years (according to the Orientation programme), 08:00 – 16:30 (until 25 January)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Conference: Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (final day)
Registration: Full-time first year students:
BEd
BCom (Accounting Sciences)
BCom in Law subjects
BA in Law subjects
Residences open for first year students
Agenda closes: HHREC
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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January
Tu 24
Study guides: First years start to collect study guides from distribution centre (until 27 January)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) starts (until 26 January)
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students continues (until 27 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Curriculum control and registration (web and counter): First years (according to the Orientation programme), 08:00 – 16:30 (until 25 January)
Registration: Full-time first year students:
BCom Economic Sciences
BSc
Hons Medical Sociology
Orientation of first year students commence (until 3 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
We 25
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: First years collect study guides from distribution centre (until 27 January)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (until 26 January)
Meeting: Occupational Safety meeting, Dean Student Affairs,10:00, F1-159
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students continues (until 27 January)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Curriculum control and registration (web and counter): First years (according to the Orientation programme), 08:00 – 16:30 (final day)
Counter registration: Seniors (according to the registration schedule), 08:00 – 16:30
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 16 February
External Programme Evaluation: MCom Tax, 08:00 – 16:30
Registration: Full-time first year students:
BCom (Industrial Psychology)
BCom HR Management
BA (Behavioural Sciences)
BA Humanities (General)
BA Pastoral Guidance in Psychology
BA in Development and Management
BA Languages
BA Communication
BSW (Social Work)
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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January
Th 26
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF) (COLA), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT, 10:00 – 12:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Meeting: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 12:00 – 13:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Study guides:
Senior students start to collect study guides from distribution centre (until 3 February) First years collect study guides from distribution centre (until 27 January)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (final day)
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students continues (until 27 January)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
External Programme Evaluation: MCom Tax, 08:00 – 16:30
Residences open for senior students
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
BCom Behavioural Sciences
BA Behavioural Sciences
BA in Law subjects
BCom in Law subjects
Hons Psychology
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Fr 27
Study guides:
First years collect study guides from distribution centre (final day) Senior students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 3 February)
Academic registration for senior undergraduates& honours students continues (final day)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
BA Humanities (General)
BA Pastoral Guidance in Psychology
BA Languages
BA Communication
BSW (Social Work)
Honours Industrial Psychology
Honours Human Resource Management
Honours Labour Relations
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Sa 28 Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Su 29
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January
Mo 30
Meeting: Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Study guides: Senior students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 3 February)
Third examination opportunity, 09:00 – 12:00, Multipurpose Centre
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) commences (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs UJ, 16:45, UJ Stadium (TV game)
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
PGCE
Honours BEd
BSc
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Academic registration commence for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Tu 31
Meeting: Finance Management Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Meeting: Protection Services Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Study guides: Senior students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 3 February)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Graduate list close
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 28 February
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
BCom Accounting Sciences
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Closing date: Support Bursary Applications, Building 24, Bursary Office at 16:00
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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February
We 1
Meeting: Campus Management Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Study guides:
Senior students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 3 February) Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period start
(until 17 March)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
BCom Economic Sciences (excluding BCom Behavioural Sciences)
Diploma in Sport Sciences
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Th 2
Meeting: Institutional Health and Wellness Coordinating Committee (IHWCC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Examination Committee – Faculty of Humanities, 14:00 – 16:00
Study guides:
Senior students collect study guides from distribution centre (until 3 February) Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period
(until 17 March)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
BEd (Foundation phase, Intermediate and Senior Phase)
Orientation of first year students (until 3 February)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Agenda closes: HHREC
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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February
Fr 3
Meeting: Campus Occupational Health and Safety Committees, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Study guides:
Senior students collect study guides from distribution centre (final day) Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period
(until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Registration and orientation programme for first year students (until 4 February)
Registration: Senior undergraduate and relevant postgraduate programmes:
BEd Senior and FET Phase
BEd Senior and FET (Technology)
Orientation of first year students (final day)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Deans’ examination opportunity, 09:00 – 14:00, Building 13, room 115
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Sa 4 Registration and orientation programme for first year students (final day)
Official welcoming of first year students and parents
Su 5
Mo 6
Meeting: NWU Access and Success Forum, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Examination Committee (Faculty Economic Sciences and IT), 11:00 – 13:00
Students:
Classes and practical work start Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes start (until 17 February)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs MADIBAZ, 19:00, Fanie du Toit (TV game)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes start (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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February
Tu 7
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Meeting: CHE visit NWU for discussions about the Quality Enhancement Project, C1-135 and C1-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Official opening: Potchefstroom Campus
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
We 8
Meeting: Faculty boards, 10:00 – 13:00, respective faculties
Meeting: Library Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Admission Requirements Committee (IARC), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Official opening/Long Service Awards: Vaal Triangle Campus
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Th 9
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF) (COLA), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Exco of Council, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Concert: King’s Singers (presented by NWU), Pretoria
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (until 10 February)
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February
Fr 10
Meeting: Institutional Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Office - Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 08:30 – 10:30, IO-135
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Concert: King’s Singers (presented by NWU), Potchefstroom
Official opening: Mafikeng Campus
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (final day)
Closing date for graduate list
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Web registration for seniors (final day)
Sa 11
Su 12 Concert: King’s Singers (presented by NWU), Johannesburg
Mo 13
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs Maties, 19:00, Danie Craven Stadium (TV game)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Agenda closes: HHREC
Tu 14
Meeting: Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: General Academic Rules Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Concert: King’s Singers (presented by NWU), Port Elizabeth
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
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February
We 15
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Concert: King’s Singers (presented by NWU), Cape Town
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Campus mini open day
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Th 16
Meeting: NWU Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO
Meeting: Facilities Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC meeting, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Concert: King’s Singers (presented by NWU), Stellenbosch
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (until 17 February)
Fr 17
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (final day)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes (final day)
Sa 18
Su 19
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February
Mo 20
Meeting: Campus Senate Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Deactivation of student cards of unregistered students: Undergraduate and Honours
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs UCT, 18:30, Fanie du Toit
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Tu 21
Meeting: Transformation of Teaching-Learning Management Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Budget Committee, 13:30 – 16:30, IO-135
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
We 22
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF) (COLA), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 16 March
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Th 23
Meeting: Alumni Association, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Convocation Exco, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Official launch of the Affiliated Societies
Graduation ceremony Upington, 10:00
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February
Fr 24
Meeting: Compliance Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Final date for changes to 2016 data
Final day for finalisation of graduate list – May graduation
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Sa 25
Su 26
Mo 27
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs Shimlas, 19:00, Xerox Shimlapark (TV game)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Tu 28
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: NWU Pension Fund, 09:00 – 15:00, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Graduate lists for Autumn graduation ceremony close
Final day for any changes to 2016 data
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Hindu holiday (Maha Shivaratri)
Graduation ceremony 15:00
Graduation ceremony Namibia, 10:00
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March
We 1
Meeting: Tender Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Meeting: Human Rights Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Audit on first year files begins
Th 2
Meeting: Investments Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Board of Donors, 19:30 – 21:00, Johannesburg
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Fr 3
Meeting: Campus Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (CEESDF), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Sa 4 CSRC Fresher’s
Su 5
Mo 6
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs WITS, 18:30, Fanie du Toit
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Event: Alumni Business Breakfast
Capacity building sessions commence: (until 17 March)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00
Graduation ceremony 15:00
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March
Tu 7
Meeting: Deans’ Committee, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Study guides:
Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Final day for submission of study guides: reprints, changes, non-campus programmes and all re-translations for 2017(2)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) starts ( until 9 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
We 8
Meeting: Institutional Senate, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (until 9 March)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 29 March
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Th 9
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (final day)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Career day: Natural Sciences
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00
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March
Fr 10
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Sa 11
Su 12
Mo 13
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building7-118
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs CUT, 18:30, CUT Rugby Stadium
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Agenda closes: HHREC
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Tu 14
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Innovation Highway Enterprises (Pty) Ltd Board and Advisory Board, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Jewish holiday (Purim)
Hindu holiday (Holi)
Graduation ceremony 10:00
Graduation ceremony 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 17
March
We 15
Meeting: Institutional Research Ethics Regulatory Committee (IRERC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Th 16
Workshop: Council, 10:00 – 16:00 (venue to be determined)
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF) (COLA), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Research Support Commission, 08:00 – 16:30
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Study guides: Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (until 17 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (until 17 March)
Fr 17
Meeting: Council, 10:00 – 16:00 (venue to be determined)
Meeting: Classification of Theses and Dissertations Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Study guides:
Outstanding first year and senior study guide issues and adjustment period (final day) Distribution centres close for first semester issues
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG, applications open (until 29 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Capacity building sessions (final day)
Sa 18
Su 19
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 18
March
Mo 20
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 19 April
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Tu 21 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
We 22
Meeting: Institutional Management and ISRC, 08:00 – 09:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - applications (until 29 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
March
Th 23
Meeting: Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Campus Committees for Student Support Services, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Event: ITEA function
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - applications (until 29 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Fr 24
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Event: ITEA function
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - applications (until 29 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
School holiday
Graduation ceremony 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00
Graduation ceremony CEDAR
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 19
March
Sa 25
Su 26
Mo 27
Meeting: Institutional Employment Equity Skills Development Forum (IEESDF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Students: Follow a Tuesday timetable
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - applications (until 29 March)
Rugby Varsity Cup: NWU-PUK vs TUKS, 16:45, Fanie du Toit (TV game)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Tu 28
Meeting: Finance Management Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Meeting: Protection Services Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Meeting: NWU Pension Fund, 09:00 – 15:00, IO-135
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - applications (final day)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
We 29
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics – AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) starts (until 8 April)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - applications (until 29 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Graduation ceremony CEDAR
Graduation ceremony 15:00
Graduation ceremonies 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 20
March
Th 30
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF) (COLA), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Research Support Commission, 08:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 24 April
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) continues (until 31 March)
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (until 31 March)
Agenda closes: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Agenda closes: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Fr 31
Meeting: Institutional Research Support Commission, 08:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Students: Classes end for recess (student residences close)
Study guides:
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Activation messages for 2017(2) are automatically sent by SMP system to authors of study guides
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (final day)
Dining halls close
Academic registration for Higher Degrees studies (Masters and Doctoral degrees) (final day)
Closing date: Postgraduate Bursary Applications, Building 24, Bursary Office until 16:00
Schools close
Graduation ceremony UODL Bursary, 10:00
UODL – Flexi, 15:00
Graduation ceremony OLG: 10:00 and 15:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 21
April
Sa 1 Recess (classes start 18 April)
Su 2
Mo 3
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Rugby Varsity Cup: 2nd
on log vs 3rd on log, 16:30, To be confirmed (TV game)
Rugby Varsity Cup: 1st on log vs 4
th on log, 19:00, To be confirmed (TV game)
Audit on senior files begins
Tu 4
Engineering School starts (until 7 April)
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Recess (classes start 18 April)
We 5
Engineering School (until 7 April)
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Th 6
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF) (COLA), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Engineering School (until 7 April)
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Fr 7
Engineering School (final day)
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (until 8 April)
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Hindu holiday (Rama Navami)
Graduation ceremony Polokwane, 10:00
Graduation ceremony Nelspruit, 10:00
Graduation ceremony Durban, 15:00
Graduation ceremony Durban, 10:00 and 15:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 22
April
Sa 8
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2017(2) (final day)
Su 9
Mo 10
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Rugby Varsity Cup: Semi-finals winner vs Semi-finals winner, 19:00, To be confirmed (TV game)
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Tu 11
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Study guides: Final day for submission of rewritten and new study guides as well as new translations 2017(2)
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 10:00 – 12:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Meeting: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 12:00 – 13:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
We 12
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Th 13
Recess (classes start 18 April)
Fr 14 GOOD FRIDAY
Sa 15 Recess (classes start 18 April)
Su 16 Recess (classes start 18 April)
Mo 17
FAMILY DAY
Rugby Varsity Cup: Semi-finals winner vs Semi-finals winner, 19:00, To be confirmed (TV game)
Student residences open
Jewish holiday (Pesach)
Jewish holiday (Pesach)
Jewish holiday (Pesach)
Jewish holiday (Pesach)
Graduation ceremony Durban, 10:00
Graduation ceremony East Londen, 10:00
Graduation ceremony George, 10:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 23
April
Tu 18
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Senate Committee for Academic Literacy, 14:00 – 16:00, F4-G06
Students
Classes start. Students follow a Monday timetable.
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC):
RAG –“swete”start (until 21 April)
RAG - voting starts (until 8 May)
Dining halls open
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Agenda closes: HHREC
We 19
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics – HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG –“swete” (until 21 April)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Event: Long Service Awards Function, Potchefstroom Campus
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination commences – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Th 20
Meeting: Tender Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Library Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Event: ITEA function
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC):
RAG –“swete” (until 21 April)
RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Fr 21
Meeting: Student Representative Council, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC):
RAG –“swete”start (final day)
RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Sa 22 Training: SafriSafe Occupational Health Training, 3rd year Engineering students
Su 23
Schools start
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 24
April
Mo 24
Meeting: Institutional Committee on Student Support Services (ICoSSS), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Executive Committee of Senate (Senex), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics – AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Students: Assessment starts (until 5 May)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Tu 25
Meeting: Faculty Boards, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Combined Assurance Forum (CAF), 10:00 – 12:00, IO-135
Meeting: Compliance Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Meeting: Central Management Committee for Residences, 14:15, F1-Senate Hall
Students: Assessment (until 5 May)
Event: Long Service Awards Function
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
We 26
Meeting: Institutional Committee for Research and Innovation (ICRI), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Committee for Teaching and Learning (ICTL), 14:00 – 17:00, IO-135
Meeting: Occupational Safety meeting, Dean Student Affairs,10:00, F1-159
Students: Assessment (until 5 May)
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 17 May
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Th 27 FREEDOM DAY
Muslim holiday (Isra and Mi’raj)
Graduation ceremonies 09:00 and 14:00
Graduation ceremonies 09:00 and 14:00
Graduation ceremony 09:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 25
April
Fr 28
Students: Assessment (until 5 May)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Sa 29
Su 30
School holiday
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 26
May
Mo 1 WORKERS’ DAY
Tu 2
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Transformation of Teaching and Learning Management Committee, 14:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Students: Assessment (until 5 May)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Event: Road to RAG
We 3
Meeting: Campus Management Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Assets Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Students: Assessment (until 5 May)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 31 May
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Th 4
Meeting: Investments Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Remuneration Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, Johannesburg
Meeting: General Academic Rules Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Students: Assessment (until 5 May)
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (until 5 May)
Fr 5
Meeting: Alumni Association, 11:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Students: Assessment (last day)
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): RAG - voting (until 8 May)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Submission of mini dissertations/dissertations/theses for examination – Spring graduation, October 2017 (final day)
Sa 6 Event: Campus Open Day
Event: Undergraduate Open Day
Su 7
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 27
May
Mo 8
Meeting: Honorary Awards Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: NWU Access and Success Forum, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC):
Voting (final day)
Announcement new CSRC RAG
Career day: Forensic Accounting
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Tu 9
Meeting: IT Governance Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Campus Senate Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Event: Pukki Talent festival (Classic)
Career day: Accounting
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
We 10
Meeting: Transformation Oversight Committee (TOC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Student Oversight Committee (SOC), 14:00 – 17:00, IO-135
Career day: General
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Th 11
Meeting: Human Capital and Employment Equity Committee (HCEE), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Event: Pukki Talent festival (Judging evening)
Career day: Law
WIL programme: All year groups (until 12 May)
Fr 12
Meeting: Institutional Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Office - Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 08:30 – 10:30, IO-135
Event: Pukki Talent festival (Gala evening)
WIL programme: All year groups (final day)
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Event: Mr and Miss NWU-VTC
Sa 13
Su 14
Mo 15
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Agenda closes: HHREC
Christian holiday (Ascension day)
Graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 28
May
Tu 16 Meeting: Deans’ Committee, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-134
We 17
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Event: World Hypertension Day
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics – HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Career day: General
Th 18
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Event: Museum day
Career day: Accounting
Fr 19
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Senate Committee for Philosophical Grounding, 10:00 – 12:00, F13-G07
Sa 20 Event: RAG
Su 21
Mo 22
Meeting: Institutional Health and Wellness Coordinating Committee (IHWCC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Tu 23
We 24
Meeting: Institutional Senate, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 14 June
Last day of Student Life activities
Th 25
Meeting: Exco of Council, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Career day: General
Fr 26
Meeting: Campus Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Sa 27
Su 28
Muslim (Start of Ramadan)
Graduation ceremony 15:00 (Masters degrees)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 (Masters degrees)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 (Masters degrees)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 (PhD degrees)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 (PhD degrees)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 29
May
Mo 29
Ceremony: Golden Key
Agenda closes: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Agenda closes: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Tu 30 Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Ceremony: Golden Key (new members)
We 31
Meeting: Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Innovation Highway Enterprises (Pty) Ltd Board and Advisory Board, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics – AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Ceremony: Golden Key (new members)
Closing date for applications for selection courses for 2018
Jewish holiday (Shavuout)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 30
June
Th 1
Meeting: Finance Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Human Rights Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Campus Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (CEESDF), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Event: Musical for toddlers (School of Music)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 22 June
CSRC Publication of requirements for contesting & invitation for nominations commence (until 11 August)
Fr 2
Meeting: Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Graduation ceremony: Kimberley
Event: Musical for toddlers (School of Music)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 3
Su 4
Mo 5 Event: Final year Cabaret (School of Music)
Tu 6
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Convocation Exco, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 10:00 – 12:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Meeting: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 12:00 – 13:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Students: Classes end for examination
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) starts (until 8 June)
Event: Final year Cabaret (School of Music)
Final day for making available participation results for June examination
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 7
Meeting: NWU Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Facilities Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students starts (until 28 June) Distance learning examination starts (until 3 July)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (until 8 June)
Seminar: Teaching and Learning Campus Seminar, Vaal Triangle Campus
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 8
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (final day)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Jewish holiday (Shavuot)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 31
June
Fr 9
Meeting: Timetable Committee, 09:00 – 12:00, F1-Council Chambers
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 10
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Su 11
Mo 12
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Study guides: 2nd
semester issues start during examination for all students, but specifically for Education students who are going to do WIL after the recess (until 15 June)
Agenda closes: HHREC
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Tu 13
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Meeting: NWU Pension Fund, 09:00 – 15:00, IO-135
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Study guides: 2nd
semester issues during examination for all students, but specifically for Education students who are going to do WIL after the recess (until 15 June)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 14
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee and ISRC, 08:00 – 09:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics –HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Study guides: 2nd
semester issues during examination for all students, but specifically for Education students who are going to do WIL after the recess (until 15 June)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 15
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Study guides: 2nd
semester issues during examination for all students, but specifically for Education students who are going to do WIL after the recess (final day)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 32
June
Fr 16 YOUTH DAY
Sa 17
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Su 18
Mo 19
Meeting: Institutional Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (IEESDF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Tu 20
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Budget Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Faculty Boards, 10:00 – 13:00, respective faculties
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 27 July
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 21
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 19 July
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 22
Meeting: Council, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 23
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 –13:00, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Event: Mid-year staff function
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Muslim holiday (Laylat al-Qadr)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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June
Sa 24
Su 25
Mo 26
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Tu 27
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 28 June) Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 28
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students ends Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Dining halls close
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 29
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Agenda closes: Higher Degree Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Agenda closes: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 30
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
Final day for submission of 2018 academic calendars to SAS (Institutional Office)
Result statements: June examination for undergraduate administration from the printers
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Muslim holiday (Eid Al Fitr)
Schools close
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July
Sa 1
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Distance learning examination (until 3 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Su 2 Recess (classes start 17 July)
Mo 3
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Distance learning examination ends
Closing date for Social Work academic application for admissions to study in 2018 academic year
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Tu 4 Recess (classes start 17 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 5
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity starts (until 15 July)
Final day for finalisation of results from first examination opportunity: 10:00
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 6
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 7
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 8
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Su 9 Recess (classes start 17 July)
Mo 10
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Tu 11
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
Engineering School starts (until 14 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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July
We 12
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT, 10:00 – 12:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Meeting: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 12:00 – 13:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues start (until 25 August)
Finalisation of capturing graduates after first examination opportunity
Email result letters to students
Engineering School (until 14 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 13
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Engineering School (until 14 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 14
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 15 July)
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Engineering School (final day)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 15
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Students: Second examination opportunity (last day)
Scheduled power interruption
Su 16
Recess (classes start 17 July)
Student residences open
Scheduled power interruption
Mo 17
Meeting: Transformation of Teaching and Learning Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Examination Committee (Faculty of Humanities), 11:00 – 13:00
Students: Classes and practical work start
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Applications open (until 26 July)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: start (until 28 July)
Dining halls open
Agenda closes: HHREC
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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July
Tu 18
Meeting: Central Management Committee for Residences, 14:15, F1-Senate Hall
Meeting: Examination Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 11:00 – 13:00
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
Engineering School starts (until 21 July)
Event: Mandela Day celebration
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 19
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Applications (until 26 July)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
Engineering School (until 21 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 20
Bosberaad: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00 (venue to be determined)
Inaugural lecture: Name of professor and venue to be determined
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Applications (until 26 July)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
Career day: Engineering
Engineering School (until 21 July)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 21
Bosberaad: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00 (venue to be determined)
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
Final day for finalisation of results from second examination opportunity: 10:00
Engineering School (final day)
Deans’ examination opportunity, 14:00 – 17:00, Building 25-G08
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 22
Su 23
Mo 24
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Third examination opportunity, 09:00 – 12:00, Multipurpose Centre
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Applications (until 26 July)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Schools open
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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July
Tu 25
Meeting: Faculty Boards, 10:00 – 13:00, respective faculties
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Applications (until 26 July)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 26
Meeting: Library Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Executive Committee of Senate (Senex), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Occupational Safety meeting, Dean Student Affairs,10:00, F1-159
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Applications (final day)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 17 August
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 27
Meeting: Alumni Association, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester: (until 28 July)
Third examination opportunity
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
Last day for giving notice of submission M and PhDs (Autumn graduation, May 2018)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 28
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
June examination results sent through email to students
Qualifications, curriculum and module changes for second semester (final day)
Finalisation of capturing graduates after second examination opportunity
Email result letters to students
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 29
Su 30
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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July
Mo 31
Meeting: Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Finance Management Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Meeting: Protection Services Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Meeting: Nominations for Research Awards (Vice-Rectors and Deans), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Activation messages for 2018(1) are automatically sent by SMP system to authors of study guides.
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) start (until 31 August)
Closing date for other selection course (BEd, LLB, BNSc) academic application for admissions to study in 2018 academic year
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): “Swete” start (until 3 August)
Finalisation of results from third examination opportunity
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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August
Tu 1
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Meeting: General Academic Rules Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): “Swete” (until 3 August)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
Women’s Month
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 2
Meeting: Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Campus Management Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): “Swete” (until 3 August)
Final day for finalising graduate list: September graduation ceremonies (Undergraduate and Honours)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Th 3
Meeting: Council, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Research Support Commission, 08:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): “Swete” (final day)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 4
Meeting: Institutional Research Support Commission, 08:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Students: No classes. Intercampus Sport day
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
Graduate list close
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Sa 5
Su 6
Jewish holiday (Tish’a B’Av)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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August
Mo 7
Meeting: Campus Senate Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Institutional Budget Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Students: Follow a Friday time table.
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting start (until 21 August)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Tu 8
Meeting: Campus Committees for Student Support Services, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
We 9 WOMEN’S DAY
Th 10
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
WIL programme: All year groups (until 11 August)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 30 August
Leadership Summit (TBC)
CSRC nominations period (until 11 August)
Fr 11
Meeting: Institutional Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Campus Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (CEESDF), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: Institutional Office - Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 08:30 – 10:30, IO-135
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
WIL programme: All year groups (final day)
CSRC nominations period (final day)
Sa 12 Event: Higher Degrees Open Day
Event: Postgraduate Open Day
Su 13
Hindu holiday (Raksa Bandhana)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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August
Mo 14
Meeting: Institutional Research Ethics Regulatory Committee (IRERC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: NWU Access and Success Forum, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
Agenda closes: HHREC
Tu 15
Meeting: Classification of Theses and Dissertations, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Students: Follow a Wednesday time table.
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
Event: Gala dinner – Vice-Chancellor and Student Leaders
We 16
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO, IO-134
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
Th 17
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Tender Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
CSRC Elections: Voting starts (voting stations close 20:00)
Fr 18
Meeting: Campus Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC): Voting (until 21 August)
Final day for finalisation of graduate list
CSRC Elections: Voting ends (voting stations close 20:00). Announcement of results.
CSRC Elections: Open for objections start (until 22 August)
Sa 19 Event: Alumni Gala
Su 20
Hindu holiday (Krishna
Jammashtami)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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August
Mo 21
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Students: Faculty of Engineering, SETHI Explosions start (until 23 August)
Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC):
Voting (final day)
Announcement of portfolio winners and new CSRC
CSRC Elections: Open for objections (until 22 August)
Tu 22
Meeting: Deans’ Committee, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Meeting: NWU Pension Fund, 09:00 – 15:00, IO-135
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Students: Faculty of Engineering, SETHI Explosions (until 23 August)
CSRC Elections: Close for objections
House Committee nominations open (until 28 August)
We 23
Meeting: Institutional Senate, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Investments Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Meeting: Occupational Safety meeting, Dean Student Affairs,10:00, F1-159
Students: Faculty of Engineering, SETHI Explosions (final day)
House Committee nominations (until 28 August)
Th 24
Meeting: Exco of Council, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (until 25 August)
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 13 September
House Committee nominations (until 28 August)
Fr 25
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Study guides:
All 2nd
semester issues (final day) Distribution centres close for 2
nd semester issues.
Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
House Committee nominations (until 28 August)
Sa 26 Meeting: NWU Convocation
Su 27
Hindu holiday (Ganesha Chaturthi)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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August
Mo 28
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
House Committee nominations (final day). Scrutinising of nominations.
Tu 29
Meeting: Institutional Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (IEESDF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
House Committee elections: Voting starts (until 30 August)
We 30
Meeting: Institutional Health and Wellness Coordinating Committee (IHWCC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (until 31 August)
Closing date for MSoc SC Clinical Psychology academic application for admissions to study in 2018 academic year
External Programme Evaluation: Populations Studies, 08:00 – 16:30
House Committee elections: Voting closes. Counting of ballot papers, publication of results, opening for objections (until 1 September)
Th 31
Meeting: Innovation Highway Enterprises (Pty) Ltd Board and Advisory Board, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Compliance Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Study guides: Time frame for submission of prescribed handbook list for 2018(1) (final day)
External Programme Evaluation: Populations Studies, 08:00 – 16:30
House Committee elections: Open for objections (until 1 September)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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September
Fr 1
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
House Committee elections: close for objections
Event: Road to Cultural Day Celebration
Sa 2
Su 3
Mo 4
Agenda closes: Higher Degree Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Agenda closes: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 16:00
Tu 5
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Inauguration of new student leaders. Leadership training camp starts (until 10 September)
We 6
Meeting: NWU OHS Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Facilities Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 26 September
Leadership training camp (until 10 September)
Th 7
Meeting: Institutional Committee on Student Support Services (ICoSSS), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Leadership training camp (until 10 September)
Fr 8
Meeting: Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) (handover meeting), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Closing date for any changes to 2016 first semester data and confirmation of graduates for Spring graduation ceremony
Leadership training camp (until 10 September)
Sa 9 Leadership training camp (until 10 September)
Su 10 Leadership training camp (final day)
Mo 11
Meeting: Transformation of Teaching and Learning Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Muslim holiday (Eid al Adha)
Graduation ceremony Flexi & Bursary, 15:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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September
Tu 12
Meeting: Senate Committee for Academic Literacy, 14:00 – 16:30, F4-G06
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Meeting: Library Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) starts (until 14 September)
We 13
Meeting: Institutional Committee for Research and Innovation (ICRI), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Committee for Teaching and Learning (ICTL), 14:00 – 17:00, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (until 14 September)
Th 14
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (final day)
Meeting: Higher Degrees Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT, 10:00 – 12:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Meeting: Social and Technological Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Faculty of Economic Sciences and IT), 12:00 – 13:00, Building 8-101, Boardroom
Event: Dinner with the Rector & CSRC parents
Fr 15
Meeting: Institutional Budget Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Senate Committee for Philosophical Grounding, 10:00 – 12:00, F13-G07
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Event: Varité Concert and PUK Arts Dinner
Sa 16
Su 17
Mo 18
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Agenda closes: HHREC
Graduation ceremonies OLG, 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony Polokwane, 10:00
Graduation ceremony Durban, 15:00
Graduation ceremony Nelspruit, 10:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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September
Tu 19
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Admissions Requirement Committee (IARC), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
We 20
Meeting: Human Rights Committee,14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
External Programme Evaluation: Graphic Design, 08:00 – 16:30
Th 21
Meeting: Council, 10:00 – 17:00, IO-135
Students: Assessment starts (until 30 September)
Inaugural lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
External Programme Evaluation: Graphic Design, 08:00 – 16:30
Event: Cultural Day Celebration
Fr 22
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Students: Assessment (until 30 September)
Sa 23 Students: Assessment (until 30 September)
Graduation ceremony: Cape Town, 10:00
Su 24 HERITAGE DAY
Mo 25 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tu 26
Meeting: Combined Assurance Forum (CAF), 10:00 – 12:00, IO-135
Meeting: Faculty Boards, 10:00 – 13:00, respective faculties
Students: Assessment (until 30 September)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 17 October
We 27
Meeting: Executive Committee of Senate (Senex), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Students: Assessment (until 30 September)
Th 28 Meeting: Alumni Association, 11:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Students: Assessment (until 30 September)
Jewish holiday (Rosh Hashana)
Jewish holiday (Rosh Hashana)
Hindu holiday (Navaratri
Muslim holiday (Islamic New Year)
Graduation ceremony Durban, 10:00 and 15:00
Graduation ceremony Durban, 10:00
Graduation ceremony East Londen, 10:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
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September
Fr 29
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, (Budget meeting), IO-134
Meeting: Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Students: Assessment (until 30 September)
Closing date for all applications for admissions to study in the 2018 academic year
Dining halls close
Sa 30
Students: Assessment (last day)
Recess starts (classes start 9 October)
Student residences close
Event: Young Alumni Homecoming
Jewish holiday (Yom Kippur)
Schools close
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October
Su 1 Recess (classes start 9 October)
Mo 2 Recess (classes start 9 October)
Tu 3
Recess (classes start 9 October)
We 4 Recess (classes start 9 October)
Th 5
Recess (classes start 9 October)
Fr 6
Recess (classes start 9 October)
Event: NWU Alumni Awards
Sa 7 Recess (classes start 9 October)
Su 8 Recess (classes start 9 October)
Student residences open
Mo 9
Meeting: Honorary Awards Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Students: Classes and practical work start
Dining halls open
Tu 10 Meeting: Assets Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Tender Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
We 11
Meeting: Transformation Oversight Committee (TOC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Student Oversight Committee (SOC), 14:00 – 17:00, IO-135
Students: Follow a Friday time table
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 31 October
Th 12
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Meeting: Investments Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Remuneration Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, Johannesburg
Meeting: Campus Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (CEESDF), 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Fr 13
Meeting: Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Inaugural Lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined.
Schools open
Jewish holiday (Succot)
Jewish holiday (Succot)
Jewish holiday (Shmini Atzeret)
Jewish holiday (Simchat Torah)
Graduation ceremony Namibia, 10:00
Graduation ceremony Namibia, 10:00
Graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 49
October
Sa 14 Final day for Student Life activities
Su 15
Mo 16
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Event: Music Education week starts (School of Music) (until 20 October)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) commences for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Agenda closes: HHREC
Tu 17
Meeting: IT Governance Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Compliance Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Meeting: Central Management Committee for Residences, 14:15, F1-Senate Hall
Event: Music Education week (School of Music) (until 20 October)
We 18
Meeting: Human Capital and Employment Equity Committee (HCEE), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Office - Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 08:30 – 10:30, IO-135
Event: Music Education week (School of Music) (until 20 October)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Event: Awards Function – NWU PUK Sport
Th 19
Event: Music Education week (School of Music) (until 20 October)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Fr 20
Meeting: Campus Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Event: Music Education week (School of Music) (final day)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Sa 21
Su 22
Hindu holiday (Diwali)
Graduation ceremony 15:00
Graduation ceremony 10:00 (Masters degrees)
Graduation ceremony 10:00 (PhD degrees)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 50
October
Mo 23
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee and ISRC, 08:00 – 09:00, IO-135
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Tu 24
Meeting: Institutional Forum, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Senate, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
We 25
Event: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: HREC meeting of 14 November
Th 26
Meeting: Exco of Council, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, Johannesburg
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Event: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Fr 27
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Event: Dinner – Excellence in Research, Innovation and Community Engagement
Students: No classes
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Final day for making available of participation results for November examination
Sa 28
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students starts (until 17 November) Distance learning examination starts (until 22 November)
Su 29
Graduation ceremonies 09:00 and 14:00
Graduation ceremony 09:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 51
October
Mo 30
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Tu 31
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Finance Management Committee, 10:00 – 12:00, IO-134
Meeting: Protection Services Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Conference: Excellence in Teaching and Innovative use of Technology (ETIT) starts (until 2 November)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 52
November
We 1
Meeting: Innovation Highway Enterprises (Pty) Ltd Board and Advisory Board, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Human Rights Committee, 11:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Timetable Committee, 09:00 – 12:00, F1-Council Chambers
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Conference: Excellence in Teaching and Innovative use of Technology (ETIT) (until 2 November)
Last day: Health Sciences Ethics – Agenda closes: AnimCare meeting of 22 November
Th 2
Meeting: Finance Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, Johannesburg
Meeting: Board of Donors, 19:30 – 21:00, Johannesburg
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Conference: Excellence in Teaching and Innovative use of Technology (ETIT) (until 2 November)
Fr 3
Meeting: IO- Workplace Forum, 11:00 – 13:00, C1-113
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Sa 4
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Su 5
Mo 6
Meeting: Institutional Employment Equity and Skills Development Forum (IEESDF), 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Agenda closes: HHREC
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 53
November
Tu 7
Meeting: Campus Management Committees, 10:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Meeting: NWU Pension Fund, 09:00 – 15:00, IO-135
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) starts (until 9 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
We 8
Meeting: NWU Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Facilities Management Committee, 14:00 – 16:00, IO
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (until 9 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Event: Retirement celebration, Potchefstroom Campus
Th 9
Meeting: Deans’ Committee, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-134
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers (ICNL) (final day)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Fr 10
Meeting: Campus Workplace Forums, 11:00 – 13:00, respective campuses
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Official closing: Mafikeng Campus
Inaugural Lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined, MC
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Sa 11
Su 12
Mo 13
Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 54
November
Tu 14
Meeting: Registrar Management Committee, 09:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Meeting: Institutional Health and Wellness Coordinating Committee (IHWCC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: HREC, 08:00 – 17:00, Building G16-134
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (until 15 November)
We 15
Meeting: Institutional Management Committee, 09:00 – 17:00, IO-134
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
Submission of examination copies (LLB projects, honours projects, masters dissertation and doctoral theses) continues for participation in the 2018 Autumn graduation ceremonies (final day)
Event: Retirement celebration, Vaal Triangle Campus
Th 16
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students (until 17 November) Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Course: Institutional Course for New Lecturers, Phase 2
Inaugural Lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Agenda closes: HHREC
Fr 17
Meeting: Institutional Budget Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Inaugural Lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined, VTC
Students
First examination opportunity for contact students ends Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Official closing/Year-end staff function: Vaal Triangle Campus
Closing date: Re-application for FUNZA LUSHAKA Bursary, Building 24, Bursary Office until 16:00
Sa 18 Students: Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Su 19
Mo 20 Meeting: NWU Access and Success Forum, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-135
Students: Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Tu 21
Meeting: Institutional Bargaining Forum (IBF), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-135
Meeting: Fundraising Committee, 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Students: Distance learning examination (until 22 November)
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 55
November
We 22
Meeting: Remuneration Committee, 14:00 – 16:30, IO-134
Meeting: Health Sciences Ethics: AnimCare, 08:30 – 16:30, Building G23-302
Students: Distance learning examination (last day)
Th 23
Meeting: Council, 10:00 – 16:00, IO-135
Meeting: Employee Trade Union Consultative Committee (ETUCC), 11:00 – 13:00, Mafikeng Campus
Fr 24
Meeting: Branding, Marketing and Communication Committee (BMC), 10:00 – 13:00, IO-134
Inaugural Lecture: Name of Professor and venue to be determined
Final day for finalisation of results of first examination opportunity: 10:00
Official closing: Potchefstroom Campus
Sa 25 Students: Second examination opportunity starts (until 6 December)
Su 26
Mo 27 Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
Tu 28 Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
We 29 Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
Event: Retirement celebration, Mafikeng Campus
Th 30
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
Closing date for masters and doctoral degree studies academic application for admissions to study in 2018 academic year
Closing date: NSFAS Bursary application – Prospective Students / 1ST
Time applicants, Building 24, Bursary Office until 16:00
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 56
December
Fr 1
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
Update of graduates after first examination opportunity
Sa 2 Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
Su 3
Mo 4 Meeting: HHREC, 14:00 – 16:30, Building 7-118
Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
Tu 5 Students: Second examination opportunity (until 6 December)
We 6 Students: Second examination opportunity (last day)
Th 7 Student residences close
Fr 8
Sa 9
Su 10
Mo 11
Tu 12
Final day for finalisation of November/December examination results (first and second examination opportunity)
Final day for finalisation of results from the second examination opportunity
We 13
Th 14
Fr 15
Sa 16 DAY OF RECONCILIATION
Su 17
Mo 18
Finalisation of capturing of graduates after second examination opportunity
Email result letters to student (first and second examination opportunity)
Honours applications: Final lists to Admissions department
Tu 19
We 20
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Jewish holiday (Chanukah)
Muslim holiday (Prophet’s birthday)
Schools close
Key: Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL CALENDAR 2017
Vaal Triangle Campus 57
December
Th 21
Fr 22 University administration closes, 13:00
Sa 23
Su 24
Mo 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
Tu 26 DAY OF GOODWILL
We 27
Th 28
Fr 29
Sa 30
Su 31
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