Cape Town Key Dates
Autumn Quarter 2023-24
Arrival Date: Monday, September 25
Orientation: Tuesday, September 26
First Day of Classes: Wednesday, September 27
Holidays: Monday, September 25
Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 1
Final Examinations: Monday, December 4
Last Day of Residence: Tuesday, December 5
Departure Date: Tuesday, December 5
Spring Quarter 2023-24
Arrival Date: Monday, April 1
Orientation: Tuesday, April 2
First Day of Classes: Wednesday, April 3
Holidays: Monday, April 1; Wednesday, May 1
Last Day of Classes: Friday, June 7
Final Examinations: Monday, June 10
Last Day of Residence: Tuesday, June 11
Departure Date: Tuesday, June 11
Summer Quarter 2023-24
Arrival Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Orientation: Monday, June 24
First Day of Classes: Tuesday, June 25
Holidays: Friday, August 9
Last Day of Classes: Thursday, August 29
Final Examinations: Friday, August 30
Last Day of Residence: Saturday, August 31
Departure Date: Saturday, August 31
Updated 5/08/2023. All dates and quarters of operation are subject to change at the discretion of the University.