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.