2026 FHS Academic and Governance Calendar

DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 ThursdayPublic holidayNew Year's Day
2 FridayOnline registration opens—
3 Saturday——
4 Sunday——
5 MondaySUPP/DE EXAMS: MBChB Yr3RAC appeals due FHS
DC MED1225 - Submit to PC01
6 Tuesday——
7 Wednesday——
8 Thursday——
9 FridayOrientation: MBChB Yrs 4-6—
10 Saturday——
11 Sunday——
12 MondaySupp Exams day 1
MBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Commences
SUPP/DE Exams:
BSc Audiology
BSc Speech and Language Pathology
BSc Physiotherapy
MBChB Yrs 1-2
RAC Meeting #1
10h00-13h00
13 Tuesday——
14 Wednesday——
15 Thursday—RAC Meeting #2 10h00-13h00
16 FridayTERM 1 STARTS: Advanced Diploma Cosmetic
Formulation Release of the
NSC results tbc
RAC Meeting #3 11h00-13h00
DC MED0126 - Entries closes
17 Saturday—Residences Open
18 Sunday——
19 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 2MBChB Yr 2 FEC Subcommittee
Dean signs DC0126
20 Tuesday——
21 Wednesday—DC MED0126 - Circulate to board
22 Thursday—MBChB Yr 1 FEC Subcommittee
23 FridaySUPP Results on systemFaculty Examinations Committee meeting
(10h00)
24 Saturday——
25 Sunday——
26 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 3
TERM 1 STARTS
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 2-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3-4
MBChB Yr 3
Faculty Examinations Committee FEC
(SUPP/DE)
27 Tuesday——
28 Wednesday—DC MED0126 - Objection deadline
29 Thursday——
30 Friday——
31 SaturdayFYCRResidences open
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 SundayFYCR—
2 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 4
ORIENTATION
BSc Audiology Yr 1
BSc Speech & Language Yr 1
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1
MBChB Yr 1
Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
TERM 1 STARTS
BSc Audiology Yrs 2-4
BSC Speech & Language Yrs 2-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 2
MBChB Yr 2
DC MED0126 - Submit to PC02
3 TuesdayOrientation & registration—
4 WednesdayOrientation & registration—
5 ThursdayOrientation & registration—
6 FridayOrientation & registration—
7 Saturday——
8 Sunday——
9 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 5
ORIENTATION
BSc Audiology Yr 1
BSc Speech & Language Yr 1
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1
MBChB Yrs 1
Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
—
10 TuesdayOrientation & registration—
11 WednesdayOrientation & registration—
12 ThursdayOrientation & registrationAccreditation: UG #1 (09h00-11h00)
13 FridayRegistration deadlineD C M E D 0 2 26 - Entries closes
14 Saturday——
15 Sunday——
16 MondayMBChB (Yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 6
TERM 1 STARTS:
BSc Audiology Yr 1
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1
BSc Speech-Language Pathology Yr 1
MBChB Yr 1
Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
—
17 Tuesday——
18 Wednesday—DC MED0226 - Circulate to the board
19 Thursday—Accreditation: PG #1 (09h00-11h00)
20 Friday——
21 Saturday——
22 Sunday——
23 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 7—
24 Tuesday——
25 Wednesday—DC MED0226 - Objections closes
26 Thursday—APC #1
27 FridayLECTURES END:
AdvancedDiploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
28 Saturday——
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Sunday——
2 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 1 Week 8 Assessments
In-service training preparation week:
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
Meeting free week
DC MED0226 - Submit to PC03
3 Tuesday—Meeting free week
4 Wednesday—Meeting free week
5 Thursday—Meeting free week
6 Friday—Meeting free week
7 Saturday——
8 Sunday——
9 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 1
In-Service training starts:
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
10 Tuesday—FUEC #1 (14h00)
11 Wednesday—Assessment #1 (12h00-14h00)
12 Thursday—Accreditation - PG #2 (09h00-11h00)
13 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 1
MBChB Yr 3
DC MED0326 - Entries closes
14 Saturday——
15 Sunday——
16 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 2
MBChB Yr 3 Assessment week
—
17 Tuesday—T & L #1 (16h00-18h00)
18 Wednesday—DC MED0326 - Circulate to the board
19 Thursday—Accreditation UG #2 (09h00-11h00)
20 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 1
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
—
21 SaturdayPublic holidayHuman Rights Day
22 Sunday——
23 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 3—
24 Tuesday—FACULTY BOARD #1 (14H00) (Hybrid)
25 Wednesday—DC0326 - Objections closes
26 Thursday——
27 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 1
BSc Audiology
BSc Speech & Language
BSc Occupational Therapy
BSc Physiotherapy Yrs 1-4
MBChB Yr 1 and 2
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
—
28 SaturdayMid-semester break startsGraduation
29 SundayMid-semester break—
30 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 4
TERM 2 STARTS
MBChB Yr 3
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
Graduation
DC MED0326 - submit to PC04
31 Tuesday—Graduation
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Wednesday—Graduation
Passover (first day)
2 Thursday—Graduation
3 FridayPublic holidayGood Friday
4 SaturdayMid-semester breakHoly Saturday
5 SundayMid-semester break endsEaster Sunday
6 MondayPublic holidayFamily Day
7 TuesdayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 5
TERM 2 STARTS
BSc Audiology
BSc Speech & Language Pathology
BSc Occupational Therapy
BSc Physiotherapy Yrs 1-4
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
MBChB Yr 1 and 2
—
8 Wednesday——
9 Thursday—Accreditation PG #3 (09h00-11h00)
10 Friday——
11 Saturday——
12 Sunday——
13 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 6
MBChB Yr 2 Assessment week
—
14 TuesdayPrizegiving: returning students—
15 Wednesday——
16 Thursday—Accreditation UG #3 (09h00-11h00)
17 Friday—DC MED0426 - Entries closes
ACA submission to Faculty deadline
18 Saturday——
19 Sunday——
20 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 7Meeting free week
21 Tuesday—Meeting free week
22 Wednesday—Meeting free week
DC MED0426 - Circulate to the board
23 Thursday—Meeting free week
24 Friday—ACA submission to SRO deadline
25 Saturday—UCT OPEN DAY
26 Sunday——
27 MondayPublic holidayFreedom Day
28 TuesdayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 2 Week 8 Assessments—
29 Wednesday—APC #2
DC MED0426 - Objections closes
30 Thursday——
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 FridayPublic holidayWorkers' Day
2 Saturday——
3 Sunday——
4 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 1DC MED0426 - Submit to PC05
5 Tuesday—FUEC #2
6 Wednesday—Assessment #2 (12h00-14h00)
7 Thursday——
8 Friday——
9 Saturday——
10 Sunday——
11 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 2—
12 Tuesday——
13 Wednesday——
14 Thursday——
15 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
MBChB Yr 1
DC MED 0526 - Entries closes
16 Saturday——
17 Sunday——
18 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 3—
19 Tuesday—T & L #2 (14h00-16h00)
20 Wednesday—DC MED0526 - Circulated to board
21 Thursday——
22 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1-2
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
In-Service training ends
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
23 Saturday——
24 Sunday——
25 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 4
LAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
BSc Audiology Yr 1-3
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yr 1-3
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3-4
TERM 2 STARTS:
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
26 Tuesday—FACULTY BOARD #2 (14H00) (Hybrid)
27 WednesdayEXAMS START:
MBChB Yr 1
DC MED0526 - Objections closes
28 ThursdayEXAMS START:
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
—
29 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
BSc Audiology Yr 4
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yr 4
—
30 Saturday——
31 Sunday——
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 5
EXAMS START:
BSc Audiology
BSc Speech and Language Pathology
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 1-2
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3-4
DC MED0526 - Submit to PC06
2 Tuesday——
3 Wednesday——
4 Thursday——
5 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 3
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3
MBChB Yr 3
—
6 Saturday——
7 Sunday——
8 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 6—
9 Tuesday——
10 Wednesday——
11 Thursday—Accreditation PG #4 - (09h00-11h00)
12 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
MBChB Yr 2
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
—
13 Saturday——
14 Sunday——
15 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 7
MBChB Yr 3 Assessment week
EXAMS END: TERM 2
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
—
16 TuesdayPublic holidayYouth Day
17 Wednesday——
18 ThursdayEXAMS END
BSc Audiology
BSc Speech and Language Pathology
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3-4
Accreditation UG #4
(09h00-11h00)
19 FridayEXAMS END: TERM 2
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1-2
MBChB Yr 1
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2
LAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
BSc Occupational Thearapy Yr 4
DC MED0626 Entries closes
20 Saturday——
21 Sunday——
22 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 3 Week 8 Assessment
week
MBChB Yr 2 Assessment week
—
23 Tuesday——
24 Wednesday—DC MED0626 Circulate to board
25 Thursday——
26 FridayEXAMS END: TERM 2
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3-4
Results on system
HEADCOUNT STARTS
27 Saturday——
28 Sunday——
29 Monday—STC FEC Subcommittee
30 Tuesday——
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Wednesday—SSTC FEC Subcommittee
DMC FEC Subcommittee
2 Thursday—BSc Physiotherapy FEC Subcommittee
CDMC FEC Subcommittee
PG Dip FEC Subcommittee
3 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 2
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
MBChB FEC Subcommittee
Higher Certificate Disability FEC Subcommittee
Advanced Diploma FEC Subcommittee
Honours FEC Subcommittee
BSc Speech and Audio FEC Subcommittee
BSc Occupational Therapy FEC Subcommittee
4 Saturday——
5 Sunday——
6 MondayIn-service training starts:
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
Faculty Examinations Committee meeting
(10h00)
7 Tuesday——
8 Wednesday——
9 Thursday——
10 Friday——
11 Saturday——
12 Sunday——
13 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 1
TERM 3 STARTS: MBChB Yr 3
—
14 Tuesday——
15 Wednesday—RAC Meeting #1
16 Thursday——
17 Friday—RAC Meeting #2
DC MED0726 - Entries closes
18 Saturday——
19 Sunday——
20 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 2
TERM 3 STARTS:
MBChB Yr 2
BSc Audiology Yr 4
BSc Speech and Language Therapy Yr 4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
—
21 TuesdayTERM 3 STARTS:
BSc Audiology Yr 3
BSc Speech and Language Therapy Yr 3
—
22 Wednesday—DC MED0726 - Circulate to the board
23 ThursdayTERM 3 STARTS:
BSc Audiology Yr 2
BSc Speech and Language Therapy Yr 2
Accreditation UG & PG #5 (09h00-11h00)
24 Friday—HEADCOUNT ENDS
25 Saturday——
26 Sunday——
27 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 3
TERM 3 STARTS:
MBChB Yr 1
BSc Audiology Yr 1
BSc Speech and Language Therapy Yr 1
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-4
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
—
28 Tuesday——
29 Wednesday—DC MED0726 - Objections closes
30 Thursday—APC #3
31 FridaySUPP &DE Results on system—
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Saturday——
2 Sunday——
3 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 4D C M E D 0 6 a n d 0 726 - Submit to PC07
4 Tuesday—FUEC #3
5 Wednesday—Assessment #3 (12h00-14h00)
6 Thursday——
7 FridayTERM 3 ENDS: MBChB Yr 3—
8 Saturday——
9 SundayPublic holidayNational Women's Day
10 MondayPublic holidayNational Women's Day Observed
11 TuesdayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 5
TERM 4 STARTS: MBChB Yr 3
Meeting free week
12 Wednesday—Meeting free week
13 Thursday—Meeting free week
14 Friday—Meeting free week
DC MED0826 - Entries closes
15 Saturday——
16 Sunday——
17 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 6—
18 Tuesday—T & L #3 (14h00-16h00)
19 Wednesday—DC MED0826 - Circulate to board
20 Thursday——
21 Friday——
22 Saturday——
23 Sunday——
24 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 7—
25 Tuesday—FACULTY BOARD #3 (14H00) (Hybrid)
26 Wednesday—DC MED0826 - Objections closes
27 Thursday——
28 Friday——
29 Saturday——
30 Sunday——
31 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 4 Week 8 Assessment
week
—
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Tuesday——
2 Wednesday——
3 Thursday——
4 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 3
BSc Audiology Yrs 1-4
BSc Speech and Language Therapy Yrs 1-4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 1-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2 & 4
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
MBChB Yr 1
—
5 SaturdayMid-semester break starts—
6 SundayMid-semester break—
7 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 1Graduation
DC MED0826 - Submit to PC08
8 Tuesday—Graduation
9 Wednesday—Graduation
10 Thursday—Graduation
11 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 3
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3
MBChB Yr 2
Graduation
12 SaturdayMid-semester break—
13 SundayMid-semester break ends—
14 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 2
MBChB Yr 2 Assessment week
TERM 4 STARTS:
MBChB Yr 1
BSc Audiology Yrs 1-4
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yrs 1-4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 1-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2 & 4
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
—
15 Tuesday——
16 Wednesday——
17 Thursday—APC #4
18 Friday—DC MED0926 - Entries closes
19 Saturday——
20 Sunday——
21 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 3
TERM 4 STARTS: BSc Physiotherapy Yr 3
—
22 Tuesday——
23 Wednesday—DC MED0926 - Circulate to the board
24 ThursdayPublic holidayHeritage Day
25 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 3
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
—
26 Saturday——
27 Sunday——
28 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 4
TERM 4 STARTS: MBChB Yr 2
Meeting free week
29 Tuesday—Meeting free week
30 Wednesday—Meeting free week
DC MED0926 - Objections closes
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Thursday—Meeting free week
2 Friday—Meeting free week
3 Saturday——
4 Sunday——
5 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 5
TERM 4 STARTS
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
DC MED0926 - Submit to PC09
6 Tuesday—FUEC #4
7 Wednesday——
8 Thursday——
9 Friday——
10 Saturday——
11 Sunday——
12 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 6—
13 Tuesday——
14 Wednesday—Assessment #4 (12h00-14h00)
15 Thursday——
16 Friday—DC MED1026- Entries closes
17 Saturday——
18 Sunday——
19 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 7—
20 Tuesday—T & L #4 14h00-16h00)
21 Wednesday—DC MED1026- Circulate to the board
22 Thursday——
23 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1-2
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-2
In-service training ends:
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
24 Saturday——
25 Sunday——
26 MondayMBChB (yrs 4-6) Block 5 Week 8 Assessment
week
—
27 TuesdayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 4
BSc Audiology Yrs 1-3
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yrs 1-3
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
FACULTY BOARD #4 (14H00) (Hybrid)
28 Wednesday—DC MED1026 - Objections closes
29 Thursday——
30 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: TERM 4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 3-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yrs 3-4
BSc Audiology Yr 4
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yr 4
MBChB Yr 1
—
31 Saturday——
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Sunday——
2 MondayEXAMS START:
MBChB Yr 1
MBChB Yr 6 OSCE Week
—
3 Tuesday——
4 WednesdayEXAMS START:
BSc Audiology Yrs 1-4
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yrs 1-4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 1-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yrs 1-4
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
MBChB Yr 6 FEC Subcommittee
5 Thursday——
6 FridayLAST TEACHING DAY: MBChB Yr 2
EXAMS END: BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
7 Saturday——
8 Sunday—Diwali
9 Monday—DC MED1026 - Submit to PC10
10 Tuesday—MBChB NMFC and Final Yr FEC Subcommittee
11 Wednesday—MBChB Yr 4 FEC Subcommittee
12 Thursday—MBChB Yr 5 FEC Subcommittee
13 Friday—DC MED1126 - Entries close
14 Saturday——
15 Sunday——
16 MondayMBChB Yr 2 Assessment weekMBChB Yr 6 FEC Subcommittee
17 Tuesday——
18 Wednesday—DC MED1126 - circulate to the board
19 Thursday——
20 FridayEXAMS END: TERM 4
BSc Audiology Yrs 1-4
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yrs 1-4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 1-4
BSc Physiotherapy Yrs 1-4
Higher Certificate Disability Practice
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
MBChB Yr 1
TERM 4 ENDS
MBChB Yr 3
—
21 Saturday——
22 Sunday——
23 MondayMBChB Yr 3 Assessment week—
24 Tuesday—FEC Final years: (10h00-13h00)
BSc Audiology Yr 4
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yr 4
BSc Occupational Therapy Yrs 4
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 4
Higher Certificate Disability Studies
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
MBChB Yr 6
25 Wednesday—DC MED1126 - Objections closes
26 Thursday——
27 FridayOathtaking and Prizegiving ceremony
EXAMS END:
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-3
—
28 Saturday——
29 Sunday——
30 Monday—MBChB Yr 3 FEC Subcommittee
DMC FEC Subcommittee
Closed
DateAcademic programmeFHS committees and governance
1 Tuesday—MBChB Yr 2 FEC Subcommittee
STC FEC Subcommittee
DC MED1126 - noted for circulation
PC01 (2027)
2 Wednesday—BSc Audiology Yr 1-3 FEC Subcommittee
BSc Speech and Language Pathology Yr 1-3
FEC Subcom
Honours FEC Subcommittee
STC FEC Subcommittee
3 Thursday—BSc Occupational Therapy Yr 1-3 FEC
Subcommittee
MBChB Yr 6 and NMFC FEC Subcommittee
(SUP/DE)
SSTC FEC Subcommittee
MBChB Yr 4-5 FEC Subcommittee (SUPP/DE)
4 FridayResults on system—
5 Saturday——
6 Sunday——
7 Monday—MBChB Yr 1 FEC Subcommittee
BSc Physiotherapy Yr 1-3 FEC Subcommittee
8 Tuesday—CDMC FEC Subcommittee
9 Wednesday—PGDip FEC Subcommittee
10 Thursday——
11 Friday—Faculty Examinations Committee meeting
(13h00-16h00)
12 Saturday——
13 Sunday——
14 Monday——
15 TuesdayIn-service Training Ends:
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation
—
16 WednesdayPublic holidayDay of Reconciliation
17 ThursdayAll Academic Standings on system—
18 FridayRelease of results—
19 Saturday——
20 Sunday——
21 Monday——
22 Tuesday——
23 Wednesday——
24 Thursday——
25 FridayPublic holidayChristmas Day
26 SaturdayPublic holidayDay of Goodwill
27 Sunday——
28 Monday——
29 Tuesday——
30 Wednesday——
31 Thursday——
Closed