If you’re planning to study at Open Window Institute (Centurion or Stellenbosch campus) for this academic year, it’s vital to stay on top of registration deadlines, orientation, and semester schedules.
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Open Window Institute Key Registration Dates
Below is a detailed overview to help new and returning students navigate the process smoothly.
Registration Periods for All Students
- Registration closes for current & postgraduate students: 31 January 2025
- Registration closes for new degree students: 7 February 2025
- Late registration (with penalty) for degree students: 9 February 2025
- Registration closes for new certificate students: 20 February 2025
Academic Year Span
- Academic year opens: 9 January 2025
- Closes: 5 December 2025
- 2026 Academic year begins: 7 January 2026
Orientation & Welcome Sessions
- Orientation Week (degree & certificate): 23–31 January 2025
- Orientation Day (postgraduate): 7 February 2025
- Evening Certificate Programme Orientation: 6 February 2025
- Online welcome for new students & parents: 5 February 2025
- On-campus welcome event: 27 February 2025
Semester Structure & Key Calendar Events
- Semester 1 (Term 1 & 2): 3 February – 13 June 2025
- Mid-year Break: 16 June – 6 July 2025
- Semester 2 (Term 3 & 4): 7 July – 5 December 2025
Student Holiday Breaks
- Autumn Break: 21 April – 4 May 2025
- Spring Break: 1 – 14 September 2025
- End-of-year Break: 5 December 2025 onwards
Public Holidays to Note
Important national holidays include:
- Human Rights Day – 21 March
- Good Friday – 18 April
- Freedom Day – 27 & 28 April
- Workers’ Day – 1 May
- Youth Day – 16 June
- Women’s Day – 9 August
- Heritage Day – 24 September
- Day of Reconciliation – 16 December
- Christmas Day – 25 December
- Day of Goodwill – 26 December
Consider using this calendar to plan around public holidays, breaks, and the semester layout.
