Rhodes University Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for RU

• First Semester: Starts in February, ends in June.
• Second Semester: Starts in July, ends in November.
• Exam Periods: June for the first semester, November for the second semester.
• Holidays: Easter, Winter Break (July), Spring Break (September), and Summer Break (December to January).
• Faculty Application Deadlines: Vary by department, typically in the first quarter of the year.
• Sabbatical Dates: Determined individually, often aligned with academic breaks.

For the official academic calendar, visit Rhodes University's Academic Calendar.