Important information and due dates for second semester - 2026 - Academic deadlines and procedures

Sep 17, 2026

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Communiqué outlining key academic deadlines and administrative updates for the second semester at Stellenbosch University, dated 20 July 2026. Covers amendments to the A2 assessment timetable due to the 4 November 2026 local government election, guidance for mark recalculations and answer-script re-evaluations, and timelines for midyear results, updated academic transcripts, and Proof of Registration. Includes registration and module amendment deadlines, campus support venues, and final dates for discontinuing modules, plus residence application requirements for 2027.

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Changes to A2 assessment timetable (November 2026)

Recalculation of final marks and re-evaluation of answer scripts

Midyear results and academic transcripts

Degree requirements

Proof of Registration re-issued

Registration, module amendments and programme transfers

Module discontinuation

Residence applications/re-applications for 2027

20 July 2026 (please scroll down for the Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions) Important information and due dates for second semester Dear students Welcome back to our Stellenbosch University campuses! The start of the second semester offers an opportunity to reset your academic goals, to build new habits and to focus on finishing the year strong. This communiqué covers a number of different topics. Please take note of the information that is relevant to you. Changes to A2 assessment timetable (November 2026) Due to the announcement of 4 November 2026 as South Africa’s local government election date, the timetable for the A2 assessment period had to be amended. Please check your personalised timetables to ensure that you have the correct assessment dates. Recalculation of final marks and re-evaluation of answer scripts If you intend to apply for the recalculation of marks, or the re-evaluation of answer scripts , we strongly advise that you work through your answer scripts before submitting your application. Refer to the General Yearbook 2026 (Part 1) for the application procedures. • The closing date to request the recalculation of final marks is Friday, 24 July 2026 . • The re-evaluation of answer scripts is applicable only to the final A2 and A3 marks (and only if the recalculation yielded a mark of at least 45%) . The closing date to request there-evaluation of A2 and A3 answer scripts is Friday, 31 July 2026 . Click HERE for more information. Midyear results and academic transcripts As we are aware that some students have to submit their mid-year results when applying for bursaries or admission to new academic programmes by the end of July, the mid-year academic transcripts will be available to students on request from 27 July 2026 . Please contact [records@sun.ac.za](records@sun.ac.za to request an)[ to request an](records@sun.ac.za to request an) updated mid-year academic transcript. Degree requirements The official mid-year assessment results and academic transcripts showing a 'pass degree' for students who meet their degree requirements in the middle of the year, will be available once the administrative processes have been completed by early August 2026. Proof of Registration re-issued We have added additional information on the Proof of Registration (PoR) document and all students will receive an updated version on the SUNStudent platform by the end of this week. Very important: please check whether your registration for second-semester modules is correct. If you want to make any amendments to your current registration, please do so before the indicated deadline of 31 July 2026. Staff members will be available to assist you at the Van der Sterr Building (114 on the campus map), Room 1041 on the first floor. Registration, module amendments and programme transfers Please note: • It is important for students with module amendments and programme transfers, and students who register for the second semester, to adhere to the indicated deadlines and procedures to avoid missing lectures or incurring issues with incorrect student records and inaccurate billing. • Students who registered for the 2026 academic year at the beginning of 2026, and who do not want to transfer to another programme and/or amend modules, do not have to register again at the beginning of the second semester. | Summary of key dates | | | --- | --- | | 20 July 2026 | Start of second semester registration, mid-year programme transfers and module amendments | | 24 July 2026 | Closing date to request the recalculation of final marks | | 27 July 2026 | Academic transcripts can be provided upon request | | 31 July 2026 | Closing date to request the re-evaluation of A2 and A3 answer scripts | | 31 July 2026 | Final day for:
• module amendments and programme transfers
• registration of students admitted for the second semester | | 30 September 2026 | Final day to discontinue second-semester and year modules |

FAQs

What is the closing date to request the recalculation of final marks?

The closing date to request the recalculation of final marks is Friday, 24 July 2026.

When can students request updated academic transcripts for midyear?

Mid-year academic transcripts will be available to students on request from 27 July 2026.

What is the final date to discontinue second-semester and year modules?

The final date to discontinue second-semester or year modules is Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Sep 17, 2026

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