TVET Colleges Admission Requirements
UKZN Sessional Dates 2026 – Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and Westville
FIRST SEMESTER: Monday, 06 February – Thursday, 22 Jun
EASTER VACATION: Saturday, 08 April – Monday, 17 April
WINTER VACATION: Friday, 23 Jun – Sunday, 16 July
SECOND SEMESTER: Monday, 17 July – Monday, 27 November
UKZN Sessional Dates 2026 – School of Education
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine – Sessional Dates 2026
| PRE-SEMESTER: | |||
| Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Jan | Tue, 03 Jan | University opens | |
| Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Jan | Mon, 09 Jan | (Programme specific) Self-help registration system opens | |
| Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Jan | |||
| Mon, 23 – Sat, 28 Jan | Sat, 28 Jan | Parents’ Day | |
| Mon, 30 Jan– Sat, 04 Feb | Mon, 30 Jan– Fri, 03 Feb | Orientation of students | |
| Thu, 02 – Sat, 04 Feb | On campus registration of students | ||
| SEMESTER 1: | |||
| 1 | Mon, 06 – Fri, 10 Feb | Mon, 06 Feb | First Semester commences |
| Lectures commence | |||
| Fri, 10 Feb | Deadline for applications for re-marks | ||
| 2 | Mon, 13 – Fri, 17 Feb | ||
| 3 | Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 Feb | ||
| 4 | Mon, 27 Feb – Fri, 03 Mar | Fri, 03 Mar | Final date for minimum fee payment required for student registration |
| Final date for 1st Semester registration | |||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs | |||
| 5 | Mon, 06– Fri, 10 Mar | Fri, 10 Mar | Final date for submitting curriculum changes |
| Final registration date for returning Masters (by research) and Doctoral students. | |||
| Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS for the students who had outstanding requirements.
(Honours, Bachelors, Diplomas and Certificates) |
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| 6 | Mon, 13 – Fri, 17 Mar | Fri, 17 Mar | Final day for capturing graduation decisions onto ITS (Doctoral and Masters Studies) |
| 7 | Mon, 20 – Fri, 24 Mar | Tues, 21 Mar | Human Rights Day (Public Holiday) |
| 8 | Mon, 27 Mar – Sat, 01 April | Sat, 01 (till Mon, 10 Apr) | Graduation Ceremonies (WVL) |
| 9 | Mon, 03 – Fri, 07 Apr | ||
| Sat, 08 – Mon, 17 Apr | EASTER VACATION (STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK) | ||
| Tue, 11 – Wed, 12 Apr | Graduation Ceremonies (PMB) | ||
| Fri, 14 Apr | Good Friday (Public Holiday) | ||
| Mon, 17 Apr | Family Day (Public Holiday) | ||
| 10 | Tue, 18 – Fri, 21 Apr | Fri, 21 Apr | Final date for withdrawal from a module |
| Final date for withdrawal from the University (Semester 1) | |||
| Final timetable for main & supplementary exams released | |||
| 11 | Mon, 24 – Sun, 30 Apr | Thu, 27 Apr | Freedom Day (Public Holiday) |
| Sun, 30 Apr | Final date for payment of 60% of fees for year registrations or 100% for semester 1 registrations | ||
| 12 | Mon, 01 – Fri, 05 May | Mon, 01 May | Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) |
| 13 | Mon, 08 – Fri, 12 May | ||
| 14 | Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 May | Wed, 17 May | DP refusals published |
| Thu, 18 May | Lectures end | ||
| Fri, 19 – Tue, 23 May | Study period | ||
| 15 | Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 May | Mon, 22 May | Final date for submission of DP Appeals to School Offices |
| Wed, 24 May | First Semester Exams commence (incl. Saturdays) | ||
| 16 | Mon, 29 May – Fri, 02 Jun | Exam week | |
| 17 | Mon, 05 – Fri, 09 Jun | Thu, 08 Jun | First Semester Exams end |
| Fri, 09 Jun – Tue, 13 Jun | Break between exams | ||
| 18 | Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Jun | Wed, 14 Jun | 1st Semester Supplementary Exams commence |
| Fri, 16 Jun | Youth Day (Public Holiday) (no exams) | ||
| 19 | Mon 19 – Fri, 23 Jun | Thu, 22 Jun | Supplementary Exams end |
| First Semester ends | |||
Semester 1:
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| Fri, 23 Jun – Sun, 16 Jul | MID-YEAR BREAK (Winter Vacation) | ||
| Sun, 25 Jun | Eid-Al-Fitr (condoned absence) | ||
| Mon, 03 Jul
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Supplementary Exam marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | ||
| Mon, 10 Jul
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Release of 1st semester results after Exam Boards at 00:01 am | ||
| Second semester registration commences | |||
| SEMESTER 2: | |||
| 1 | Mon, 17 – Fri, 21 Jul | Mon, 17 Jul | Second Semester commences |
| Lectures commence | |||
| Final date for requests for extended DPs | |||
| Wed, 19 Jul | |||
| Thu, 20 Jul | Deadline for submission of Exclusion Appeals | ||
| Fri, 21 Jul | Deadline for applications for re-marks | ||
| 2 | Mon, 24 – Fri, 28 Jul | Mon, 24 Jul | CEACOM meetings (College Exclusion Appeals Comm.) |
| On or before Thu, 27 Jul | AEACOM meeting | ||
| Fri, 28 Jul | Final date for payment of all fees required for student registration (2nd semester). | ||
| Final date for registration – 2nd Semester | |||
| Final date for submitting curriculum changes | |||
| 3 | Mon, 31 Jul – Fri, 04 Aug | ||
| 4 | Mon, 07 – Fri, 11 Aug | Wed, 09 Aug | National Women’s Day (Public Holiday) |
| 5 | Mon, 14 – Fri, 18 Aug | ||
| 6 | Mon, 21 – Fri, 25 Aug | ||
| 7 | Mon, 28 Aug – Fri, 01 Sep | Thu, 31 Aug – Fri, 01 Sep | Eid-Al-Adhah (condoned absence) |
| Thu, 31 Aug | Final date for payment of all fees | ||
| 8 | Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Sep | ||
| 9 | Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 Sep | Fri, 15 Sep | Final date for withdrawal from the University (Sem. 2) |
| Final date for withdrawal from a module | |||
| Final timetable for main and supplementary examinations released | |||
| Sat, 16 Sep – Mon, 25 Sep | STUDENT MID-TERM BREAK | ||
| Thu 21 – Fri, 22 Oct | Rosh Hashanah (condoned absence) | ||
| 10 | Mon, 25 – Sat, 30 Sep | Mon, 25 Sep | Heritage Day (Public Holiday observed) |
| Sat, 30 Sep | Yom Kippur (condoned absence) | ||
| 11 | Mon, 02 – Fri, 06 Oct | ||
| 12 | Mon, 09 – Fri, 13 Oct | ||
| 13 | Mon, 16 – Fri, 20 Oct | Thu,, 19 Oct | Diwali/Deepavali (Condoned absence) |
| 14 | Mon, 23 – Sun, 29 Oct | Mon, 23 Oct | DP refusals published |
| Tue, 24 Oct | Lectures end | ||
| Wed, 25 – Sun, 29 Oct | Study period | ||
| Thu, 26 Oct | Final date for submission of DP Appeals to School Offices | ||
| 15 | Mon, 30 Oct – Fri, 03 Nov | Mon, 30 Oct | Second Semester Exams commence (incl. Saturdays) |
| Final date for submission of College handbooks for 2026 | |||
| 16 | Mon, 06 – Fri, 10 Nov | Exam week | |
| 17 | Mon, 13 – Sun, 19 Nov | Tue, 14 Nov | Second Semester Exams end |
| Wed, 15 – Sun, 19 Nov | Break between Exams | ||
| 18 | Mon, 20 – Sat, 25 Nov | Mon, 20 Nov | 2nd Semester Supplementary Exams commence |
| 19 | Mon, 27 Nov– Fri, 01 Dec | Mon, 27 Nov | 2nd Semester Supplementary Exams end |
| Second Semester ends | |||
| Fri, 01 Dec | Last day for submission of theses/dissertations to the Post-Graduate Administrative Offices for possible April 2026 Graduation | ||
Semester 2:
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| YEAR-END BREAK: | |||
| Mon, 04 – Fri, 08 Dec | Fri, 08 Dec | Supplementary marks to be captured on SMS by 12h00 | |
| Mon, 11 – Fri, 15 Dec | Fri, 15 Dec | Release of 2nd semester results after Exam Boards
(00:01 am) |
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| Sat, 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation (Public Holiday) | ||
| Mon, 18 – Fri, 22 Dec | Fri, 22 Dec | University Offices close | |
Please note: The University of KwaZulu-Natal reserves the right to change any of the said Sessional Dates, solely in its discretion, and without any liability for inconvenience and/or loss occasioned thereby.
2026/2027 King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College Online Application Form is available for download, Check the links below to download the latest pdf version
Enrolment Procedure – new students
Follow this five step process, and your registration at KSD TVET College should be problem free:
| Step 1: Student obtains an application form at the reception/registration office. Student ensures that the form is completed in full and all the necessary documents are attached, including proof of payment of the application fee (R30) which should be deposited to the college account (see banking details below). He / She also complete a bursary form and hands both forms to the student registration office.
Step 2: Student is called for a CAP test* *An assessment test conducted by the college
Step 3: Once accepted, student deposits the initial fee required for registration (see prescribed fees below) to the college bank account. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
Step 4: Student returns the proof of payment to the student registration office for capturing.
Step 5: Once registered on the system, student will be issued with a letter of registration and a student card. Students who require accommodation proceed to register for hostel accommodation. |
Download Application Forms
Pre-registration is the process of double-checking that all international students have submitted all of their relevant documents to the Office for International Education, and that they are on record in their student files. Students must report to the venue indicated on their list of important dates and at the time indicated. They are required to bring original copies of all their documents.
Registration is the formal confirmation of the acceptance of an admitted applicant to a specific course of study at the university, after successful compliance with the minimum registration requirements.
At registration after a student has been registered he/she will receive the following:
The results of this decision are then communicated to the admissions officer, who then contacts the student to inform him/her of the results.
Please Note: Registration takes place between the end of January and the beginning of February. There is also a registration session in July for students arriving mid-year.
Read the registration guildelines before you register online.
Lectures for the second semester start on Monday, 16 July 2026. The last day for registration and cancellation of modules for the block of lectures that started on 16 July is Friday, 27 July 2026. The 2026 Academic Calendar as well as the General Prospectus are available for download on the right of this page.
PLEASE NOTE – the 2026 second semester intake is only for returning students, i.e. those who have modules to complete. There is NO second semester intake for NEW students.
Unisa’s online registration process is quick, simple and accurate. This is why we recommend this option. When registering online, you’ll be prompted when information is missing or incorrect, helping you to ensure that you include all the necessary information when submitting your registration form.
At the point of registration, you will have three delivery options to choose from for your first study pack for the semester:
Please note:
This delivery option only applies to your first study pack. Subsequent material will be sent via ordinary mail service from the South African Post Office. Once you have registered, you may register on myUnisa to access and download your study material for your modules online.
Study material for second semester modules will only be sent to you at the start of the second semester. Second semester study material will also only be available on myUnisa at the start of the second semester.

The University of the Western Cape Prospectus 2026/2027 is available for Download
A university or school prospectus is a document sent to potential (prospective) students to attract them to apply for admissions. It usually contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply and the benefits of accepting a place.
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Click Here To download UWC prospectus for 2026/2027
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen qualification and college. Meeting these minimum requirements does not, however, mean that your application will automatically be accepted, as each application will be considered individually.
If you don’t meet the minimum admission requirements for your qualification of choice, you might want to consider starting with a relevant lower-level qualification (eg a higher certificate or diploma) and then continuing with the degree on completion of your lower-level qualification. Work through the admission requirements for each level of qualification (eg degree, diploma and higher certificate) to determine whether you will be able to apply for a lower-level qualification related to your interests. Remember to keep in mind your career vision and goals, and how any qualification will contribute to these.
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | 50% in Mathematics Applicants who do not meet the Mathematics requirement of the 3-year programme, but who have achieved between 50% and 59%, will be placed in this extended programme. The programme will require students to complete the following modules before they can commence with the 3-year programme:FAC1500 – Basic AccountingFBN1501 – Business Numerical Skills AFBN1502 – Business Numerical Skills BFEC1501 – Understanding the EconomyENG1513 – Foundations in English for University Study | |
| A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for exemption from the Matriculation Board | At least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning | At least a C symbol on HG or a B symbol on SG in Mathematics. Applicants who do not meet the Mathematics requirement of the 3-year programme, but who have achieved between 50% and 59%, will be placed in this extended programme. The programme will require students to complete the following modules before they can commence with the 3-year programme:FAC1500 – Basic AccountingFBN1501 – Business Numerical Skills AFBN1502 – Business Numerical Skills BFEC1501 – Understanding the EconomyENG1513 – Foundations in English for University Study | |
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| An appropriate diploma | |||
| or | |||
| An appropriate higher certificate | |||
| Applicants who do not meet the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification, such as a higher certificate or diploma for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | 60% in Mathematics Applicants who do not meet this requirement, but who have achieved between 50% and 59%, will be placed in the extended programme (see above) | |
| A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for exemption from the Matriculation Board | At least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning | At least a C symbol on HG or a B symbol on SG in Mathematics | |
| or | |||
| An appropriate diploma | |||
| or | |||
| An appropriate higher certificate | |||
| Applicants who do not meet the minimum Mathematics requirement indicated above, but who have a mark of between 50% and 59% (D symbol on HG), should still apply for this bachelor degree. Once you have applied, you will be redirected through the selection process to the extended bachelor degree curriculum 94 years) listed above. Alternatively, you may consider applying for a lower-level qualification, such as a higher certificate or diploma. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | None | None |
| A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for exemption from the Matriculation Board | At least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning | None | None |
| Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the bachelor degree curriculum should consider applying for any diploma or higher certificates offered by the college. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with diploma endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | None | None |
| Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to diploma studies should consider applying for any of the higher certificates offered by the college. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) | 30% in the language of teaching and learning | None | None |
It may be that you do not meet the admission requirements for any qualification at Unisa. You now need to explore options to help you meet the admission requirements for your chosen qualification, or you could reconsider your career goals and how you will plan your career.
Unisa may recognise previous learning from previous formal education. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Not all credits achieved at other institutions will count towards a Unisa qualification. Your request for exemption(s) will only be considered once we have received your completed DSAR04 form and a certified copy of an official academic record, a conduct certificate and, in some cases, the syllabus. In the case of international qualifications, SAQA evaluation and the syllabus are required. No exemptions will be finalised on an academic record during the application period.
You must meet the admission requirements for the qualification for which you are applying for credits and/or exemptions. A maximum of 50% of the prescribed credits may be awarded in the form of credits and exemptions. No exemptions will be granted for Unisa’s signature modules. Unisa reserves the right to grant and/or decline applications for exemptions or credit transfers.
If you do NOT hold a Senior Certificate with an endorsement indicating that you have been exempted from the matriculation requirement, please refer to the documents below to ascertain whether or not you are eligible to apply for admission to undergraduate degree studies (not applicable to students who wrote the National Senior Certificate examinations from 2008):
Our next academic year begins in January. The DEADLINE for submission of applications is prior to this, in mid-September. The sooner you apply, the better, as it takes time to process your application. Late applications will only be considered for South African students who have their own funding in full. Please do not send us your application form until ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS are ready for submission. We cannot process incomplete applications.
To apply for our Bachelor of Theology degree programme, please download the following items.
You need to send these to your three nominated referee’s asking them to complete the forms and to return them directly to us (contact details are on the form). One of these forms must be completed by the minister of your church or another leader in the church, who is able to attest as to you spiritual standing, character, and suitability for Theological college.
3. A Medical Certificate – you will need to get a doctor’s report using the attached form.
Please send the completed Application Form directly to the Assistant Registrar at GWC(Mrs Lulu Jampies at ljampies@gwc.ac.za), together with copies of your:
Please note that there is a non-refundable Application Fee of ZAR200 which, on submitting the Application Form, must be paid to the College, and referenced with your surname followed by App Fee.
Banking Details:
Account Name: George Whitefield College
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Fish Hoek
Branch Code: 0360090
Account Number: 072100974
Account Type: Business Checque
S.W.I.F.T. SB-ZAZAJJ
Once we have received you application, an interview will then be set up for you with our Principal, Rev. Mark Dickson, or a person nominated by him.
The deadline for submission of applications is mid-September, but the sooner you apply the better as it does take some time to get everything in order. For non-South Africans, we advise early application since it can take several months to acquire a study permit from the South African government.
Should you have looked at the Entrance Requirements and are still uncertain as to whether you qualify for entrance to GWC, please contact the Assistant Registrar, Mrs Lulu Jampies at ljampies@gwc.ac.za
We hope all this information will help you as you prayerfully consider your options.