Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Core organization is free for students.

University in cape town, western cape. Operating on a semester system.

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cape town, western cape
35K+ students
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Student guide · 2026 Institutional Calendar

The semester, explained for Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
2026 Institutional Calendar
Campus terms
15
Local details
10

Academic calendar

2026 Institutional Calendar runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. 2026 Institutional CalendarRelevant now
  2. 2026 Academic Year2026 Institutional Calendar
  3. 2027 Term Dates

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Campus language

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15 terms

C

Catsville
Catsville Residence, a student housing facility located in Mowbray.

D

DP
Duly Performed; the minimum academic credit or attendance required to be allowed to write the final exam.

E

EFFSC
Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command, a political student organization active in campus politics.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Women's Residence, a female-only dormitory on the Bellville campus.

F

Freedom Square
A large residence complex located on the Bellville campus.

N

NSFAS
Refers to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme; often used when discussing student allowances or funding status.

P

PASMA
Pan Africanist Student Movement of Azania, a student political organization.
Predicate
The term mark or year mark earned before the final examination.

R

Res food
General term for meals provided by the university catering services in dining halls.

S

SASCO
South African Students Congress, a prominent political student organization on campus.
SRC
Student Representative Council, the official body representing student interests to university management.
St Peters
St Peter's Residence, a student housing facility serving the District Six campus.
Student Centre
The primary hub for food outlets and shops on the Bellville campus.
Supp
A supplementary exam granted to students who narrowly failed a subject.

T

The Piazza
The central social and food court area at the District Six campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
ABC
The Administration Building on the Bellville campus, housing executive offices.
Blackboard
The Learning Management System (LMS) where lecturers post course materials and assignments.
E-Learning Centre
The facility dedicated to computer labs and digital academic resources.
Granger Bay
The campus building housing the Hotel School and maritime studies near the V&A Waterfront.
Inter-campus shuttle
The free bus service provided to transport students between different CPUT campuses like Bellville and District Six.
MyCPUT
The official student portal and email system for university communications.
SOS
Student Online Services; the web portal used for registration, checking marks, and financial statements.
student_centre
Student Centre
tabeisa_start_up_cafe
Tabeisa Start-up Cafe
The Lib
Common shorthand for the campus library across various CPUT sites.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
2026 Institutional Calendar runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in cape town for Cape Peninsula University of Technology Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in cape town.

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg

Median Rent

$600

Cost of Living Index

80

Student Population

200,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit, Golden Arrow Bus Services, Metrorail Western Cape suburban rail

Nearest Airports

Cape Town International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csa)

Avg Annual Temp

64.8°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Cape Peninsula University of Technology

CPUT students return to classes after weeks-long shutdown

Academic activities resumed across all campuses following a three-week disruption caused by student protests over financial recovery plans and registration fees.

Sep 14, 2026

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CPUT Crowned WP Rugby Super League B President's Cup Champions

The CPUT rugby team secured the championship title in the Western Province Rugby Super League B President's Cup.

Sep 21, 2026

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SHRU champions the conservation of historical buildings

Researchers at the Sustainable Heritage Research Unit (SHRU) are working on conserving historical buildings at the Wellington Campus and other historic sites.

Sep 23, 2026

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Security Alert: Staff reminded to securely close all windows and shutters at the end of each working day to prevent infrastructure damage.

Security Alert: Staff reminded to securely close all windows and shutters at the end of each working day to prevent infrastructure damage.

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Academic activities resumed on 14 September 2026 following a city-wide shutdown and evacuation.

Academic activities resumed on 14 September 2026 following a city-wide shutdown and evacuation.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (ICAILY 2026)

September 28, 2026

South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre, Bellville Campus

A three-day conference themed 'Current Research · Industry Trends · Innovation,' focusing on responsible AI, industrial AI, and intelligent systems with a special focus on Africa and the Global South.

THE World Academic Summit 2026

September 29, 2026

Cape Town

A global summit exploring how universities can harness human, artificial, and collective intelligence to shape fairer, more sustainable, and future-ready societies.

Open Access Week 2026

October 19, 2026

CPUT Libraries

CPUT Libraries explore 'The Cost of Knowledge' and the role of open access in expanding access to research and learning.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Cape Suites

Capacity: 400

Room types: fully furnished rooms

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@cput.ac.za

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