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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Second Semester 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
9 entries Jul 20 → Sep 4, 2026
Third Term 2026
Jul 21 → Sep 5, 2026
Third Term 2026
Jul 21 → Dec 12, 2026
Second Semester 2026 Relevant now
Sep 14 → Dec 11, 2026
Fourth Term 2026
Sep 15 → Oct 24, 2026
Fourth Term 2026
Feb 8 → Mar 25, 2027
First Term 2027
Apr 5 → Jun 25, 2027
Second Term 2027
Jul 19 → Sep 3, 2027
Third Term 2027
Sep 13 → Dec 10, 2027
Fourth Term 2027
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D E F H J K M N S T V W D
Dagbrekers Residents of the Dagbreek men's residence. E
Eendrag A prominent men's residence often referred to by its full name in student discourse. F
FVZS The Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development. H
HK Huiskomitee (House Committee), the student leadership team within a residence. J
Jool The annual Rag festival held during orientation for charity fundraising. K
Koshuis The Afrikaans term for a university residence or dormitory, used by both English and Afrikaans speakers. M
MAD² Making A Decision Through Dedicated Donation, the university's orientation and social impact program.
Marais Common shorthand for the Huis Marais men's residence.
Maties The collective name for students of Stellenbosch University.
Meal Quota The daily allowance on a student card used to pay for meals in university residences. N
Neelsie The Langenhoven Student Centre, the primary hub for commercial dining and fast food on campus. S
SRC Student Representative Council, the highest student governance body. T
The Hub A common term for the dining and social area within the Engineering faculty. V
Vensters A street theatre and dance competition performed by residences during orientation week. W
Willows Wilgenhof, the university's oldest men's residence. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Admin A The main administrative building for student registrations and official business.
Bib The JS Gericke Library, the main underground university library.
irene_residence_dining_hall Irene Residence Dining Hall
langenhoven_student_centre_neelsie Langenhoven Student Centre (Neelsie)
Matie Bus The campus shuttle service that transports students between different campus zones.
My.Sun The central web portal for students to access academic records and administrative services.
Neelsie The Langenhoven Student Centre, housing shops, banks, and food courts.
Rooiplein Jan Marais Square, the central red-bricked square where students congregate.
Student Card The multi-purpose ID card used for building access, library services, and meal payments.
SUNLearn The official online learning management system for course materials and assignments.
tinie_louw_dining_hall Tinie Louw Dining Hall
victoria_hub_munch Victoria Hub (Munch) Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Second Semester 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 15 approved campus terms and 12 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. Using DormWay at Stellenbosch University What the product handles for students.
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Stellenbosch University Celebrates Success of Spin-off Companies at 2026 CEO Awards SU celebrated five spin-off companies (Biotrac Systems, CubeSpace, FluoroBiotech, Navu, and TerraClim) for their impact in commercializing research.
Sep 4, 2026
Read More Admin A Refurbishment Delayed by Nearly a Year The renovation of the Administration Block A building, originally expected to finish in 2026, is now projected for completion in April 2027.
Sep 6, 2026
Read More Homecoming 2026: Alumni and Staff Celebrate in Matieland The annual Homecoming event featured a program of music, reunions, and celebrations for alumni and staff from September 10 to 12.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More Casual Day 2026 Highlights Disability Inclusion Challenges Stellenbosch University's Disability Unit used Casual Day to advocate for better transport and the removal of social stigmas facing people with disabilities.
Sep 2, 2026
Read More Campus Notice: Travel clinic will be closed for the next 2 weeks: 1 - 13 September 2026. Campus Notice: Travel clinic will be closed for the next 2 weeks: 1 - 13 September 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Stellenbosch University
UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence Spring Symposium 2026 September 15, 2026
A symposium focused on intercultural competence hosted by the UNESCO Chair.
Inaugural Lecture: Professor Prathieka Naidoo September 17, 2026
Professorial inaugural lecture hosted by the Faculty of Engineering.
Open Access Webinar: #BeOpenAccessSmart September 17, 2026
The 7th webinar in the #BeOpenAccessSmart series, focusing on open access research practices.
Writing a Journal Article Workshop September 17, 2026
A capacity development workshop focused on the process of writing and publishing journal articles.
International Conference on STE*M Education September 21, 2026
A conference themed 'Reimagining STE*M Education: Shaping STE*M Education, creating a STEM for all'. Pre-conference workshops begin Sept 21.
Finding International Funding Opportunities Information Session September 23, 2026
Information session on using ResearchConnect to find international funding opportunities.
DRD Research Indaba: Research Security September 29, 2026
A research indaba focused on the topic of research security.
Heritage Day Celebration September 30, 2026
An evening of culture featuring an interactive drumming workshop, live concert, and traditional food experience.
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