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Student guide · Second Semester 2026

The semester, explained for university of johannesburg

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
Second Semester 2026
Campus terms
13
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Second Semester 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Second Semester 2026
  2. Second Semester 2026Relevant now
  3. Fourth Academic Term 2026
  4. First Semester 2027
  5. First Semester 2027
  6. Second Semester 2027
  7. Second Semester 2027
  8. First Semester 2028
  9. Second Semester 2028

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Campus language

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13 terms

A

Afslaan
A male residence located on the Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus.

D

DP
Duly Performed; the minimum academic requirement (attendance/assignments) needed to be allowed to write the final exam.

K

Kili
Shorthand for Kilimanjaro, a student residence located on the Auckland Park Bunting Road (APB) campus.

M

Maqhawe
A male residence located on the Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus.

N

NSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme; frequently discussed by students regarding tuition and allowance payouts.

O

Oppierif
A female residence located on the Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus.

R

Res food
The standard term for meals served in the residence dining halls.

S

Sick test
An aegrotat or makeup assessment granted to students who missed an exam due to medical reasons.
SRC
Student Representative Council; the primary elected student governing body across all campuses.
Student Center
The main food court and commercial hub on the APK campus where students buy retail meals.
Supas
Supplementary examinations offered to students who narrowly failed a module.

U

UJA
UJ Arts & Culture; the department and student collective responsible for campus performances and galleries.
UJFM
The official campus radio station (95.4 FM) run largely by students.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details
auckland_park_kingsway_apk_student_centre
Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) Student Centre
Bunting
Common shorthand for the Auckland Park Bunting Road (APB) campus.
DFC
Common shorthand for the Doornfontein Campus.
doornfontein_dfc_student_centre
Doornfontein (DFC) Student Centre
Inter-campus bus
The free shuttle service that transports students between APK, APB, DFC, and SWC campuses.
Madibeng
The prominent administrative building and library hub on the Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus.
Student Card
The mandatory ID card used for campus access, library services, and printing credits.
SWC
Common shorthand for the Soweto Campus.
The Bridge
The pedestrian walkway connecting the main APK campus to the student center and parking areas.
uLink
The essential online student portal used for registration, checking results, and accessing learning materials.
Wifirst
The campus-wide wireless internet service available to all registered students.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Second Semester 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 11 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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Life in Johannesburg for university of johannesburg Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Johannesburg.

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg

Climate Averages

Climate

Subtropical highland

Avg Annual Temp

60°F

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Kingsway Visitors Parking

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Located opposite the main gate at APK; serves as a major bus stop for the inter-campus service.

APK Parking Areas A, B, C, D

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Designated parking rings around the Auckland Park Kingsway campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from university of johannesburg

UJ Students March on Brixton Police Station to Demand Increased Safety

UJ students, led by the EFF chairperson, marched to Brixton SAPS to demand better security and increased patrols following safety concerns near the Auckland Park campus.

Sep 28, 2026

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UJ Leads Africa in Eight Subjects in Latest Global Rankings

Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa Mpedi announced that UJ has taken the lead in Africa across eight subjects in the most recent global academic rankings.

Sep 18, 2026

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UJ Future Forward Run Raises Funds for Needy Students

The annual fundraising run saw hundreds of participants from the UJ community raising funds for academically deserving but financially needy students.

Sep 26, 2026

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Student safety march to Brixton Police Station on September 28, 2026, highlighting concerns over crime targeting students near campus.

Student safety march to Brixton Police Station on September 28, 2026, highlighting concerns over crime targeting students near campus.

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Mass shooting incidents reported in Johannesburg townships (Wedela) on September 27, 2026; authorities advise increased vigilance.

Mass shooting incidents reported in Johannesburg townships (Wedela) on September 27, 2026; authorities advise increased vigilance.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at university of johannesburg

UJ Academy Spring High Tea

October 10, 2026

University of Johannesburg Metropolitan Academy

A Spring High Tea event for ladies only, hosted by the UJ Academy.

Study Period for Second Semester

October 17, 2026

All Campuses

Official study period for students ahead of final assessments, running from October 17 to October 21, 2026.

Final Assessment (Second Semester) Begins

October 22, 2026

All Campuses

The start of the final assessment period for the second semester, concluding on November 13, 2026.

IATUL 2026 Conference

November 15, 2026

University of Johannesburg

The International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) Conference comes to Africa for the first time, hosted by UJ.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at university of johannesburg

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

51 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Abeillies

Afslaan Residence

Akanani Residence

Capacity: 180

Room types: pair accommodation

Akani Day House

Auckland Park (AP) Women’s Residence

Azania Day House

Benjemijn Hall

Bunting Road Village (BRV)

Chris Hani Residence

Clarendon Place

Cornerstone Residence

Dalrymple Residence

Day House

Dromedaris Residence

Falcons Day House

Faranani Residence

Gauta Residence

Gloucester Residence

Goudstad Residence

Habitat Residence

Harvard House

Hector Pieterson Residence

Horizon Residence

Ikhayalethu Day House

Show the remaining 27 housing options

Imbewu Mixed Residence

Imbizo Residence

Impumelelo Residence

Jabali Day House

Jubilee Hall

Karibu-Jamii Residence

Kilimanjaro Residence

Kilomeny Hall

Kopano House Residence

Lebone Residence

Lesedi Residence

Magnolia Residence

Maqhawe Residence

Mayine Residence

Moshate Heights Residence

Ndlovukazi Residence

Oppierif Residence

Phumlani Residence

Pishon of Soweto Day House

Robin Crest Residence

Sophiatown Residence

Takalani Residence

Thomas Sankara Residence

Ulwazi Residence

Yale Village

YMCA Men's Residence

YWCA Ladies Residence

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

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Email Domain

@uj.ac.za

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