Academic calendar
Registration and Orientation 2027 runs Jan 4, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Registration and Orientation 2027Relevant now
- Online Degree – Intake 1
- First Teaching Block 2027
- Online Degree – Intake 2
- Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research Break 1 2027
- Second Teaching Block 2027
- Online Degree – Intake 3
- Study Break 1 2027
- Examinations/Assessment Period 1 2027
- Online Degree – Intake 4
- Winter Vacation/Study/Research Break 2027
- Third Teaching Block 2027
- Online Degree – Intake 5
- Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research Break 2 2027
- Fourth Teaching Block 2027
- Online Degree – Intake 6
- Study Break 2 2027
- Examinations/Assessment Period 2 2027
- Summer Vacation/Study/Research Break 2027
Campus language
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B
- Barnato
- Barnato Hall, a large mixed-gender residence on the West Campus.
- Braam
- Braamfontein, the vibrant urban neighborhood surrounding the university.
D
- DP
- Duly Performed; the minimum academic requirements (attendance/assignments) needed to be allowed to write an exam.
E
- East
- Refers to East Campus, the historic heart of the university housing Humanities and Science.
- EOH
- Ernest Oppenheimer Hall, a male-only residence known for its sports culture.
J
- Junction
- Wits Junction, a large postgraduate and senior undergraduate residential complex.
K
- Knock
- Knockando Halls of Residence, a male residence located on the Rockridge Road side of campus.
M
- MDH
- Main Dining Hall, the primary catering facility for students living in East Campus residences.
O
- Olives
- Olives and Plates, an upscale cafe and restaurant located at the Wits Club and other campus spots.
S
- SHCC
- Campus Health and Wellness Centre, providing medical and counseling services to students.
- SRC
- Students' Representative Council, the highest student governance body.
- Sunnyside
- Sunnyside Residence, one of the oldest female residences on campus.
T
- The Matrix
- The main student union and food court on East Campus featuring various commercial fast-food outlets.
- The Steps
- The concrete steps in front of the Great Hall, a popular social meeting spot.
V
- VOW FM
- Voice of Wits, the official campus community radio station.
W
- West
- Refers to West Campus, often associated with Commerce and Engineering students.
- WIC
- Wits Investment Council, a prominent student-led financial organization.
- Wits Vuvuzela
- The official student-run newspaper of the university.
- Witsie
- A student or alumnus of the University of the Witwatersrand.
Z
- Zesti
- Zesti Lemonz, a popular cafe and catering spot located near the Library Lawns.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chamber of Mines
- The building housing the School of Mining Engineering and related technical faculties.
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- Convocation Dining Hall
- Cullen
- William Cullen Library, the historic library housing primary research materials and archives.
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- Ernest Oppenheimer Hall Dining Hall
- FNB Building
- The FNB Building on West Campus, primarily housing the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management.
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- Highfield House Dining Hall
- ICAM
- The student identity card system used for building access, library services, and identification.
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- Knockando Halls Dining Hall
- Kudu
- The internal currency/credit system loaded onto student cards for printing and meal plans.
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- Main Dining Hall
- Self-Service
- The online student portal used for registration, checking marks, and financial statements.
- Solomon House
- Solomon Mahlangu House (formerly Senate House), the main administrative hub and landmark.
- The Great Hall
- The iconic neoclassical building used for graduations and major ceremonies.
- Warty
- Wartenweiler Library, the primary undergraduate library on East Campus.
- Wits-e
- The university's online learning management system (Sakai) for course materials and announcements.
- WitsBus
- The free inter-campus shuttle service connecting East, West, Health Sciences, and Education campuses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Registration and Orientation 2027 runs Jan 4, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 16 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.