This article provides the Queen’s University Calendar. Queen’s University at Kingston, commonly known as Queen’s University or simply Queen’s, is a public research university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Queen’s holds more than 1,400 hectares of land throughout Ontario and owns Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England.
Let’s explore:
January 2024
Date
Event
1st
Winter Term begins.
1st
New Year’s Day (University closed; classes will not be held).
8th
Winter Term classes begin.
10th
Tuition fees due in full for Winter Term classes. Exception: OSAP students.
11th-14th
Fall Term Deferred Assessment Period.
12th
Last date to apply to the International Programs Office for exchange programs for 2023-2024.
19th
Students unable to register in Winter Term by this date must submit an academic petition to the Office of the Associate Dean (Academic). If the academic petition to register late is granted, students must pay tuition fees in full. Exception: OSAP students.
19th
Last date to add Winter Term classes.
19th
Last date to drop Winter Term classes without financial penalty.
February 2024
Date
Event
5th
Registration for Summer Term classes begins.
19th
Family Day (classes will not be held).
20th-23rd
Winter mid-term Reading Week.
March 2024
Date
Event
1st
Last date to drop Winter Term and multi-term classes without permission of the Faculty Office.
7th
Last date to apply for accommodation for an official examination conflict for the April examination session.
29th
Good Friday (classes will not be held).
31st
Last date to apply for admission to Upper-Year Program at Bader College for Summer Term (May-June Session).
31st
Last date to apply to the University for upper-year full-time admission for Summer Term from another post-secondary institution.
Last date for Queen’s students to apply for admission to a Dual Degree Program for Summer Term.
8th
Winter Term classes end.
9th-10th
Winter Term pre-assessment study period.
11th-25th
Final examinations in Winter Term and multi-term classes.
30th
Last date for receipt of required documentation from students seeking admission for Summer Term to full- or part-time study, including transfer students, to ensure that an admission decision is made before the Term begins.
30th
Last date to apply in SOLUS to graduate in Spring 2024.
30th
Winter Term ends.
May 2024
Date
Event
1st
Summer Term begins.
1st
Tuition fees due in full for Summer Term classes (May-June/6W1 and May-July/12W Sessions). Exception: OSAP students.
6th
Summer Term classes begin (May-June/6W1 and May-July/12W).
10th
Last date to add Summer Term classes (May-June/6W1 and May-July/12W).
10th
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (May-June/6W1) without financial penalty.
10th
Students unable to register in Summer Term (May-June/6W1 and May-July/12W) by this date must submit an academic petition to the Office of the Associate Dean (Academic). If the academic petition to register late is granted, students must pay tuition fees in full. Exception: OSAP students.
10th
Last date to apply for admission to the Upper-Year Program at Bader College for Summer Term (August Session).
16th-19th
Winter Term Deferred Assessments Period.
17th
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (May-July/12W Session) without financial penalty.
20th
Victoria Day (classes will not be held).
31st
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (May-June/6W1 Session) without Faculty Office permission.
June 2024
Note: Spring 2024 Convocation dates will be published by the Office of the University Registrar in November 2023. Refer to the Convocation Ceremonies webpage to view these dates.
Date
Event
1st
Last date to apply to the University for admission as a part-time student for Fall Term.
1st
Last date for Queen’s students to apply for admission to a Dual Degree program for Fall Term.
1st
Last date for Queen’s students to apply to transfer into the Faculty of Arts and Science for Fall Term.
1st
Last date to apply to the University for upper-year full-time admission for Fall Term from another post-secondary institution.
7th
Last date to apply for accommodation for an official examination conflict for the June, July, and August examination sessions.
15th
Last date for receipt of required documentation from students seeking admission for Fall Term to full- or part-time study, including transfer students, to ensure that an admission decision is made before the Term begins.
17th
Summer Term classes end (May-June/6W1 Session).
20th-22nd
Summer Term assessments in May-June/6W1 Session classes. (TENTATIVE)
28th
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (May-July/12W Session) without Faculty Office permission.
July 2024
Date
Event
1st
Tuition fees due in full for Summer Term classes (July-August/6W2 Session). Exception: OSAP students.
1st
Canada Day (classes will not be held).
2nd
Summer Term classes begin (July-August/6W2 Session).
8th
Students unable to register in Summer Term (July-August/6W2 Session) by this date must submit an academic petition to the Office of the Associate Dean (Academic). If the academic petition to register late is granted, students must pay tuition fees in full. Exception: OSAP students.
8th
Last date to add Summer Term classes (July-August/6W2 Session).
8th
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (July-August/6W2 Session) without financial penalty.
15th
First date to apply in SOLUS to graduate in Fall 2024.
15th-26th
Registration period for Fall and Winter classes commences. (TENTATIVE)
26th
Summer Term classes end (May-July/12W Session).
29th
Summer Term final assessments in May-July/12W Session classes begins. (TENTATIVE)
31st
Last date to apply for admission to the Upper-Year Program at Bader College for Fall Term.
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (July-August/6W2 Session) without Faculty Office permission.
4th
Summer Term final assessments in May-July/12W Session classes ends. (TENTATIVE)
5th
Civic Holiday (classes will not be held).
6th-14th
Summer Term Deferred Assessment Period (May-June/6W1 Session). (TENTATIVE)
13th
Summer Term classes end (July-August/6W2 Session).
15th-17th
Summer Term examinations in July-August/6W2 Session classes. (TENTATIVE)
20th
Time period to add and drop classes (open enrolment period) begins. (TENTATIVE)
31st
Summer Term ends.
September 2024
Date
Event
1st
Fall Term begins.
1st
Tuition fees due in full for Fall Term classes. Exception: OSAP students.
2nd
Labour Day.
3rd
Fall Term classes begin.
3rd-8th
Summer Term Deferred Assessment Period (May-July/12W and July-August/6W2). (TENTATIVE)
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Admissions Requirements: National
Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
