2027 Orientation programme for first-year students
The North-West University will be hosting the 2026 Orientation Programme for first-year students from 28 January – 06 February 2027. The following framework provides more information on the arrival of First-year students, important dates and the commencement of academic classes.
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Description | Date |
| University Residences: moving-in date **Continuing onwards as registration process unfolds. | From 28 January 2027 |
| Day Houses: on-campus registration period | From 28 January 2027 (onwards) |
Campus Welcoming Day for first-year students, parents and guardians **Including welcoming events at university residences and day houses | 30 January 2027 |
| Orientation Programme Commences | 30 January 2027 |
| Faculty and School Specific Welcoming Day and Orientation | 5 February 2027 |
Institutional Welcoming Day Event for all first-year students **Anchored on campus Potchefstroom Campus, with live stream to Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark Campuses, and for Distance Learning students | 6 February 2027 |
| Main Orientation Programme concludes | 6 February 2027 |
| Commencement of academic calendar/classes | 8 February 2027 |