Be sure to check timetables regularly (every day during exams) as they are subject to change. (refresh your page, and clear your caches).
Instructions on how to clear your webpage caches (do so regularly to ensure that you always receive the latest versions of timetables):
NWU Student Navigation Gateway
As we prepare for the second semester examinations and the 2027 academic year, the NWU remains committed to making your student experience as smooth, efficient and accessible as possible. To help you find the information you need quickly and easily, the NWU Student Navigation Gateway is a central online access point where you can navigate to essential academic and administrative services:
Access the NWU Student Navigation Gateway here
Take note!
Second opportunity examinations – contact students (including those residing in Namibia)
Following the communique issued by the Office of the Registrar regarding the Assessment mode of First and Second Opportunity Examinations, please be reminded of the following important information regarding your second opportunity examination:
- All contact students, including contact students residing in Namibia who are registered for contact mode of delivery may no longer request to write their second opportunity examinations online.
- All Contact students are required to write both their first opportunity and second opportunity examinations in person at their campus of registration.
- Your campus-specific examination venues will be indicated on the finalised examination timetables to be published on this webpage in due course.
- We encourage you to plan accordingly and make the necessary arrangements to attend your contact invigilated exams on campus.
We wish you all the best with your upcoming examinations.
Timetables 2026
Second semester exams
First opportunity
Mahikeng Campus: updated 28 Oct
Potchefstroom Campus: updated 3 Nov
Vanderbijlpark Campus: updated 30 Oct
Distance Learning: updated 26 Oct
Second opportunity
All campuses: updated 27 October
Contact details
- Exam services: Timetables and Assessment Section
Take note!
NWU rules for assessments and examinations
Students are required to familiarise themselves with the complete set of rules as outlined in the NWU Rules for Assessments and Examinations before their examination date ...read more

How to get your course marks
Find out where to see your course (module) marks on the Student Portal ...read more
