The University of the Free State (UFS) has released the official registration dates for the 2026 academic year. All students must complete registration online during the set registration windows. Curriculum advice and on-campus assistance will follow the faculty timelines as communicated via offer letters and official student emails.
Here is the full breakdown of the first semester and second semester UFS registration timelines.
UFS Registration Dates 2026 – First Semester
Online Registration
📅 2 January – 6 February 2026
All students (first-year, senior and postgraduate) are encouraged to register online within this period.
Curriculum Advice & Registration
First-Year Students
- Dates will be communicated in your offer letter.
- Check your email for faculty-specific details.
Senior Students
📅 2 January – 6 February 2026
Postgraduate Students (Honours and PGDip)
📅 2 January – 6 February 2026
(Unless your faculty communicates alternative dates.)
Start of Classes
📅 9 February 2026
Key Academic Deadlines
- Last date to add or change modules: 13 February 2026
- Last date to cancel modules with full credit: 31 March 2026
UFS Registration Dates 2026 – Second Semester
Online Registration
📅 13 – 17 July 2026
Curriculum Advice & Registration
First-Year Students
📅 13 – 17 July 2026
Senior Students
📅 13 – 17 July 2026
Postgraduate Students (Honours and PGDip)
📅 13 – 17 July 2026
(Unless your faculty communicates otherwise.)
Start of Classes
📅 17 July 2026
Key Academic Deadlines
- Last date to add or change modules: 17 July 2026
- Last date to cancel modules with full credit: 15 August 2026
Master’s & Doctoral Students – UFS Registration 2026
Returning Master’s and Doctoral students must register during the official university registration period, not in the month they first registered.
First Semester or Year Programmes
📅 2 January – 31 March 2026
Second Semester
📅 13 July – 30 September 2026
Important Notes
- All UFS students are encouraged to make use of online registration.
- First-year students must refer to their offer letters for exact curriculum advisory dates.
- Programme-specific dates may differ — always check email communication from your faculty.