| 29 January 2013 | Residences open for new students All Science Faculty Non-South Africa SADC & International students must have their study visas, permits, fees and medical insurance checked by the International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) |
| 30 January 2013 | Science Faculty orientation and registration commences for all new students at 08h00. Venue: New Science Lecture Theatre (NSLT), Zoology Building, University Avenue, Upper Campus, UCT |
| 4 & 5 February 2013 | All returning students collect registration forms in NSLT foyer and register in RW James building. |
| 5 February 2013 | Undergraduate registration concludes |
| 8 February 2013 | SAX Appeal Day |
| 11 February 2013 | First meeting of classes |
1st Term - 2013
| First quarter | 11 February to 20 March |
| Short vacation | 21 March - 1 April |
| Second quarter | 2 April - 7 June Consolidation period 17 - 21 May Examination 22 May - 6 June Graduation 6 to 7 June |
| Mid-year Vacation | 10 June - 14 July |
2nd Term 2013
| Third quarter | 15 July to 30 August |
| Short vacation | 31 August to 8 September |
| Fourth quarter | 9 September - 17December |
| Consolidation period | 16 - 21 October |
| Examinations | 22 October - 7 November |
| Graduation | 11 to 17 December |