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ACADEMIC CALENDAR SEPT-DEC 2026
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031st August 2026Sept 2026 Intake Induction (TERM 1)
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1st Sept 2026Sept 2026 Intake Induction (TERM 1)
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02nd Sept 2026Sept 2026 Intake Induction (TERM 1) Internal /Departmental Examination results moderation meeting
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03rd Sept 2026Sept 2026 Intake Induction (TERM 1)-physical/External Examination results moderation
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04th Sept 2026Sept 2026 Intake Induction (TERM 1)-pysical/College examination Board meeting/Release of Results
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05th Sept 2026Sept 2026 Intake Induction (TERM 1)-pysical (City Tour for International Students)
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107th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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08th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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09th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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10th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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11th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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12th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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214th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 2&4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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COMMENCEMENT OF HOTEL APPLIED OPERATION (DIHM T2&4;DCA T5; CBAP/DBAP)
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ONSET OF Setting draft examinations to the respective departments (FOR ALL COHORTS IN SESSION)
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15th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 2&4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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16th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 2&4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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17th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 2&4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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18th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 2&4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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19th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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Drug & substance use & Prevention - Term 1-Sep 2026 Intake
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Personal wellness & Safety awareness - Term 2 - May 2026 Intake
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321st Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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22nd Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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23nd Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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24th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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25th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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Academic board meeting
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FRESHERS' PARTY ( STUDENT COUCIL)
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26th Sept 2026SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 INTAKE (Barista & Mixology Induction, Mixology )/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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Drug & substance use & Prevention - Term 1-Sep 2026 Intake
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Personal wellness & Safety awareness - Term 2 - May 2026 Intake
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428th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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Submission of all examination drafts to Co-odinators
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Deadline for Internship Placement
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29th Sept 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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30th Sept 2026CAREER WEEK ( ALUMNI OFFICE)
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Submission of all examination drafts to Registry office
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01st Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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Examination Drafts Audit
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CAREER WEEK ( ALUMNI OFFICE)
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02nd Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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CAREER WEEK ( ALUMNI OFFICE)
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IST CLUB HOUR ( STUDENT COUCIL)
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03rd Oct 2026Internship Placement Interview (Term 2 & 5)
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SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 INTAKE (Mixology and Barista)/SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 (International Cookery & Baking Pastry)/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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Drug & substance use & Prevention - Term 1-Sep 2026 Intake
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Personal wellness & Safety awareness - Term 2 - May 2026 Intake
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505th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)/CAT 1
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Internship Assessment-Assessors' Meeting(Briefing on Assessment)
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Departmental examination drafts' moderation & Corrections
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06th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)/CAT 1
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07th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)/CAT 1
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08th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)/CAT 1
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Stakeholder Forum By Placement Office
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09th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)/CAT 1
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DIHM COCKTAILS ( STUDENT COUNCIL)
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External examination drafts' moderation
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10th Oct 2026Internship Placement Interview (Term 2 & 5)
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SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 INTAKE (Mixology and Barista)/SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 (International Cookery & Baking Pastry)/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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Utamaduni Day (Public Holiday)
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612th Oct 2026Internship Assessment/Academic Trips/Leadership Training DCA/DIHM Term 5//Barista Skills classes ongoing - NO BREAK
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Corrections of Externally moderated examination drafts
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13th Oct 2026Internship Assessment/Academic Trips/Leadership Training DCA/DIHM Term 5//Barista Skills classes ongoing - NO BREAK
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Corrections of Externally moderated examination drafts
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14th Oct 2026Internship Assessment/Academic Trips/Leadership Training DCA/DIHM Term 5//Barista Skills classes ongoing - NO BREAK
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Corrections of Externally moderated examination drafts
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15th Oct 2026Internship Assessment/Academic Trips/Leadership Training DCA/DIHM Term 5//Barista Skills classes ongoing - NO BREAK
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16th Oct 2026Internship Assessment/Academic Trips/Leadership Training DCA/DIHM Term 5//Barista Skills classes ongoing - NO BREAK
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17th Oct 2026Internship Assessment/Academic Trips/Leadership Training DCA/DIHM Term 5//Barista Skills classes ongoing - NO BREAK
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719th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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20th Oct 2026Mashuja Day (Public Holiday)
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21nd Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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22nd Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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23rd Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COCKTAIL ( STUDENT COUCIL)
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24th Oct 2026SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 INTAKE (Mixology and Barista)/SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 (International Cookery & Baking Pastry)/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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TERM 1,2&3 PARENTS/GUARDIANS/SPONSORS COCKTAIL
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826th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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Internship Assessment-Assessors' Meeting(Presentation of Reports)
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27th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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28th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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29th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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30th Oct 2026THEORY CLASSES/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)/Hotel Operations(DIHM TERM 4 AND DCA TERM 5)
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CAREER FORUM FOR STUDENTS PROCEEDING ON INTERNSHIP IN May/August 2026
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31st Oct 2026SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 INTAKE (Mixology and Barista)/SHORT COURSES CLASSES SEPT 2026 (International Cookery & Baking Pastry)/PRACTICAL CLASSES (TERM 1, 2 ,4 & 5)
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TERM 4,5&6 PARENTS/GUARDIANS/SPONSORS COCKTAIL
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