Registration and orientation

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

For 2027, the UP calendar lists Welcome Day on 30 January and first-year orientation on 1 to 5 February (see Key dates). In 2026, online registration for first-years opened on 17 January, Welcome Day was 31 January and hybrid orientation ran 2 to 6 February. You cannot register unless your contract has been submitted. UP calls Orientation Week a must-attend event for all new students. The 2027 first-year registration date had not been published when we checked.

Source: UP: first-year registration and orientation · UP academic calendar 2027 main dates (PDF) · Official