{"id":82,"date":"2026-03-27T12:53:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rio"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:07:47","slug":"preparing-for-the-2026-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustacademy.ac.zw\/2026\/preparing-for-the-2026-academic-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for the 2026 Academic Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Guide to Success: Preparing for the 2026 Academic Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new year brings new objectives, innovative ideas, and another opportunity to advance your academic path. Effective planning can make a significant difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a straightforward roadmap designed to help you organize, maintain focus, and make wise choices throughout the year. It outlines essential dates and milestones to assist in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Year Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enrolment &amp; Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0January 2, 2026 &#8211; January 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orientation:<\/strong>\u00a0January 13, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lecture Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0January 6, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enrolment &amp; Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0January 2, 2026 &#8211; January 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lecture Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0January 12, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examinations:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affiliate BIS:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Associate Programs:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diploma Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0April 13, 2026 &#8211; April 18, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MSU\/GZU\/CUT Administration:<\/strong>\u00a0April 27, 2026 &#8211; May 15, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generic Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0January 6, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Examination dates may change as determined by partner state universities. Any deferment of studies must occur within the first month (by the end of January).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registrar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kick off the year with a solid plan and stay ahead every step of the way!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new year brings new objectives, innovative ideas, and another opportunity to advance your academic path. Effective planning can make a significant difference.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a straightforward roadmap designed to help you organize, maintain focus, and make wise choices throughout the year. 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