First-year Essentials
First-Year T-Shirt Collection
All first-year students are required to collect their official first-year T-shirt.
Please ensure that you bring the required documentation and visit the correct campus
collection point during the scheduled times.
What you need
| Required item |
Purpose |
| Student Card |
Proof that you are a registered student at the University of the Free State |
| Academic Data Summary |
Proof that you are a first-year student |
Where to go
| Campus |
Collection venue |
| Bloemfontein Campus |
Education Building or Rag Farm |
| South Campus |
Madiba Arena |
| Qwaqwa Campus |
Amphitheatre |
Dates and times for T-shirt collection
| Campus |
Dates |
Time |
| Bloemfontein Campus |
26 January – 6 February 2026 |
09:00 – 15:00 |
| South Campus |
2 February – 6 February 2026 |
09:00 – 12:00 |
| Qwaqwa Campus |
9 February – 13 February 2026 |
09:00 – 12:00 |
Note: Collection details are subject to change. Please consult official UFS communication for
the most up-to-date information.