We are embracing technology at the UFS in 2021 by introducing an online-ONLY registration process for first-year, senior, and postgraduate students.
Online registration allows us to uphold the current lockdown regulations and to keep our students and staff safe. Therefore:
- NO registration will take place on our campuses. Due to COVID-19 regulations and protocols, our registration process is online.
- NO walk-in applicants will be allowed on our campuses because the university has reached its admissions capacity for 2021.
- ONLY students requested by the respective faculties to return may access the campus. Students will be informed by their faculty if they are required to return during the first semester.
READ: Letter from Prof Francis Petersen, UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor to first-year students about the 2021 academic programme (14 March 2021)
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NBTs and EAL Module
More information on the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) and Academic Literacy Development module (EAL) for your first year of study.
Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support
All three our campuses are highly accessible in terms of mobility and learning support. Get in touch via the CUADS website to find out how we can enhance your learning and/or living experience at the UFS.
Finance
Financial Aid | Student Finance
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We like to keep you informed and up to date on financial aspects. Visit our finance information page for registration fees, first payments, payment dates, who to contact, what financial support is available, and much more.
Academic Advising
Central Advising | Curriculum Advising
Academic advising focuses on your educational experience and seeks to help you best plan and manage your educational journey. Find out about your curriculum (majors and minors) under Curriculum Advising, and if you are still exploring, connect with Central Advising.
Housing and Residence
Are you placed in one of our residence? We are delighted to welcome you to our UFS residence community. Housing and Residence Affairs offers a variety of on-campus and accredited off-campus accommodation.
Timetables
Official Timetables l Student self-service
You will be able to generate a personalised timetable for the modules that you are enrolled for. If there are any clashes, you may have to opt for an evening (remote or face2face) class in one of your modules.
Computer Literacy Skills for First-year Students
Work through this computer literacy skills content to learn the basic computer skills you need to be a successful university student at the UFS. There is content specific to studying at the UFS – so if you can, use the time before you start your academic year to work through this training package.
GlobalProtect App
The UFS is proud to present GlobalProtect, a VPN portal that links you to learning resources for free while off-campus. It hosts zero-rated resources, which means that you can access these websites through the GlobalProtect platform and are exempted from data fees when accessing them. The app is available for Android, iPhone, tablet, or laptop. Learn more about the app on the GlobalProtect webpage.
COVID-19 Information and Campus Access
For COVID-19-related information, including COVID-19 quick tips, news and opinions, campus communication on this topic, screening and access to campus, please visit our COVID-19 webpage