OFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS
Your official UFS email address (studentnumber@ufs4life.ac.za) should be monitored on a regular basis. This email address serves as the official electronic communication channel between the University and the student. Please note that other email addresses will not be used. However, you can arrange that the emails you receive on your UFS email address be automatically forwarded to any other preferred email address so that you receive university information.
To access your email, go to http://www.ufs4life.ac.za
Please note that the password you use to access your email account is the UFS password that the university has issued to you, and should be changed regularly for security reasons. If your password has expired or you have forgotten it, you can go to https://selfservice.ufs.ac.za to change it. You will receive a one-time pin code via an SMS that will grant you access to change your password. It is advisable that you answer and set up the security questions in advance, as this will assist you in the process of obtaining a password if you should forget it. Alternatively, you can call the student helpdesk at the Information and Communication Technology Services Department (ICT) at +27 51 401 2442.
Blackboard (E-Learning Service)
Blackboard is an online learning management system where you will find study material and assessment related to the modules you registered for at the university. Students must verify that the modules they registered for reflect on the Blackboard portal where applicable.
Please note: Newly registered modules will only be available on the platform after 24 hours. Not all lecturers make use of the Blackboard service for additional study guidance. Please consult the relevant lecturer or your study guide if you are uncertain whether the particular module should be available on Blackboard.
On campus
A helpdesk will be available in Computer Laboratory building for assistance with Blackboard enquiries during the registration period.
Off-campus
Please notify the Blackboard Helpdesk at +27 51 401 9452 for assistance if the modules you registered for are not reflected on the portal.
To access Blackboard, visit the following website: https://learn.ufs.ac.za
To log into your Blackboard account, type:
Username: Student number
Password: UFS campus password
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