27 January 2025 | Story Onthatile Tikoe | Photo Kaleidoscope Studios
Students
The UFS is ready to welcome the new first-year students as they kick off their academic journey with excitement and anticipation for the year ahead!

The University of the Free State (UFS) is buzzing with excitement as we prepare to welcome all our students back to campus! It is time to trade in those PJs for your favourite Kovsie gear and get ready for an unforgettable year. 

As you settle into your residences or find your favourite spot on campus, do not forget to check out the jam-packed UFS calendar. From sports to cultural events, there is a little something for everyone.

 

Kovsie Week

The first attention-grabbing event on the agenda is the annual Kovsie Week, a programme to welcome first-time entering students (FTENS) to the university. This fun-filled week will run from 10 to 15 February 2025. Kicking off with activities on the Bloemfontein Campus, the programme includes the highly anticipated Dream Walk from the Callie Human Centre to the Main Building. This is a symbolic procession highlighting the hopes and dreams of the incoming students and signify the beginning of their academic adventure.

Kovsie Week also includes campus tours, interactive sessions, and informative workshops that will help first-years to adapt and make informed decisions about their academic journey.

 

First-year swimming gala

Our first-years are in for a treat at this year’s first-year swimming gala, which will take place on 26 February 2025. Students are given the opportunity to join a residence and to go head-to-head with each other at the swimming gala. This fun event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, show off your swimming skills, while having fun in the sun!

 

Gateway X Red Bull Ibiza Royal

The Gateway programme will be transformed into a vibrant festivity when we host the Gateway x Red Bull Ibiza Royal event on 14 February at the UFS Cross-Country Rag Farm! Enjoy an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and Red Bull-fuelled fun!

With that being said, are you ready to make unforgettable memories with your Kovsie family? Because we sure are ready to have you! Buckle up, buttercup, it is going to be an interesting ride! 


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