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The UFS is continuously working to ensure that you are kept abreast of important critical information. It is therefore important that the cellphone number you are using is updated to reflect your current correct number.
To update your cellphone number, please go to the UFS self-service portal at https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/student-self-service OR contact
the Call Centre at +27 51 401 9666. Please provide the following information to the call centre agent:
– your initials, surname, student number, cellphone number, email address, and physical address.
Monitor the official UFS communication platforms regularly for important information, and please stay safe during this lockdown period.
Tips during power interruptions
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- Be aware of times when power interruptions can occur.
- Switch off lights, computers and air conditioning when leaving offices before a power interruption takes place.
- Avoid lifts during power interruptions.
- After sunset: Stay on the pedestrian walkways and move away from classes in groups where possible.
- Regularly test doors with magnetic locks to determine whether backup batteries are in order.
- Card reader systems at residences will not work during power interruptions. Residence committees must make alternative access arrangements.
- Please be aware that booms open automatically during power interruptions.
- Telephone systems will be operative at al times.
- Power points should be regarded as live at all times.
- In case of emergency, phone the emergency number of Protection Services: 051 401 2911.