The University of the Free State (UFS) is ready to offer a warm welcome to all
first-year and senior students for the 2016 academic year. In striving for excellence, we intend to provide an environment that is conducive to students enjoying their learning experience. To ensure that you, as new Kovsies, are able to navigate all three campuses easily, and receive the assistance you need, we have compiled a list for your information and convenience below.
Gateway Pocket Guide 2016
To assist you in finding your way on campus and to answer frequently asked questions, please read this document and refer to the accompanying map:
Information Sheet and Registration Map 2016.
Important dates
Bloemfontein Campus
18 - 22 January 2016: First-year student registration (Yearbooks) (view the full academic advice programme here)
25 - 29 January 2016: Senior resident student registration (Yearbooks) (view the full academic advice programme here)
20 January 2016: First-year athletics
23 January 2016: First-year sports tournament
30 January 2016: Rag procession
1 February 2016: Lectures start
South Campus
Registration and Orientation dates for the South Campus
1 February 2016: Lectures start
Qwaqwa Campus
Pre- and post-registration information for the Qwaqwa Campus
19-22 January 2016: Registration - first-year undergraduate students
22-25 January 2016: Gateway Orientation - first-year undergraduate students (Gateway Pocket Guide 2016)
25-29 January 2016: Registration - senior residence students (undergraduate and honours)
25 January 2016: Registration - International students
26 January 2016: Official welcoming - first-year students
18 January – 5 February 2016: Registration - master’s and doctoral students
1-5 February 2016: Module and Qualification changes (all faculties)
1 February 2016: Lectures start
Stepping to success at UFS Qwaqwa Campus
Programme for other Gateway activities
Contact numbers
Bloemfontein Campus
Switchboard:
+27(0)51 401 9111 | Admissions:
+27(0)51 401 9864/ 3693/ 3696 | Financial Aid:
+27(0)51 401 7175/ 9359/ 2103 |
Tuition Fees:
Accounts/amounts payable: Undergraduate:
+27(0)51 401 2806 / 3003
Postgraduate, BML and e-Learn students:
+27(0)51 401 9537
| Bursaries:
+27(0)51 401 9160/ 3603 | Loans:
+27(0)51 401 9359/ 3202 |
Female Residences:
+27(0)51 401 3455
|
Male Residences:
+27(0)51 401 3562 |
Postgraduate Bursaries:
+27(0)51 401 2045 |
South Campus
Switchboard:
+27(0)51 401 9111
| Tuition Fees:
+27(0)51 401 2806/ 3003
|
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Female Residences:
+27(0)51 401 3455
| Male Residences:
+27(0)51 401 3562
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Admissions:
University Preparation Programme (UPP):
+27 (0)51 505 1201/ 1362
Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT):
+27 (0)51 505 1378
National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE):
+27 (0)51 505 1221
Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE):
+27 (0)51 505 1342
Varsity College:
+27 (0)51 505 1378
Short Learning Programmes:
+27 (0)51 505 1436
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Qwaqwa Campus
Switchboard:
+27 (0)58 718 5000
| Admissions:
+27 (0)58 718 5011/ 5012/ 5022
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Tuition Fees:
+27 (0)58 718 5024/ 5119
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Financial Aid:
+27 (0) 58 718 5062/ 5061/ 5038
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Accommodation:
+27 (0) 58 718 5030/ 5016
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Payments and registration
Registration fees are payable five days before the registration date.
Once you have registered, you will be able to access your official timetable. Use our campus maps to easily find your way around.
For detailed payment information, visit our Tuition Fees website.
Student card
Students on the Bloemfontein Campus have to obtain a student card from the Card Division on the Thakeneng Bridge. Your student card is your official university identification, and allows you access to:
- campus
- residence
- events
- library
- computer labs.
With your student card, you are also able to pay for:
- meals
- books
- electronic items.
General
Once you are registered, important announcements will be emailed to your student email account (studentnumber@ufs4life.ac.za). Information regarding assessments and electronic study material related to the modules you are registered for at the university will be posted on Blackboard - an online learning management system. For Blackboard-related queries, dial +27 (0)51 401 9452.
Safety and security is a priority here at the UFS. Protection services are available 24 hours a day on +27(0)51 401 / 2911. In addition, the Health and Wellness Centre is here to cater for your health needs.
Please like the University of the Free State and the Kovsie2B Facebook pages to stay up-to-date about what is happening at the UFS.