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27 March 2023
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Story Valentino Ndaba
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This year, the University of the Free State will witness one of its biggest graduation seasons yet. A total of 19 ceremonies will take place this April. The Qwaqwa Campus will host four ceremonies from 14 to 15 April and the Bloemfontein Campus will host fifteen celebrations from 18 to 22 April 2023.
A grand total of 8 628 graduates will walk across the stage throughout the seven days. In addition, four honorary doctorates will also be conferred. Prof Stephen Brown will be awarded the Council Medal, Prof Mattheus Lötter is to receive the Chancellor's Medal.
Qwaqwa Campus Graduation Ceremonies
Bloemfontein and South Campus Graduation Ceremonies
For more information on guides and attires, click here.
Download the graduation schedule
here.
Qwaqwa Campus closed until further notice
2016-05-12
Due to disruptions and protests on the Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS), and after careful consideration of the prevailing circumstances and continued damage to property, intimidation of staff and students the past two days, the campus management has decided that it will be in the best interest of the safety of students, staff, and property, to close the campus until further notice.
Students and staff were instructed to leave the campus with immediate effect. Students were also requested to take all their personal belongings and study material for the examinations when they leave the campus. No student will be allowed on the campus until the university is ready to continue with the business of teaching and learning. The campus management will accordingly inform staff and students as to when they intend to re-open the campus.