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12 May 2023
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Story Mbali Moiketsi
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Visiting universities and learning more about them is an essential part of prospective students’ journey into higher education. The University of the Free State (UFS) has launched the Kovsie-Connect Virtual Experience.
This is an initiative of the Student Recruitment Services in partnership with the Office for International Affairs to give the modern-day prospective student an experience of what the University of the Free State can offer. The Kovsie-Connect Virtual Experience is an interactive online platform that allows prospective students to engage and learn more about the UFS from the comfort of their own homes.
The Virtual Experience is tailor-made for local and international prospective students with the aim of providing an overview of academic offerings, facilities, and student life through a series of online documents, pre-recorded videos, and virtual tours.
The virtual format allows for easy accessibility and convenience, as potential students can attend the event from anywhere in the world without the need for travel. This experience aims to provide students with the information they need to make an informed decision and Choose the UFS!
Click here to access the tour.
Reopening of the Qwaqwa campus
2007-03-09
The Qwaqwa campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) will reopen as from Sunday, 11 March 2007 and only registered students will be allowed back to the campus.
Students are requested to adhere to the following arrangements:
On Sunday, 11 March 2007, only fully registered students who reside in the hostels on the campus will be expected to report from 08h00 at the Nelson Mandela Hall for re-admission.
The Departments of Finance, Student Academic Services and Accommodation Services on the campus will be available at the Nelson Mandela Hall to assist students until 16:00. Resident students must also activate their student cards in the Finance Office at the Ground Floor of the Administration Building.
Non-resident students must report for classes on Monday, 12 March 2007. These students must however verify their registration status at the Nelson Mandela Hall during intervals.
The Qwaqwa Campus was closed on Thursday, 1 March 2007 as a result of
violence during a student protest.
Media release
Issued by: Anton Fisher
Director: Strategic Communication
Cell: 072 207 8334
8 March 2007