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Virtual Open Day 2023

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 to view document  Click here to access the tour.

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Rag activities - 2008
2008-01-06

Coronation Ball:

Date: Thursday, 24 January 2008
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Venue: Sand du Plessis Theatre

Rag Procession:

Date: Saturday, 26 January 2008
Departure time: 18:00
Venue: Old Greys Sport Club
Arrival time: 20:00

Route: Leave from the university's exit across Tempe.
Move down Nelson Mandela Avenue east until Second Avenue.
Move up Second Avenue.
Turn right into Kelner Street.
Move down First Avenue, past the Waterfront Mall.
Turn right into At Horak Street to Old Greys.

Guest artists from: 18:00-20:00
Artists: Theuns Jordaan
Thabo Hlongwane
Stonecell

Fire works display: 20:00

Ladies Tea:

Date: Saturday, 2 February 2008
Time: 08:00 for 08:30
Venue: Jakkalsdraai
Guests artists: Marion Holmes

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