Tygerberg Campus 2024 Registration

Students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) based on the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses must follow the registration procedures as outlined in the relevant registration notice:

For returning FMHS students and newcomer postgraduate students click here

For newcomer FMHS undergraduate students click here

Residences

Ensure that you have secured accommodation before registration

Important notification: Accommodation is not included in your academic offer. You are responsible to secure your own accommodation, at your own cost, before you arrive on campus and register. Visit www.maties.com for more information on residence and private accredited accommodation.

Residences will open according to the schedule outlined below for different student categories

Newcomer first-year students

• Faculty of Law, newcomer first-year students: Monday, 27 January 2025
• All newcomer first years who were allocated place in a university residence must report at their residences in accordance with the dates and times communicated by individual residences. (from 29 January 2025)

Please note:?If first-year students fail to arrive at the residence by the move-in dates without prior arrangement, their residence placement will be cancelled and allocated to students on the residence waiting list.

Senior and returning students

• Undergraduate residences on the Stellenbosch Campus
  - House Committee (HC) Members: Friday, 17 January 2025?
  - Senior students: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
• Senior residences (Huis Mac Donald/Concordia/Lobelia/Huis de Villiers/The Village, and Huis Russel Botman and Walter Parry House), LLL Houses and SU houses on the Stellenbosch Campus: Friday, 10 January 2025?

If you are not taking up your residence offer, please inform us to avoid charges

All students (newcomer first years and seniors) need to inform the Student Accommodation Office at?rescancellations info@sun.ac.za?if you will not be taking up your place in residence to ensure that no accommodation fees are charged to your student account.

Secure private accommodation in time

If you have not secured accommodation in residence, please secure private accommodation. Visit our website for private accommodation here. You are also welcome to visit the Private Accommodation Office in Administration A. It remains your responsibility to secure accommodation at you own cost before you arrive on campus.

Also keep in mind that, if you are a bursary holder, to secure proof of funding. If you do not have proof of funding, we will not be able to assist you to secure private accredited accommodation.

Register on the waiting lists if you are eligible for residence placement

The residence waiting lists for all registered students will open on 10 January 2025 on your student account. Please keep in mind that space is limited, and that the placement criteria will still be applicable.

• Preference will be given to NSFAS first years in accordance with the Residence Placement Policy.
• Returning students who are not eligible will not be considered. Please refer to private accommodation.

2025 Registration Schedule Stellenbosch Campus

General Dates

• 13 January 2025: Start of online registration for senior undergraduate (excluding transferring students) and postgraduate students
• 23 January 2025: Start of online registration for newcomer first-year students
• 27 January 每 31 January 2025: On-campus assisted registration for senior students (including transferring students) on Stellenbosch Campus, as per the registration schedule below
• 3 每 4 February 2025: On-campus assisted registration of newcomer first-years (excluding transferring students) on Stellenbosch Campus, as per the registration schedule below
• 4 每 6 February 2025: On-campus extended assisted registration for senior students (including transferring students) on Stellenbosch Campus, as per the registration schedule below
• 6 February 2025: Conclusion of registration for all students (excluding M and D students)
• 7 February 2025: Module amendments for the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences and Engineering
• 10 February 2025: Start of academic year
• 21 February 2025: Final day for module/programme amendments, as well as late registration of undergraduate and postgraduate students (excluding M and D students)
• The 肆客足球 cannot guarantee a position for students who do not register on time as per the registration schedule below.

General Comments

• Please consult the relevant Faculty＊s Calendar to ensure that you register correctly according to the approved programme requirements
• Important information about your responsibility as a student is at the back of the proof of registration in order to ensure that your registration is correct. Please acquaint yourself with this information.
• Students are encouraged to make use of online registration. Students with registration problems will be assisted in NARGA during the assigned timeslot.
• Transfering students cannot register online. Please attend the NARGA registration, as per the registration schedule below.
• Important notice regarding registration and residences occupancy: Students intending to utilize either the online (self-registration) or early assisted registration period (27 January - 31 January 2025) are hereby informed that SU residences will not be accessible for early occupancy. Should you opt for early registration, we kindly advise making alternative accommodation arrangements. Please refer to the applicable residence＊s occupation schedule.

Schedule for assisted registration of senior/returning/transferring students (NARGA) on Stellenbosch Campus

Schedule for assisted registration of undergraduate newcomer first-years (excluding transferring students) (NARGA) on Stellenbosch campus

Schedule for extended assisted registration of senior/returning/transferring students (NARGA) on Stellenbosch campus

Registration Procedures: Stellenbosch Campus

The following registration options are available to students based in faculties on the Stellenbosch Campus:

Option 1: Online registration (self-registration)

• As most students are able to register online, we encourage you to make use of the online registration process via the Student Portal. Beat the queue and register online!
• The following students will not have access to online registration:
  • Current SU students who have one or more proof-of-admissibility document(s) outstanding (e.g. matriculation exemption certificate, advice of results, or post-matriculation proof of admissibility)
  • Current SU students whose readmission to the 肆客足球 is not in order
  • Those whose student accounts with the 肆客足球 are in arrears (debtors). Please see the student fees section for more information.
  • Those who register for special programmes or as a special student
  • Those whose academic record at the end of the previous year showed a final result other than ※Pass year§
• Online registration can be done via https://student.sun.ac.za/ from a device that can utilise a ※desktop view§ with internet access. Please note,however, that the best browser to utilise is Microsoft Edge.
• We will also be assisting students on campus with the online registration process.
  • Students (excluding Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences students) are thus welcome to visit the computer user area situated in Room E24, first floor, Langenhoven Student Centre (the Neelsie) between 13 January and 6 February 2025 (during office hours) if you would like assistance with the online registration process.
• Should you be unable to register online, or if you have special requirements, you may register on campus during our on-campus (assisted) registration period which takes place in the NARGA computer user area in the Admin A building in Ryneveld Street for all Stellenbosch Campus students.

Option 2: On-campus (assisted) registration (undergraduate and postgraduate programmes)

• This option is for undergraduate and postgraduate students who cannot register online or have trouble completing their registration through the student portal. If you need help with aspects like curriculum advice, you can register in person during the on-campus registration period.
• Keep in mind that each faculty has specific registration dates and deadlines for on-campus (assisted) registration. You can find these dates by clicking here.
• All Stellenbosch campus students who could not register via the online registration process can register in the computer user area (NARGA) in Admin A.
• The only exception is returning undergraduate students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences based on the Stellenbosch campus, who can register with Ms Jabu Motahane in Room 3020, Admin A (jabuz@sun.ac.za / 021 808 4842).
• Kindly refer to the registration schedule for on-campus registration dates.

Student cards

New students

All students must obtain a student card after registration. You will need your student card for various purposes, so always carry it with you while on campus. Once you have registered, visit the applicable venue below. You will be asked for proof of registration and outstanding fees payment, and will then be issued with your card:

• Neelsie Student Centre 每 for card issuing from Monday 27 January to Friday 21 February 2025. Cards will be issued daily between 8:00 每 16:00. Please note on Friday, 21 February 2025 cards will be issued until 13:00.
• Admin A, IT Hub 每 for card issuing from Friday 21 February 2025 (from 14:00).

Students on the Tygerberg campus should consult their specific campus registration information for details regarding the collection of their student cards.

Returning students (reactivation of student card)

If you still have your student card of 2024 and will continue using it in 2025, you do not need to reactivate it. The card will be automatically reactivated once you have registered for the 2025 academic year and paid any outstanding fees from prior years.

Pre-registration clearance (verification) of all international degree-seeking students documentation before academic registration 2025 (1st year and continuing students)

1. PRE-REGISTRATION CLEARANCE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THE STELLENBOSCH CAMPUS: (UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE)

• Once you have obtained final admission to Stellenbosch 肆客足球 or if you are a continuing international student, you must undergo pre-registration clearance through SU International.
• This step must be completed before registering for an academic programme for the 2025 academic year.
• Pre-registration applies to ALL international students, including 1st year and continuing students as well as holders with permanent residence in SA (who registers for the first time at Stellenbosch 肆客足球), holders of refugees in SA and holders of asylum seeker status in SA.
• Pre-registration clearance will commence on MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2025.
• PLEASE CLICK HERE to upload your documents for pre-registration clearance or scan this QR-Code

 

2. PRE-REGISTRATION CLEARANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS at TYGERBERG CAMPUS: (UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE)

Please send an e-mail with the compulsory documentation to the following e-mail addresses using your SURNAME and SU STUDENT NUMBER as a reference in the subject line:

Tygerberg campus undergraduate students : tygselections@sun.ac.za
Tygerberg campus postgraduate students : intertyg@sun.ac.za

3. COMPULSORY CERTIFIED DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:

a) Study Visa & ZEP / LEP Holders [Residential in SA]

• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid study visa issued to study at Stellenbosch 肆客足球 or ZEP/LEP permit.
• Proof that you have medical cover with a South African medical provider for the full academic year (Jan 每 Dec 2025). Students are advised to view the list of Student Medical Cover Options on the following website: SA MEDICAL COVER
• Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 6]
• An International student from the Rest of the World who is registering with a Study Visa and who has Permanent residence in ANY country in Africa can upload proof of permanent residence in Africa (Must be certified) [OPTIONAL] [see point 1]

b) Permanent Resident Holders

• First-year students with permanent residence must upload a valid proof of permanent residence or non-SA ID document.
• Continuing students with permanent residence do not have to do pre-registration again.
• Medical cover is not compulsory for permanent resident permit students
• Pay as SA student as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 6]

c) Refugee and Asylum Seeker Status students

• Students with refugee or asylum seeker status are exempt from the passport but must upload a copy of a valid refugee and/or asylum seeker permit.
• Medical cover is not compulsory for refugee and asylum seeker status students.
• Pay as SA student as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 6].

d) Diplomatic Status Students [Residential in SA]

• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid diplomatic status permit
• Medical cover is not compulsory for Diplomatic status students.
• Pay as SA student as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document.

e) Postgraduate Students for Part-Time studies on a Work / Critical Skills visa

International Postgraduate students enrolling for part-time studies, who are residential in SA during the 2025 academic year while completing their degree, need to upload:

• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid work visa
• Copy of formal confirmation of your current employment in South Africa (Not older than 3 months)
• Medical cover is not compulsory for students on a work / critical skills visa
• Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 1].

f) Non-residential Postgraduate Students [Modular / Contact only]

• International postgraduate students who are registering for a non-residential/modular programme and who will not be residing in SA during the 2025 academic year while completing their degree, need to upload a copy of a valid passport.
• Medical cover is not compulsory for non-residential postgraduate students.
• Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 1].

g) Visitors＊ Visa 11(6) Endorsed for Studying (Part-Time Postgraduate Studies ONLY)

International Postgraduate students on a Visitors Visa 11(6) must have the visa endorsed for studying in SA and need to upload:

• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid visitors＊ visa 11(6) endorsed for studying in SA.
• Medical cover is not compulsory for students on a visitors＊ visa
• Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 1].

Once pre-registration clearance has been finalised, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please allow at least 3-5 working days response time.

Please include your SURNAME and SU STUDENT NUMBER in the subject line of all correspondence to the university.

All international degree-seeking undergraduate first-year students need to follow the same welcoming programme as the SA students as per the following link: 2025 WELCOMING PAGES .

Final Admission for First-time Entering Undergraduate Students

We will extend a final offer based on your final Grade 12 results, which will be released in January 2025. You will have a two-day window to accept the offer before it expires. Keep a close eye on your email for updates and be sure to check your online status using the Applicant Portal.

Please ensure that you continuously monitor the status of your Student Contract on your applicant portal once it has been uploaded. Also note, this process is not applicable to students who were registered at SU in 2024.

Once you have accepted the final offer, and once you have received your login credentials (a separate communication) you will be eligible for registration when the official registration opens.

Please note that the final admissions and subsequent communication will be processed from 14 January 2025 onwards.