Registration Guidelines and Notices

REGISTRATION OF RETURNING STUDENTS

1. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

a. Registration activities for returning undergraduate students and postgraduates students, commence on 06 January 2025 and end on 17 January 2025.
b. Registration, for all students who have been financially cleared, will be online on and off campus.
c. Students are expected to use their own gadgets (laptops or smart cellular phones) to register.
d. Services such as lifting of academic blocks in respect of returning students, as well as confirmation of correct choice of modules, will be provided by staff from the Enrolment Management Office and the Schools during office hours.
e. Students can use the self-help portal (iEnabler) on the website to check if they have academic and/or financial blocks.
f. International students will not be allowed to register before they are cleared by the International Office in respect of compliance with the applicable South African legislation and regulations. The International Office can be contacted on 012 521 6001. Emails should be sent to: eunice.modiba@smu.ac.za
g. Students may ONLY attend lectures, tutorial, practical and clinical components of those modules for which they are registered.
h. Students are responsible for the composition of their programme of study in compliance with the General Rules and the rules of the relevant school or schools concerned. When registering for each module, students must ensure that there is no clash on the official timetable and that the selected components of the programme are in accordance with the module prerequisites and the prescribed sequence and composition of modules as required for specific years of study.

2. STUDENT FEES AND CLEARANCE

For any financial block please do not hesitate to consult the Financial Aid Office on 012 521 4614/4500/4317 or email: financialaid@smu.ac.za / tebogo.shole@smu.ac.za and ramodiana.molete@smu.ac.za

Please note that the fee guideline is obtainable from the University website, by following this link. For any financial related issues, please do not hesitate to consult the Finance Department.

3. APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE

a. Student Residences will open on 6 January 2025.
b. Pre-allocation of returning students will start in the week of 4 – 8 December 2024.
c. No unregistered student will be allowed in the residences.

4. CALL CENTRE

There will be a Call Centre / Information Desk to attend to provide assistance during office hours. Students can call the following numbers for assistance: 012 521 4204/ 4319/4644/5057. Kindly send your enquiries to the following email addresses: Alfred.mabuse@smu.ac.za / sendra.mokoena@smu.ac.za.

5. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2025

Follow the link for important dates: Registration Important Dates – SMU

For more information, kindly contact Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration, Mr Sylvester Khohliso at sylvester.khohliso@smu.ac.za

FINAL SELECTION, ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF FIRST TIME ENTERING STUDENTS

1. APPLICATIONS

We would like to thank you for your application to study at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in 2025. Kindly take note the following information and timelines regarding the final selections and admissions:

2. FINAL SELECTIONS (FIRST TIME ENTERING STUDENTS)

1. Final selections and admissions will take place in January 2025 after the release of Grade 12 examination results.
2. After selections are made by the School Selection Committees, all applicants will be informed about the outcome of their applications through sms and email.
3. Applicants can also check the status of their applications on the SMU website (using self-help portal) in January 2025 after the release of Grade 12 examination results.
4. Admitted applicants will be given three (3) days to accept or decline their study offers online, using their own laptops or smart phones. If you do not respond within the given time, your place will be given to another applicant because there are limited places.
5. Admitted applicants should register within three (3) days after accepting their study offers, otherwise their places will be given to other applicants.
6. Admitted applicants will receive admission letters with information about registration and fees. They will also be given information about student orientation where they will be informed about the University, its structures and important services available to students. The information will also be made available on the University website
7. Applicants are also able to check the status of their applications on the SMU website (self-help platform portal). Link: https://lifestudent.smu.ac.za/pls/prodi41/w99pkg.mi_login (using student number and pin).

3. PLEASE NOTE

1. The University receives more applications than the number of available spaces.
2. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the University programmes.
3. There are limited places available in University residences and admission to study at SMU does not guarantee a place in either a University-owned or leased residence. The places are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
4. Late applications and/or walk-ins will NOT be allowed as the University has already received large volumes of applications for each of the programmes on offer.
5. Except by invitation from the University, applicants should not come to the campus. Enquiries related to selection, admission or registration should be emailed to: apply@smu.ac.za Applicants should write their names in full and use their student number in their correspondence with the University.
6. Telephonic enquiries related to selection/admission/registration should be directed to the following numbers: 012 521 4204/ 4319/4644/5057

3. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2025

Follow the link for important dates: Registration Important Dates – SMU

Registrations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Orientation of Students

All new students are expected to attend orientation programme which will take place on 30 – 31 January 2025. During this time you will be informed about the University, it’s structures, important services available to you as a student and how to access those services.

Academic Exclusions Appeals and application procedures

Continued Power Outage and Extension of Late Registration Deadline to Friday, 16 February 2024

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