Admission and Registration of First Year Students

by Kegorapetse | Mar 1, 2021 | All News, Student Media

Thank you for choosing to study at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in 2021. Kindly take note of the following conditions in respect of study offers and registration:

1. Acceptance of study offer

The study offer should be accepted or declined within three (3) days of receipt of the offer by completing the Acceptance of Study Offer Form. The completed form should be emailed to: apply@smu.ac.za. Please note that failure to respond within the three day period may result in your place being given to another student because places are limited at the University.

2. Student Fees

a. The 2021 tuition and residence fees
Information on fees is available on www.smu.ac.za. For more information on fees, call: 012 521 4614/5954.
b. Initial minimum tuition fee payment (for students without financial assistance)
• Self-funded students (without financial assistance) are required to pay an initial minimum amount of R4 500 before they are allowed to register. Payment should be made at Standard Bank into Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, account number: 071244395, branch code 020909. Use your student number as your reference;
• Cash will not be accepted on campus;
• Payment must be made at least three (3) days before registration; and
• The balance must be paid during the year.

3. Financial assistance

• If you are sponsored, provide written proof of sponsorship to the Finance Department.
• If you intend to apply for financial assistance through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) visit www.nsfas.org.za as soon as possible. For more information, call 012 521 4622 or email: karen.herman@smu.ac.za

4. Scholarships and Merit Bursaries.

The University offers merit bursaries to first time entering students who have performed exceptionally well in the Grade 12 examinations and have not studied at other institutions of higher learning before. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office. For more information, call 012 521 4622 or email: karen.herman@smu.ac.za

5. Accommodation

There are limited places in University residence and admission to study at SMU does not guarantee a place in residence. You have to apply for residence at the Sports Complex on campus after you have registered.
Please note that places are awarded on a first come first served basis. If unsuccessful, the University may assist you with off-campus accommodation or you can make your own arrangements.

6. Registration arrangements

a. Registration is online on the University self-help portal (iEnabler).
b. Students will be able to register on campus or off campus anytime during the day or at night on the dates listed in table below.
c. Students are expected to use their own gadgets (laptops or smart cellular phones) to register
d. If you experience problems during registration, call the following numbers 012 521 4204/ 4319/4644/5057 (during office hours

7. International students

International students will not be allowed to register before they are cleared by the International Office. The International Office can be contacted on 012 521 5834. Emails should be sent to: eunice.modiba@smu.ac.za. Please note that international students are required to submit certified copies of the following documents:
• Valid passport;
• Valid study permit endorsed specifically for SMU; and
• Medical aid cover that is registered and administered in South Africa during your studies at SMU.

8. Student cards

a. Students are required to have student identity cards for identification and access purposes.
b. Students can collect their identity cards at the Sports Complex on campus after they have completed the registration process.

9. Important dates

10. PLEASE NOTE

The University reserves the right to verify the information provided. If the information is found to be misrepresented, your admission shall be revoked.

We look forward to welcoming you at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in 2021

Issued by:
Office of the Registrar
26 February 2021

2021 Registration Arrangements Notice at SMU

by Kegorapetse | Feb 19, 2021 | All News, Student Media

1. INTRODUCTION

Preparations for the 2021 registration of returning and first time entering students have been concluded. Preparations were undertaken by a multi-disciplinary Task Team that was coordinated by Office of the Registrar. The Task Team is made up of representatives from the five Schools, ICT, IPD, Finance Department (including Financial Aid Office), Residences, Institutional Support, Marketing Department, International Office, SRC and Safety & Security Office.

2. IMPORTANT DATES

The table below shows registration dates according to different Schools and levels of study

Table 2: A summary of important registration dates:

3. REGISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS

1. Registration will be online and students can register on campus or off campus anytime during the day or at night.
2. Students are expected to use their own gadgets (laptops or smart cellular phones) to register.
3. Students can use the self-help portal (iEnabler) on the website to check if they have academic and/or financial blocks.
4. The lifting of academic and/or financial blocks (where applicable), as well as assistance with the choice of correct modules, will be done by staff members from Enrolment Management Office, Finance Department and the five Schools during office
5. International students will not be allowed to register before they are cleared by the International Office. The International Office can be contacted on 012 521 6001. Emails should be sent to: modiba@smu.ac.za
6. There will be a Call Centre to attend to enquiries and/or re-route them to the relevant Section for assistance during office hours. Students can call the following numbers for assistance: 012 521 4204/ 4319/4644/5057

4. STUDENT FEES AND CLEARANCE

1. Students who were sponsored or received funding from either NSFAS or a Provincial Government and have performed well academically, will be financially cleared and allowed to register.
2. Students who have not received NSFAS or Provincial Government funding during 2020 will be required to go through the financial clearance process at the Financial Aid
3. Self-funded students who do not have outstanding fees are required to pay an initial minimum registration fee of R4 500 before they can be allowed to register.
4. All academically deserving self-funded students who have outstanding fees are required to make arrangements with the Finance They should also complete and sign Acknowledgement of Debt Forms before they can be allowed to register.

5. STUDENT ACCOMMODATION ISSUES

1. Students who have applied for University residence and were successful will be allocated their rooms after they have been successfully registered
2. They will be required to sign all the relevant forms to be allowed into University residence.

6. STUDENT IDENTITY CARDS

1. The student identity cards of students who were registered for the 2020 academic year will remain active until the end of the registration period as some of them will still be writing 2020 supplementary and special examinations.
2. Those who have successfully completed the registration process will receive their 2021 student cards in the Sports Complex.

7. CONCLUDING REMARKS

Given the tighter timelines, and the imperative to conclude our registration season without any further delays, staff and students are encouraged to do their outmost to honour the set timelines.

DR JM MABELEBELE REGISTRAR

(sent out electronically and therefore unsigned)

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