Registration Guidelines and Notices

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REGISTRATION OF RETURNING STUDENTS

1. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

1. Registration for returning undergraduate students and postgraduates students, commence on 09 January 2024.
2. Registration will be online and students will be able to register on and off campus.
3. Students are expected to use their own gadgets (laptops or smart cellular phones) to register.
4. Services such as lifting of academic and/or financial blocks, as well as confirmation of correct choice of modules, will be provided by staff from the Registrar’s Office, Finance Department and the Schools during office hours.
5. Students can use the self-help portal (iEnabler) on the website to check if they have academic and/or financial blocks.
6. 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 6001/5834. Emails should be sent to: eunice.modiba@smu.ac.za
7. Students may ONLY attend lectures, tutorial, practical and clinical components of those modules for which they are registered.
8. 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

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

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

4. STUDENT IDENTITY CARDS

1. Student identity cards of students who were registered in 2023 will remain active until the end of the 2024 registration period.
2. Those who have successfully completed the registration process will receive their 2024 student cards in the Sports Complex.

5. CALL CENTRE

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.

6. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023

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

The closing date for applications was 31 July 2023. The University received more than 92 000 online applications. There were more than 52 000 first choices and 39000 second choices for undergraduate applications. The University has places for about 1000 first time entering students. As a result, the University does not accept late applications and walk-ins because of the high number of on-time applications.

2. FINAL SELECTIONS (FIRST TIME ENTERING STUDENTS)

• The University will apply for embargoed Grade 12 results through USAf to the Department of Basic Education. These results will be released to universities a few days before they are made available to high schools and learners. The early release of results will give SMU the opportunity to compete favourably with other institutions for outstanding performers.
• The University will announce the outcome of the final selections after the release of Grade 12 results in January 2024
• Successful applicants will be given three (3) days to accept and register or decline the offer online. If they do not respond with the given time, their places will be given to applicants on the waiting list.
• Applications of internal and external transfers (those who are currently studying at universities) will be considered in January 2024.
• 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. APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE

There are limited places in University residence and admission to study at SMU does not guarantee a place in (on campus and university-arranged off campus) residence. The places are awarded on a first come first served basis and the University is not obliged to provide a place in the residence.

4. REGISTRATION PREPARATIONS

• Registration of all students (first years and returning students) will be online and students will be able to register on and off campus.
• Services such as lifting of academic and/or financial blocks, as well as confirmation of correct choice of modules, will be provided by staff from the Registrar’s Office, Finance Department and the Schools.
• Applicants may also call the University enquiry centre to enquire about the status of their applications or the registration process.
• Applicants are however encouraged to monitor the University portal for changes in their statuses. Link: https://lifestudent.smu.ac.za/pls/prodi41/w99pkg.mi_login (using student number and pin).

5. ACADEMIC STRUCTURE FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

• The Institutional Planning Department (IPD) will ensure that the academic structure is updated for new/revised programmes. It will also ensure that those programmes are loaded on the structure and modular changes are linked to the relevant qualifications.
• The testing of the academic structure for completeness will be done before the end of the year.

6. FINANCIAL RELATED MATTERS

The Finance Department will take decisions before registration about the following:

1. Whether new NSFAS or Provincial Government applicants whose applications have not been confirmed, can be allowed to register.
2. Whether continuing NSFAS or Provincial Government bursary holders who have been academically progressed should be given a blanket clearance to register
3. Whether continuing NRF and other Science Council’s bursary/scholarship holders who have been academically progressed should be given a blanket clearance to register
4. The mechanisms to clear all self-funded students with a huge debt from previous years to enable them to register; and
5. The process to be followed wherein students will be interviewed and eligible ones allocated to sign Acknowledgement of Debt Forms before they are cleared to register.

7. STUDENT IDENTITY CARDS

Students who have successfully completed the registration process will receive their 2024 student cards in the Sports Complex facility of the University.

8. CALL CENTRE

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.

9. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024

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

10. COMMENCEMENT OF LECTURES

The academic year for first time entering students will commence on 5 February 2024.

Registrations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Orientation of Students

All new students are expected to attend orientation programme which will take place on 01 February 2024. 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