Students are advised to make use of the DIY Adds & Drops app from 24 August- 04 September 2025 for second-semester registration amendments.
The functionality enables students (excluding distance and short-course students) within the allowed time frame, to add and drop modules without any penalties.
Please consult the DIY Adds & Drops how-to guide for students
First-year students
E-mail addresses
During the online registration process, you will be asked to provide your email address for correspondence from the University. You may use any e-mail address of your choice when you register for the first time.
Registration information
Your #MyNWU guide contains all the information you need for the reception and orientation period. Get your #MyNWU guide.
Important: To avoid timetable clashes all students are responsible to ensure that they consult the latest class and examination timetables for 2025, before they register.
- Registration schedule/steps:
- Mahikeng Campus first-year registration steps
- Mahikeng Campus first-year registration schedule
- Potchefstroom Campus: Steps for self-registration
- Potchefstroom Campus: Web registration guidelines
- Vanderbijlpark Campus first-year registration steps
- Vanderbijlpark Campus first-year registration schedule
- Register online
- Yearbooks and academic rules
- Minimum first payment for 2025
- Payable fees 2025
- Class and assessment timetables
- Examination timetables
Senior students (undergraduate and honours)
E-mail addresses
During the online registration process, you will be asked to provide your email address for correspondence from the University. You are encouraged to supply your NWU Gmail email address. Your NWU Gmail email address is: [email protected]
(e.g. [email protected])
Click here to find out how to use your NWU Gmail email address and where to find help.
Masters and doctoral students
E-mail addresses
During the online registration process, you will be asked to provide your email address for correspondence from the University. You are encouraged to supply your NWU Gmail email address. Your NWU Gmail email address is: [email protected]
(e.g. [email protected])
Click here to find out how to use your NWU Gmail email address and where to find help.