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How to Register for the 2019 academic year
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Registration is the process of enrolling for your academic programme at Wits.
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All successful applicants and returning students are required to register with the University before beginning their studies.
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Please follow the links below to find your registration dates and relevant information.
Additional information
International students
Click here to read the pre-registration information that relates to international students and then register as per the student category that applies to you.
Online registration process
Step-by-step guide to registration
STEP 1:
- Check the registration dates for your Faculty
- Log on to Wits Student Self-Service Portal (https://self-service.wits.ac.za).
- New Applicants must accept their Firm Offer before proceeding to register online.
Please ensure that all required certified documentation for your academic qualifications has been provided to the Student Enrolment Centre in hard copy before you accept your Firm Offer. Applicants who upload academic qualifications via the Student Self Service Portal would need to comply with this requirement.
STEP 2:
- Click on the Academic Information tile.
- Click on Online Registration.
STEP 3:
- Click on “Next” to proceed with Online Registration.
- Verify your personal details. Click on “Register Online” link.
STEP 4:
- FIXED CURRICULUM: (1) Select Courses & Slots (2) Click “Validate” (3) Click “Enrol” (4) Accept Terms & Conditions (5) Click “Submit”
- FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM: (1) Click on “Choices” (2) Select “Courses” (3) Click “Add to the Planner” (4) Click “Return” (5) Click “Validate” (6) Click “Enrol” (7) Accept Terms & Conditions (8) Click “Submit”
STEP 5:
You are now registered.
- To send the Proof of Registration to your email:
- Click on the Academic Information tile.
- Click on Proof of Registration > Click on View details button >Enter the year/term >Then click Generate.
- To Print your Proof of Registration, access your Wits Email address, open the attachment and click “Print”
STEP 6:
New undergraduate first year students complete the Biographical Questionnaire. If you require assistance, please email [email protected].
STEP 7:
To finish the Online Registration Process, please apply for Clubs and Societies or Parking on the Student Self Service Portal.
Sign Out.
STEP 8:
After you have registered, please collect / renew your student card, and parking permit (if applicable), before the academic year begins.
- If you are a first year student, collect your registration bag from the Student Enrolment Centre.
- Collect or renew your “Kudu” card as follows:
- Braamfontein Campus
Central Block second floor, behind the Exams Hall – New and Returning Students, or
Concourse, Solomon Mahlangu (Senate House) – All categories of Campus users. - Parktown Campus
- Education Campus
Admin Block first floor – All categories of Campus users.
- Braamfontein Campus
- You are required to provide proof of identification, such as your ID document, passport or driver’s licence.
If you get any errors during the registration process, please follow the online instructions to rectify, or contact the Student Call Centre 011 717 1888.