UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Registration

All students should register formally with the Faculty at the commencement of their studies and then on an annual basis. This means completing and signing an enrolment form.

Once you have registered, you will:

  1. Receive a student card.
  2. Be able to use the library.
  3. Be liable for fees.

Changes of registration

Change of Title of Research
Complete the amendment form (obtainable here or from faculty) and submit it to the Faculty Postgraduate Office for your changed research title to be approved by the Chairperson of the Graduate Studies Committee.

Changed Line of Proposed Research
If major changes in your line of research warrant a new proposal, you will need to repeat the process of submitting a proposal to the Faculty Postgraduate Office. A letter of explanation and support from your supervisor must accompany the proposal. If the changed line of research is approved, your candidature will normally start afresh from the point when the new proposal is accepted.

Change of Supervisor
Complete the form indicating who your supervisor was and who the replacement will be, and submit it to the Faculty Postgraduate Studies office. The amendment form can also be obtained from the Post-Graduate Faculty office.

Re-registration
All students including staff members completing their qualification must re-register at the beginning of each New Year. The University requires that all candidates remain enrolled until they graduate.