Students are required to apply for accommodation through the Student Enrolment Centre (new undergraduates) or the relevant Faculty Office (new postgraduates) by completing forms for accommodation found in the general application package. Accommodation allocations are subject to their admission requirements, for this and closing date information, please visit their website for updated dates: http://www.wits.ac.za/Accommodation/
The closing date for:
For BA (Speech & Hearing) and Health Sciences Programmes - 30 June of every year
For all other Faculties - 30 September of every year
Completed application forms should be sent to Student Enrolment Centre
Completed application forms should be sent to Student Enrolment Centre or to the relevant Faculty Office.
Please Note:
If you are offered University accommodation, a non-refundable deposit of currently set at R600.00 must be paid as confirmation of your acceptance of a place in residence. This deposit must be paid within the stipulated time after you have been offered a place in residence. If this deposit is not paid within 21 days of offer, the offer will be withdrawn. All applicants need to pay the deposit regardless of whether or not they have a bursary. The deposit slip must be retained and must be shown to the residence accommodation officer when you register at your residence.
Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to show proof that you have paid your fees. Be reminded that international students are required to pay all their fees upfront before registration.
Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
Part-time and occasional students are usually not eligible for University accommodation.
The Accommodation Officer at the Office of Residence Life should be contacted to obtain information on private accommodation in Johannesburg and its environs.
Off-campus accommodation is available in flats and cottages situated in suburbs around Johannesburg. Off-campus accommodation costs per month on average R3000.00 (excluding water, rent, electricity only), for a furnished room or cottage, on average R3000.00 for single person/one bedroom apartment.
Aengus Property Management (APM) also provide well situated off campus student accommodation at competitive rates. Contact details at the bottom.
