Welcome Day 2026
| When: | Sunday, 18 January 2026 - Sunday, 18 January 2026 |
| Where: | Braamfontein Campus West Dig Fields |
| Start time: | 10:00 |
| Enquiries: | events@wits.ac.za |
WITS WELCOME DAY 2026
When: Sunday, 18 January 2026
Where: Braamfontein Campus West, Dig Fields
Gates Open: 08H00 / Start Time: 10H00
FIRST YEARS ONLY!
Congratulations! You are now a Witsie and part of the Wits family.
Wits University cordially invites you to attend Welcome Day, where first-year students will be addressed by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi.
Please note:
- All first-year students are invited to attend the Welcome Day, along with their parents/guardians.
- Limited seating is available (max. 2 guests per student).
- Sturrock Park will be open ONLY FROM 11:00 for first-year students to sort out any administrative issues they may have ahead of the Gateway to Success programme start. The following services will be available on Sunday:
- Collection of student cards
- Assistance with Wits email access and setup
- General, residence, fees, NSFAS, international student queries
- Food & refreshments will be available for purchase
- Please arrive early to avoid traffic congestion at the gates and secure parking.
- You are welcome to use e-hailing services to be dropped off.
Exciting things to do on the day
We look forward to welcoming you to your campus.
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