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How to register Whether you are registering online or on-campus, you need to register on the specific date specified by your faculty. Click here for a full list of registration dates. Please also follow the links below to find out when and where you need to register, what documents you will need and what the registration fee requirements are.
Beat the queue - register online! Most students are able and encouraged to register off-campus using the online self-service platform. Online registration opens on 10 January for new first-year students and 3 January for returning students (Health Sciences and Management open earlier). Follow the link to find out more about online registration.
Assisted registration Assisted Registration is available for students who are unable to register online, or have curriculum counselling requirements. Assisted registration takes place on campus, and is a single-point-service where staff from from various departments are available to assist you. If you experience any problems registering online, students should come to Assisted Registration on the specified date in order to complete their registration.
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New first-year students Welcome to the beginning of the next chapter of your life. Please click here to find out more about the registration process for first-year students.
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Returning undergraduate students Welcome home Witsies. Find out how to register for 2020 by clicking here.
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Postgraduate students Information for new and returning postgraduate students.

Residence students

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You must already have enrolled at the University as a student in order to register with a residence.

Fees

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Information about tuition fees and the first fee payment is available here.

Things you need to know

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Documents about the registration process and what you need to know about being a student at Wits.