If you are made a firm offer, you will receive an SMS offer and a firm offer letter via email from the University. Please follow the instructions in the letter.
Accepting an offer, completing the student contract and registering online
Accept an offer (refer to the attachedAcceptance Guide ), complete the student contract (refer to Student Contract Step-by-Step Guide) ,and register online before the deadline stipulated in the firm offer letter.
SA citizens are required to pay the first fee payment before registration. If you cannot make this payment or are awaiting NSFAS feedback, you can postpone the payment. Refer to the First Fee Payment Postponement Guide. (You will be required to pay tuition fees in full for the year by the end of June 2026.)
International applicants are required to pay 75% of the year’s tuition fees and related costs before being able to register, and will require clearance from the International Students Office and the Fees Office. (You will be required to pay tuition fees in full for the year by the end of June 2026.)
Activating your Wits Student email and other services
The Gateway to Success programme runs from 20 January 2026 - 02 February 2026 and will help you find your feet as a university student.
Waitlisted
You may find that you have been placed on a waiting list or have a deferred status for your programme. As decision-making is an ongoing process, we will monitor availability of places on a daily basis and notify you via SMS if a firm offer is made. You must regularly check the self-service portal for updates to your application status.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who may need additional assistance can contact the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) for help.
Important Information
Your firm offer will be forfeited should you not accept and register within the specified timeline.
The University may consider reinstating an expired firm offer under exceptional circumstances (subject to place availability).
If you are unable to complete your registration online, or require assistance such as curriculum counselling, you may register on campus by the deadline stipulated in the firm offer letter.
After registering online, you will need to come to campus to collect your "Kudu" student card from any Kudu Card Office, apply for a parking permit via the self-service portal if parking is required, and collect your sticker from the Parking Office. You will be required to provide proof of identification, i.e. your SA ID document, valid passport, or driver's licence.
