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REGISTRATION JANUARY 2014

CONTENTS
Important information: Timetables and start of lectures Change of address/Biographical details Call Centre for general enquiries Term dates Where to register

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The Registration Process


Initial payments, Terms of payment, Payment options, Banking Details, Sponsorship Checklist Registration guide for 2014 Process-Online Registration Contact detail off-campus assistants Process-Back office Registration 3 4 5 6-8 9-16 17-18 19-21

International students Financial aid Programmes: Dates, Times, Venues, Academic Clearance Online and Back-office Applied Sciences Faculty All Campuses Business Faculty All Campuses Education Faculty All Campuses Engineering Faculty All Campuses Health and Wellness Faculty All Campuses Informatics and Design Faculty All Campuses PLEASE READ THE SMALL PRINT

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29-31 32-34 35 36 41 43

No late registration will be allowed without the written permission of the Registrar.

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TIME TABLES AND START OF LECTURES


Lecture timetables and other relevant documentation will be handed out during the registration period. Consult these for information regarding starting dates, times and venues.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS


It is your responsibility to inform the Admission and Registration Office of any changes in your personal details (e.g. proof of change of surname) and address on the registration form.

CALL CENTRE FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Call Centre: 0861232788 / 021 - 9596767


TERM DATES 2014
First Term First Term Second Term Third Term Fourth Term 22 January 28March (Wellington Campus Education only) 3 February 28 March 7 April 20 June 21 July 5 September 15 September 28 November

WHERE TO REGISTER
NB: Students register at the following campuses: a. If a student has been accepted at the Bellville Campus, or any of the service points in Bellville, then he/she may only register at Bellville campus. b. If a student has been accepted at the Cape Town Campus or any of the service points in Cape Town, then he/she may only register at the Cape Town Campus. c. If a student has been accepted at the Granger Bay Campus, then he/she may only register at that campus. d. If a student has been accepted at the Mowbray Campus, then he/she may only register at Mowbray campus. e. If a student has been accepted at the Wellington Campus, then he/she may only register at Wellington campus.

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THE REGISTRATION PROCESS


INITIAL PAYMENTS: ALL CAMPUSES All students must pay an initial amount of R3700 BEFORE or on the day of registration, for all full-time and part-time courses. If the full course fee is less than R3700, it must be paid in full at registration. Only students who have paid the above-mentioned amount will be registered. First year students must pay an initial amount of R1850,00 upon acceptance and a further R1850,00 before or on the day of registration. Returning students (2nd, 3rd and 4th years) must pay an amount of R3700 before or on the day of registration. A student, who will be staying in a university residence, must pay an initial amount of R1700 in respect of residence fees. The total amount payable upon registration by a residence student is R5400 (R3700 for tuition and R1700 for residence fees). All students must register in person at the venues indicated. Do not hand over money or your registration form to anyone who says he/she can register on your behalf. TERMS OF PAYMENT: TUITION FEES After this initial payment of R3700,00,the remainder of the fees owing may be paid in monthly instalments from February to November, at the rate of 10% of the fees for year courses (or from February to June, at the rate of 20% of the fees for semester courses). Payment can also be made by a debit order over 9 months from February to October. There will be no interest charged if the debit order is strictly adhered to. Debit orders can be drawn on all types of bank accounts (current, savings and trans-mission), as well as credit cards (not on budget) and debit cards. Debit order forms are available from the Student Debtors Department. A discount of 5% for year courses and 2.5% per semester for semester courses will be allowed if the account is settled before 14 February for year and first semester course and if the account should be settled by 15 August for second semester course.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS All students must pay their fees either by means of a direct deposit at a bank or an electronic payment.
PLEASE NOTE Your name and student number must be clearly indicated on the deposit slip. Please bring your copy of the bank deposit slip on the day of

registration.
Allow three working days for the transaction to be processed and reflected on

your student account.

THE UNIVERSITYS BANKING DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:


Bank: ABSA Bank Branch: Public Sector Cape Town Account name: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Account Type: Branch code: Account no: Swift code: Current Account 632005 4053548487 ABSA ZAJJ (for payments made outside South Africa)

SPONSORSHIP: BRING A LETTER


If an employer or bursar is responsible for paying your registration and tuition fees, you must bring along a letter (on an official letterhead) from them as written confirmation that the account will be settled. Please ensure that the letter is addressed to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and that the dates are relevant. If you have such a letter, you also avoid the queues at the Cashiers, and can proceed directly to the next step of the registration process. Residence accommodation is subject to availability, in terms of the rules, and will be allocated at the campus where the student will be studying.

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YOUR CHECK LIST FOR REGISTRATION PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME TO REGISTER:
a) b) c)

A pen. Your letter of acceptance (first year and first registration students only). Method of payment: All students must pay their fees either by means of a direct deposit at a bank or an electronic payment. Please bring your copy of the bank deposit slip (or proof of sponsorship letter) on the day of registration. Students registering at the University for the first time:
Your original National Senior Certificate or the original Advice of

d)

Results statement PLUS a certified copy of your Senior Certificate or Advice of Results.
Your original identity document or original birth certificate PLUS

certified copies of these documents.


e)

Students transferring from another university or a university of technology: The original Statement of Results/Academic Record and a letter of good conduct from another university/university of technology. These documents will be returned to the student. If you wish to apply for subject exemption/recognition, you should do so during registration. The exemption/recognition forms can be obtained from the Faculty Office. Applications for exemption/recognition must be submitted by 31 January 2014. These applications must be reviewed by a panel, and you should follow up to find out whether the application was successful. No late applications will be accepted.

f)

International students:
A valid study permit as well as proof of valid medical aid cover. No

international student will be registered without proof of such a permit and medical aid cover. The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all documentation. For details regarding medical aid cover, please go to pages 22-24 of this brochure. All international students, including refugees, should first report to the International Office to produce the above documents and obtain academic clearance, before proceeding to the registration venue. Bellville Campus IT Centre Room 311, Cape Town Campus Multipurpose Hall Ground floor, Granger Bay Campus Room 3.31,

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REGISTRATION GUIDE FOR 2014


Online registration is the primary registration mode for 2014 and all students are required to register online except for certain qualifications. More details on this are provided in this guide. Note though that all international students can only register on campus in the following venues:

Bellville Campus, Venue -Room 3.11 Mowbray Campus, Venue- Room 2.26 Cape Town Campus, Venue- Multi-Purpose Hall Granger Bay Campus, Venue- Room 3.31 Wellington Campus, Venue- Room B3

To be able to register online the specifications for your computer should be Internet Explorer 7 or higher, with Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or higher.

Prospective students who register online and feel unsure or encounter problems will receive assistance from staff who will be dedicated for this task. This assistance will be available when you register in one of the CPUT computer laboratories specifically allocated for on-line registration, as well as when you register off-campus. Information of the contact persons, the telephone numbers and emails at which they can be reached as well as the times during which this service will be provided, is given in the relevant section of this guide. Additionally, there is an online registration support document for students that provide guidance on how to deal with possible problems. This document is available on our website http://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/sos under the heading Registration.

You can register online from the comfort of your own home, at any point where you have internet access, or on-campus in laboratories set aside for online registration.

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Upfront payments
It is a requirement that you make an upfront payment in one of the following ways before you register online: e-payment (only Master Card or Visa card):

at the cashiers on the following three campuses: Bellville Campus: Ground Floor, Administration Building

Cape Town Campus: Level 4, Administration Building Wellington Campus: Administration Building The above two methods of payment will reflect immediately on your account and you can proceed with online registration. at any branch of ABSA Bank or via Internet banking: ABSA: Account No. 405 354 8487; Branch code: 632005 Registration can only take place after 72 hours. NB: Remember to use your student number as reference for all the above methods of payment. International Students, please note: International student can register online but this will only be on the campus where he/she was accepted to. VENUES, DATES AND TIMES FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION: Off Campus: For example, at home, or at an Internet caf. Registration dates: 13 January to 03 February 2014: (See your faculty schedule below) for times for office support.

Late Registration Dates: 04 February 2014 to 03 March 2014.

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Dates and times for online registration

On Campus: For students who need assistance, central venues have been provided as follows: Bellville Campus: IT Centre, (See venues allocated), Cape Town Campus: See venues allocated, Wellington Campus: Library , Mowbray Campus: Education Building, Computer Laboratory, Granger Bay Campus: Laboratory 3.29. Registration dates: Undergraduates: 13 January 2014 to 03 February 2014, from 08:30 to 15:30 Undergraduate late registrations: 04 February 2014 to 03 March 2014 Postgraduates registration dates: 13 January 2014 to 31 May 2014

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ONLINE REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED IN 8 EASY STEPS: Step 1: Go to the Students tab on the CPUT website and click on the Student Online Services (SOS) link, or use the direct link www.cput.ac.za/sos. Click on Log in to SOS. Step 2: Registered Users, will appear. Select Student and type in your student number & PIN number, and click Login. You are now on the first page of the ITS iEnabler Online Registration. Click on the blue question mark next to any item for more information.

You can check where you are in the process, as well as go back a step, by using the process trail at the top of the web page. Just click on one of the underlined words and you will go back or forward to that point.

Step 3: Select Student Enquiry on the left. Go to Summarized Statement of Account. Verify that the upfront payment of R3 700 shows as a credit on your account. If payment was made 72 hours earlier and the payment does not show on the Summarized Statement, Contact Student Debtors and supply proof of payment. Select E-Payments on the left, to pay by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only no debit cards accepted on the Web) Follow the steps on screen and click on Pay Now.

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Go back to Summarized Statement of Account if you want to verify that the payment reflects on your account. Step 4: Select Student Administration on the left.

Personal Information Update Select Personal information Update on the left to verify your personal details. You are only allowed to update the fields with a white border, for example Alternate surname: Click on Save at the bottom of the page once you have updated any of above information.

To change any other personal details you have to submit a formal request to the Admissions and Registrations Centre (ARC) on campus. Personal Contact Detail Select Personal Contact Detail on the left to verify your contact details. If contact details are not correct, select Communication Type to change existing contact details. If you want to add Contact Details, select New Record to add new contact details. Select Save at the bottom of the page to save your changes. Verify correctness.

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Address Validation Select Address Validation on the left to verify your address details. If address details are not correct, select Address Type to change existing details. If you want to add new details, click on New Record to add new contact details. Click on Save at the bottom of the page to save your changes. Verify correctness.

Step 5: Select Academic Registration on the left. Rules and Regulations Select Rules & Regulationsand read through the Rules & Regulations. Click on the I Accept button at the bottom. (You may have to scroll down to see it).

Please take note acceptance of the Rules and Regulations is compulsory and serves as your electronic signature. This indicator is stored on your Student File and will be used as a Legal Agreement in a dispute/disciplinary matter. If you do not accept the Rules and Regulations the system will not allow you to continue. Step 6: Submit registration Select Submit Registration on the left. Verify that the qualification details displayed you are correct. All fields indicated with an * must be completed. Select your Employment Status from the drop-down list.

Click on Save and Continue or Save Continue later or Restart Process button.

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Select Submit Registration >> Possible Subject Selection. Select your Subjects, by ticking the box next to each subject. Please note the following. You may not register for subjects where the pre-requisite has not been met. These subjects will be indicated with a red button:

Where module subjects are offered (e.g. Financial Accounting 1A and 1B), please ensure that you include the mother/main subject (e.g. Financial Accounting 1M). Refer to the subject choice form. Students must select both the first and second semester subjects this is a once-off registration for the whole year.

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Academic Period Selection Select ONE Academic Period which represents when you would like to study for each of the chosen subjects. Consult the Subject Choice Form to select the appropriate academic period, then click Continue.

On the next screen: Verify the selected subjects for the whole year. If you wish to change a subject, click the previous item on the process trail at the top of the web page. When you have verified your subjects, as well as the semester you will be studying, click on the Continue button.

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Select Save and Continue or Save Continue later button. Submit Registration >> Registration Details Select the Continue or Restart Process or Print Registration Details button to print to a printer connected to your computer. Submit Registration >> Registration Costs Select the Print Cost Details button to print the Registration Costs. If you are satisfied with the subject selection, and want to complete your registration, select the Accept Registration button. (If you want to change anything, go back using the process trail at the top of the page.) Note: Once you click on this button your registration is final, and you will be liable for any fees.

You may use the Add Subjects to a Registration option of you would like to make changes to your subjects.

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STEP 7: Proof of Registration Select Proof of Registration on the left to print your proof of registration (to be able to collect your student card on campus).

If you require this document to be printed on an official CPUT letterhead, visit any Online Registration Venue on campus (refer to page 1 for details). After the Registration period, printed documents can be obtained from the Admission and Registration Centre. Proof and Statement Select Proof and Statement on the left should you wish to print a proof and statement.

Process Status Process Status gives you an indication whether you have completed all the compulsory steps of the registration process.

Should you want to add a subject, or make any changes to your registration, you must contact the Faculty Office. Congratulations! You have successfully completed your Registration.

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STEP 8: Issuing of STUDENT CARD Students who complete their online registration must report to the Student Card points, on the three campuses, from 13 January 2014 to 3 February 2014, where a photograph will be taken and your student card issued.

Student Card Points Bellville Campus: Cape Town Campus: Wellington Campus:

IT Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Coaton Hall

From 04 February 2014 onwards, you must collect your student card from the Protection Services Department. Note: Please bring along your printed proof of registration when collecting your student card. Scheduled venues. POINT 3: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Venues: Bellville: IT Centre, Room 2.05 Cape Town: Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor Granger Bay: Room 3.29 Mowbray: Wellington: Faculty Office Education Building C8

Staff members will capture all changes and required information on the registration form on to the system. Staff members will staple all documents on to the registration form and sign the registration form. The student may then proceed to the next point.

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SUPPORT STAFF CONTACT DETAILS DURING 2014 REGISTRATION

Service Departments

Phone

e-mail

Admissions & Registrations Centre Student Debtors

021 959 6270 021 959 6370

joorsts@cput.ac.za ChristiansM@cput.ac.za

Faculties Applied Sciences

Phone

e-mail

Bellville Cape Town

021 959 6818 021 460 3151

vanwykL@cput.ac.za ErispeT@cput.ac.za

Business

All Campuses Bellville

Only via email 021 959 6350/6417

mollerm@cput.ac.za fryw@cput.ac.za

Cape Town Cape Town Granger Bay Mowbray Mowbray Wellington Wellington Postgraduates (Business Fac)

021 460 4232 Only via email 021 440 5771 021 460 4232 Only via email 021 460 4232 Only via email

mdingib@cput.ac.za morometsib@cput.ac.za graneym@cput.ac.za mdingib@cput.ac.za morometsib@cput.ac.za mdingib@cput.ac.za morometsib@cput.ac.za

021 460 9025

bukanis@cput.ac.za

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Education

Wellington Mowbray Bellville

021 864 5221 021 680 1592 021 680 1590

CottleC@cput.ac.za DanielsS@cput.ac.za WilliamsRI@cput.ac.za

Engineering

All Campuses

021 953 8729

EvansD@cput.ac.za

Health & Wellness Bellville

021 959 6917

LebenyaT@cput.ac.za

Informatics & Design

Bellville Cape Town

021 959 6271 021 460 3296

TitusA@cput.ac.za Makubalop@cput.ac.za

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THE REGISTRATION PROCESS (BACK- OFFICE)


POINT 1: ACADEMIC CLEARANCE Venue: See pages 29-44 for Academic Clearance Venues On the day of registration students will go to the faculty/academic department building for academic clearance (see pages 29-44 under the various faculties and campuses). Specific rooms will be allocated for each qualification in the faculty/department. Staff will issue students with a registration, indemnity and subject choice form. The academic staff will do the subject choices by ticking off and signing the subjects on the subject choice form. The academic staff will check the registration form and hand it back to the student who then proceeds to the next point. The student will complete the indemnity form and amend the registration form, if applicable. Students who still need to pay will go to the cashiers in the Administration Building, Level 4, Cape Town Campus, Administration Building, Ground Floor, Bellville Campus or the Administration Building, Wellington Campus. Students, who made a deposit at a bank prior to the registration date or have a letter from an employer/bursar, then proceed for financial clearance.

NO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED TO FINANCIAL CLEARANCE IF NOT IN POSSESSION OF A COMPLETED INTERNATIONAL CHECKLIST.
POINT 2: FINANCIAL CLEARANCE Venues: Bellville: IT Centre, Room 103 Cape Town: Multipurpose Hall, 1st Floor Granger Bay: Room 3.31 Mowbray: Wellington: Room 2.26 Education Building, Room B3

All students must go for financial clearance. At this point staff members will sign off the registration form as proof that the minimum fee has been paid. Returning students, who have outstanding balances for 2013 or earlier, will be referred to the Credit Management Unit (CMU), in the above mention

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NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED IF NOT IN POSSESSION OF A VALID IDENTITY DOCUMENT OR VALID STUDY PERMIT.
POINT 3: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Venues: Bellville: IT Centre, Room 2.05 Cape Town: Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor Granger Bay: Room 3.29 Mowbray: Wellington: Faculty Office Education Building C8

Staff members will capture all changes and required information on the registration form on to the system. Staff members will staple all documents on to the registration form and sign the registration form. The student may then proceed to the next point.

POINT 4: CAPTURING OF SUBJECT INFORMATION Venues: Bellville: IT Centre, Room 2.02 Cape Town: Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor Granger Bay: Room 3.29 Mowbray: Wellington: Faculty Office C8 and K10 (Business Faculty)

Staff members will capture all subject choices. The student will receive three print-outs (two printouts showing lists of subjects and one account) that the student must verify. Students are not allowed to register for a subject(s) that has not been approved. Staff members will verify the captured information against the information on the registration or subject form. If mistakes occur, the student will be referred back to the person assisting him/her. The student must sign a copy of the list of subjects as proof of correctness. The account and other list of subjects will be handed to the student as proof of registration. Students must submit all documentation at this point. The student will then proceed to the next point.

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NB: Students register at the following campuses: a. b. c. d. e. If a student has been accepted at the Bellville Campus, or any of the service points in Bellville, then he/she may only register at that campus. IfastudenthasbeenacceptedattheCapeTownCampusoranyoftheservicepointsinCapeTown, then he/she may only register at the Cape Town Campus. If a student has been accepted at the Granger Bay Campus, then he/she may only register at that campus. If a student has been accepted at the Mowbray Campus, then he/she may only register at that campus. If a student has been accepted at the Wellington Campus, then he/she may only register at that campus.

PLEASE READ THE SMALL PRINT

POINT 5: PHOTOGRAPHY/ISSUE OF STUDENT CARD Venues: Bellville: IT Centre, Room 3.03 Cape Town: Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor Granger Bay: Room 3.32 Mowbray: Wellington: Old Common Room Library

A photograph will be taken of all students and a student card will be printed and issued to the student. All senior students must hand in their old student card. Only student cards issued in 2014 will be valid. POINT 6: RESIDENCES Venues: Bellville: IT Centre, Room 2.02, Cape Town: Mowbray: Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor Old Common Room Granger Bay: Room 3.31

All registered students applying for residence must provide the residence staff with proof of registration, account and student card.

Got a problem? ASK A MARSHALL


If you experience any problem during the registration process, feel free to approach one of the many marshals who will be able to point you in the right direction.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
A special word of welcome from the Office of International Affairs to all our international students. We hope that you will soon feel part of the student body at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. We realise that as a student in a foreign country, you may have additional questions and concerns. The information that follows will help you to prepare for your time with us. You are welcome to contact us should you have any other queries or concerns.

Contact details
Office of International Affairs: Bellville Campus PO Box1906 BELLVILLE 7535 email: nkalitshanaz@cput.ac.za Tel:+27(0)+219596048/6085/6504 Fax:+27(0)+219596918 Office of International Affairs: Cape Town Campus PO Box 652 CAPE TOWN 8000 mokoenam@cput.ac.za +27(0)+214603955/3984/8390 +27(0)+214603921

ARRIVAL

Before you leave home, make sure that you have made arrangements for accommodation. If you have not applied and been accepted at one of our residences, you will be responsible for arranging your own place to stay. The Office of International Affairs can assist you with possible private accommodation alternatives. If you are arriving via Cape Town International Airport you will need to arrange for transport to Bellville or Cape Town. Ensure that you have South African currency with you to cover such initial expenses.

Transport to Bellville and Cape Town Campus


If you are not being met, we recommend the services of Happy Landings Mr Mervyn Solomons Cell+27(0)824559099 Fax 0865282104 email:happylanding@vodamail.co.za.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All international students, including refugees, should first report to the international office to obtain their clearance, before proceeding to the registration venue: At the international office (Bellville Campus: Room 3.11, Second Floor, IT Centre or Cape Town Campus: Ground Floor, Multipurpose Hall,Granger Bay Campus,Room 3.31, Mowbray Campus, Room 2.26, Wellington Campus, Room B3.) you will be required to provide a copy of your refugee permit/study permit (made out for the Cape Peninsula University of Technology); passport, comprehensive medical aid cover valid in South Africa (hospital plans or medical insurance only will not be accepted), deposit slips and your acceptance registration letter. Elsewhere in this booklet you will have read about the dates for registration. We would like to encourage you to make every attempt to arrive on time. Follow the guidelines as set out for students in the faculty that you will be entering. No international student will be registered without a valid permit and medical aid cover. The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all documentation.

MONEY MATTERS:
Returning international students with outstanding debt will not be allowed to register. Before you can be registered you must provide proof that you have made the following payments: R3900 Initial upfront payment R1500 International Administration Levy (non-refundable once-off payment for all students registering for The first time except refugees and students with permanent Residence in South Africa) R1900 If you will be staying in a University residence. All international students (excluding refugees) are required to make an upfront payment of 50% of the anticipated fees for the year; the balance of the fees for the year must be paid in May. International students (excluding students from Africa, Mauritius or refugees) pay twice the official University course fees.

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Medical aid cover (not applicable to refugees) If you are an international student you need a valid study permit as well as proof of valid medical aid cover.
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No late registration will be allowed without the written permission of the Registrar.

International students (excluding refugees) who make use of one of the preferred medical scheme (Ingwe Health and Comp care) should also make provision for approximately R4308.00 per month for 12 months medical cover (the minimum acceptable duration according to the Department of Home Affairs).

Medical aid cover payment options:


Pay it directly into the medical aid schemes bank account. For details about the various medical aid options and their banking details, please consult the Guide for International Students. Your student number must be clearly indicated on the deposit slip.

Please bring your copy of the bank deposit slip on the day of registration.
Please note

You will not be registered if the fees listed above have not been paid. If you have not paid the full deposit and fee prior to your arrival at the University, you should contact the medical aid scheme directly: Ingwe: Comp care: Tel+270860102493 Tel+27(0)112081000 or +27(0)861124636

Link for further information and application to: Comp Care NetworX: http://www.studentplan.co.za/ Link for further information and application to: Momentum Health: http://www.ingwehealth.co.za/

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ORIENTATION
With this booklet you will have received information relating to orientation. We try as far as possible to integrate international students in to the Faculty and residence orientation programmes, but, in addition to these, have arranged a special international student orientation on the Friday and Saturday of the last weekend in February and July 2014. This programme is geared specifically for first-year international students and will take place during the first weeks of the term. Watch the notice boards for details about the time and place.

FINANCIAL AID
BURSARIES AND LOANS

WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?


Financial assistance is awarded to academically merited and financially needy students to assist in paying for study related costs (fees, accommodation, books, etc.).

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID


1. University Administered Awards(Bursaries)

Donors that make funds available for the University to administer according to set criteria. University Administered Awards are for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students only. Applicants must be South African citizens, have a very good academic record, should be assessed as financially needy and must make a contribution towards their studies. Size of awards varies.
2. NSFAS (Bursary/Loan)

NSFAS Loans are available for both financially needy and academically deserving students. The criteria are available in the application form and NSFAS brochure.

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3. Merit Bursaries

To first year students who obtained an Aaggregate in grade12 in the year preceding their first registration at the University. The award is only available during the first year of registration.
4. Nominated Awards

Off campus agencies (companies, NGO s ,etc) award bursaries/scholarships directly to students who apply to them.

CLOSING DATES
First-year students: Returning students: 28 February 31 August (of the previous year)

Second semester students: 31 May

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?


Students studying at Bellville, Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Application forms will be made available to students during the orientation programme. Alternatively go to the Financial Aid Office on the Ground Floor in the Library Extension to obtain a bursary/loan application form for financial assistance From one of the bursary office staff. Complete and return the application form by the closing dates, along with the necessary documentation. Students who receive Nominated Awards should submit their award letters at the Financial Aid Office for processing.

Students studying at Cape Town, Mowbray, Granger Bay and Wellington


Application forms will be made available at the Financial Aid Office on Level 5 of the Administration Building (entrance via the Student Centre), Cape Town Campus, Administration Building. Financial Aid Office, Wellington Campus. Obtain a bursary/loan application form from the Financial Aid helpdesk. Complete and return the application form by the closing date along with the necessary documentation.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING


1. Always adhere to closing dates - late applications or late submission of required documents will result in forfeiture of financial assistance. 2. All applicants cannot always be assisted - students are advised to apply widely for financial aid.
3. Consult notice boards in the vicinity of the Financial Aid Office regularly for

important and relevant information regarding financial assistance.


4. See criteria to all the above in the application form.

ENQUIRIES
Students studying at Bellville, Tygerberg and Groote Schuur NSFAS University Administered Awards Nominated Awards Tel+27(0)+219596349 / 6594/6495 Tel+27(0)+219596253 Tel+27(0)+219596493/6578

Students studying at Cape Town, Mowbray, Granger Bay. Please contact the Help Desk at Tel+27(0)+214603831 / 3327 / 3856 / 3744 / 3918 Students studying at Wellington NSFAS Tel+27(0)+218645546

VERY IMPORTANT: READ THE SMALL PRINT Even if the applicant has paid the deposit required upon acceptance, the University cannot reserve a place if the applicant does not report for registration on the date and time as communicated to him/her in the registration schedule. In cases where the applicant does not report according to the schedule, the University reserves the right to fill vacancies with applicants whose names are on the waiting list.

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ORIENTATION WEEK: 13 January 17 January 2014

WELCOMING OF THE FIRST YEARS CAPE TOWN CAMPUS


The Vice-chancellor of the University will address all first-year students who register on the Bellville campus:

Wednesday 15 January 2014 at 10:00 Cape Town Campus


Parents, spouses and partners are welcome to attend.

Attendance is compulsory for all first years.


If a student has been accepted at the Cape Town Campus, then he/she may only register at the Cape Town Campus.

GRANGER BAY CAMPUS & MOWBRAY CAMPUS


If a student has been accepted at the Granger Bay Campus, then he/she may only register at the campus he/she was accepted.

WELCOMING OF THE FIRST YEARS


The Vice-chancellor of the University will address all first year students who register on the Granger Bay and Mowbray campuses on: 15 January 2014 at 10:00, Cape Town Campus,

Wednesday 15 January 2014 at 10:00, Cape Town Campus Attendance is compulsory for all first years.
WELINGTON CAMPUS: WELCOMING OF THE FIRST YEARS
The Vice-chancellor of the University will address all first year students who register on the Cape Town campus on:

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Thursday 16 January 2014 at 10:00, Wellington Campus


Parents, spouses and partners are welcome to attend.

BELLVILLE CAMPUS Friday 17 January 2014 at 10:00, Bellville Campus


Parents, spouses and partners are welcome to attend.

Attendance is compulsory for all first years.

CLASSES COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2014


Full-time students: 03 February 2014 -- 28 March 2014 Part-time students: 03 February 2014 28 March 2014

QUALIFICATION FOR ONLINE AND BACKOFFICE REGISTRATIONS


Time 08:30-15:30 on the dates and venues listed below

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