University of the Western Cape Registration 2017

It is with pleasure that we welcome you to UWC, an engaged university facing the future in a way that transcends the past and embraces the complex reality of transformation and global technological advances. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition.

As we enter into a new semester we are doing everything we can with our available resources to improve academic administrative services to you.Together we can make your time at UWC a success.

Please Note:

Registration has been extended until the 31st March 2017 for current students and applicants who have been made an offer to study at UWC.

EMS Registration for the period 6 March to 31 March 2017:

Week of 6 March: Mon, Wed and Friday from 11am to 2pm

Week of 13 March: Mon, Wed and Friday from 11am to 2pm

Week of 20 March: Wed, Thurs and Friday from 11am to 2pm

Week of 27 March: Mon, Wed and Friday from 11am to 2pm

First Year Students

For more information about the Registration process, new first year students are encouraged to follow the Registration Guide by click on the link below.

REGISTRATION GUIDE

Documents Upload

To upload a certified copy of your Identification Document (ID), (2016 matriculants only), please click UPLOAD.

Application for Gap Funding (Missing Middle)

If your combined family income is less than R 600 000.00 and you have not been granted NSFAS funding, and are not a full cost-bursary/scholarship holder, then you may apply to have your upfront and registration fees waivered in order to be cleared for registration purposes only. Please consult the Registration Guide or go to dhetgrant.uwc.ac.za for more details.

Returning Students

For more information about the Registration process for returning students, please click RETURNING STUDENTS

Application for Gap Funding (Missing Middle)

Online Registration

For more information about the Online Registration Process please click on the link ONLINE REGISTRATION GUIDE

If you would like to view a step by step Online Demonstration on how to Register Online click ONLINE REGISTRATION DEMO

Your myuwc gmail account

Please note that once you have registered as new student you will receive a gmail account where all official University correspondence will be sent to. For more information about how to access your account please click on our myuwc GMAIL GUIDE for more information.

Pre-registration Checks

Compulsory Documentation

South African Students

ID Document (original or certified copy)
The registration fee and first instalment of your fees

Documents Upload

To upload a certified copy of your Identification Document (ID), (2016 matriculants only), please click UPLOAD.

International Students

HESA documentation
Passport (original or certified copy)
Proof of medical insurance
Copy of study permit
Full tuition fees including residence fee

Register Online

STEP 1:

Log-on at: Student Portal .

STEP 2:

Select Student Portal and it will take you to the Student Authentication Screen. Enter your Student Number, ID or Passport.

STEP 3:

Follow the registration steps on the main menu.

(If you are not allowed to continue with online registration, please contact the UWC call centre at 021 959 3900/01/02 for assistance or visit campus for assisted registration).

STEP 4:

Accept the terms and conditions. An email will be sent to your email account with your proof of registration and class timetable.

STEP 5:

Print the documentation received and retain it as proof of registration.

Update student card on campus and collect calendar.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ORIENTATION OR REGISTRATION PLEASE CALL OUR CONTACT CENTRE at

021 959 3900/01 /02 /03.