To make the registration process as easy as possible, the important steps are listed below in the order that you need to complete them.
Step 1: Set up your MyNWU email address to receive your student portal login credentials (MySIS credentials)
Your MyNWU email account
- Your MyNWU email account, your student number followed by @mynwu.ac.za - e.g. 12345678@mynwu.ac.za, will be the primary email address used by the NWU to communicate with you. This will include accessing and receiving notifications from NWU systems such as the NWU Student System, eFundi, Microsoft services and Wi-Fi.
- This is also the account where you will receive your initial Student Portal login credentials (MySIS credentials) for the registration process.
- Your MyNWU email address is already active. When logging in to your MyNWU email address, use your current password linked to your student number (CAS password you use for eFundi). If you can't remember your password – click here.
- There are two ways to access your MyNWU email address:
- Option 1: Use the Outlook desktop client to access your email - if you do not have it already, please install Microsoft 365. Refer to the "Installation Procedure". Also see this handy infographic on Microsoft 365 sign-in and activation.
- Option 2: If you don't have the Outlook client installed, you can also use the Webmail client to access your email online. (When asked between Work/School or Personal account, choose the Work/School option. When asked between NWU Single Sign-on and Active directory, choose Active directory.)
- Refer to the infographic on how to activate your MyNWU email address
Your student portal login credentials (MySIS credentials)
- Your Student Portal login credentials (MySIS credentials) will be sent from no-reply@nwu.ac.za (see below example).
- Your MySIS login credentials must be used to log into the Student Portal.
- The Student Portal hosts the registration portal where you will finalise your registration and online payment.
- The email with your MySIS credentials from no-reply@nwu.ac.za will look like this:
Step 2: Access your student portal
- Access the Student Portal here
- Select the "Student Portal Homepage" button
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When you arrive on the following screen, enter your MySIS login credentials (see Step 1). If you already have an account logged into the Microsoft platform, you will need to add another account and enter your MySIS credentials:
- Remember, your MySIS credentials were sent to your MyNWU email account. See below example: See the example from Step 1 again:
- The Student Portal is where you can track your progress, pay your minimum fees, upload documents, class resources, calendar, and so much more.
- Refer to this infographic on how to navigate the Student Portal.
Step 3: Minimum fees payable
- The minimum fees payable are summarised in this infographic
- To learn more about the minimum fees payable, go to the Student Accounts and Bursaries webpage
There are two options you can follow when paying your minimum fees and student account:
- Option 1:
- Access the payment portal via the Student Portal by using your MySIS login credentials (as was explained in Step 1).
- Choose the "Online Payment" option to proceed. See for example:
- Option 2:
(To navigate the payment portal, follow the steps outlined in this infographic)
- Access the payment portal and pay your minimum fees
- When first accessing the payment portal, select the student option (see below):
- After selecting the student option, click on the option relevant to your transaction. To pay you minimum fees select “Student Account”. See below.
- Under “Payment Portal Authentication” select the option “Student and Employee Authentication”, see below:
REMEMBER!
- If you are a cash-paying student, you must use your student number as your reference number when paying the minimum fees.
- If you are an NSFAS student, you are exempted from the minimum first payment.
Step 4: Uploading financial documents, NWU bursaries, AOD and travel allowances
**The following step is only applicable to bursary and loan funded students who are required to upload supporting financial documentation.
Upload your financial documents
- To upload financial documentation, such as bursary and loan letters, go to the “My Documents” tab on the Student Portal and selecting the “Document Center”. See below example:
NWU bursaries, AOD and travel allowances
NWU bursaries, AODs and travel allowances are all accessed under the “My Bursaries” tab on the Student Portal, see below:
NWU bursaries
- You can apply for NWU bursaries by accessing the “My Bursaries” tab.
- The following NWU bursaries must be applied for by the student on the Student Portal:
- Leadership (school head boy/girl) [First-year students ONLY]
- Arts & Culture [First-year students ONLY]
- Family Discount
- Orphan
- Foster Care
- Disability
- The following NWU bursaries are automatically applied to the student account, therefore no application is required:
- Academic merits
- Honours (1 year)
- Master’s (3 years)
- Doctoral (4 years)
Acknowledgement of debt (AOD) [returning NSFAS sudents only]
- Only returning NSFAS students with outstanding debt are eligible to sign an AOD to register.
- The AOD can be accessed under the “My Bursaries” tab, via the “AOD” tab on the Student Portal.
Travel allowances (TRA)
- Travel allowances are accessed via the “TRA” button.
- Students eligible for travel allowances should submit their request here, where they will be guided by the system on the information and lease agreement they need to submit.
Step 5: Preparing to register (Class timetable)
Before choosing your courses (previously known as modules) for your individualised class timetable, ensure that you follow the steps as set out directly below. Completing these steps prior to your registration will ensure that you select the correct class times that correlates with your programme and class mates.
You must choose the correct course group to register for, or you will encounter lecture clashes, may find yourself in a class group which is not relevant for your specific curriculum, and then you will miss important lecture- and assessment information and communication.
Building your class timetable
- Make sure you have your programme version name (i.e., the name of the qualification you are registering for). For example: Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with International Trade.
- Access the relevant Excel file below for your Faculty.
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In column A, select your year level.
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In column B you need to filter/select your campus using the drop-down arrows in line 1.
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In column C, your Faculty has been pre-selected.
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In column D you need to filter/select your programme version (your qualification).
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In column E you will see all the course codes (previously known as modules) you must register for. Keep this list at hand, as you will need to refer back to it during the registration process when you will be confirming your class timetable.
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Don’t worry, the codes you see in the excel will be the same codes you see on the registration platform to compare. A short description of what each code means will also display on the registration platform.
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To understand course codes, the following abbreviations are relevant:
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Example of a course code: |
ABCD111_XXX_001 |
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What does ABCD111 mean? |
This part of the code refers to the actual course code, indicating the year level and which semester the course is taken. This will be different for each course you take. |
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What does the XXX mean? |
This part of the course code has a few variations, namely:
For the above examples, you have an option to choose either English or Afrikaans.
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What does 001 mean? |
This part of the code indicates the group number you are allocated to and can vary from 001 until 099. Pick the group you are assigned to as per the Excel sheet. |
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Here is an example of what you will see:
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ECON112_PME_001
ECON112 = Basic Micro-economics PME = this class is offered in English 001 = this is group 1. |
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Take note! |
For the course ALDE/ALDA, the XXX code will refer to your Faculty. For example: ALDE111_EMS_001 = Economic and Management Sciences ALDE111_ENG_001 = Engineering ALDE111_EDU_001 = Education ALDE111_HSC_001 = Health Sciences ALDE111_HUM_001 = Humanities ALDE111_LAW_001 = Law ALDE111_NAS_001 = Natural and Agricultural Sciences ALDE111_THE_001 = Theology |
If you need more detailed information on your programme version or the courses you need to register for, you can refer to your Faculty Yearbook.
Step 6: Registration
Remember the staggered registration dates per faculty:
Please do not open multiple versions of the Student Portal on a single screen or device, as the portal may remember your previous login, which could cause issues. Please ensure you sign out of your account by clicking the User icon at the top of the Student Portal before logging in again. If you are sharing a device with a friend when registering, please ensure that you clear your browser history between registration attempts.
Before accessing the registration portal, watch this registration guide video as it will explain each step of the registration platform and give you examples of the screens and sections you will see.
There are two options to access the registration portal:
Option 1
Click on this direct registration portal link. This portal will only be available to you if your minimum payable fees have been updated in the system.
Option 2
Access the registration portal via the Student Portal, see below example:
#1 Important! Disable the pop-up blocker on your browser
Deactivate pop-up blocker: When you access the registration page on the Student Portal and the pop-up blocker on the browser you are using is activated, a notification will appear towards the top of your screen. Click on this notification immediately and follow the options to disable the blocker.
If the notification doesn’t appear or you prefer adjusting your settings manually, follow these steps to adjust your browser settings:
- Click on “Settings” and then the “More” icon (three dots) at the top-right corner of your browser.
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- In the left-hand menu, select “Cookies and Site Permissions”.
- Under “All Permissions”, choose “Pop-ups and Redirects”.
- In the “Allow” section, click “Add”. Type/copy the URL of the registration page (https://siscurriculumplan-100997.campusnexus.cloud/registration/) into the dialog box, then click “Add”.
Once you’ve added the URL, it will appear in your Allow list, enabling pop-ups for the Student Portal registration page.
By following these instructions, you can ensure a smoother registration experience without interruptions from pop-up blockers.
#2 Course registration policy
Before you start, read through the terms and conditions carefully and click “Accept” and start registration.
#3 Course offering
When you arrive at the page “Course Offering”, you will have to select the courses for your programme version (qualification). You will also see the short description of each course (for example, ECON122 = Introduction to Macro-Economics). See below example:
Take note of the following registration conflicts:
Registration Conflicts
- Minimum Credit Conflict
If you try to register for fewer credits as what is required, you will get a Registration Conflict message and will not be able to Submit.
- Schedule Conflict
If here is a schedule conflict with another course that was selected, you will have to choose a different schedule for the course that has a conflict.
- Prerequisite Conflict
When a course has a prerequisite, you will not be able to register for the course if the prerequisite is not selected as well.
Should the prerequisite course not be selected in Year 1 Semester 1, the system will not allow you to register for the course in Year 1 Semester 2.
#4 Course sections
The preparation you completed as part of Step 5 above will be used when you arrive at the page “Course Sections” (see below example). Looking at the third column from the left (“Section”), you need to add the option that matches the course code you identified on the Excel sheet during Step 5.
Make sure that you pick the time and class that is allocated to your course so that you will have the same classes as the other students registered for your programme version. DO NOT pick options in the schedule at random or that fit your personal preferences, as this will create clashes in your class timetable.
To register for the correct course, click on the green button (
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If you have made the wrong selection, just click on the red ( ) button to unregister/remove the course.
Amendments (previously known as adds and drops)
The option to drop or discontinue courses will have an “
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You will also have the option to discontinue a course
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Step 7: Download your proof of registration
See the example below of how you can download your proof of registration:
Click on the “generate” button to get your proof of registration.
Step 8: Navigate and explore the student portal
The Student Portal is where you can track your progress, view your finances, documents, class resources, calendar, and so much more. Refer to infographic on how to navigate the Student Portal.
This is also where you can find the Student Helpdesk, where you can download your student records, submit requests and report issues relating to assessments, results, graduations, IT support, etc.
Simply follow these simple steps:
- Click “Add” to create a new ticket.
- Provide a detailed description of your issue and select the appropriate category (e.g., IT Support, Student Records, etc.).
- Submit your ticket and track its progress via email. Please note: The timeline for resolving the ticket may vary depending on the nature of the submitted request.
Step 9: HELP
If you have questions or are struggling with something, please make use of the Student Helpdesk, which is accessible to you even before you have registered.
1) Log in to the Student Portal, and click on Student Portal Homepage.
2) Select the Student Helpdesk in the left menu.
3) Click “Add” to create a new ticket.
4) Select the appropriate category (e.g. IT support, admission, etc.) and subcategory (where applicable) - and provide a detailed description of your issue.
5) Submit your ticket and track its progress via email.
Please note:
- The timeline for resolving the ticket may vary depending on the nature of the submitted request.
- You can only log one ticket at a time per subcategory.
E.g. if you have logged a ticket in the category IT support, subcategory WiFi, you will only be able to log a ticket in the subcategory WiFi again once the first ticket has been resolved.