What is required for registration?
- Log onto the application portal and check your application status: If your status reads “Registration Ready”, you can proceed with the registration. If your status is not “Registration Ready”, you will not be able to register. Please check the details on the application portal to identify any outstanding matters.
- Submit your final qualification results (if applicable): If you were unable to provide your final and highest relevant qualification (Honours, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s, or PhD) during your initial application, you may need to submit these results in order to complete your registration. These are required to evaluate your application and issue a final offer.
Why can’t I register?
The registration part of the portal will open according to the staggered registration dates for each faculty. You will only be able to register once the registration for your faculty has opened.
If you struggle to open the registration hyperlink, it may be that you have a pop-up blocker, that you should remove first.
When will I receive my final offer?
Your final offer will be issued once your qualification results and application have been evaluated by the faculty.
When does registration open and how long will it remain open?
- Senior students’ deadline: 7 February.
- Master’s and PhD registration: Online registration closes on 31 March (excluding curriculum changes, which can be made until 28 February).
- Unregister (amendment) period: You can make amendments to your qualification or curriculum from 8 to 28 February.
Where can I register?
To open the registration portal, visit: https://siscurriculumplan-100997.campusnexus.cloud/registration/
For more information, visit: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/registration
Are manual registrations allowed?
To maintain a client-centric approach, manual registration on behalf of students will no longer be offered, except in cases of technical issues.
Are late registrations allowed?
Master’s and PhD students can register until 31 March. Please register within your allocated faculty date. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Does the registration deadline apply to all senior students?
Master’s and PhD students have a later registration deadline: 31 March. Please note that the curriculum changes close on 28 February, after which no further registration changes will be allowed.
How will I know that my registration has been successful?
Your registration is complete when you have access to your Proof of Registration document on the Student Portal. Make sure you download it to confirm successful registration.
Will I be able to attend classes if I haven’t registered yet?
All students must complete registration before attending contact sessions. Ensure your registration is complete to avoid delays in accessing eFundi and other resources.
What bursaries and loans are available for postgraduate students?
All postgraduate students will automatically be evaluated for NWU bursary eligibility. No application is required for NWU postgraduate bursaries.
How can I apply for a postgraduate bursary?
To apply for a bursary, log onto the Student Portal and go to the “My Bursaries” category.
What is the status of my bursary application?
To check the status of your bursary application, log onto the Student Portal and go to the “My Bursaries” category.
Does NSFAS fund postgraduate studies?
No, NSFAS does not fund postgraduate studies. Only South African citizens and permanent residents with a valid South African ID number registered at an institution are eligible for NSFAS DHET funding.
A student can only be funded for one qualification at one institution at any one time. NSFAS specifically funds the first certificate qualification or undergraduate qualification. Postgraduate students are encouraged to source their own funding.
For comprehensive details on available postgraduate bursaries, visit: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/financial-support-services/nwu-postgraduate-bursary-scheme