When does the registration period start?

Starting dates for the 2025 registration period:

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First-year students all faculties

20-24 January 2025

Early returns for academic reasons, and student leaders

27 January 2025

Faculty of Theology Seniors

27 January 2025

Faculty of Law Seniors

27 January 2025

Faculty of Engineering Seniors

28-29 January 2025

Business School

28-29 January 2025

Faculty of Health Sciences Seniors

28-29 January 2025

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Seniors

30-31 January 2025

Faculty of Humanities Seniors

03-04 February 2025

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Seniors

03-04 February 2025

Faculty of Education Seniors

05-06 February 2025

Final opportunity to register for all outstanding students

07 February 2025

For more information, please visit: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/first-year-students-2025

When does the orientation programme for first-year students start?

The 2025 First-Year Orientation Programme will take place from 1 to 8 February 2025. For more information, please visit: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/first-year-students-2025

Where do I get my proof of registration?

Once you have registered, log in to the Student Engagement Portal, and click on “Registration” to download your proof of registration from the drop-down menu.

What are the move-in dates?

First-year students can move into NWU residences from 30 January to 2 February 2025. For more information, please visit: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/first-year-students-2025

How and when can I make changes to my courses (modules)?

You can make changes to your courses (modules) during the registration period. When registration closes, the amendment period ends.

How and when can I make changes to my qualification?

If you need to change your qualification, log in to the Student Engagement Portal, open the Student Helpdesk, and submit a request under the Registration: Student Requests category.

What is my registration status?

Your registration status is displayed on the Student Engagement Portal dashboard when you log in and also on the registration portal.

Can I register conditionally?

You cannot register “provisionally” or “conditionally”. Instead, students who haven’t paid their minimum fees, settled any outstanding debts or confirmed alternative funding (such as bursaries, student loans or NSFAS) will be placed in a registration hold group. Once the financial requirements are met, they will have full access to the NWU Student system and can register for courses.

How does the recognition of prior learning (RPL) or transfer of credits from previous study work?

Log in to the Student Engagement Portal, click on “Academics” and select “Transfer Credits.” From there you can add any completed courses (modules) that are relevant to the qualification you are studying.

Where can I access my class schedule?

The Student Engagement Portal creates a personalised class schedule based on the courses (modules) you have registered for. As students select courses, the system automatically checks for schedule conflicts. If a clash occurs, the student will be prompted to adjust their selection to resolve the conflict.

How do I add or remove a course (module)?

If you want to drop a course after initially registering, you can use the unregister option within the registration platform during the registration period. A confirmation prompt will appear to ensure that you wish to proceed, making it easy to manage course changes within one system.

After the registration period, you can submit a request under the Registration: Student Requests category on the Student Helpdesk.

How can I deregister? | How can I cancel my studies?

Log in to the Student Engagement Portal, open the Student Helpdesk, and submit a “Cancellation of studies” request under the Registration: Student Requests category.

How can I choose electives?

When you register, you will see two types of courses based on your faculty’s yearbook. The registration page will show the core courses for the year, followed by a list of electives. When selecting electives, make sure you stay within the credit limit (e.g. a total of 12 credits). If you exceed this limit, you will be prompted to adjust your selection. This will ensure that you remain within the required elective credit limits for your qualification. The system will also alert you if there are any conflicts with your schedule.

How do I change my qualifications or campus?

During the amendment period in their first academic year, prospective students can apply to change their qualification. However, admission is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. On the Student Portal homepage, you can request assistance in changing your qualification through the “Student Helpdesk” section.

●     Certain programmes are only offered on specific campuses.

What are the registration fees?

NWU registration fees and minimum first payments can be found at: http://services.nwu.ac.za/student-accounts-and-bursaries/payable-fees

How can I pay my registration fees?

Pay your minimum payable fees via the payment portal: https://sos.nwu.ac.za/nwu-payment-portal/

How do I contact the Registration Office?

Please log your registration enquiry on the “Student Helpdesk” section of the Student Engagement Portal.

When do I need to pay the minimum fees?

Please pay your minimum fees after you have accepted your final offer from NWU. An online payment option is available. For the latest information on payable fees, please visit https://services.nwu.ac.za/student-accounts-and-bursaries/payable-fees.

Can I register if I have outstanding fees?

No, you cannot register if you have outstanding fees. Ensure that all fees owed to the NWU are paid in full before the registration period. If you have outstanding fees from the previous year, this may prevent you from registering for courses. It’s important to understand that there are no exceptions to paying the required minimum fees: https://services.nwu.ac.za/student-accounts-and-bursaries/payable-fees.

What should students know about registering at NWU if they are waiting for confirmation of NSFAS funding or an external bursary?

NSFAS students must be listed on the “Funded” report before Student Finances will remove you from the “Registration Hold Group”.

All students placed on “Registration Hold’’ will be notified of the steps to take to upload their Bursary, Bank or Fundi Loan Letters via the “My Documents” functionality available on the “Student Portal”. The Debt Collection Department will review each request and remove you from the “Registration Hold Group”.

What do I do if I have an outstanding balance and am funded by NSFAS?

If you are an NSFAS-funded student with an outstanding balance, you must acknowledge this debt by signing an Acknowledgement of Debt (AOD) form. To sign the AOD online, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the Student Portal using your student credentials.
  2. Go to the “My Bursaries” section.
  3. Select the AOD option.
  4. Read the AOD document carefully to understand the details.
  5. Sign and submit the form.

Once you’ve signed the AOD, you can proceed with your registration.

Why do I have an outstanding balance if I'm funded by NSFAS?

The outstanding balance could be due to:

  • NSFAS payments that have not yet been received or processed.
  • Costs that NSFAS does not cover according to its funding criteria.
  • Balance from previous years when you were not approved for NSFAS funding.

If any of these apply to your situation, you must acknowledge the debt through the AOD process.

Is the Acknowledgement of Debt (AOD) only for NSFAS students?

The AOD is specifically for NSFAS-funded students. It will only be available to you on the Student Portal if you are receiving NSFAS funding for 2025. You must sign the AOD to acknowledge your outstanding debt before proceeding with registration.

What should I do if I have other bursary or loan funding but still have outstanding debt from the previous year?

If you have funding from a bursary or loan and have outstanding debt from the previous year, you can get help by submitting a ticket through the Student Portal Helpdesk. Select the “Student Finance” category and then the “Debt Collection” sub-category for help and advice on how to settle the debt.

When can I sign the Acknowledgement of Debt (AOD) form?

The AOD form will be available on the Student Engagement Portal for NSFAS-funded students enrolling for the 2025 academic year. Make sure you complete it before proceeding with your registration.

How do I access the Acknowledgement of Debt (AOD) form?

To access the AOD form, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the Student Engagement Portal with your student credentials.
  2. Navigate to the "My Bursaries" section.
  3. Select the AOD option.
  4. Carefully read and sign the document.

Once you’ve submitted it, your AOD application will be processed and you can proceed with your registration.

When can I get a fee quotation?

First-time applicants will receive a fee quotation upon acceptance of the conditional offer and again upon acceptance of the final offer. Current or senior students can request a fee quotation online by navigating to the Student Engagement Portal > My Finance > Fee Quotation.

How do I access eFundi?

Login to eFundi at https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/portal/ using your assigned NWU email address (e.g., 12345678@mynwu.ac.za).