Applying for residence on Vanderbijlpark Campus

All students - prospective and current students need to apply annually at the Residence Administration Office, Building F13, Room no. G01 & G04.

Prospective students must have been informed by the Academic Administration Department that they are accepted and a student number (i.e. 12815691) must be issued.

If you are currently residing in a residence there is NO application fee to be paid.

Closing Dates for Application forms

Applications for 2026

• First year students - 31 Augustus 2025
• Senior students - 1 September 2025
• Postgraduate students - 1 September 2025

Senior and Postgraduate Residence Cancellations

Cancellation of application

Please complete this form if you would like to cancel your residence placement for next year.

Senior and PG students: 30 November 2025 (not 31 December as stated in Fees Payable Booklet)

Application and Rules and Regulations for Residences

How to apply for student accommodation

• Please read through the rules and regulations
• Residence admission, depending on the availability of space, is only possible upon successful academic acceptance as set out in the placement procedure.
• Successful applicants will be notified and late applications will be placed on a waiting list.
• Students must apply yearly for residence accommodation.