Registration Information 2026

UWC Student & Academic Administration

Registration 2026

Everything you need to complete your registration — dates, steps, fees, and contacts — all in one place.

Second Semester: 13 to 16 July 2026 | Second Semester commences: 19 August 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SECOND SEMESTER REGISTRATION
Registration for the Second Semester will take place from 13 to 16 July 2026.
The amendment period will take place on 17 and 18 August 2026.
The Second Semester (Third Term) will officially commence on 19 August 2026.

Students are strongly advised to complete their registration within the stipulated period to ensure uninterrupted access to academic resources, class timetables, and related services.

Registration Information:
Faculty of Arts and Humanities: Strictly assisted (in-person) registration will be conducted at Lecture Rooms L1 & L2.
All other faculties: Online registration will be available. Students who require assistance are advised to contact their respective faculties.

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Online Registration

Registration takes place online via the UWC Student Portal. Second Semester online registration runs from 13 to 16 July 2026.

Student Portal Download Registration Guide

How to register online

1

Log on to the Student Portal at student.uwc.ac.za.

2

Enter your login credentials — see the Portal & Login tab for your username and password.

3

Follow the registration steps on the main menu. If unsure about module choices, consult Curriculum Advising first.

4

Once registered, click Download Documents in the portal to have your Proof of Registration and Timetable emailed to you.

No late registration will be accepted unless permission is granted by your Faculty directly.
Arts & Humanities: Strictly assisted (in-person) registration only — Lecture Rooms L1 & L2, from 13 to 16 July 2026.
Contact Centre: 021 959 3900/01
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 16:00
Promotion Code

In order to register you must have an official final promotion code that allows you to continue as a student in 2026. Please consult your Faculty for any promotion queries.

Promotion Codes and Descriptions

Your promotion code at the end of 2025 determines the next steps you have to follow to successfully complete your registration in 2026.

00 — RESULTS NOT AVAILABLE
Your results are not currently available due to an administrative issue. Please contact your Faculty in this regard.
03 — SDA GRANTED / SPECIAL EXAM
You have been approved for an SDA or Special exam. On completion of your exam you will receive either a completed promotion or a failed promotion. On receiving your results you may then proceed to register for 2026 if required to.
04 — FAILED (Final Year)
You have not obtained enough credits to complete your degree but may continue to register for 2026.
05 — RE-ADMISSION NOT ALLOWED
You have been academically excluded and need to apply for re-admission to the university. Email correspondence will be sent to you providing the necessary steps.
06 — SDA GRANTED / SPECIAL EXAM
You have been approved for an SDA or Special exam. On completion of your exam you will receive either a completed promotion or be academically excluded.
07 — PROMOTED
You have obtained enough credits to promote and can complete your registration for 2026.
08 — SDA GRANTED / SPECIAL EXAM
You have been approved for an SDA or Special exam. On completion of your exam you will receive either a pass promotion or an academically excluded promotion. On receiving your results you may then proceed to register for 2026 if required to.
09 — FAILED
You have not obtained enough credits to promote to the next level of studies but may continue to register for 2026.
10 — RESULTS NOT AVAILABLE
Your results are not currently available due to an administrative issue. Please contact your Faculty in this regard.
11 — NOT PROMOTED: NON-DEGREE PURPOSE / CE COURSE
You have not obtained enough credits to promote / complete a non-degree course or CE Programme to the next level of studies but can continue to register for 2026.
12 — CEASED PROGRAMME / TERMINATION OF STUDIES
Ceased programme / Termination of studies.
13 — DO PROMOTION MANUALLY
Your promotion is incomplete and you must contact your faculty in this regard.
14 — PROMOTED: (PART-TIME)
You have obtained enough credits (Part-time) to promote and can complete your registration for 2026.
15 — NOT PROMOTED: (PART-TIME)
You have not obtained enough credits to promote (Part-time) to the next level of studies but can continue to register for 2026.
16 — SPECIAL ASSESSMENT GRANTED: MEDICAL
You have been approved for a Medical exam. On completion of your exam and receiving your results you may then proceed to register for 2026.
17 — SUSPENDED
You have been suspended from the University.
20 — REFUSED ACADEMICALLY / CAN REGISTER
You have been refused academically but have now been cleared and you can continue your registration for 2026.
21 — MAY PROCEED WITH STUDIES
You may proceed to register for 2026.
26 — SUP EXAM COMPLETED / FAIL
You qualify for a supplementary exam and based on the outcome you will either complete your degree or get a fail promotion.
27 — SUP EXAM COMPLETED / FAIL
You qualify for a supplementary exam and based on the outcome you will either complete your degree or fail Promotion.
28 — PROMOTED IF SUCCESSFUL IN SD
You will promote if successful in your SD Examination.
29 — DC PENDING — RESULTS WITHHELD
You have a DC pending and will not be able to register in 2026 until an outcome has been received of your pending DC Case.
30 — SPECIAL ASSESSMENT GRANTED: NON MEDICAL
You have been approved for a special assessment (Non-Medical) and may proceed to register for 2026 once an outcome has been received.
31 — MODULE UNDER MODERATION
Your modules have been sent for external moderation.
32 — THESIS SUBMITTED FOR EXAMINATION
Your thesis has been submitted for examination and you are not required to register in 2026.
33 — EXAMINATIONS DEFERRED
Your examination has been deferred to January 2026. On receiving your final results you may proceed to register for 2026.
34 — LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
You have been approved a leave of absence in 2026.
35 — MAY PROCEED WITH STUDIES: EXTENSION GRANTED
Your study extension has been approved and you may continue to register for 2026.
36 — MAY NOT PROCEED: NO RESEARCH TOPIC APPROVED
You may not register for 2026 as there is no research topic that has been approved. Please contact your Faculty in this regard.
37 — MAY NOT PROCEED: SUBMIT COMPLETION PLAN
You may not register for 2026 as no completion plan has been submitted. Please contact your faculty in this regard.
39 — DC PENDING NON-ACADEMIC
Consult Faculty for 2025 promotion code.
40 — MAY PROCEED WITH STUDIES
Final Extension Granted.
Financial Clearance

All students must be financially cleared before registration can be completed. Payment must be received at least 3 business days before registration when paying by EFT.

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Upfront payment amounts (SA students)

Off-Residence Students
R4 290 (incl. R1 810 reg fee)
Residence Students
R4 840
Registration Fee Only (full bursary)
R1 810
SCM Contact
021 959 3558
Bank details (EFT): ABSA | Account: 40 4960 47 40 | Branch: 632005 | Swift: ABSAZAJJ | Reference: Student No + Surname + Name
NSFAS Funded Students
NSFAS students are facilitated via the Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid will receive funding confirmation from NSFAS and provide SCM with clearance instructions.
You will receive an SMS once financial clearance is confirmed and you may proceed to register.
All NSFAS queries: finaid@uwc.ac.za
Corporate / Bursary Funded Students
Submit bursary documentation to the Financial Aid Office for vetting: finaid@uwc.ac.za
Once vetted, SCM will provide financial clearance and notify you by SMS.
If the bursary covers full tuition, only the R1 810 registration fee is required.
Upload bursary documents via studentdebt.uwc.ac.za.
Masters / PhD Re-enrolment Fees
50% of total outstanding student fee account due by 30 April.
100% of total outstanding student fee account due by 31 July.
Subsequent years require only the basic registration fee (subject to financial clearance).
For continued enrolment beyond the prescribed completion period, a 20% levy on the current year's prescribed programme fees applies.
SCM: 021 959 3558
scm@uwc.ac.za
Financial Aid: finaid@uwc.ac.za
Portal & Login

Access the Student Portal and Ikamva LMS using your student number and your AD password.

Student Portal Ikamva (LMS)

Login credentials

Username: Your student number (e.g. 4234567)
Returning students: Use your AD (Active Directory) password — the same password you use for UWC computers and the campus network.
Your Student Portal and Ikamva share the same credentials. For password resets, contact the ICS Service Desk, not the general helpdesk.

Key systems

Student Portal — student.uwc.ac.za — registration, results, documents, timetable
Ikamva (LMS) — ikamva.uwc.ac.za — online learning platform
SCM Portal — studentdebt.uwc.ac.za — fees, payments, statements
ICS Service Desk: 021 959 2000
servicedesk@uwc.ac.za
Student IT Support Hub
Curriculum Advising

Not sure which modules to choose? Curriculum Advising equips you with the programme information you need and helps you address registration barriers before they arise.

Curriculum Advising Hub
Consult an advisor before registering if you are unsure about your module choices or academic progress.
Advisors can help resolve potential barriers and ensure you register correctly for the remainder of your degree.
Postgraduate students: Consult your supervisor before applying for ethics clearance or research permission.
International Student Registration

All international students must complete a pre-registration clearance process before they can register. Do not proceed to register until clearance is confirmed.

Complete Pre-Registration Form International Registration Page

Required documents for pre-registration clearance

USAF documentation
Passport (original or certified copy)
Proof of medical insurance valid for the full academic year (to December 2026)
Copy of study permit
Full tuition fees including residence fees (if applicable)

Fee rules by student category

SADC students: Full tuition and residence fees upfront, based on South African citizen rates.
African Non-SADC students: Full tuition and residence fees upfront, based on South African citizen rates.
Overseas International students: Full tuition and residence fees upfront, based on international citizen rates.
Refugee / Asylum Seeker students: Full tuition and residence fees upfront — rate depends on country of origin. Contact ISSO to confirm.
International students requiring clearance for deposits not yet reflecting on their account must submit original proof of payment for treasury verification.
Mr Khwezi Bonani – Coordinator (ISSO)
021 959 2763
isso@uwc.ac.za
Guides & Quick Links

Download registration guides and access key portals for the 2026 academic year.

Online Registration Guide Returning Student Guide Postgraduate Student Guide Parents Guide 2026 Post-Registration Guide Student Portal SCM Portal Ikamva Fee Quotations Academic Calendar & Fees Student IT Support
Faculty Helpdesk Contacts

Contact your Faculty directly for curriculum queries, assisted registration, or faculty-specific enquiries.

Arts & Humanities
021 959 2152
arts@uwc.ac.za (UG)
artspostgrad@uwc.ac.za (PG)
Community & Health Sciences
021 959 2852
chshelpdesk@uwc.ac.za
Dentistry
021 937 3000
dentistry@uwc.ac.za
Economic & Management Sciences
021 959 3164
emsadmin@uwc.ac.za (UG)
ems-pg@uwc.ac.za (PG)
Education
021 959 2276
educundergraduate@uwc.ac.za (UG)
edupgce@uwc.ac.za (PGCE)
Law
021 959 3291
lawundergradenq@uwc.ac.za (UG)
lawpostgradenq@uwc.ac.za (PG)
Natural Sciences
021 959 3426
science-undergrad@uwc.ac.za (UG)
science-postgrad@uwc.ac.za (PG)

Quick reference

 

All contacts at a glance

Key numbers and emails for registration support across UWC.

Contact Centre
021 959 3900/01
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 16:00
Student Credit Management (SCM)
021 959 3558
scm@uwc.ac.za
studentdebt.uwc.ac.za
Financial Aid Office
finaid@uwc.ac.za
Intl. Student Services (ISSO)
021 959 2763
isso@uwc.ac.za
ICS Service Desk (IT & Portal)
021 959 2000
servicedesk@uwc.ac.za
Student Accounts
021 959 2154 / 3110
studaccount@uwc.ac.za

Call the Contact Centre or visit the Student Portal

021 959 3900/01 Student Portal SCM Portal
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