Once your application has been processed by University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), you will receive a letter of offer or rejection from the university. If you have been accepted, you will also receive instructions on how to proceed with the registration process. You will be able to complete the registration process at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) by providing the required documents and paying the balance of fees.
How To Register At University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) 2024
Visit the self-service portal to view your status
- If you are made a firm offer, you will receive an SMS offer and a firm offer letter via email from the University.
- Please follow the instructions in the letter.
- You may find that you have been placed on a waiting list or have a deferred status for your programme. As decision-making is an ongoing process, we will monitor the situation on a daily basis and notify you via SMS or on self-service if a firm offer is made.
Accept an offer and register online
- Access self-service https://self-wits.ac.za/
- Accept an offer and register online before the deadline stipulated in the firm offer letter.
- Should you not do so, the offer will be withdrawn, and the place will be offered to another applicant. NO telephonic or email acceptances can be made. You may only accept one firm offer. Acceptance of an offer alone does not secure or hold your place. Applicants must register/enrol online within the specified timelines.
- SA citizens are required to pay the first fee payment before registration – refer to First Fee Payment tab below.
- International applicants are required to pay at least 75% of the year’s tuition fees before being able to register and will require clearance from the International Students Office – click the Fee Estimator tile to generate an annual fees estimate for an academic programme that you are either active in or have applied for.
- Residence applicants must have accepted the residence offer and paid the deposit to be allowed into a residence after registration.
Students are encouraged to register online using the Self-Service Portal.- If you are unable to complete your registration online, or require assistance such as curriculum counselling, you may register on campus within the specified timeframe however, services will be limited.
- You must complete your registration within these times or your offer will be withdrawn. The University cannot guarantee a place for students who do not register on time, even if they have accepted their offer. Refer to your firm offer letter for registration dates.
- You will be able to collect your student card, parking permit, and Wits bag at Assisted Registration. The Fees, Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, International Students Office, Faculty, and Student Enrolment Centre are available at the Assisted Registration venue.
- Click here for a step-by-step Guide. You will be asked for the following information during online registration:
- Confirmation of Personal Details
- Medical Aid details where applicable
- If you wish to be considered for a funding opportunity, an indication of what your annual household income is will be required
- If your curriculum is flexible, find out more beforehand about the courses you are considering
- Should you require parking, please apply for a Parking Permit on the self-service portal.