WSU opens for online registrations
Lists provided of what all students must supply
The first round of online registrations for Walter Sisulu University officially opened on Tuesday, with returning students and first-time students who completed matric before 2021 having until February 4 to apply.
Students who graduated in 2021 will be able to register between January 24 and January 28, after the release of the official matric results.
Any applicants looking to amend their registration details, such as dropping or changing any subjects, can do so between February 7 and 25.
“Our online registration portal is user-friendly and easy to navigate. It can also be accessed via cellphone, tablet and laptop and will not consume a lot of data.
“In addition to this, all new students will receive a tablet or laptop to assist them with their educational needs during their time of study at WSU,” vicechancellor Prof Rushiella Songca said.
To complete their registration, students must
supply the following:
● Their acceptance to qualification, which can be checked at http://status.wsu.ac.za/ status/statuscheck.php
● Valid student number and activated pin, which is provided as part of the application
● Copy of bar-coded identity document, card ID or passport
● Copy of Grade 12 NSC final result or equivalent where applicable
● Copy of degree certificate if applicable
● Copy of academic record if applicable
International students will also require:
● Valid passport
● Valid study visa endorsed for WSU
● Proof of medical aid cover registered and administered in SA, and must cover the duration of the study period
● Valid asylum seeker permit, refugee identity document or permanent residence permit
Students who do not have access to computers can register online at the provided computer labs at WSU ’ s Buffalo City, Butterworth, Komani or Mthatha campuses.
“We urge all students and parents to utilise the online registration to avoid gathering on campuses. This will save them both time and money.
“Additionally, by avoiding congregating on the campus, we will be in keeping with the national directive to avoid crowds and enclosed spaces during this heightened period of the fourth wave of Covid-19,” Songca said.
For more information, visit www.wsu.ac.za.
Alternatively, readers can contact the Buffalo City campus on 043-709-4039, the Butterworth campus on 047401-6048, the Komani campus on 040-842-6806 or the Mthatha campus on 047-5022448 or 047-501-1527.