CPUT Walk In Application Modes

CPUT resolved to have a dual or hybrid walk-in application mode. These are the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) and direct application to CPUT, using on-line or manual application as determined by the institution. These are outlined hereunder:

3.2.1 APPLYING VIA CACH – FIRST YEAR UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS ONLY

CACH is an initiative from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for the purpose of advising prospective applicants on available study spaces at tertiary institutions. CACH is available for all prospective undergraduate applicants. However, NSC results can only be verified for examinations written since 2008. An Unverified indicator will be displayed if results could not be verified.

Individuals who have passed their final examination and meet the minimum entry requirements to study at CPUT can apply through CACH to CPUT using the following modes:

a) Call: 0800 35 66 35

b) SMS name and ID Number to: 49200

c) Website: cach.dhet.gov.za

CACH Office Hours: Monday – Sunday from 08:00 to 18:00

On receipt by CACH of the applications the following process is followed:

∙ CACH will capture the biographical information of applicants and verify their NSC results. The top level Classification of Educational Subject Matter (CESM) fields of interest and province of interest will also be indicated. However, the system is not yet geared to capture specific institutions and specific programmes within the institutions at this stage.

∙ Lists of applicants that have applied via CACH will be provided by ARC to Faculties on a regular basis on receipt from CACH and up until Wednesday, 30 January 2024.

∙ ARC will forward an SMS to CACH applicants to address the processes and indicating that they can apply by following the set application processes listed below.

3.2.2 Direct Walk-in Application to CPUT

The primary mode of application is online, except where indicated, and applicants can apply directly to CPUT as walk-ins using this route. Refer to Category A hereunder for online application submission. The following dedicated Online Walk-in Venues are available to support this process:

CAMPUS	VENUE
District 6 Campus	Library Computer Lab 2.99 (Accessible from Atrium)
Bellville Campus	Old Business School Room, Ground Floor, Room 1A
Wellington Campus	Library, Computer Lab
Mowbray Campus	Main Building , Lab 036

NB: Applicants can utilize any of these venues irrespective of the programme that they are applying for.