University of the Free State Registration Date 2024

University of the Free State Registration Date 2024

Important Information
Do you want to register at the University of the Free State, or do you want to change the modules that you have registered for? All the information you need is on our website, and we will be posting regular updates to our Facebook page with relevant information.
Before you start, keep in mind that:


Self-service registration


Academic advice and registration information

Follow these 10 steps to register for your qualification and modules:

STEP 1: ADMISSION TO THE UFS
Do you have an active KOVSIE student number?
If YES, proceed to step 2.
If NOclick here
You must apply for admission before you can register. If you interrupted your studies, you must reapply via the Applications and Admissions Division to continue with your studies. If you want to change your qualification, collect the correct form from the Admission Officers FIRST, and then contact your faculty for permission to change.
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STEP 2: PREPAYMENT
Have you made the prepayment for registration in 2024?
If YES, proceed to step 3.
If NOclick here
For information about bursaries, click here
Remember that the prepayment, as well as outstanding fees from 2024, must be paid at least five (5) workdays before registration.
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STEP 3: GENERAL AND FACULTY RULES
Do you have any questions on the rules of the university/faculties?If YESclick here for information.
If NO, proceed to step 4
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STEP 4: CHANGING OF QUALIFICATION
Do you want/need to change the qualification you have been admitted to?If YESclick here for information.
If NO, proceed to step 5
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STEP 5: ACADEMIC ADVICE
Have you received academic advice yet?If YES, proceed to step 6.
If NOclick here for the academic advice programme.
Students should preferably obtain academic advice before registration.
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STEP 6: REGISTRATION
If you have answered yes to all previous questions, you may proceed to register for your qualification and modules.

  • For information about online registration and the links to the online registration process, click here .
    Please note that for some qualifications you cannot register online. You must register in person on campus for:

      • Some of the extended curriculum students
      • Occasional studies
      • Qualifications in the Faculty of Health Sciences
      • International students
      • UFS Business School students (unless otherwise communicated)
  • For information about the personal and electronic registration process on campus, click here.
  • Master’s and Doctoral Degrees: For information about the personal and electronic registration process on campus, click here.
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STEP 7: PROOF OF REGISTRATION
Do you have a proof of your registration?If YES, proceed to step 8.
If NO click here for information.
It is your responsibility to make sure that your registration details are correct. Print a proof of registration after you completed the registration process in order to check the details.
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STEP 8: CHANGING OF MODULES AFTER REGISTRATION
Do you need to change/correct your registration details?If YESclick here for information.
If NO, proceed to step 9
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STEP 9: CHANGING OF QUALIFICATION AFTER REGISTRATION
Do you want/need to change your qualification?If YESclick here for information.
If NO, proceed to step 10
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STEP 10: ATTENDANCE AT/PARTICIPATION IN CLASSES/WORK SESSIONS
Have you registered for all the modules you would like to attend?
If NOclick here for information.

YOU HAVE NOW COMPLETED THE REGISTRATION PROCESS!

CANCELLATION OF STUDIES OR RESIDENCE LODGING
Do you need to cancel your studies?

  • For information on complete cancellation of studies (after registration) and/or residence lodging, please click here.
CONTACT PERSONS (AFTER REGISTRATION)
Do you have some questions?

OFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS
You must check your official UFS email (studentnumber@ufs4life.ac.za) often. This email address is the official electronic communication channel we use to communicate with you – NO other email address will be used. However, you can arrange that the emails sent to your UFS email address are automatically forwarded to any other email you prefer, so that you receive university information.
To access your e-mail:
–           Go to http://www.ufs4life.ac.za
–           Use the password we issued you with to access your e-mail account.
–           Change your password regularly for security reasons.
–           If your password has expired or you forgot it, go to https://selfservice.ufs.ac.za to change it.
You will receive a
one-time pin code via SMS to grant you access to change your password.
–           Set up and answer the security questions in advance; this will help you to get a password if you forgot it.
–           Alternatively, you can call the student helpdesk in the Department of Information and Communication Technology
Services (ICT) at +27 51 401 2442.
BLACKBOARD (E-LEARNING SERVICE)
Blackboard is an online learning management system. On Blackboard, you will find study material and assessments for the modules you registered for. Check that your modules show on Blackboard where applicable.
IMPORTANT: You will only find newly registered modules on the platform after 24 hours. Not all lecturers make use of Blackboard for additional study guidance. Talk to the relevant lecturer or look in your study guide if you what to know if a specific module should be available on Blackboard.
If the modules you registered for are not on Blackboard, notify the Blackboard Helpdesk:
On-campus helpdesk
A helpdesk is available in EXR 4 for assistance with Blackboard enquiries during the registration period.
Off-campus helpdesk
+27 51 401 9452
To access Blackboard, visit the following website: https://learn.ufs.ac.za
To log into your Blackboard account, type:
Username: Student number
Password: UFS campus password
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