All undergraduate students can register from 20 January 2025 to 14 February 2025.

Registration takes place online and students can undertake any of the two methods below for self-registration:

  • Programme enrolment entails an approved curriculum and rules configured in the system that allow students to register for a set number of fixed courses; If students deviate from the rules of the curriculum or apply for a concession, this request will be routed in the first instance to the respective academic advisor who will need to approve and route back to the student who is then able to conclude enrolment for the year. 
  • Blank shopping cart where students will be able to select courses that will then be routed to an academic advisor for approval.

Academic advisors are academic conveners/persons who will receive the student’s registration submissions for approval. NB: this will only apply to students who enrol for courses outside their fixed curriculum; or to students who have a tailored academic plan and are meant to take specific courses. Students with tailored academic plans - their service requests will be routed to the relevant academic advisor for consideration and approval.

First-Year Students

DATE

COHORT/PROGRAMME CODE

TIME

REGISTRATION TYPE & VENUE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

07 February 2025

All new BSc students

N/A

ONLINE: PeopleSoft Programme Enrolment*

Students must attend orientation and advising before registering

NOTE
* While the process of registration will be online, provision will be made on this date for in-person sessions to support students through the process

Returning Students

DATE

COHORT/PROGRAMME CODE

TIME

REGISTRATION TYPE & VENUE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

20 January 2025

All BSc students

(SB001 and SB016) academically eligible to continue

N/A

ONLINE: Peoplesoft Programme Enrolment

Refer to Note (1) below.

31 January 2025

All BSc students

(SB001 and SB016*) academically eligible to continue after supplementary and deferred exams

N/A

ONLINE: Peoplesoft Programme Enrolment

Refer to Note (2) below.

NOTES

  1. Only for returning students with no supplementary or deferred exams (i.e. record is complete).
  2. For returning students only after the release of the supplementary or deferred exams and who are permitted to re-register for 2025
  • Students must log in to their PeopleSoft student portal from the dates noted above to receive the registration link. Academic advisors will respond to queries submitted via an advisor tab within the registration system.
  • One query can be submitted to an advisor. Where there are further queries, students will have to attend the in-person advising sessions on 10 & 11 February 2025, in the RW James building between 09h00 - 12h00
In-person registration advice by Student Advisors for returning students
will be offered on the mornings of 10-11 February.
TIME VENUE MAJOR CLUSTER
Start End
09:00 12:00 James 2A Extended Degree Programme
09:00 12:00 James 3A Computer Science
09:00 12:00 James 3B Biology, Earth & Environmental Science
09:00 12:00 James 4A Chemical, Molecular & Cellular Science
09:00 12:00 James 4B Statistics, Mathermatics, Physics & Astronomy
  • For international students, pre-registration clearance (i.e., visa, medical aid, and fee checks) will be completed remotely, before academic registration.
  • All students must be registered by the deadline of 14 February 2025. Students who register late may face a late registration penalty of R2000.

Students with Outstanding Fees

You will NOT be allowed to register until your fee account has been settled. 

South African students can register before making the initial payment.  All international students must make payment before registration.

For further fee related information, refer to 2025 fees payment dates.

Registration Guidelines and Technical Support

Please make use of the below registration guides during your registration.

If you require any technical support during the registration process, please contact Student System Support (SSS). Our friendly Student System Support staff will be available from 06 January 2025. The contact centre will operate and help guide students through any technical challenges they might experience. Students can phone or email them for assistance.

  • Student Contact Centre
  • Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 09h00 – 17h00
  • Tel: +27 (0) 21 650 5227
  • Email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
  • WhatsApp Chatbot: +27 (0) 87 240 6965

Registration Frequently Asked Questions

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Email or call the Student Contact Centre.

Telephone: +27 (0) 21 650 5227

Email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za

Student Contact Centre Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 09h00 – 17h00

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Download and complete a Change of curriculum form (ACA09) and submit a Change of Curriculum service request.

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Login to your PeopleSoft account to request a copy of your proof of registration.

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Download and complete a Change of curriculum form (ACA08) to submit a Cancellation of Registration service request.

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Download and complete a External credit and exemption application form (ACA36) to submit a Change of Curriculum service request.

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Please refer to Section 2 in the Fees Handbook.

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This will be done at the First-year Campus reception.

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No, your fees will need to be cleared first.

Contact the Fees Office on:

Tel: +27 (0 )21 650 1704

Email: fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za

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Email or call the Student Contact Centre.

Tel: +27 (0) 21 6505227

Email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za

Student Contact Centre Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 09h00 – 17h00

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Please view courses for your programme in the Faculty Handbook.

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Please view the list of Student Advisors.

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Please contact the Student Financial Aid Office:

Tel: +27 (0) 21 650 3545

Email: financialaid@uct.ac.za

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Last updated 15 January 2025