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Registration FAQs: Undergraduate & honours qualifications

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What is expected of students


Personal information

Contact details: addresses, phone numbers and emergency contacts. It is essential to keep this information up-to-date, so that Unisa can communicate with you.  

Register correctly

You must register every year for your qualification and modules. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the college specific criteria and register for the correct qualification and modules. Read more about the approved curriculum for your qualification published on the official Unisa website.


Protect your myUnisa password

Do not share your password with anyone. Do not leave a computer unattended while you are logged in. The university is not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the misuse of your login credentials and password.


Requesting information while on Unisa campus

Please always carry your identity document and Unisa student card when you are on campus. A valid identity document must be presented when requesting information pertaining to your academic record or studies.


Registration


What are the registration dates and times for formal qualifications?

Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for all registration dates and times.


Documents for registration 

You may be required to submit copies of documentation if

It is your responsibility to update your contact details and other personal details on myUnisa.


How do I know if a module is a semester or year module?

The module information on www.unisa.ac.za/register will clearly indicate whether the module is a semester or year module. Click on the modules in the curriculum for additional information (eg semester or year module, NQF level). 


What must I do before I register online? 

You must ensure that you meet the college-specific criteria and register for the correct qualification and modules. Read more about the approved curriculum for your qualification on the Unisa registration website


How do I submit my registration online? 

After reading the qualification and module rules, click here to complete and submit your registration. 


How do I add a module? 

You need to login to myUnisa to add a module. Please ensure that you have read teh qualification and module rules prior to adding a module. 


What is workplace-based learning?

Specific modules in certain qualifications offered at Unisa include workplace-based learning that must be completed. Please check if the qualification you have chosen has any work-integrated learning (WIL) modules. This experience is called work-integrated learning or experiential learning, and must be completed under the supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced person (mentor). This experience is mandatory for passing that module and achieving your qualification. Please check, before registering for such a module, that you will be able to complete this work-integrated learning component.

Students who do not have placement at an employer can contact the relevant academic department for assistance in finding a suitable experiential learning provider to gain this experience.


Who is considered a final-year student? 

A final-year university student is a student who is registered for the final outstanding modules in their last academic semester or year (if registered for year modules) of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. 


I need proof of my Unisa registration.

As soon as your Unisa registration has been finalised, a letter confirming your registration for the semester or academic year will be sent to your myLife e-mail account. You may also request this via myUnisa and a copy will be sent to your myLife e-mail account.


I registered and paid, but have not received any correspondence from Unisa.


Do I need to attend classes?

Unisa is a Comprehensive, Open and Distance e-Learning university, which means that you study online. We do not offer classes, but we do offer some tutorial classes for certain modules.


I have an ordinary conditional matriculation exemption certificate. How will this impact my registration? 

If you have an ordinary conditional exemption, you will not be allowed to proceed to second or further years of study until you have passed the outstanding modules and met the condition of that exemption.


My application for admission was approved and I submitted an online registration. What must I do now?

Please be patient while we process your registration. Registrations will only be processed if the minimum required fee has been paid. Please allow 48 hours after payment has been made for the payment to reflect.


Can I register with Unisa and another university simultaneously?

Only if your Unisa registration is for non-degree purposes and if you have written permission from the other university allowing concurrent registration. You must submit this written permission at the time of application and registration.


Can I register for two or more formal programmes at Unisa simultaneously?

Unfortunately, not.


When can I register for a module if I was registered before and did not write the exam for the module?

After the official release of the exam results for that exam period, but before the appropriate closing date for registrations.


I did not register with Unisa for the past few years. Can I still complete my degree?

You will need to confirm whether or not Unisa still offers your qualification. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register to check this information. If you need to apply for a new qualification, please take note of Unisa’s application process and academic progression rules. If you are academically excluded, you must comply with the requirements for re-admission (ie completion of a one-year certificate programme of 48 credits after the year of exclusion).


How do I apply for re-admission if I was previously academically excluded?

If you are academically excluded, you must comply with the requirements for re-admission (ie completion of a one-year certificate programme or register through another accredited institution and pass 48 credits after the year of exclusion).

To apply for re-admission to register for an undergraduate qualification only, login to myUnisa, click on "myAdmin", "Student Admin" and "Re-admission". 


How many years do I have to complete a specific qualification?

Time limits for completing qualifications:

Please also take note of Unisa’s academic progression rules.


I applied for exemptions previously and have not been notified whether or not I was successful. Where can I check the status of my application?

Please make sure that you have followed the application procedure for credit exemptions. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/credits for the application process for exemptions.

Once you have confirmed that you followed the correct procedure, please send an e-mail to adhoccredits@unisa.ac.za for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas

For the Graduate School of Business Leadership exemption enquiries, please send an e-mail to SBLPGD@unisa.ac.za


Paying for your studies


Where can I find out about Unisa's study and miscellaneous fees? 

Click here for information about Unisa's study and other fees. 


How do I request a study fee quotation? 

Follow this link for a quotation: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feequote


Cancelling a module or your studies


How do I cancel a module?

Please also take note of Unisa’s academic progression rules on the number of modules you are required to pass per year.


Requesting an academic record

Submit your request via myUnisa and it will be e-mailed to your myLife e-mail account. This PDF document is password protected. You will only be able to access it with your identity number / passport number (the ID number or the password number on record at Unisa).


Support for students with disabilities

Click here for more information.


Online administrative services 

Visit myUnisa to access the administrative services indicated below:

Last modified: Mon Dec 15 06:42:12 SAST 2025