Academic Support

Academic Support offers a range of services to help students succeed in their studies and develop holistically during their time at the University. The service supports learning through co-curricular support, tutoring and career guidance, while also providing access to mental health screenings and referrals.

Whether students need help with time management or navigating the transition into university life, Academic Support offers tools and personalised guidance to help them stay on track and reach their goals.

Contact details
Phone: +27 21 808 4707
E-mail: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Physical address
Tygerberg Campus
Francie van Zijl Drive
Bellville

Our Work

The Division has the following focus areas

The Academic Support office works closely with students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, providing tailored academic advice and referrals. Support is available through one-on-one appointments, peer-led initiatives and collaboration with faculty staff. By helping students manage workload, improve study strategies and plan for their future, the team plays a key role in student wellbeing and academic success.

Our services

Co-curricular support

Study strategies, note-taking, time management, stress management and healthy lifestyle habits

Psychological screenings

Mental health checks with referrals to internal or external resources

Career development

Career assessments and guidance tailored to academic pathways

Tutoring programmes

Personalised academic support from trained senior students in high-risk or complex modules

Tutor-Mentor Programme

A peer-academic support system where senior students (MenTuts) mentor first- and second-year students through their academic and clinical transitions Students are encouraged to make appointments directly with the Academic Advisor or may be referred by academic staff.