Tygerberg Student Affairs

Student Support Services at Tygerberg Campus provides holistic academic, psychological and developmental support to promote student well-being and success. The unit offers academic assistance, tutoring, mental health services, career guidance and food security support.

Through collaborative programmes and accessible services, students are supported to succeed both personally and professionally throughout their studies at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Contact details
E-mail: [email protected]

Physical address
Tygerberg Campus
Francie van Zijl Drive
Bellville

Our Work

The Division has the following focus areas

Tygerberg Student Affairs provides a broad range of support services aimed at enhancing the student experience. These include academic advising, psychological counselling, mental health screenings, peer-tutoring, career development services, and referrals to specialised support. The services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of students at all levels of study.

Our services

Academic support

Students are supported in their academic journey through:

  • Academic advising
  • Study skills workshops
  • Time management and assessment preparation strategies
  • Peer-tutoring programmes (MenTuts)
  • Subject-specific support for high-risk modules
  • Skills development in note-taking, stress management and sleep hygiene

Mental health and well-being

The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) offers:

  • Confidential counselling and psychotherapy
  • Group therapy and wellness workshops
  • Emergency psychological support via ER24 (after hours)
  • Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship challenges

Campus health services

Accessible health care includes:

  • Primary consultations with a nurse
  • Doctor consultations (available 2–3 hours daily)
  • Family planning and immunisations
  • HIV counselling and testing
  • Travel health support

Career development

Career readiness support includes:

  • Career counselling and assessments
  • CV and job-seeking workshops
  • Interview preparation and personal branding
  • LinkedIn profile optimisation

Support for students with disabilities

Inclusive learning support includes:

  • Academic accommodations and assessment concessions
  • Assistive technology and accessible learning materials
  • Tailored academic support

Discrimination and harassment support

Creating a safe and inclusive campus through:

  • Support for reports of discrimination, bullying and harassment
  • Assistance from Equality Champions and the Equality Unit

Food security

The food security initiative, managed by social workers, ensures that students in need receive nutritional support during their studies.