First-time-entering undergraduate students are advised to follow the registration schedule carefully. Some programmes may close once the target number of students has been reached, and registration will therefore take place on a first-come, first-served basis.  

The University cannot guarantee a position for students who do not register on time as per the registration schedule.  

Late registration for first-time-entering undergraduate students, beyond the scheduled programme-specific registration dates, will not be accommodated where available space has reached its limits.  

Please consult the relevant Faculty’s Yearbook to ensure that you register correctly according to the approved programme requirements. 

Registration dates 

Please take note of the following registration dates: 

Online registration 

• 22 January 2026: Online registration opens for newcomer first-year students. 

On-campus assisted registration (Stellenbosch campus) 

• 2–3 February 2026: Assisted registration for newcomer first-year students on the Stellenbosch Campus will take place in the Coetzenburg Centre. 

Please note that the assisted registration process is available for students who experienced online registration problems and require additional assistance. 

Each faculty on the Stellenbosch campus has specific registration dates and deadlines for on-campus (assisted) registration.   

Refer to the registration schedule for the specific faculty dates for assisted registration on the Stellenbosch Campus.  

Tygerberg Campus: Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences  

Students registering for the first time in an undergraduate programme at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), including those who have previously completed another degree (e.g., a BSc), must refer to the registration arrangement document < ilze this will link to the FMHS PDF> for the registration dates. 

Student cards 

All new first-time-entering students must obtain a student card after registration. You will need your student card for various purposes, so always carry it with you while on campus.  

Student card services will be provided on-site at the Coetzenburg Centre.