Undergraduate CSC
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Commuter Student Communities (CSCs) give you a space to connect with other students, take part in activities, and access shared facilities through your Cluster. Find your community, be an active community member, and make the most of your time at Stellenbosch.
The Undergrad CSCs
There are eleven undergrad commuter communities, each with their own unique identity and history. Explore the communities below. Under each is a 2026 Welcoming Booklet which details everything a newcomer must know about their CSC. These booklets include the 2026 Welcoming programmes.
Aristea
Established 1973, Aristea is the oldest female commuter community at SU. It's is a vibrant, values-driven community that celebrates individuality, supports personal growth, and fosters a strong sense of belonging. Members are encouraged to lead with integrity, respect, and responsibility while engaging in academics, culture, sports, leadership, and peer mentoring.
Values
Approachability | Respect | Responsibility | Integrity | Individuality
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Aurora
Aurora was established 1981 and is the oldest co-ed commuter community at SU. It's a dynamic, inclusive community where the spirit of courage takes flight. Members engage in academics, culture, sports, leadership, and peer mentoring while building meaningful connections and personal growth.
Values
Respect | Integrity | Unity | Individuality | Gees
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Capri
Capri was established in 2018 and is the youngest CSC. Capri is a vibrant, values-driven community for students living in private accommodation. Members engage in academics, culture, sports, leadership, and peer mentoring while building connections, personal growth, and a sense of belonging on campus.
Values
Innovation | Ubuntu | Trots
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Socials: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
Location: AmaMaties Hub | 4 De Waal Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
Equité
Founded in 2009, Equité is a vibrant commuter student community that supports personal growth while celebrating individuality and unity. Members take part in academics, sports, culture, leadership, and peer mentoring, all while forming lasting friendships and a true sense of belonging.
Values
Pride | Authenticity | Ubuntu | Respek | Amandla
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Location: AmaMaties Hub | 4 De Waal Rd, Stellenbosch Central, 7600
Olympus
Founded in 2012, Olympus is a co-ed commuter student community that helps newcomers transition into life at Stellenbosch University. The community offers a welcoming program, mentorship, and support networks to help students settle in, make friends, and thrive academically and socially. Members can participate in culture, sport, leadership development, social impact, critical engagements, and academic support initiatives.
Values
Innovation | Dignity | Purpose | Being Critically Engaged and Aware | Individuality within the Community
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Osler
Founded in 2010, Osler is the only commuter student community on Tygerberg campus, supporting all SU commuter students in health sciences programs. Osler helps newcomers transition smoothly into university life with a welcoming program, mentorship, and activities that encourage connection, growth, and belonging. Members can engage in culture, sport, leadership development, critical discussions, social events, and academic support initiatives.
Values
Inclusivity | Cognisance | Altruism | Respect | Empathy
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Oude Molen
Oude Molen was established in 1973 as one of the four original CSCs at SU. It was named after the old water mill that runs in Stellenbosch, which now stands as an iconic piece of artwork in the centre of town for all to admire. The community provides a home away from home for students from all over, supporting newcomers as they adjust to university life. Members can engage in leadership roles, cultural and sporting activities, critical discussions, and social events, all designed to foster personal growth and a sense of belonging.
Values
Respect | Unity | Balance | Inclusivity | Belonging | Compassion
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Location: Victoria Hub, Coligny St, Stellenbosch Central, 7600
Pieke
Established in 1973, Pieke is SU's oldest commuter student community and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. Guided by their values, Pieke creates a welcoming and supportive environment where members can thrive academically, socially, and personally. The community offers mentorship for newcomers, leadership development, cultural and sporting opportunities, and memorable social events. Pieke fosters a sense of belonging and pride, encouraging members to grow, engage, and make the most of their university experience.
Values
Honour | Excellence | Integrity | Service
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Location: 4 Joubert Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
Silene
Established in 2008, Silene is a female-led CSC. It provides a welcoming and supportive environment for women and female-identifying students who commute or live in private accommodation. Silene fosters belonging, personal growth, and connection to the broader campus through mentorship for newcomers, leadership opportunities, cultural and sporting activities, and social events. Members are encouraged to take pride in their community, celebrate diversity, and make the most of their university experience.
Values
Unity | Respect | Friendship | Acceptance | Individuality
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Socials: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
Location: Victoria Hub, Coligny St, Stellenbosch Central, 7600
Venustia
Established in 2008, Venustia is a female only commuter student community at Stellenbosch University that supports newcomers in their transition to tertiary education. Guided by its motto, “Beauty Through Strength,” Venustia provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where members can explore their identities, develop character, and engage meaningfully with campus life. The community offers mentorship for newcomers, leadership development, cultural and sporting opportunities, social events, and initiatives focused on sustainability and empowerment.
Values
Respect | Integrity | Compassion | Inclusivity | Equity
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Socials: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
Location: Heemstede Annex, Bosman St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
Vesta
Established in 2008, Vesta is a male only commuter student community. They are committed to enabling personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement. Guided by the motto “Ex cinere resurgemus” and symbolised by the Phoenix, Vesta provides a supportive environment where members can thrive academically, socially, and personally. The community offers mentorship for newcomers, leadership opportunities, cultural and sporting activities, sustainability initiatives, and social events that foster belonging and connection.
Values
Chivalry | Loyalty | Respect
Contact Info and Location
Email: [email protected]
Location: Wimbledon Hub, 78 Merriman Ave, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
Find Your Clusters
There are seven Clusters at SU that connect CSCs and residences communities. A student's CSC or residence allocation determines their Cluster. Through Clusters, CSC students gain access to shared facilities (including hubs where applicable), events, sport, leadership opportunities, mentoring, and academic support.
CSC students also make use of open dining halls within their Cluster. Newcomers can consult the Open Dining Hall How to Guide on how to register their student card to book meals. For any inquiries commuter students should please contact the CSCU.
CSCs: Capri and Equité
Residences: Huis Neethling, Helderberg, Serruria, Nemesia and Erica
Hub: amaMaties Hub
Open Dining Hall: Tinie Louw Dining Hall
CSCs: Silene and Oude Molen
Residences: Monica, Harmonie and Wilgenhof
Hub: Victoria Hub
Open Dining Hall: Harmonie Dining Hall
CSCs: Aristea and Vesta
Residences: Eendrag, Sonop, Helshoogte, Irene
Hub: Wimbledon Hub
Open Dining Hall: Irene and Eendrag Dining Halls
CSCs: Aurora
Residences: Huis ten Bosch, Dagbreek, Lydia, Majuba, Minerva
Open Dining Hall: Huis ten Bosch Dining Hall
CSCs: Olympus
Residences: Huis Marais, Simonsberg, Huis Visser, Academia, Isa, Goldfields, Khayalethu
Open Dining Hall: Goldfields Dining Hall
CSCs: Venustia and Pieke
Residences: Nerina, Metanoia and Heemstede
Open Dining Hall: Heemstede Dining Hall
CSCs: Osler
Residences: Huis Francie van Zijl, Hippokrates, Meerhoff, eNkanyini, Huis Nkosi Johnson, Huis Ubuntu
TygerMaties students make use of the TSS (Tygerberg Neelsie).