Student Affairs
Our Work
The Division Student Affairs champions personal and academic growth by creating a vibrant, supportive environment where students can thrive. We address various aspects of student life through holistic programmes and services to ensure a well-rounded university experience. Our work is guided by a strong commitment to inclusivity, well-being and student success, ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered.
The Division’s services are designed to provide you with a “transformative student experience” and develop Graduate Attributes, that will not only enhance your university experience, but help you prosper in your career upon graduation and make a meaningful contribution to South African society and the world.
Our Services
The Division Student Affairs (DSAf) consists of two centres – the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL), and the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD). These two centres offer a comprehensive support system to help you thrive academically and socially as a future leader in your community and beyond.
Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL)
The CSLL creates holistic living and learning environments, oversees co-curricular programmes for both residence and commuter student communities, fosters a values-driven environment within these communities aimed at developing students as future South African leaders through a culture of continuous personal and leadership development programmes. It also supports student structures representing all students and is responsible for the accreditation of the numerous leadership development programmes on offer at the University, among others.
Within CSLL, there are five units:
- Unit for Commuter Student Communities (UCSC)
- Unit for Residence Communities (URC)
- Unit for Student Governance (USG)
- Unit for Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion (ULDI)
- Unit for Experiential Learning (UEL)
Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD)
The CSCD is organised into four units, all working together to ensure your wellbeing and academic success. CSCD is your go-to resource for psychological, developmental and support services designed to empower you and help you succeed.
The four units in CSCD are:
- Unit for Academic Counselling and Development (UACD)
- Disability Unit (DU)
- Unit for Psychotherapeutic and Support Services (UPSS)
- Unit for Graduand Career Services (UGCS)