First-time-entering undergraduate students are advised to follow the online registration dates and registration schedule for assisted registration 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.  

Install Microsoft Authenticator before registration: 

• All new and returning students must install the Microsoft Authenticator (MA) app on their Android or Apple smartphone or tablet before registering. This is a compulsory requirement from Microsoft: Microsoft Authenticator Guide 

Registration dates and procedures

The following registration dates and registration options are available to first-year students based in faculties on the Stellenbosch campus: 

Option 1: Online registration (self-registration)

• 22 January 2026: Online registration opens for newcomer first-year students.
• As most students can register online, we encourage you to make use of the online registration process via the Student Portal.
• Online registration can be completed at  https://student.sun.ac.za/ from a device that can utilise a (desktop view) with internet access. Please note that the best browser to utilise is Microsoft Edge.
• On-campus support with online registration: newcomer first-year students and returning students (excluding those in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) are welcome to make use of the computer user area in room E24, first floor of the Langenhoven Student Centre (Neelsie) during the dates indicated in the registration schedule, should they require support with online registration.

Option 2: 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.
• On-campus (assisted) registration is available for students who cannot register online or have trouble completing their registration through the student portal. If you need help with aspects like curriculum advice, you can register in person during the on-campus registration period.
• Each faculty on the Stellenbosch campus has specific registration dates and timeslots for on-campus (assisted) registration. Refer to the registration schedule. 

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 arrangements document 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.