How to Apply for Admission at University of the Witwatersrand WITS

In this article, we will talk about the admission process at the University of the Witwatersrand WITS. But at the end of this article, you will also come across some useful links with more information.

Since you are checking out the closing dates, you should also check out the University of the Witwatersrand Nursing Courses and to know all about the admission check out University of the Witwatersrand Nursing Requirements.

Before applying too you must ensure that you do not miss the application dates. Please have a look at all of them here University of the Witwatersrand WITS Application Date.

Important Notice

1. You will receive an email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application.
2. The acknowledgment letter will contain a person number (which will become your student number), and a reference person for you to contact for any queries you may have.
3. All records of correspondence from the University will be available on the student self-service portal https://self-service.wits.ac.za
4. Check the status of your application and to do items on the student self-service portal regularly.
5. Keep your contact details up-to-date on self-service.

To view all correspondence generated on the Self Service Portal, go to the Main Menu > Self Service > Wits Student Self Service > Communication History

To check your Application Status on the Self Service go to the Main Menu > Self Service > Student Centre > Admissions > View Academic Application Status

To make an amendment to your study choices, please complete the Undergraduate Amendment Form and email it to [email protected]

Upload Supporting Documents

1. If you did not upload supporting documents at the time of application, you can still do so via the student self-service portal https://self-service.wits.ac.za
2. Log in with your person number and the first six digits of your ID.
3. Current Matriculants: Upload your final Grade 11 results. 
4. Already Matriculated: Upload certified copies of all your matric certificates/foreign school leaving certificates.
5. Other Tertiary Institutions: Upload a certified copy of official academic records for ALL tertiary registrations, inclusive of statement/certificate of good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar. (Note that interim, self-service generated results will be considered for initial assessment purposes for GEMP applicants ONLY).

Acceptance of Offer

• Current Matriculants may be made a conditional offer (depending on Grade 11 results). Please note that certain programmes have additional selection criteria (interview/audition/NBT).
• Firm offers can only be confirmed after receiving final matric results.
• Each choice of degree is treated as a separate application. The order of choice makes no difference.
• Communication offering a firm place and information about registration and orientation programmewill reflect on the self service portal, and registration and orientation details will be available on the Wits website.
• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer. You are required to respond to the offer within a few days to secure your place.

Changed your mind about your choice of study?

• DO NOT submit a new application!
• Refer to the closing dates to see if applications are still open for your new selection.
• If you are certain you want to change your programme choice, contact your Admissions Consultant to request the amendment to be processed. It is advisable to avoid multiple changes.
• Should your contact details change (e.g. email, residential or postal address or contact numbers) update your new details on the student self-service portal: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

Procedure to apply for admission at University of the Witwatersrand WITS

1. Step 1: Open your web browser and visit http://www.wits.ac.za/applications/
2. Step 2: Click Create a temporary ID
3. Step 3Complete the forms by filling in all the details to create an account
4. Step 4: Click on the programme you want.
5. Step 5: Click ‘Apply now‘.
6. Step 6: Fill in all the details and click ‘Apply‘ when you are done.

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