The University of South Africa (Unisa), South Africa's leading distance learning institution, has announced its Semester 2 registration dates. If you've recently received a coveted acceptance offer from Unisa, get ready for a seamless registration process.
Semester 2 registration for all undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees, and postgraduate diplomas with semester modules will be open from 28 June to 19 July 2024.
The university has confirmed that Unisa online registration for Semester 2 opens on Friday, 28 June 2024, and closes on Friday, 19 July 2024. This applies to all undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees, and postgraduate diplomas with semester-based modules.
Documents Needed For Unisa Registration
The higher learning institution requires you to provide the following document to ensure that your registration is processed:
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic records (if applicable)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
How To Register At Unisa
- Visit the Unisa web registration page, click here to open the page.
- Choose the qualification level and then click "Go".
- Enter your student number in the block provided and the other details as required. (If you don’t have a student number you won’t be able to continue. You'll need to apply online for admission.)
- Check your personal details on screen. Change any contact details that are missing or incorrect. It is very important to provide your correct address and cellphone numbers. Incorrect information may delay the delivery of your study material and prevent you from receiving important information from the university.
- Click on the modules from the drop-down list for which you want to register. Ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements for your selected modules. You must
- Meet all the pre-requisites and co-requisites for the selected module
- Enter the correct module code
- Select the correct semester (1 = first semester; 2 = second semester) The language of tuition for each module is indicated in the module information.
- Do not exceed the prescribed number of modules per semester or year, as this may result in a delay in your registration being processed. Unisa retains the right to remove modules based on the number of credits allowed per semester and in accordance with the fees paid. Please take note of the maximum period of time you have to complete your qualification.
- Calculate your fees
- Use the fee quotation link on the Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/feequote) to obtain a quote for the cost of your modules.
- Note the minimum fee that must be paid before Unisa will process your registration. If these fees are more than you can afford, remove modules until you can afford the fees.
- You can make payment online, using the web credit card payment method.
- If you don’t have a credit card, you can use one of the Unisa payment methods listed on this page. Retain your proof of payment in case of enquiries.
- Submit your registration.
Unisa 2025 Applications
While many South African universities have opened applications for 2025, Unisa typically follows a different schedule. Based on past trends, applications for the 2025 academic year are expected to open in September 2024, with deadlines falling around January 2025. Stay tuned for the official announcement from Unisa.
