2018 REGISTRATION GUIDE - Durban University of Technology

1 Durban University OF Technology STUDENT APPLICATIONS & REGISTRATION GUIDE 2018 2018 REGISTRATION GUIDE 2 | PageTable of Contents Page No. Introduction .. 3 Vision, Mission and Core Values .. 4 Overview of the Applications And REGISTRATION Process .. 5 Enquiries Process .. 5 Applications Process .. 6 REGISTRATION Important Regsitration Information .. 9 Online REGISTRATION .. 10 -11 Online REGISTRATION GUIDE .. 12 Step By Step Guidelines For Online REGISTRATION .. 13-16 International students .. 17-20 Finance Matters .. 21 -29 Financial Aid Services And Scholarships .. 30-36 Important Contact Details .. 37 -41 REGISTRATION Timetables First Year students .. 42 -44 REGISTRATION Timetables Returning students .

2 45 -60 Important Dates For 61 -64 Student IT Services .. 65 Student Portal .. 66 DUT4life - E-mail for Life .. 67 Access to your Student Information .. 68 Student Kiosk .. 69 Student SMS Services .. 69 ITS Mobi App .. 70 Student 70 DUT Campus Maps M L Sultan Campus .. 71 DUT Campus Maps Steve Biko Campus .. 72 DUT Campus Maps Brickfield Campus .. 73 DUT Campus Maps Ritson Campus .. 74 DUT Campus Maps City Campus .. 75 DUT Campus Maps Riverside Campus .. 76 DUT Campus Maps Indumiso Campus .. 77 Emergency Contact Information .. 78 List of References .. 79 3 | PageINTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in studying at the DUT. The fact that you are reading this GUIDE means that you are either seriously considering applying to the DUT for your tertiary studies or that you have already applied, have been accepted and are gathering information on how to make your REGISTRATION at the DUT as seamless as possible.

3 The purpose of the GUIDE is to provide both applicants and those accepted at the DUT with important information on the application, selection and REGISTRATION processes. Other valuable information such as contact details of faculty offices, dates of REGISTRATION and our generous scholarship scheme are also included in the GUIDE . In terms of REGISTRATION , please note that the online REGISTRATION process is intended to make your REGISTRATION as easy as possible. Most importantly, you can finalize your REGISTRATION from the comfort of your home, or at any facility with a computer and an internet connection. The DUT welcomes you into its family and wishes you all the best with your studies Back to contents page4 | PageDURBAN University OF Technology Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision A preferred University for developing leadership in Technology and productive citizenship.

4 Mission Our mission is to excel through: oA teaching and learning environment that values and supports the excellence in learning and teaching, Technology transfer and engagement that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship throughcollaboration and Values oRespect, Recognition, Opportunity and AccessoLoyalty, Dignity and TrustoTransparency, Openness, Honesty and Shared GovernanceoResponsibility, Accountability, Collegiality and ProfessionalismBack to contents pageStudent-centredness is one of the two key strands of DUT s DNA5 | PageOVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATION PROCESSES 1- ENQUIRIES PROCESSA pplicant makes enquiries through DUT/CAOCAO captures & sends the application form to the applicantDUT Admissions Department sorts enquiriesDUT Admissions Department downloads CAO enquiry detailsDUT refers enquiries to the CAO for capturingDUT Admissions Department format enquiry letters.

5 Prints the letters & post career information to the enquirerCAO send career information to applicantsName of Department Student Admissions Contact Numbers 031 373 5005 Email Address Location Gate 4/5 Block BD3001 Campus Steve Biko Campus Back to contents page6 | Page2. APPLICATIONS PROCESSA pplicant applies via the C AOCAO captures the application formAcademic Dept conducts pre-selection based University & programme specific requirementsProgramme requirements metAcademic Depts/Admissions Dept downloads the application from the CAOS uccessful applicants are sent conditional acceptance. Oth er applicants are waitlisted/rejectedApplicants are ranked according to their achievement ratingApplicants are invited for entrance test/interview etcSuccessful applicants will be required to pay a deposit to secure their placeAdmission requirements met on final NSC resultsThe applicant is given firm acceptance of the offer to study Academic Depts.

6 May look at waitlisted applicants if enrolment targets are not metStudent Admissions informs the student about documents required, fees payable & REGISTRATION datesApplicant is regretted admission to studyENDYESNONOA pplications can be made via the Central Applications Office (CAO) at or v isit the CAO at: Mary Thiphe Street (formerly corner of Francois and Cato Manor Roads), Cato Manor, Durban , Tel: (031) 268 4444 or Share Call: 086 0860 CAO / 086 0860 226, International dialling code for SA +27 Back to contents page7 | Page3. REGISTRATION PROCESSDAY OF REGISTRATIONA pplicants must pay the minimum REGISTRATION fee prior to or on the day of registrationApplicants proceed to the relevant academic department/ REGISTRATION venueStudent Admissions verifies the NSC matric results & check for departmental & University admission requirements Applicants proceed to On-line Web REGISTRATION /academic dept.

7 Issues the relevant REGISTRATION documents to the studentApplicants complete the On-line Web REGISTRATION process/Faculty Office register the applicant at dedicated REGISTRATION venuesThe student is issued with a proof of REGISTRATION Student proceeds to Student Housing should they require residence accommodationThe student proceeds to Protection Services for the issue of student cardThe student may then proceed to Financial Aid for NSFAS/Bursaries/IncentivesREGISTRATION PROCESS COMPLETEDFor more detailed information on this process, refer to pages 9-16 of this GUIDE . Back to contents page8 | PageREGISTRATION CONTINUEDESSE NTIAL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATIONLOCAL students (RSA) NSC certificate /statement ofresults Identity Document Indemnity form Surety form Proof of paymentINTERNATIONAL students Study Permit Pas sport Matric foreign qualifications Proof of Medical Cover Passport Clearance Letter from the InternationalOffice SAQA Evaluation (where relevant) Matriculation Board Evaluation (whererelevant)

8 Indemnity form Surety form Proof of paymentBack to contents page9 | PageIMPORTANT REGSITRATION INFORMATION Steps to follow before you can register (This information is for those first-time registering undergraduate students who have been accepted into a programme of study at DUT) Undergraduate students You must have: Made an application through the CAO and paid the application fee Been accepted into the academic programme you have applied for Met the DUT s minimum admission requirements and departmental specific admissionrequirements. Filled in the Indemnity Form if you are under age (younger than 18 years of age) thisform must be filled in and signed by your parent/guardian. Filled in the Surety Form which must be completed by the individual responsible forthe payment of all your fees, in compliance with the National Credit Act.

9 The signatureof the surety must be verified and stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths. Documents to be produced: Original Senior Certificate or Statement of Results Original document If you are coming from another University you must produce an original academicrecord / diploma / degree and certificate of conduct. If you require exemption of creditsyou must obtain an Application for Exemption form from the relevant Faculty Office. Indemnity form Surety Form Study Permit (international students ) Proof of Medical Cover (international students ) Passport (international students ) Clearance Letter from the International Office (international students ) SAQA Evaluation (where relevant) Matriculation Board Evaluation (where relevant) Dates.

10 ORegister on the day and in the venue advertised on the REGISTRATION If you do not do this your place in the programme may be to the REGISTRATION dates as indicated in the REGISTRATION timetable your own pen to registrationBack to contents page10 | PageONLINE REGISTRATION For those students who do not have access to a computer at home you will have to register online at a computer laboratory at the University or from any other off-campus facility. You will need to consult the REGISTRATION timetable which is available on the DUT website for the exact times, dates and venues. In order to register online, First Time Entering students will need to have: paid the minimum fee installment due prior to REGISTRATION submitted the required documentation to the Department of Student Admissions received notification of a firm offer from Department of Student Admissions based on their finalresults complied with the relevant sections hereunder which will allow them to order to register online, Returning students will need to have.