2019 STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE APPLICATION …

1 Creating futurescreating futures 2019 Please contact the Call Centre: +27(0)21 959 6767 should require more information not covered in this document or the ONLINE APPLICATION Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ s). CPUT has TWO different methods of applying: ONLINE Web APPLICATION Free of Charge Paper-based APPLICATION (manual APPLICATION process) = R100 APPLICATION Fee WHO WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY ONLINE Non-South African citizens South African citizens with international qualifications Applicants with permanent residency in South Africa Applicants with Refugee Status/ and Asylum Seeker permit Applications for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Paper-based APPLICATION forms must be submitted to CPUT and cannot be faxed or e-mailed.

2 Follow the 7 steps outlined in the CPUT prospectus WHO MUST APPLY ONLINE South African citizens with South African qualifications Returning students with break a in studies (more than 1-year break) South African citizens transferring from other institutions Applicants must have a valid e-mail address and cell phone number in order to apply ONLINE . All communication with regard to your APPLICATION will be sent via e-mail/ sms. Should you not have a valid e-mail address you can create an e-mail account using Gmail, Yahoo Mail or any other e-mail provider you may prefer The ONLINE APPLICATION has been tested and can be accessed via a PC or laptop.

3 It is not guaranteed to cater for Tablets or Mobile Phones Applicant has a choice of applying to a maximum of 3 choices. At least one choice must be entered When uploading documents, ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 2MB, and that all documents are scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg or gif Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments Documentation must be certified (not less than 3 months old) Outstanding documentation can be uploaded by answering YES to the question: Have you already started an ONLINE APPLICATION with CPUT and then select YES, I want to submit additional documentation IMPORTANT INFORMATION STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN EXISTING CPUT STUDENT NUMBER creating futurescreating futures 2019 Please follow the 5 STEPS for applying ONLINE Step 1: access the CPUT website for further information by visiting Step 2: Gather your documents - refer to the CPUT brochure as indicated in step 1 or refer to further details visiting Step 3: This is the ONLINE APPLICATION guiding document Step 4.

4 See detailed information below on how to complete the information ONLINE Step 5: Applications are forwarded to Faculties for selection. The outcome of the selection can be viewed by visiting The 2019 Registrations will only be possible from January 2019. Registration schedules will be available on the website as from end October 2018 creating futurescreating futures 2019 Access the following link: Follow the leading questions and select the appropriate one: Select NO to proceed to the next leading question Yes, but I did not finish the process Select Yes in the case where you have left the ONLINE APPLICATION process without a student number allocated to you Yes, I want to upload documents/ additional documents Have your student number and pin ready - Refer to the header.

5 How to upload additional/ outstanding documentation further down in the document STEP 4: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE Have you already started an ONLINE APPLICATION with CPUT? (*) creating futurescreating futures 2019 letters Select NO to proceed to the next leading question Please click on for more information regarding RPL Select NO to proceed to the next leading question Yes Select to download the manual APPLICATION form. Applicants are not allowed to use ONLINE system for applications for Recognition of Prior Learning Select NO to proceed to the next leading question The following question will be displayed when selecting YES Do you intend to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

6 (*) Have you previously applied to or studied at CPUT for any qualification including Short Courses (Short Learning Programmes)? (*) creating futurescreating futures 2019 YES will display the following: NO will take you to the next leading question I m not sure will take you to the APPLICATION tracking system to look-up your student number Yes Select YES to proceed to the next leading question No - Applicants will not be able to proceed. Currently ONLINE applications are only available to applicants with a South African ID. Applicants must follow the paper-based APPLICATION process I am in possession of Permanent Do you have a valid CPUT student number?

7 (*) Are you in possession of a South African ID? (*) creating futurescreating futures 2019 Residency in South Africa - Applicant will not be able to proceed. Currently ONLINE applications are only available to applicants with a South African ID. Applicants must follow the paper-based APPLICATION process Yes Select YES to proceed to the next leading question No - Applicants will not be able to proceed. Currently ONLINE applications are only available to South African citizens who have completed or are busy with a South African School Leaving type. Applicants must follow the paper-based APPLICATION process Yes Select YES to proceed to the next leading question No - download supporting documentation guidelines and documents for completion and submission Unsure (See PDF) Check for additional requirements as stipulated per qualification in the list provided Do you have all required information and supporting documentation?

8 (*) Have you completed or are busy with a South African Matric (Grade 12/ NCV)? (*) creating futurescreating futures 2019 creating futurescreating futures 2019 No Minor (younger than 18 years) must download the Minor Declaration form which the parents or legal guardians must sign. Sign and scan the document and have it ready to submit ONLINE during the ONLINE APPLICATION process Yes The following will be displayed Click on the Start the ONLINE APPLICATION process to proceed with your APPLICATION and the following screen will display. Are you 18 years or older? (*) creating futurescreating futures 2019 The following are compulsory steps once you have completed the above leading questions: STEP 1: Login STEP 2: Acceptance of POPI Act Clause STEP 3: Verification/ updating of Biographical Information and Residence Required STEP 4: Verification/ updating of Applicant s Address Information STEP 5: Verification/ updating of Applicant s Contact Information STEP 6: Verification/ updating of Next of Kin and Address Information STEP 7: Verification/ updating of Disability Information STEP 8: Verification/ updating of School Leaving Information STEP 9.

9 Verification/ updating of Previous Studies (if any) STEP 10: Submission of Academic APPLICATION and Acceptance of Rules and Regulations STEP 11: Submission of required documentation (compulsory step) Student Number: Enter your CPUT student number ( 213003888) Pin: Enter your 5 digit Pin ( 69321) Rules for the pin: o Pin length must ONLY be 5 numbers long ( 24683) o Must not start or end with a zero o Must not contain any alphabetical characters ( Aa369) o No Spaces allowed in the pin ( 36 302) o No adjacent repeating numbers ( 11234) or simple sequences ( 23456) Select the login button Please contact the Call Centre should you have difficulties in obtaining your pin Select Returning Students APPLICATION STEP 1.

10 LOGIN creating futurescreating futures 2019 The following page will be displayed Select the Popi Act link Consent to Process Personal Information Scroll down with scrollbar to read the entire POPI Act clause Click I ACCEPT and Select RETURNING STUDENTS APPLICATION process You will not be able to proceed If you select the I DO NOT ACCEPT button STEP 2: ACCEPTANCE OF POPI ACT CLAUSE creating futurescreating futures 2019 Biographical Information Select Show Biographical and select the UPDATE BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION button COMPULSORY STEP: CPUT Residence Required Y/ N: Please enter Y or N Only the Residence Required, Title, Alternate Surname, Maiden Name, Marital Status, Home Language and School attended fields are updateable Submit a request to the Admissions and Registration Centre should you want to amend any other information Select the SAVE button and then the RETURNING STUDENTS APPLICATION process to proceed with APPLICATION Applicant s Address Information (Street and Postal Address) Select Show Addresses and select the UPDATE ADDRESS DETAILS button Verify the displayed Student Postal and Study Addresses both addresses are compulsory STEP 3.