The University of The Western Cape (UWC) has opened up registrations for the 2024 academic year. The online registration period will run from 10 January 2023 until 2 February 2023 for new students and 9 February 2024 for returning students.
Registrations can be done online or students can participate in the assisted registration process which is available for specific faculties and programmes.
Online registrations will be done via the UWC Student Portal
Applicants/Students will need to access the Student Portal at various stages of their registration. Your login details are as follows:
- Student Number
- SA ID or Passport number
How To Register
- Once you've received your offer, you should accept it within three days to secure your place
- Pay the registration and upfront fee
- Log on to the UWC Student Portal using your Student Number and ID/Passport number
- On the Online Student Portal Main Menu, click on the “Select modules for registration” link.
- Verify that all information is correct. If there are any errors please contact the Contact Centre
- Select Compulsory modules
- Select Elective modules (if any)
- Validate your module selection. If you wish to amend any modules refer to previous steps. Ensure there are no errors
- View cost per module and combined cost. You may edit your module selection by following the previous steps
- Finally accept the terms and conditions.
- You will receive confirmation of successful registration
- Upload a certified copy of your SA Identification Document
- Collect your student card on campus
UWC has advised students to make sure that they register before the due dates listed above, as the university will not be accepting any late registrations unless permission is sought from and granted by the Faculty in question.
Once students have completed their registration, they will receive their proof of registration and timetable via email.
The first semester (first academic term) commences on 12 February 2024.
