UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
KOVSIE GUIDE 2017
www.ufs.ac.za
Inspiring excellence. Transforming lives.
Inspireer uitnemendheid. Verander lewens.
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INDEX
Applications
Applications during registration
Prospectus 2017 and application forms
Academic Advice
Registration 2017
Important dates
Registration times
Registration venues
Registration
Parking
Registration Route
Online registration (senior students)
Post-registration actions
What is UFS 101?
Blackboard queries
When will classes begin?
Timetables
Housing and residence affairs
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Bridging courses
University Access Programmes
NBT queries
Financial Aid
Finances
Banking details
Payment dates
Programme Prices 2017
International students
Students transferring
from other tertiary institutions
Gateway First-years’ College Programme
Notes and Study material
Books
Student Card
Parking Disc
Important contact numbers
Glossary
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APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS DURING REGISTRATION
• If you have not applied for studies at the UFS yet, you can
apply at the Callie Human Centre from 9 January 2017.
Refer to station 2 on your registration route.
• Check your application status at www.ufs.ac.za. Follow
the link Students - Student self-service
• Submit outstanding documents at the Callie Human
Centre from 9 January 2017 at Station 3.
• Application to study at the UFS is free.
I qualify for studies but did not apply. What do I do now?
We prefer that you apply online. If you have been accepted,
the SMS with your student number and admission details
will be sent to you within 24 hours.
Where can I attach my ID and supporting documents?
Once your reference/student number is available, you will
receive the following:
• SMS with student number and temporary password with
the link to change to desired password
• An email with the link to upload documents using your
student number and the new password
Otherwise you can submit your ID and supporting
documents at station 3 in the Callie Human Centre or you
can email it to [email protected].
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What can I do if the course (e.g., BSc) and the option that I
want for it does not appear on the online application?
Please contact the Admission Department offices at 051
401 9666 or visit the Callie Human Centre for assistance.
However, to find out more about what UFS offers, contact
our Unit for Prospective Students at 051 401 3000.
PROSPECTUS 2017 AND APPLICATION FORMS
All forms and source material is available on the website
www.ufs.ac.za
Prospectus 2017 for Bloemfontein Campus: AP Scores
http://kovsielife.ufs.ac.za/dl/Userfiles/
Documents/00001/705_eng.pdf
Prospectus 2017 for Qwaqwa Campus
http://www.ufs.ac.za/docs/librariesprovider31/defaultdocument-library/kovsies-2017-prospectus-704.
pdf?sfvrsn=2
ACADEMIC ADVICE
Application forms
Click on this link for the 2017 Undergraduate Application
Form: http://kovsielife.ufs.ac.za/dl/Userfiles/
Documents/00001/709_eng.pdf
Click on this link for the 2017 Postgraduate Application
Form: http://kovsielife.ufs.ac.za/dl/Userfiles/Documents
/00001/710_eng.pdf
Link to the UFS Business School brochure and application
form: http://www.ufs.ac.za/docs/librariesprovider26/
university-of-the-free-state-business-schooldocuments/ufs-business-school-brochure-documents/
ufs-business-school-brochure-803-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=0
• Academic advice is a process where you receive support
and advice on your studies and subject choices for the
qualification you are registering for.
• Academic advice does not only happen during the
registration period, but is also a continuous service
throughout your studies to support and advise you to
perform better academically.
• Students should preferably obtain academic advice
before registration.
• To obtain academic advice, you need to report to the
Callie Human Centre, from where you will be directed
to the respective faculties. Faculty-specific academic
advice can be obtained from the respective faculties.
• Your modules will be captured in EXR4 after you have
received academic advice.
• In addition, the Centre for Teaching and Learning offers
general academic advice in the foyer of the Callie Human
Centre.
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The academic advising cycle is intended to provide you as a registered student (all different years) at the UFS with an
overview of key activities that take place throughout an academic year. This is to enhance your experience, support you best
and guide your progression from enrolment through graduation. For academic advising service, email [email protected]
REGISTRATION 2017
Important dates:
• 9 January: Registration services open
• 9 January–10 February: Academic advice and registration
for the Faculty of Health Sciences, UFS Business School,
and the School of Financial Planning Law
• 20 January: Registration for the top achievers in Grade
12 final exams. Students report to the Wekkie Saayman
Building at 9:00 and will be escorted to the Callie Human
Centre.
• 21 January: First-year welcoming and orientation at
09:00 in the respective faculties
• 23–27 January: Registration for first-year students
• 23 January–3 February: Gateway Orientation
• 30 January–3 February: Registration for senior students
• 6 February: Classes start
• 6–10 February: Registration changes / corrections for all
students
• 10 February: Last date for registration for the first
semester
Registration times
Daily from 08:00 to 15:00.
Where will registration take place?
Bloemfontein Campus: Registration takes place in the
Callie Human Centre and the EXR Exam venue. Follow the
direction boards from all campus entrances.
Qwaqwa Campus: Registration takes place in the Rolihlahla
Nelson Mandela Hall. Follow the direction boards from all
campus entrances.
South Campus: Registration takes place in the Arena.
Online: Senior, open- and e-learning students can register
online. See relevant paragraph.
Registration:
• You will not be able to register if all the prepayments have
not been made and reflect on your tuition fees account.
• Registration of students in the Faculties of Economic and
Management Sciences, Education, the Humanities, Law,
Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and Theology takes
place in the Callie Human Centre and EXR venue.
• Registration of students in the School of Medicine and
School of Allied Health Professions takes place at the
Faculty of Health Sciences in the Francois Retief Building.
• Registration of students in the School of Nursing takes
place at the Idalia Loots Building.
• Registration of students in the Business School takes
place at the Economic and Management Sciences
Building, Block B.
• You can also enrol for your modules (register) online at
www.ufs.ac.za/register2017.
Parking:
There are parking areas close to the Callie Human Centre
and the EXR Exam venue. Students with disabilities can
park in front of the Callie Human Centre. The security guard
will give you access to the designated parking area.
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Registration route:
There are 17 stations on your registration route. Have a folder with all your documents and a
black pen handy. Start your registration process in the Callie Human Centre on the Bloemfontein Campus, in the Rolihlahla
Nelson Mandela Hall on the Qwaqwa Campus and in the Arena on the South Campus. Staff is ready to help you at each of
the service stations.
Station 1: Registration information and printing
of verified enrolment documents – kick-off the
registration process by verifying and printing your
personal detail. Also, check your academic status
here. We will refer you to the next station per the
service indicators, blocks, and academic advice.
Station 2: Applications – Haven’t applied yet? Please
do so online. Expect feedback within 24 hours. If
your application is successful, you will get a SMS
with your username and admission details.
Station 3: Submission of application or admission
documentation – Submit your ID, parent’s ID (if you
are younger than 18), and Grade 12 results or other
qualifications results.
Station 4: Qualification changes – want to change
your qualification? You must complete the required
form. If you are a registered student and want to
change to a selection course, you must get a signature from the relevant faculty.
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Station 5: Admissions – have your verified enrolment
documents and student number that were printed
at station 1, ready. Get your admission status.
Station 6: National Benchmark Tests – great!
You’re almost halfway. NBT staff will help you to
verify your NBT results. Your results will determine
whether you must take an Academic Literacy
Development module. If your results are higher than
the minimum requirements, you don’t need to take
the development module. Remember to sign for
receipt of the letter.
Station 7:
Financial Aid – ask any questions about,
or get guidance on financial aid.
Station 8: Tuition fees – this is the one-stop
service for all financial matters. Keep your verified
enrolment documents, proof of payment of the
pre-registration deposit, and the proof of sponsors
if you have a bursary, at hand. Any financial holds
will be resolved here. You can also make payment
arrangements at this station.
Station 9: Housing and Residence Affairs – your
home away from home. Check the availability of
residence accommodation and your application
status. You will be directed to the waiting area in
the foyer of the Equitas Building.
Station 10: International Affairs – at this station, we
will help you with the removal of service indicators,
verification of personal information, visa, passport,
and medical aid.
Station 11: Tuition fees for master’s and doctoral
students – postgraduate students must stop at
station 11 to resolve financial holds, and make
payment arrangements. Keep your verification
documents, proof of payment of your preregistration deposit, and the proof of sponsors if
you have a bursary, at hand.
Station 12: Registration of master’s and doctoral
students – after you have settled the financials,
you can proceed to finalise your postgraduate
registration.
Station 13: UFS passwords – hang in there, you’re
almost done. You need a unique password to access
UFS systems such as email, Blackboard, and library
services. Have your ID, passport, or driver’s licence
at hand for verification.
Station 14: Self-service and manual registration –
the modules provided by the academic advisors are
captured to complete your registration. Occasional
study and modules that are not part of the
curriculum are captured now. Your goal is to leave
with a printout of the proof of your registration.
Station 15: UFS 101 and Blackboard assistance –
Blackboard is an essential part of your academic life
at Kovsies. The IT staff will assist you to schedule
Blackboard training. You will also register for the
compulsory UFS 101 module. Keep your proof of
registration, UFS Campus password, and class
timetable ready.
Station 16: Issuing of student cards – your registration as a Kovsie student is almost complete. It
is time to take your picture, and issue you with a
student card. Remember to smile!
Station 17: Study material centre – you have reached
the end of your registration process. Happy days!
Present your proof of registration and your student
card to the friendly assistant at the study material
centre. Sign for the receipt of your study guides.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION (SENIOR STUDENTS)
An enrolment guide and a link for the enrolment task were
sent to every senior student per email. It provides stepby-step guidance on using the Online Enrolment Service.
Simply select the link and it will take you to the web page
where you can log in with your student number and
password for enrolment.
For full information you can also go to the UFS webpage at:
www.ufs.ac.za/register2017.
Once you have enrolled for all our modules (courses) you
can request a copy of the study material. Once on campus,
you must collect the study material at station 17 in the EXR.
It is imperative that you confirm your modules on
Blackboard. Newly enrolled modules will only be available
on the platform after 24 hours.
POST-REGISTRATION ACTIONS
• Log into the Blackboard system to verify that your
modules appear as you have registered them (https://
ilearn.ufs.ac.za). It takes up to 24 hours for newly
registered modules to appear on Blackboard. If you
require assistance or if the modules you registered for
are not reflected on the portal, contact 051 401 9452 or
send an email to [email protected]
• To access Blackboard, visit the following website:
https://learn.ufs.ac.za.
• To log into your Blackboard account, type:
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Username: Student number
Password: UFS campus password
• Download your personal class and timetable on the UFS
student portal. Visit www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links:
Students, Student Self-service.
WHAT IS UFS 101?
Since 2012, the University of the Free State offers a
specifically designed core curriculum module, UFS101, as
an exciting learning experience for mainstream first-year
students.
UFS101 is presented during the first and second semester.
According to the rules of the university, UFS101 is a
compulsory 16-credit module for all mainstream students
registering for a first degree or diploma qualification.
The aim of UFS101 is to create a new kind of Kovsie graduate
who will stand out among South African graduates. In
this module you will learn how to look at local and global
challenges from different perspectives and engage critically
with the newest thinking nationally and internationally in
fields such as nanotechnology, law and history, to name
only a few. You will also learn more about yourself and
confront the boundaries in your thinking. The module
will be presented by leading experts and lecturers in each
respective field.
In addition to the above-mentioned skills, UFS101 prepares
students who wish to apply to participate in initiatives such
as the Leadership for Change Programme and the Stanford
University Sophomore College Programme.
TIMETABLES
Enquiries: [email protected].
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE AFFAIRS
BLACKBOARD QUERIES
Enquiries: 051 401 9452 | [email protected]
If you changed your password and are still struggling,
please contact our IT Help Desk for assistance on
051 401 2000/2442/2752.
Password is not working or it says “Email address already
in use”. Contact the IT Help Desk for technical issues on
051 401 2000/2442/2752. Alternatively, reset password at
www.selfservice.ufs.ac.za.
During the online account creation, you have to click on
“Already Registered” to proceed with your online
application. If you have forgotten your password, you have
to click on “Forgotten Password.”
WHEN WILL CLASSES BEGIN?
Lectures start on 6 February 2017.
Visit the link at http://www.ufs.ac.za/adhoc-pages/quicklinks/official-timetables for timetables and important dates
on the university calendar, or visit station 14.
First-year students can occupy their rooms in campus
residences from 20 January 2017. Senior students usually
come just before they register or before classes start.
Visit the Residences home page and click on one of the
respective links to your applicable residence.
Contact details are supplied on each residence’s home
page: http://www.ufs.ac.za/residences/housing-andresidence-affairs/residence-life/residences.
Follow the link to see a breakdown of important
information regarding procedures at the residences:
http://www.ufs.ac.za/residences/housing-andresidence-affairs/unlisted-pages/information/services--placement-administration-10.
Enquiries: Monica Ramsoomar: +27 51 401 3455 (Ladies Residences)
Vanisher Khetha: +27 51 401 3562 (Men’s Residences)
Switchboard +27 51 401 9869
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BRIDGING COURSES
Our South Campus is a gateway to education, offering
programmes for students to gain access to Further
Education and Training (FET) and Higher Education (HE)
levels. Visit the website at http://www.ufs.ac.za/aboutthe-ufs/visit-the-ufs/south-campus for contact details.
Alternatively, consult the respective faculties for bridging
course options.
UAP PROGRAMMES
(Previously UPP Programmes)
Students from historically disadvantaged communities are
given the opportunity to participate in higher education
through the University Access Programme. It is a one-year
accessibility programme to gain access to higher education.
After successful completion of the bridging year, students
continue their second year studies at the Bloemfontein
Campus of the UFS.
For further enquiries about the UAP or more information,
contact: The Programme Secretary: Lydia Moilwa | [email protected]
The Programme Manager:
Tshegofatso Setilo | [email protected]
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NBT QUERIES
The National Benchmark Tests are compulsory; i.e. all
prospective students are required to write the NBT before
they apply for study at the UFS. Please visit this page for
more information: http://www.nbt.ac.za.
You can also download the NBT brochure here:
http://bit.ly/NBTs2017
Enquiries:
Call centre at +27 21 650 3523 | [email protected].
NBT test dates and venues:
Venue information is available at http://www.nbt.ac.za/
content/test-dates-and-venues. Admission to certain study fields is subject to the test results of the student.
NBT results or the registration of a literacy course?
For NBT results: Ms Lerato Masisi: 051 401 2448
[email protected]
For literacy courses: English: Ms Annamarie Otto:
051 401 3441 | [email protected] Vir geletterdheidskursus in Afrikaans: Ms Anneen Church: 051 401 7414 | [email protected]
FINANCIAL AID
Please contact our Tuition Fees office (Bloemfontein
Campus): +27 51 401 3003|2806|9090|9670|2817| 9669;
or email [email protected].
NSFAS call centre: 0860 067 327
Tuition Fees: Qwaqwa Campus
T: +27 58 718 5024|5119|5262
E: [email protected]
W: http://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlistedpages/bursaries/financial-aid.
NSFAS, study loans queries
NSFAS loans are mainly for undergraduate studies for both
semesters. Only South African citizens can apply for a
NSFAS loan. Limited NSFAS funding for postgraduate studies
for students who require financial assistance is available for
students who meet NSFAS requirements.
On 1 August 2016, NSFAS central online applications opened
for students who require financial assistance.
There are various cycles on which applicants can apply for
funding:
• 1 August to 30 November; students entering university
for the first time in 2017, including 2016 matriculants.
• 1 September to 30 November; all university students who
were not funded by NSFAS in 2016.
• 1 October to 30 November; students currently funded by
DSD and Funza Lushaka but for whom continued funding
for 2017 may be at risk.
PLEASE NOTE: Interested postgraduate students must pay
their own registration fee as the postgraduate allocations
will only be made after the registration period.
Students who were funded by NSFAS in 2016 do not need to
re-apply for funding in 2017.
Students who wish to apply can visit the NSFAS website
(www.NSFAS.org.za) to apply online.
If you encounter any problems while applying please
contact NSFAS on 0860 067 327
FINANCES
Pre-registration actions
• There are payments that need to be made before you
register. These prepayments are due five (5) working
days prior to registration. See below.
• You will not be able to register until these amounts reflect
as CREDITS on your tuition fees account.
• Should the tuition fees be less than the prepayment
required for registration, you will have to pay the full
amount of the tuition fees for those modules.
• Senior students: 2016 account balances must be zero.
• SA students: The prepayment includes the registration fee,
part of the tuition fees, and part of the accommodation
fees for students residing in a UFS residence or rented
room. Prepayments that must be made to register for
first-semester and year modules, are as follows:
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SA Students
Residential
Non-residential
Students with loans
Students with approved NSFAS loans
Study benefits for staff members:
Staff
Staff dependents: residential
Staff dependents: non-residential
R12 980
R6 870
R950
R0
R0
R7 060
R950
• International students: The prepayment includes the
registration fee, international levy, part of the tuition
fees, and part of the accommodation fees for students
residing in a UFS residence or rented room.
International Students
Residential
Non-residential
Students with loans
Students with approved NSFAS loans
Study benefits for staff members:
Staff
Staff dependents: residential
Staff dependents: non-residential
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R43 160
R28 160
R950
R0
R0
R15 950
R950
STUDENTS STUDYING WITH FINANCIAL AID
(BURSARY OR LOAN) – SA STUDENTS ONLY
• If the financial aid (bursary/loan) does not cover all the
fees for 2017, you must pay the prepayment as indicated
above.
• You will not be able to register until these amounts are
reflected as CREDITS on your tuition fees account.
• Should the tuition fees be less than the prepayment
required, you must pay the full amount.
• If the financial aid covers all expenses for the full
academic year, the prepayment will be reduced by the
amount of the financial aid.
• You have to fax proof of financial aid five (5) days prior
to registration to 051 401 3579 and present the original
proof of the bursary or loan upon registration.
BANKING DETAILS
The banking details to deposit the prepayment are:
Bank
ABSA
Name of account
UFS Tuition Fees
Branch code
630734
Account number
1 570 151 688
SWIFT CODE (for international transfers) - ABSAZAJJ
Reference number
100 directly followed by your student number if for the
prepayment, tuition and accommodation
101 directly followed by your student number if for the
payment of meals
102 directly followed by your student number if for the
payment of books
PAYMENT DATES IN 2017
SA Students
First payment five (5) days prior to regisJanuary
tration. This is the prepayment as indicated
above
Second payment to settle all first-semester
31 March
fees
Third and final payment to settle the tuition
31 August
fees for 2017 in full
January
31 March
31 June
International Students
First payment five (5) days prior to registration. This is the prepayment as indicated
above
Second payment to settle all first-semester
fees
Third and final payment to settle the tuition
fees for 2017 in full
Fax proof of transaction to +27 51 401 3579
Enquiries: Accounts/amounts payable:
Undergraduate: +27 51 401 2806 or +27 51 401 3003
Postgraduate, BML and E-learn students: +27 51 401 9537
Fax: +27 51 401 3579
Email: [email protected]
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PROGRAMME PRICES 2017
· The cost per programme is the average cost per year.
· Tuition fees are charged per module.
·Programme prices vary according to the modules
registered for.
· Prices quoted are for SA and SADC students.
· International non-SADC students pay the actual module
price + 50%.
· Programme prices below are estimated amounts for
tuition fees only and do not include accommodation
costs, meals, pocket money, transport, books, notes and
study material.
For the estimated costs, visit www.ufs.ac.za and follow
the links: Students -Tuition Fees - Fees Yearbook or do an
online quotation at Students - Tuition Fees - Quotation.
(R)
Humanities
B Social Work
BSocSci
BA
BA Drama and Theatre Arts
BA Political Transformation
BA Journalism
BA Communication Studies
BA Language Practice
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28 834
28 275
27 727
26 998
30 842
27 786
25 591
30 842
Economic and Management Sciences
BAcc
BAdmin (3 years)
BAdmin (4 years)
BCom (3 years)
BCom (4 years)
BCom Accounting
BCom Economics
BCom Entrepreneurship
BCom Human Resource Management
BCom Investment Management
and Banking
BCom Law
BCom Marketing
33 467
30 000
Law
LLB
32 604
Education
Ed
PGDIP
29 021
15 625
38 175
29 446
23 920
33 180
26 877
31 860
31 727
31 344
28 447
32 044
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
BArch Stud
BSc Agric
BAgric
BSc Quantity Surveying
BSc Chemistry, Physics & Biology
BSc Geology
BSc Geology and Environmental
Sciences
BSc Information Technology
BSc Microbiology
BSc Consumer Science
BSc Forensic Science
BSc Extended Curriculum Programmes
Teologie / Theology
BDiv
36 226
39 209
41 402
32 020
37 026
33 615
40 298
37 305
31 923
36 029
36 858
26 120
Health Sciences
B Optometry
BSc Occupational Therapy
BSc Dietetics
BSc Physiotherapy
BSocSci Nursing
MBChB
Average per year:
38 675
40 635
46 653
45 522
27 315
44 102
HONOURS DEGREE
Cost of degree over 1 year
29 065
MASTER’S DEGREE
Cost of degree over 2 years
Year 1
Year 2
25 080
12 540
12 540
26 983
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• International students must submit certified copies of
documents (school certificates, diplomas, etc.) and
proof of provisional exemption from SAQA with their
application, passport, study permit and proof of medical
aid before and during registration.
• Medical Aid: All international students must provide
proof of belonging to an acceptable medical aid fund,
registered at the South African Medical Council. Hospital
plans and travel insurance will not be accepted as
medical aid funds.
• Visa: Students with visitors’ permits (visas) will not be
allowed to register at the UFS. Visitors’ visas cannot be
changed to a study permit in South Africa.
• Study permit: Non-South African citizens without
permanent residence permits must submit a valid study
permit issued by the South African Department of Home
Affairs for the University of the Free State to the Office
for International Affairs, before registration. The study
permit can be renewed at a cost of R1 775 and must be
done by the student through the Department of Home
Affairs (Please visit www.ufsglobal.com/dha/southafrica
to do your online application and book an appointment).
• Administration
fee:
An
annual
international
administration fee is charged on all international student
accounts and is not refundable.
• Prepayment: A prepayment must be paid before you can
register as a UFS student. See above relevant amounts.
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Payment dates for international students (see above):
First-semester fees are payable on/before 31 March.
Second-semester fees are payable on/before 30 June.
Enquiries:
Immigration, Accreditation, Medical Aid and Finances:
Jeanne Niemann: +27 51 401 3219
Sponsored students, Student Engagement, Orientation,
Marketing and Communication: Bulelwa Malo: +27 51 401
9436.
STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM OTHER TERTIARY
INSTITUTIONS:
If you transfer from another tertiary institution, you must
include a certificate of conduct and an official study record
from the previous tertiary institution, with your application,
AND submit copies when you register. In addition you must
include the syllabus of passed modules if the recognition
of modules is required. The closing date for students
transferring from other tertiary institutions is 30 September
2017.
GATEWAY FIRST-YEARS’ COLLEGE PROGRAMME
What is Gateway?
Two weeks prior to the start of classes, all first-years have
the unique opportunity to enter the GATEWAY COLLEGE
PROGRAMME. The annual GATEWAY First-Years’ College
is a programme of student life and learning events that
introduces you to campus and academic life at the UFS.
The College experience includes a series of exciting lectures
to guide your understanding and expectation of university life. Furthermore it assists you to orientate yourself on
campus and to all the resources available to support students.
The College experience also includes exciting student-life
activities such as the Kovsie Rag programme, where you’ll
participate in fundraising with fun activities, such as the
Rag Float procession and Festival, but also first-year sports
events such as athletics and swimming, and cultural events
such as the first-year Stagedoor event, where you can form
part of a theatre production with all other first-years.
All these events provide you with well-structured opportunities to meet new friends and establish friendship networks that will support you during your studies. During the
College experience, you will also be introduced to a peer
mentor in a student mentoring programme to further support you in adjusting to university life.
Who is it for?
All first time entering first year students.
How long does it last?
Two weeks. The Gateway programme will run from the 23rd
of January until the 3rd of February.
What should I bring?
Sunblock, a note book and a pen.
How much does it cost?
The programme is free for all participants.
The GATEWAY programme is available at http://www.ufs.
ac.za/templates/archive.aspx?news=7989&cat=1
Enquiries: Vhugala Nthakeni: 051 401 3689 | nthakheniv@
ufs.ac.za
NOTES AND STUDY MATERIAL
Study material/notes are automatically prepared when you
register, and charged accordingly. It is your responsibility to
collect the study material. If you cancel/discontinue any of
the modules, you will not be refunded for the notes.
BOOKS
Money for books can be paid into a separate account in
advance. The amount paid, will be transferred to your
student card. At the end of each academic year, the credit
available on your book money account will automatically
be transferred to your tuition fees account.
STUDENT CARD
Your student card is your key to all kinds of services and
events at the UFS. It is your official university identification
and, as a student or employee, you must carry it with you
whenever you are on campus. Your electronic student card
is for your use only, nobody else may use it. Your personal
details are associated with your card and are unique to your
card.
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PARKING DISC
To park on designated parking spaces allocated to students, you must buy a parking permit/disc at Traffic Services by the
end of February. It must be displayed on windshield of your vehicle.
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
Registration Call Centre:
Bloemfontein Campus Switchboard:
Qwaqwa Campus Switchboard:
Unit for Prospective Students – KovsieConnect:
Security 24h: Finances: Housing and Residence Affairs:
Gateway Orientation:
Marketing:
051 401 9666 / [email protected]
086 525 5224
051 401 9111
058 718 5000
051 401 3000 / [email protected]
051 401 2634 / 2911
051 401 2806 / 3003 / [email protected]
051 401 3562 / 3455 051 401 3689 / [email protected]
051 401 9957 / 9129 / 9028 / 3384
FACULTIES
Economic and Management Sciences – Lizette Pretorius: 051 401 2173 / [email protected]
Education – Charmell Cardoso: 051 401 9264 / [email protected]
Health Sciences – Lydia du Toit: 051 405 7513 / [email protected]
School of Nursing – June Klopper:
051 401 2361 / [email protected]
The Humanities – Marizanne Cloete: 051 401 2592 / [email protected]
Natural and Agricultural Sciences – Lee-Ann Frazenburg: 051 401 3199 / [email protected]
Law – Adri Kotze: 051 401 2735 / [email protected]
Theology – Rev Marlene Oosthuizen: 051 401 2617 / [email protected]
Business School:
051 401 2874 / [email protected]
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GLOSSARY
University:
An institution of advanced study and research where the highest possible academic qualification can be obtained.
Chancellor:
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university and is generally a prominent figure in society. Our Chancellor is Dr
Khotso Mokhele.
Rector:
The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer of the university, with Vice-Rectors supporting him. Our Vice-Chancellor and
Rector is Prof Francis Petersen.
University Council:
The University Council is the highest decision-making body of the university. The Council consists of representatives of
the university, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), church and community representatives, prominent business
people, and individuals appointed by the government.
Faculty:
The students, lecturers, research and management of a group of departments who (in a broad sense) work in the same
field of study, form a faculty.
The Bloemfontein Campus has seven faculties of excellence:
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• The Humanities
• Theology
The Qwaqwa Campus has four faculties of academic excellence:
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• Economic and Management Sciences
• Education
• Humanities
• Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The head of a faculty is called a dean and resides at the
Bloemfontein Campus. At the Qwaqwa Campus, faculty
heads are called programme heads and the subject head is
responsible for the management of departments.
Department:
The students, lecturers, research and management activities in a specific field of study form a department. At the
head of a department, we find the departmental head or
departmental chairperson. For undergraduate courses, you
will be required to attend classes in various departments,
while postgraduate studies are generally undertaken in a
single department.
Professor:
A person who has distinguished himself/herself as an
expert in a specific field of study.
Lecturer:
The name assigned to a person who presents classes to
students. Each department has a number of lecturers who
are experts in specific fields of study and who are attached
full-time to the university. Lecturing staff are addressed in
terms of their titles.
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Kovsie:
The historical word ‘Kovsie’ is the nickname given to
students at the UFS. This is also the general name used for
referring to the UFS.
Degree:
An academic achievement that provides evidence that you
are academically competent in a specific field of study so
that you may embark upon a career or careers related to
this field.
Undergraduate refers to students who are studying for the
first degree, while the term postgraduate refers to students
engaged in a study field where they have already obtained
a degree.
For example, the term degree could denote a BA degree
(Baccalaureus Artium), a BCom degree (Baccalaureus
Commercii), or a BSc degree (Baccalaureus Scientiae
Bachelor of Science). The minimum period of study for an
undergraduate bachelor’s degree is generally three or four
years.
This is followed by an honours degree (generally one or two
years) or a master’s degree (one or more years) and finally
a doctorate (generally two years or longer).
Some degrees lead directly into certain professions, while
other degrees provide general preparation for a variety of
careers. A general BCom degree will equip you with the
necessary economic and management knowledge so that,
for example, you may apply for a position as a manager in
a company.
Module:
A module refers to specific fields of study within a
discipline. For example, Financial Management is one of
several modules in the field of study known as Business
Management.
The Academic Calendar:
An academic year consists of two semesters. The first
semester usually commences early in February, and the
second semester by the end of July. In between, there is
generally a holiday of approximately three weeks. The
second semester is concluded at the end of November.
Undergraduate students write an examination at the end of
each semester. For postgraduate studies, much more selfstudy and research is expected from students.
All information in this publication is subject to change. For more information visit www.ufs.ac.za. This publication was
compiled and produced by the Department Marketing and Recruitment of the University of the Free State:
Wekkie Saayman Buidling, corner of Rector and Graduandi Avenue.
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