Unisa mostly processes registration after minimum required fees are paid. Once fees are paid , applicants typically waits for 48hrs for the registration process to start due to payment delays and banking procedures.

Registration and Application

• Missed Application Period: If you didn’t apply within the designated application period, you must wait for the next application cycle to apply for admission. For detailed information on application periods, visit UNISA’s official application page at www.unisa.ac.za/apply.
• Simultaneous Registration with Another University: You can register at UNISA and another university at the same time only if your UNISA registration is for non-degree purposes and you have obtained written permission from the other institution. This permission must be submitted during your application and registration process at UNISA.
• Multiple Formal Programmes: UNISA does not permit simultaneous registration for two or more formal programs.

Academic Records and Credits

• Academic Record or Credit Certificate: Request these documents through myUNISA. They will be emailed to your myLife email account as a password-protected PDF, accessible with your ID or passport number.
• NQF Level Change: Qualifications have been reclassified to align with the new 10-level National Qualifications Framework (NQF) introduced by the NQF Act No 67 of 2008. For more information on how this affects your qualification, visit UNISA’s official information page.

Registration Specifics

• Exam Non-Attendance: If you were registered for a module and did not write the exam, you can register again for the module after the official exam results release and before the registration closing date.
• Workplace-Based Learning: Certain qualifications require work-integrated learning (WIL) or experiential learning, which must be completed under qualified supervision. If you lack a placement, contact the relevant academic department for assistance.
• Exemption Status: For updates on exemption applications, email adhoccredits@unisa.ac.za for undergraduate qualifications or pgd@unisa.ac.za for honours and postgraduate diploma exemptions.
• Returning to UNISA: If you haven’t registered at UNISA for a while, verify if your qualification is still offered. For re-admission, especially after academic exclusion, review the specific requirements at www.unisa.ac.za/register.

Post-Registration

• Attendance and Study Mode: UNISA operates as a distance e-learning institution, offering online study without regular classes, though some modules may have tutorial sessions.
• Confirmation of Registration: After finalizing your registration, a confirmation letter will be sent to your myLife email account. This can also be requested via myUNISA.
• Cancellation and Fees: Cancelling module registration may result in forfeiture of part or all paid fees, depending on UNISA’s cancellation policy.

Other Key Information

• Registration Dates and Times: Always check www.unisa.ac.za/register for up-to-date registration dates and times.
• Module Information: Details regarding NQF levels, credit weights, and whether a module is semester or year-long are available on UNISA’s registration site.
• Qualification Completion Timeframes: UNISA has set time limits for completing qualifications, varying from 4 to 10 years depending on the credit requirement.

For the most current and detailed information, always refer directly to UNISA’s official website and specific web pages provided.