GUIDE DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

[Pages:50]2020 REGISTRATION GUIDE

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT APPLICATIONS & REGISTRATION GUIDE

2020

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Introduction.........................................................................................................................................3

Vision, Mission and Core Values .........................................................................................................4

Overview of the Applications And Registration Process ....................................................................... 5

Enquiries Process.................................................................................................................................5

Applications Process............................................................................................................................6

Registration Process.........................................................................................................................7-8

Important Regsitration Information ....................................................................................................9

Online Registration......................................................................................................................10 -11

Online Registration Guide.................................................................................................................12

Step By Step Guidelines For Online Registration.........................................................................13-28

International Students...................................................................................................................29-32

Finance Matters ............................................................................................................................33-42

Financial Aid Services ...................................................................................................................43-44

DUT Scholarship policy ................................................................................................................... 45-49

Important Contact Details ...........................................................................................................50-54

Registration Timetables First Year Students (Durban Campuses) ...............................................55-56

Registration Timetables Returning Students(Durban Campuses) ................................................57-73

Registration Timetables First Year & Returning Students(Midlands Campuses) ..........................74-80

Important Dates For 2019 ...........................................................................................................81-84

Student IT Services ................................................................................................................................. 85

Student Portal....................................................................................................................................86

DUT4life - E-mail for Life ..................................................................................................................87

Access to your Student Information .................................................................................................88

Student Kiosk ....................................................................................................................................89

Student SMS Services .............................................................................................................................. 89

ITS Mobi App ....................................................................................................................................90

Student MySite..................................................................................................................................90 DUT Campus Maps ? M L Sultan Campus........................................................................................91 DUT Campus Maps ? Steve Biko Campus........................................................................................92 DUT Campus Maps ? Brickfield Campus..........................................................................................93 DUT Campus Maps ? Ritson Campus ..............................................................................................94 DUT Campus Maps ? City Campus ..................................................................................................95 DUT Campus Maps ? Riverside Campus ..........................................................................................96 DUT Campus Maps ? Indumiso Campus ..........................................................................................97

Emergency Contact Information .......................................................................................................98

List of References..............................................................................................................................99

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INTRODUCTION

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. 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

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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Vision

A preferred university for developing leadership in technology and productive citizenship.

Mission

Our mission is to excel through: o A teaching and learning environment that values and supports the university community. o Promoting excellence in learning and teaching, technology transfer and applied research. o External engagement that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through collaboration and partnership.

Core Values

o Respect, Recognition, Opportunity and Access o Loyalty, Dignity and Trust o Transparency, Openness, Honesty and Shared Governance o Responsibility, Accountability, Collegiality and Professionalism Student-centredness is one of the two key strands of DUT's DNA

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OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATION PROCESSES 1- ENQUIRIES PROCESS

Applicant makes enquiries through CAO / DUT

CAO captures enquiry information and sends an application form to the enquirer.

DUT Admissions Department receives enquiries via the counter, email and post.

DUT Admissions Department downloads CAO enquiry details

DUT Admissions Department format enquiry letters, prints the letters & post

career information to the enquirer

These enquiries are sorted accordingly and career information such as career leaflets, CAO handbook, CAO application form and DUT study opportunities are despatched to

the enquirer.

DUT Admissions Department advise the enquirer to make an online application.

Name of Department Contact Numbers Email Address Location Campus

Student Admissions 031 373 5005 info@dut.ac.za Gate 4/5 Block BD3001 Steve Biko Campus

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2. APPLICATIONS PROCESS

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Applicant applies via the CAO

Successful applicants are sent conditional/ firm acceptance. Other

applicants are waitlisted/rejected

Successful applicants will be required to pay a

deposit to secure their place

Admission requirements met

on final NSC results

CAO captures the application form

Applicants are ranked according to their achievement rating

Student Admissions give firm acceptance of the offer to study

NO

Academic Depts/ Admissions Dept make selections online and/

or downloads the application from the

CAO for specific programmes.

Student Admissions Dept conducts pre-

selection online based on University

& programme specific requirements

Applicants are invited for entrance test/ interview etc

YES

Admissions Depts. may look at waitlisted applicants if enrolment

targets are not met

Student Admissions informs the student

about documents required, fees payable & registration dates

Programme requirements met

Applicant is regretted admission

to study

END

NO

Applications can be made via the Central Applications Office (CAO) at or visit 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

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3. REGISTRATION PROCESS

DAY OF REGISTRATION Applicants must pay the minimum registration fee prior to or on the

day of registration

Applicants proceed to On-line Web registration/academic dept. issues the

relevant registration documents to the student

Applicants complete the On-line Web registration process/Faculty Office register the applicant at dedicated registration venues

The student proceeds to Protection Services for the issue of student card

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Applicants proceed to the relevant academic department/ registration venue

Student Admissions verifies the NSC matric results & check for departmental

& university admission requirements

The student is issued with a proof of registration

Student proceeds to Student Housing should they require residence accommodation

REGISTRATION PROCESS COMPLETED

The student may then proceed to Financial Aid for NSFAS/Bursaries/

Incentives

For more detailed information on this process, refer to pages 9-28 of this guide.

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ESSENTIAL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

LOCAL STUDENTS (RSA)

NSC certificate and statement of results

Confirmation of Acceptance form Identity Document Biographical Information Sheet Indemnity form Residence form (if applicable) Surety form Proof of payment

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Study Permit Passport Matric foreign qualifications Proof of Medical Cover Passport Clearance Letter from the International

Office SAQA Evaluation (where relevant) Matriculation Board Evaluation (where

relevant) Indemnity form Surety form

Proof of payment

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