The Faculty of Veterinary Science offers a number of student support programmes to ensure that students are able to cope with the demands of the academic and social environment in which they find themselves during their studies.

New veterinary science and veterinary nursing students are introduced to the support services during orientation week at the beginning of their academic career. The programme during orientation week provides for a variety of topics on the information presented here and also introduces students to the campus, its facilities and staff that they are likely to meet during their first year at Onderstepoort.

A student tutor system is in place for students in the veterinary science and veterinary nursing programmes. The tutors are senior students who assist fellow students in specific academic modules under supervision of the relevant Head of Department. Additional assistance in time management and study methods, among other things, are offered as required by the Academic Success Coach, Ms Teballo Riba. She can be contacted via email for an appointment at [email protected]. Assistance with bursary and loan arrangements is also provided on request.

Counselling and medical services are available on the campus by appointment. The campus
psychologist can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Various 24-hour emergency medical facilities are situated within a radius of 10 – 15 km of the campus.

The student body, in liaison with Student Administration, is responsible for social, cultural and sporting activities.

Please use the links below to access more information about UP's Student Counselling Unit and UP's Student Health Services.