Module changes and termination of studies

Adding additional modules

  • Adding of additional modules should be done at the faculty.
  • Regardless of when a module is added, should you decide to later discontinue it, the discontinuation costs will be calculated according to the table “Discontinuation dates”.
  • Should you use the on-line facility, the cost will be calculated according to the discontinuation dates table.

Discontinuation of a module

  • All discontinuations of, or changes to modules, should be done at the faculty.
  • If you want to discontinue your entire study programme, see more details in the section below.
  • Should you use the on-line facility, the cost will be calculated according to the discontinuation dates table.
  • Regardless of when a module is added, should you decide to later discontinue it again, the discontinuation costs will be calculated according to the table “Discontinuation dates:”.
  • The final date on which registration for a module may be cancelled without having to pay for the specific module, is specified in the table “Discontinuation dates" 

Discontinuation of entire study programme

  • You must complete the prescribed form  at the Student Service Centre, which states that you wish to discontinue your study programme.
  • The date on which the University receives the form, requesting discontinuation of a study programme, will determine the amount you are owing to the University.
  • To determine the fees payable AND final dates for the full discontinuation of your study programme, without having to pay the full cost for the specific study programme, refer to the table: “Discontinuation dates”. 

Change of study course or move between faculties

  • Should you move between faculties or change study course during the same term (study year), please contact your faculty for assistance.  This is not handled as a discontinuation of a study programme.  Your faculty will assist with the change.

Discontinuation dates: 2024

Description 

Final date for changes 

Fee payable 

ALL MODULES 

 

 

Non-selection study programme 

entirely discontinued after registration but before 19 March 2024 

R1 655 will be retained from the registration fee. 

QUARTER MODULES 

 

 

First-quarter module 

after 19 March 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

Second-quarter module 

after 17 May 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

Third-quarter module 

after 20 August 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

Fourth-quarter module 

after 9 October 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

SEMESTER MODULES 

 

 

First-semester module 

cancellation after 19 March until 

17 May 2024 

Half of the full fee is payable. 

cancellation after 17 May 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

Second-semester module 

cancellation after 20 August until 9 October 2024 

Half of the full fee is payable. 

cancellation after 9 October 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

YEAR MODULES 

 

 

Year module 

cancellation after 19 March until 17 May 2024 

A quarter of the full fee is payable. 

cancellation after 17 May until 20 August 2024 

Half of the full fee is payable. 

cancellation after 20 August until 

9 October 2024 

Three-quarters of the full fee is payable. 

cancellation after 9 October 2024 

The full fee is payable. 

 

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