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 will find the self-service option in your student portal.
- Should you not be able to do it in the student portal, 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 or your discontinuation in self-service, 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: 2026
Description | Final date for changes | Fee payable |
| ALL MODULES | ||
| Non-selection study programme | entirely discontinued after registration but before 10 March 2026 | R1 840 will be retained from the registration fee. |
| QUARTER MODULES | ||
| First-quarter module | after 10 March 2026 | The full fee is payable. |
| Second-quarter module | after 8 May 2026 | The full fee is payable. |
| Third-quarter module | after 20 August 2026 | The full fee is payable. |
| Fourth-quarter module | after 7 October 2026 | The full fee is payable. |
| SEMESTER MODULES | ||
| First-semester module | cancellation after 10 March until 8 May 2026 | Half of the full fee is payable. |
| cancellation after 8 May 2026 | The full fee is payable. | |
| Second-semester module | cancellation after 20 August until 7 October 2026 | Half of the full fee is payable. |
| cancellation after 7 October 2026 | The full fee is payable. | |
| YEAR MODULES | ||
| Year module | cancellation after 10 March until 8 May 2026 | A quarter of the full fee is payable. |
| cancellation after 8 May until 20 August 2026 | Half of the full fee is payable. | |
cancellation after 20 August until 7 October 2026 | Three-quarters of the full fee is payable. | |
| cancellation after 7 October 2026 | The full fee is payable. |