Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Registration Dates 2025 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is gearing up for the 2025 academic year, and students are encouraged to mark their calendars for important registration dates. Whether you’re a first-year student, a returning undergraduate, or a postgraduate candidate, this guide will ensure you don’t miss the essential registration deadlines.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Registration Dates for 2025

For First-Year Students

• NSC Results Release (Tentative Date): 16 January 2025
• Online Registration:
  • Dates: Monday, 3 February – Friday, 14 February 2025 (2-week period)
  • Registration Method: First-year students can register online using own devices at home or at on-campus computer labs, based on the scheduled registration times.
  • Residence Students:
    • Arrival Date: Friday, 31 January – Saturday, 1 February 2025
    • Students living on campus should arrive before the registration and orientation period for academic registration on campus.
  • Orientation for First-Year Students:
    • Dates: Monday, 3 February – Friday, 14 February 2025 (Orientation will take place concurrently with the registration period)
    • Orientation activities will be scheduled to ensure that first-year students get the most out of their two-week registration window.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome:
    • Tentative Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025
    • The Vice-Chancellor will officially welcome first-year students to the university community.

For Returning Undergraduate Students, Bachelors Honours, and Postgraduate Diploma Students

• Online Registration for Returning Students:
  • Dates: Monday, 20 January – Friday, 14 February 2025 (4-week period)
  • Returning students will register online from their own devices at home during this period.

Important Notes to Remember

• Residence students should plan to arrive on campus prior to registration to complete their academic registration on-site.
• Orientation for first-year students is designed to integrate you into campus life and will run during the first two weeks of the registration period.
• Be sure to keep an eye out for communications from SPU, including the Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome and other important updates.

How to Register:

• Online Registration is the primary method for all students (first-year, returning undergraduates, Bachelors Honours, and Postgraduate Diploma students). You can complete your registration using your own devices or on campus using university computer labs as per the scheduled times.

Key Dates Summary:

• NSC Results Release: 16 January 2025 (tentative)
• First-Year Online Registration: 3 February – 14 February 2025
• Residence Arrival for First Years: 31 January – 1 February 2025
• Orientation: 3 February – 14 February 2025
• Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome: 15 February 2025 (tentative)
• Returning Student Online Registration: 20 January – 14 February 2025

Conclusion:

The 2025 academic year at Sol Plaatje University is just around the corner, and students must ensure they adhere to the registration dates provided to avoid any delays. First-year students will kick off their journey with a structured registration and orientation process, while returning students have a longer window to complete their registration. Be sure to stay informed by visiting the official SPU website and regularly checking your email for updates.

Get ready for an exciting year at Sol Plaatje University, and make sure your registration process is as smooth as possible by following the dates and instructions above!

For more details and further updates, be sure to visit the Sol Plaatje University Registration Page.