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You will find below further information that will guide you through the remaining admission process and will assist in ensuring that your application is complete before it can be evaluated.


You will be sent an acknowledgement letter confirming your programme choices, any outstanding supporting documents, as well as details of your assigned Admissions Consultant.


Please access the Student Self Service Portal @ self-service.wits.ac.za to perform the following:


Apply for Accommodation Applicants who require accommodation during their studies can apply for Residence via the Student Self Service Portal @ self-service.wits.ac.za


Pay your application fee. Click the Campus Finances tile. Select make a payment > Application Fee. 

Upload any outstanding items on your application by selecting the Student Centre icon, and then clicking on Manage Documents. Please ensure that your academic qualifications have been duly certified less than 3 months ago. The uploaded documents will reflect as 'Not Verified' on your profile, until they have been reviewed by the Student Enrolment Centre.

Application correspondence is generated electronically and sent to you via email, no letters are posted to applicants. Correspondence can also be accessed @ self-service.wits.ac.za.


For assistance please call the Student Call Centre +27 (0) 11 717 1888 during office hours (8.00-16.30) or visit www.wits.ac.za/askwits


If you notice any amendments that need to be made please email: admissions.senc@wits.ac.za 

Amendments to programmes will only be considered if the new programme choice has not already closed.



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