As a South African student, if you wish to cancel your university registration, the process varies depending on the institution.
Here’s a guide for the University of Cape Town (UCT), the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), and the University of South Africa (Unisa):
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University of Cape Town (UCT)
STEP 1 – Complete the Cancellation Form:
- Download and fill out the ACA08 Cancellation of Registration form.
STEP 2 – Upload the Form:
- Submit the completed form via the “Cancellation of Registration Application” on service requests in PeopleSoft. For assistance, refer to the guide on Vula (https://vula.uct.ac.za/portal/directtool/).
STEP 3 – Fee Implications:
- Be aware that cancellation may affect any funding disbursed by UCT.
- If you are not the fee payer, a signed consent letter from the fee payer must be submitted to the Fees Office before any refund is processed. Send this to fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za.
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
STEP 1 – Obtain the Cancellation Form:
- Download the Cancellation of Registration form or get it from your Faculty Office.
STEP 2 – Complete the Form:
- Fill out the form with the necessary details and indicate the reason for cancellation.
STEP 3 – Submit the Form:
- Return the completed form to your Faculty Office.
- Note that cancellation charges may apply, as detailed in the Fees booklet.
STEP 4 – Return University Property:
- Ensure that all university property, such as library books and student cards, is returned as part of the cancellation process.
University of South Africa (Unisa)
STEP 1 – Log in to myUnisa:
- Access your account at myUnisa.
STEP 2 – Navigate to Module Cancellation:
- Go to “myAdmin”,
- Select “Student Admin”,
- Then click on “Cancel Modules”.
STEP 3 – Understand Fee Implications:
- Be aware that cancelling modules may result in forfeiture of part or all of the fees paid, depending on the timing of the cancellation.
STEP 4 – Cooling-Off Period:
- If you cancel your registration within 10 calendar days of activation, you may apply for a full refund, excluding foreign levies.
STEP 5 – Submit Refund Request:
- After processing the cancellation, complete the relevant refund form and submit it to finan@unisa.ac.za.
IMPORTANT
- The closer to the start of the academic term you cancel, the higher the fees you may forfeit.
- Each university has specific cancellation charges outlined in its Fees Booklet.
- Ensure that all university property, such as library books and student cards, is returned as part of the cancellation process.
If you’re unsure about the process, contact your university’s student services or fees office for assistance.
