R E G I S T R A T I O N: /11/04

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1 Dear Prospective University of Johannesburg Student R E G I S T R A T I O N: /11/04 We would like to welcome you in advance to the University of Johannesburg and draw your attention to the following. Ons verwelkom u by voorbaat by die Universiteit van Johannesburg en vestig u aandag op die volgende. Re rata go le amogela Yunibesithing ya Johannesburg e sa le nako, le go goga šedi ya lena go tše di latelago. Siyanemukela enyuvesi yasejohannnesburg, sicela niphose amehlo kulokhu okulandelayo. 1. ADMISSION STATUS - APPLICANTS CURRENTLY IN GRADE 12 It is important to note that receipt of a First Year Seminar programme or Registration Schedule does not mean that you have been accepted as a student. You must still comply with all the admission requirements, based on your final Grade 12 results. 1.1 After your final grade 12 results have been released in January 2016, you will be informed via SMS (within 3 days) whether you, on the basis of those results, complied with the minimum criteria. 1.2 Should you not have received an SMS, please verify your admission status online at uconnect.uj.ac.za or contact our call centre on (011) If you have not received an SMS and cannot verify your admission status online, but you meet all the final requirements for the qualification applied for, you have to submit certified copies of your statement of symbols and ID document via before the 8 th of January 2016 to the following address: ujstudocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za 2. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR (FYS) 2.1 The First Year Seminar 2016 is compulsory for all first-year students, and serves to introduce the student to the University, the Faculty and programme that the student will register into. See UJ/FYS for more details. 2.2 Read your programme carefully as it contains full details of the First Year Seminar activities that have been arranged for you. 3. ALLOCATION OF PLACES The University cannot guarantee your place if you do not register within your allocated registration timeslot. Students planning to register online off-campus should preferably register within the allocated timeslot. You will be able to register online off-campus from the 18 th to the 22 nd of January On-campus assisted registration commences on the 25 th of January The full registration schedule is available online at Note the specific registration timeslots indicated for each programme for on-campus assisted registration. Kindly adhere to this schedule. 1

2 4. PAYMENTS All students, including those students whose fees are paid by sponsors or employers, have to pay the following minimum amounts prior to or on the date of academic registration. Should payments be made direct to the bank account of the University, it must be done at least FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS PRIOR to your registration date. Payments can be made via the online registration process with a credit / cheque card. Full-time/part-time: Tuition fees: R (Minimum fee for students without residence at UJ) Residence fees: R (Minimum fee for students with residence at UJ) BANKING DETAILS FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS: Account Name: University of Johannesburg Bank: ABSA Bank Branch: Auckland Park Branch Code: Account Number: IMPORTANT NOTE: Use the student number as a reference for any form of deposit. a copy of the deposit slip to studentaccounts@uj.ac.za or fax a copy to: APK: APB: DFC: SWC: Please keep proof of payments for at least two (2) years. No refunds will be approved without it. In addition, no refunds will be made during the month of January Those who do not comply with these requirements will not be able to complete the registration process until the payment reflects on the student account. Students will not be unblocked with a bank deposit slip if they did not make the payment 5 working days prior to the date of registration. It is also advisable that students, who made payment in time bring a copy of the deposit slip with them on the day of registration. 5. Financial liability upon total cancellation of studies or cancellation of certain modules 5.1 Total cancellation of studies Cancellation on or before 15 February: total remission of tuition fees with the exception of the registration fee and ICT levy. Cancellation after 15 February 2016 as mentioned in paragraph 5.2 2

3 5.2 Cancellation of modules First semester modules: Cancellation on or before 15 February: No fees payable Cancellation on or before the last day of March: 50% credit is granted Cancellation after the last day of March: No credit is granted Second semester modules: Cancellation on or before the end July: No fees payable Cancellation after the last day of July: No credit is granted Year Modules: Cancellation on or before 15 February: No fees payable Cancellation on or before the last day of March: 75% credit is granted Cancellation on or before the last day of July: 50% credit is granted Cancellation after the last day of July: No credit is granted 6. HANDHELD DEVICES FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS 2016 UJ is committed to bringing 21 st century education to its students by maximising the use of technology for teaching and learning. It is therefore imperative that all first-year students are equipped with a tablet or, in the Faculties of Science, Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), and Art Design and Architecture (FADA), preferably with a laptop. It is a strict requirement that you have a tablet or a laptop at the beginning of the academic year, but if you are uncertain of which device to purchase, consult with your faculty the moment you have registered. There is widespread Wi-Fi on campus, as well as numerous points for charging your tablet or laptop. Minimum specifications: Tablets The specifications (see Annexure A) provide for minimum requirements in respect of functionality, processing power and connectivity. Please note that these are minimum specifications. More advanced laptops or tablets are of course acceptable. You do not need to buy another device if you already have one complying with the minimum specifications. The tablet must have built-in Wi-Fi that will enable you to access all UJ s electronic resources. Existing deals on devices Students can shop around for good deals and Apple gives a discount to registered students when producing a student card. 7. ONLINE SURVEYS FOR IMMEDIATE COMPLETION Those of you who presently have access to technology can start joining UJ s digital world right away by simply completing our two compulsory online surveys. The Student Profile Questionnaire gives us the base-line knowledge about our entrants needed for effective teaching and the Computer Skills Test checks whether you will be adequately equipped for UJ s digital world, or whether you will be required to participate in essential computer training after registration. To take these surveys, simply go to uconnect.uj.ac.za and select the Surveys icon. Of course, if you prefer, you may complete these surveys at registration, but why not deal with some formalities right away? 3

4 8. REGISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS The Registration Guide which contains information relating to the online registration process, campus maps and contact details is available online at uconnect.uj.ac.za, (select the Registration icon). If you are unsuccessful with the online registration process off site, you are welcome to visit the faculty on your specific registration date and time to assist you with the registration process. The full on-campus assisted registration schedule is available online at uconnect.uj.ac.za, (select the Registration icon). You may also contact our call centre on (011) for more information. No student may attend lectures in a module or course if they are not registered for it. 9. TIMETABLE The lecturing timetable, examination timetable and test dates will be available online at after registration. 10. MEDIUM OF TUITION Academic programmes are offered in English on all four campuses and in Afrikaans for selected programmes on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. For more information, kindly refer to the UJ prospectus, which can be found on the UJ website. 11. MERIT BURSARIES The University wishes to confirm that merit bursaries will be awarded according to a formula. If you qualify for a merit bursary according to the criteria contained in the Bursary Brochure, please contact the Bursary Division with a certified copy of your statement of symbols during registration in January. Merit bursary allocations will take place only after the Autumn Recess. 12. TRANSFER STUDENTS Students transferring from another university to the University of Johannesburg are required to register on the dates and times allocated to senior students. The registration schedule is available online at uconnect.uj.ac.za, (select Registration icon). 13. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Division for Internationalisation is the first port of call for all international students before proceeding to registration. This is the place where students are welcomed to the University and are cleared for registration. International students who will be registering with a study, work or relative visa will need to submit proof of medical aid cover (registered and administered in South Africa). International students who will be registering on the basis of a permanent resident permit, Asylum and Refugee permit are exempted from the medical aid requirement. NB. The payment of fees refer to point 1 of your admission letter from the international office. The Division is located on all four University campuses at; Mampou Ngqumshe Palesa Makwela A-Ring 424 Room 104, Con Cowan Building Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) Campus Auckland Park Bunting Road (APB) Campus +27 (0) (0) mampoum@uj.ac.za pmakwela@uj.ac.za Thabang Mothebe Tshepang Marumo Ground Floor, Maropeng Building ADB 107 Doornfontein Campus (DFC) Soweto Campus (SWC) +27 (0) (0) thabangm@uj.ac.za tshepangm@uj.ac.za 4

5 Further information on international student services can be found on the UJ website at AGREEMENT BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THE UNIVERSITY All applicants will be required to enter into an agreement with the University before registration in January A copy of the agreement is available on the website (under registrations) for completion. If you are under the age of 18 on 19 January 2016, you and your parent/guardian should sign the agreement form available on uconnect.uj.ac.za, (select the Registration icon) and submit this completed form to the Faculty at the following venues during registration. Degrees and Extended Degrees Diplomas D1 LAB 110B (Auckland Park Kingsway Campus) GNA-B01 (Soweto Campus) Lectures commence on MONDAY, 08 FEBRUARY We wish you every success in your studies. University of Johannesburg 5

6 ANNEXURE A Minimum specifications: Tablets Operating system: Android 4.4 (KitKat) or (Lollipop) Display: Storage: RAM: 7 inches or larger 8GB (preferably 16GB or more) 1GB b/g/n USB: USB 2.0 Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 600 Slot type: Ports: Slot Type: micro SD 1 x Micro USB, 3.5 mm Headphone, Mini HDMI 3G: Via 3 rd party 3G dongle Minimum specifications: Windows tablets (Faculty of Engineering FEBE) Operating system: Windows 8.1 Display: Storage: RAM: 7 inches or larger 16GB or more 1BG or larger b/g/n USB: USB 2.0 Minimum Resolution: 1280 x 800 Slot type: Ports: Micro SD 1 x Micro USB, 3.5 mm Headphone 3G: Via 3rd party 3G dongle Minimum specifications: Microsoft Laptops Display: 15 inches Processor: Intel Celeron 1.3GHz Operating System: Windows 7/8 RAM: Hard Drive: 2 GB 250 GB b/g/n Minimum specifications: Apple Macbooks (Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture FADA) Display: 13 inches or larger Processor: Operating System: RAM: Hard Drive: Version: 2.7 GHZ Dual Core Intel Core i5 ios Yosemite or El Capitan 8GB 128GB or larger ios ac 6

7 Minimum specifications for Apple devices ipad Display size: 9.7 inches Storage capacity: 16 GB (or more) b/g/n 3G: Recommended but optional for residential students Resolution: 2048 X 1536 Version: ios 7 or greater ipad Mini Display size: Storage capacity: 7.9 inches 16 GB a/b/g/n 3G: Recommended but optional for residential students Resolution: 1024 X 768 Version: ios 7 or greater It is recommended that the device be sturdy enough to function optimally for at least three years. 7

8 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 2015 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES (FEFS) SOWETO CAMPUS (SWC) Date Time Activity Venue Facilitator 01/02 08:30-09:00 Arrival and Settling In Welcome and getting to know my 09:00-10:00 fellow students Soft Skills Training (How to write and 10:00-12:00 to my lecturer, how to plan my semester etc) Meet My Future (Fun activity while student settle in) 12:30-13:30 HOD s Welcome Introduction to First Year Lecturers Introduction to Department Introduction to the Degree Introduction to the Modules offered 13:30-15:30 Mathematics for Diploma 1 & 2 3 & ADC and Department Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences First Year Seminar Programme 2016 Your Name 02/02 03/02 08:00-08:30 Arrival and Settling In 08:30-09:00 09:00-10:00 10:00-12:00 1 Dean s Welcome Session Dean s Welcome: Executive Dean (Prof A Dempsey) Library CAT Computer Orientation PsyCaD Protection Services and Occupational Health Judicial Services and Ethics 08:00-08:15 Settling in 08:15-09:30 Academic Development Centre Services 9:30-10:00 Amazing Race Kick off 11:45-12:15 Amazing Race Amazing Race Prize Giving. Great prizes up for grabs! Diploma in Accounting Students Surname A L Faculty and various Divisions ADC Department Your Student Number Your ID Number Dear First Year Student Welcome to the University of Johannesburg! We wish you an informative First Year Seminar and much success in your studies. Your First Year Seminar programme follows, with activities outlined according to the campus on which you will be studying. Best wishes accompany you on your journey from learner, to student and into the wonderful world of work! 2 Diploma in Accounting Students Surname Ma Mas GROUPS Diploma in Accounting Students Surname Mat Mol Diploma in Accounting Students Mon Mz Diploma in Accounting Students Surname N R Diploma in Accounting Students Surname S Z Diploma in Financial Service Operations All Students UJ Graphic Design Studio Welcome. Siyakwemukela. Welkom. Re a le amogela.

9 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 2016 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES (FEFS) AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS (APK) Date Time Activity Venue Facilitator 01/02 08:00-08:30 Arrival and Settling In 08:30-09:00 09:00-10:15 10:15-11:45 12:30-14:30 Dean s Welcome Session 1: 1 & 2 Dean s Welcome: Executive Dean (Prof A Dempsey) Library CAT-Computer Orientation Judicial Services and Ethics PsyCAD Protection Services and Occupational Health Meet My Future (Fun activity while student settle in) HOD s Welcome Introduction to First Year Lecturers Introduction to Department Introduction to the Degree Introduction to the Modules offered 08:00-08:30 Arrival and Settling In 08:30-11:45 1 & Dean s Welcome Session 2: 3 & 4 & 5 Meet My Future HOD s Welcome Introduction to First Year Lecturers Introduction to Department 3 & 4 Sanlam Auditorium A Les G01 A Les G02 E Les 200 Faculty and various Divisions Department Department 02/02 03/02 04/02 08:00-12:30 Mathematics for BAcc 13:30-14:30 Study Techniques 1 A Les G01 Department 08:30-12:30 Academic Programme Orientation 3 C Les 402 Department 09:30-14:30 Navigating BCom Accounting (Part 1) 2 B Les 100 Department 08:30-13:00 Extended Degree Academic Programme Information Session 5 C Les 402 Prof S Chetty 08:30-11:30 Mathematics for Economics 3 C Les 401 Department 12:30-14:30 Mathematics for Economics 09:00-11:00 Amazing Race 1 A Les G01 Department 11:00-14:30 Financial Literacy 1 A Les G01 ADC 09:00-14:30 Navigating BCom Accounting (Part 2) 2 B Les 100 Department 08:30-16:00 Life skills and Time Management 1 A Les G01 Department 08:30-11:30 Mathematics for Economics 3 B Les 100 Department 12:30-14:30 Mathematics for Economics Academic Programme: Module First Year Lecture and Note-taking 08:45-09:15 Mastering of Academic and Professional Skills (APS0X00) 09:15-09:45 Language for the Economic Sciences (LES0X00) Mathematical Applications in 09:45-10:15 Economics and Business (MAEB0A1; MAEB0B1) 10:15-10:45 Economic and Business Environment 5 C Les 402 Prof S Chetty (EBE00A1) 10:45-11:15 Economic and Business Environment (EBE00B1) 11:15-11:45 Financial, Recording, Analysis and Management (FRAM0A1) 11:45-12:15 Financial, Recording, Analysis and Management (FRAM0B1) Note-taking Skills ADC Introduction to the Degree 1 Bachelor of Accounting Degree Students 01/02 12:30-13:00 Introduction to the Modules offered Dean s Welcome: Executive Dean (Prof A Dempsey) GROUPS BCom Accounting Degree Students BCom Economics and Econometrics Degree Students BCom Finance Degree Students 13:00-14:15 14:15-15:00 Library CAT-Computer Orientation Judicial Services and Ethics PsyCaD Protection Services and Occupational Health 3 & 4 & 5 Sanlam Auditorium Faculty and various Divisions 5 All Extended Degree Students The UJ Disability Unit provides technological, academic and psycho-social support to students with disabilities on all four UJ Campuses. disabilityunit@uj.ac.za / Phone: Classes start on 8 February 2016