FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SENIOR STUDENTS

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1 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SENIOR STUDENTS Dear University of Johannesburg Student R E G I S T R A T I O N: REGISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS 1.1 WHEN The Online Registration Guide which contains information relating to the online registration process 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 or contact our call centre on (011) for more information. No student may attend lectures in a module or programme if he/she is not registered for it. Please register on dates provided in the registration schedule on the last page of this letter. No late registrations will be allowed. 1.2 WHERE Registration takes place on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus in D1 Lab 108B. Registration on the Soweto Campus is in the Robert Sobukwe building, room GNAB DOCUMENTS All students, including those from other Universities, must submit certified copies of their degree certificates, complete academic records, and certificates of good conduct from their former institutions, entrance certificates and ID documents. (Only A4 certified copies will be accepted). 1.4 DEGREE/ DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that he/she meets all the requirements for degree/ diploma purposes. Please ensure that you are registered correctly and understand all regulations pertaining towards the fulfilment of degree/ diploma requirements. 2. ALLOCATION OF PLACES The University cannot guarantee your place if you do not register in your allocated registration timeslot. Students planning to register from home or from the office should register in the allocated timeslot. You will be able to register off campus, online from the 11 th of January On-campus assisted registration commences on the 25 th of January The full registration schedule is available online at UJ/Registration. 3. PAYMENTS All students, including students whose fees are paid by sponsors or employers, have to pay the following minimum amounts: 1

2 Full-time/part-time: Tuition fees: R (All students not residing in the residences) Residence students fees: R (Minimum fee for residence and tuition fees) Payments can be made via the online registration process with a credit / cheque card. Should payments be made direct to the bank account of the University, the deposit must be made into the UJ s bank account at least FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS PRIOR to your registration date. 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 [email protected] 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. 4. HANDHELD DEVICES FOR SENIOR 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 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. 2

3 5. TIMETABLE The lecturing timetable, FSAO (examination timetable) and test dates will be available online at UJ/Timetables. 5.1 TIMETABLE CLASHES It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that there are no timetable clashes between subjects. This applies to class and exam timetable clashes. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. Please contact the faculty to obtain the senior registration information and forms to request credit exemptions if required. 9. 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 which will be registering with the university on the basis a study, work or relative visa will need to submit proof of medical aid cover registered and administered in South Africa. International students which will be registering on the basis of a permanent resident permit, Asylum and Refugee permit are exempted from the medical aid requirement. 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) [email protected] [email protected] Thabang Mothebe Tshepang Marumo Ground Floor, Maropeng Building ADB 107 Doornfontein Campus (DFC) Soweto Campus (SWC) +27 (0) (0) [email protected] [email protected] Further information on international student services can be found on the UJ website at UJ/International Students 10. AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNDERAGE STUDENTS (YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS) AND THE UNIVERSITY All underage 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 25 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 3

4 11. Lectures will commence on MONDAY, 8 FEBRUARY We wish you every success in your studies. CONTACT DETAILS: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES TEL NO: (011) [email protected] 4

5 ANNEXURE A Minimum specifications: Tablets Operating system: Android 4.4 (KitKat) or (Lollipop) Storage: 7 inches or larger 8GB (preferably 16GB or more) 1GB 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 Storage: 7 inches or larger 16GB or more 1BG or larger 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 15 inches Processor: Intel Celeron 1.3GHz Operating System: Windows 7/8 Hard Drive: 2 GB 250 GB Minimum specifications: Apple Macbooks (Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture FADA) 13 inches or larger Processor: Operating System: Hard Drive: Version: 2.7 GHZ Dual Core Intel Core i5 ios Yosemite or El Capitan 8GB 128GB or larger ios ac Minimum specifications for Apple devices ipad Display size: Storage capacity: 9.7 inches 16 GB (or more) 5

6 3G: Recommended but optional for residential students Resolution: 2048 X 1536 Version: ios 7 or greater ipad Mini Display size: 7.9 inches Storage capacity: 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. 6

7 SENIOR STUDENTS REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 2016 APK BA HUMANITIES 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 09:00-10:30 APK BA (INTERNATIONAL STUDIES) 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 10:30-11:00 APK BA DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 11:00-12:00 APK BA FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES 2ND YEARS 2016/01/27 08:00-09:00 APK BA AUDIOVISUAL COMMUNICATION 2ND YEARS 2016/01/27 08:00-09:00 APK BA POLITICS 2ND YEARS 2016/01/27 12:00-13:00 APK BA POLITICS 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 13:00-14:00 APK BA POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY & ECONOMICS 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 13:00-14:00 APK BA SOCIAL & MARKETING RESEARCH 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 14:00-14:30 APK BA GEOGRAPHY 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/27 14:30-15:30 APK BA (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES) EXTENDED 2ND & 3RD & 4TH YEARS 2016/01/28 11:00-13:30 APK BA (HUMANITIES) EXTENDED 2ND & 3RD & 4TH YEARS 2016/01/28 11:00-13:30 APK BA (JOURNALISM) EXTENDED 2ND & 3RD & 4TH YEARS 2016/01/28 11:00-13:30 APK BA CORPORATE COMMUNICATION 2ND YEARS 2016/01/28 13:30-15:30 APK BA (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION) (CORPORATE) 2ND YEARS 2016/01/28 13:30-15:30 BA WITH SPECIALISATION IN COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGES (2ND & 3RD 2016/01/28 APK YEARS) 08:00-10:00 APK BA WITH SPECIALISATION IN SCHOOL SUBJECT AREAS (2ND & 3RD YEARS) 2016/01/28 08:00-10:00 APK BA WITH SPECIALISATION IN PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION (2ND & 3RD YEARS) 2016/01/28 08:00-10:00 APK BA WITH SPECIALISATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (2ND & 3RD YEARS) 2016/01/28 08:00-10:00 APK BA WITH SPECIALISATION IN GEOGRAPHY & ANTHROPOLOGY (2ND & 3RD YEARS) 2016/01/28 08:00-10:00 APK BA LANGUAGE PRACTITIONERS 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/28 10:00-11:00 APK BA LANGUAGE PRACTICE 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/28 10:00-11:00 APK BA LANGUAGES 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/28 10:00-11:00 APK BA CORPORATE COMMUNICATION 3RD YEARS 2016/01/29 11:00-13:00 APK BA (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION) (CORPORATE) 3RD YEARS 2016/01/29 11:00-13:00 APK BA JOURNALISM 2 (SURNAMES A-M) 2016/01/29 13:00-14:00 APK BA JOURNALISM 2 (SURNAMES N-Z) 2016/01/29 14:00-15:00 NATIONAL DIPLOMA (PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION) 2ND & 3RD 2016/01/29 APK YEARS 08:00-10:00 APK DIPLOMA (PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION) 2ND & 3RD YEARS 2016/01/29 08:00-10:00 NATIONAL DIPLOMA (PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION) EXTENDED 2ND 2016/01/29 APK & 3RD & 4TH YEARS 10:00-11:00 DIPLOMA (PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION) EXTENDED 2ND & 3RD & 2016/01/29 APK 4TH YEARS 10:00-11:00 APK B SOCIAL WORK 2ND & 3RD YEARS & 4TH YEARS 2016/02/04 11:30-14:30 APK BA MARKETING COMMUNICATION 3RD YEARS 2016/02/04 08:00-10:00 APK BA (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION) (MARKETING) 3RD YEARS 2016/02/04 08:00-10:00 APK BA JOURNALISM 3RD YEARS 2016/02/04 10:00-11:30 APK BA AUDIOVISUAL COMMUNICATION 3RD YEARS 2016/02/04 14:30-15:30 APK BA FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES 3RD YEARS 2016/02/04 14:30-15:30 APK BA PSYCHOLOGY 2ND YEARS 2016/02/05 08:00-10:30 APK BA PSYCHOLOGY 3RD YEARS 2016/02/05 10:30-13:30 APK BA MARKETING COMMUNICATION 2ND YEARS (SURNAMES A-M) 2016/02/05 13:30-14:30 APK BA MARKETING COMMUNICATION 2ND YEARS (SURNAMES N-Z) 2016/02/05 14:30-15:30 APK BA (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION) (MARKETING) 2ND YEARS (A-M) 2016/02/05 13:00-14:30 APK BA (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION) (MARKETING) 2ND YEARS (N-Z) 2016/02/05 14:30-15:30 SWC BA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP 2016/02/04 08:00-15:00 7