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Campus Life Orientation 2019
24 Jan 2019
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Vice-Chancellor’s message to the university community as the academic year starts
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng greets the UCT community at the start of the first term.
12 Feb 2019
Deputy Vice-Chancellor welcomes first years
Deputy VC Professor Loretta Feris greets freshers with news about UCT’s student services.
12 Feb 2019
Orientation 2019
Welcome
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng welcomes all new students to UCT.
24 Jan 2019
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UCT in 2018
UCT is rated as the leading university in Africa and is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide.
24 Jan 2019
Trouble-shooting from A–Z (almost)
Need advice about financing your degree? Worried about your career path or your mental health? Ask for help!
24 Jan 2019
Campus lingo: what’s that?
You’re going to hear a lot of strange words and abbreviations on campus. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you.
24 Jan 2019
Places to go, things to do
Your UCT student card is your campus ID, library card and free Jammie Shuttle bus pass, and it gives you access to great discounts.
24 Jan 2019
10 ways to get around
UCT campuses cover 25 square kilometres. That’s quite a distance to navigate, but fortunately there are several ways to get around.
24 Jan 2019
Make the connection
ICTS keeps you connected to UCT’s online services. Find out how to connect, find software and stay safe while you’re online.
24 Jan 2019
Safety and security on campus
UCT takes the safety and security of students and staff very seriously. Check out the FAQs and stay safe both on and off campus.
24 Jan 2019
Sustainable UCT
UCT is on a mission to reduce water usage by half, and improve our recycling rate to keep the university sustainable.
24 Jan 2019
Get to know your faculty
There are six faculties at UCT, supported in their teaching and learning by the Centre for Higher Education Development.
24 Jan 2019
Books, knowledge and much, much more
UCT has one of the largest libraries in the southern hemisphere with an enormous repository of electronic and print resources.
24 Jan 2019
Alternative curriculum to qualification
The Extended Degree Programme offers you more support and more time to complete your degree.
24 Jan 2019
Tips for successful studying
We asked students what they wish they’d known about studying – and surviving and thriving – in their first year. These are their top tips.
24 Jan 2019
Ready for action
Whether you’re wanting to compete or just looking for some exercise and fun, UCT has close to 40 different sports on offer.
24 Jan 2019
8 reasons why you should join a club or society
There's a world of positive benefits of being involved in student clubs and societies. Here are just eight of them.
24 Jan 2019
Get in touch, get involved, give back
Being a student is a good time to volunteer. Here are a few organisations that build awareness and offer community service.
24 Jan 2019
Affordable fun, whatever your mood
Being a student means that you’re often cash-strapped. The good news is that you don’t need tons of money to have fun in Cape Town.
24 Jan 2019
Essential contacts
Keep these numbers handy: save them on your phone, and print a copy for your desk.
24 Jan 2019
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Previous Editions
Campus Life Orientation 2018
31 Jan 2018
Campus Life Orientation 2017
23 Feb 2017
Campus Life Orientation 2016
18 Jan 2016
Campus Life Orientation 2015
28 Jan 2015
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