Stay&Connect accommodation solutions for UCT students

UCT Parent Orientation 2023

Parent Orientation aims to introduce new UCT parents, guardians and sponsors of students to the UCT community by offering a wealth of information about the support services available to parents and students.

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng invited parents, guardians, and sponsors of first-year students who have received firm offers for studying at UCT in 2023 to Parent Orientation.

#UCTParentOrientation2023

Highlights from UCT’s 2023 Parent Orientation

UCT hosts Parent Orientation 2023

Students reflect on their experiences studying at UCT

Vice-Chancellor’s welcome message for new UCT students

Admissions

Undergraduate admissions enquiries must be directed to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za.

First Year Campus Onboarding (FYCO) programme

All first year students will need to attend the First Year Campus Onboarding (FYCO) programme that is only open to incoming first-year students who have received and accepted firm offers from UCT and will take place in the Sports Centre on upper campus from Saturday, 28 January to Monday, 30 January 2023, observing recommended COVID-19 health and safety practices. The reception is not open to anyone who has not yet received a firm offer by email from one of UCT’s faculties. Applicants should please check their UCT student email account.

Student orientation

For information about student orientation, that will take place after the FYCO programme, please refer to the Student Orientation pages on the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) website. Contact information is available on the DSA site for the faculty coordinators at the respective faculties’ orientations.

Residences

For any general queries about student housing offers, please contact 021 650 2977 or res@uct.ac.za.

Watch the videos on this page to find out more.

Support services

 

Videos UCT Shuttle service offers a one of a kind rider experience

The UCT Shuttle service offers hassle-free access to UCT premises and campuses for students and staff.

23 Mar 2022

 

Videos UCT Libraries will be your study partner and sanctuary

UCT Libraries is a network of faculty and department aligned libraries across eight campus sites.

10 Mar 2021

 

Videos UCT’s Fees Office is here to help you

The Fees Office is a billing and debt collection office for student fees. They handle all general enquiries regarding fees so this video offers more information about their services.

10 Mar 2021

 

Videos IAPO welcomes UCT students from around the world

UCT’s International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) offers a range of services to support international students.

10 Mar 2021

 

Videos Stay&Connect accommodation solutions for UCT students

Stay&Connect manages bookings for UCT’S broad range of spaces for events, reasonable holiday accommodation, film shoots and more. Phelokazi Mbebe shares more about how Stay&Connect works and how you can utilise their services.

10 Mar 2021

 

Videos The Office for Inclusivity and Change is here to support you

Known on campus as the OIC, the Office for Inclusivity and Change’s main purpose is to articulate and implement the university’s inclusivity strategy. Dr Sianne Alves takes us through the OIC’s mandate.

10 Mar 2021

Campus Life 2023

We welcome our new students to the University of Cape Town! Find out more in Campus Life 2023.

UCT Official Merchandise

You can shop online for a range of UCT official merchandise, from hoodies to t-shirts, track pants and more.