ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Completed application forms for undergraduate admission to all Faculties should be received by 30 September in the Student Bureau, P O Box 94, Makhanda 6140 for enrolment in the following year. Applications received after the end of September will be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
NB late applications will only be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
Admission requirements
The normal admission requirement for any undergraduate degree at Rhodes University is a National Senior Certificate with endorsement for degree studies. In addition, each faculty has its own minimum requirements for admission.
All students intending to register as candidates for degrees must produce their National Senior Certificates or equivalent certificates either before, or as soon as possible after, entering the University.
Failure to do so will result in a change in registration status.
Students who have attended courses at another universityshould obtain a transcript and, if they attended another university in the Republic, a certificate of good conduct from the university previously attended. Application for exemption for courses completed at another university should be directed to the Student Bureau with the initial application to the University, and must be accompanied by brief course outlines.
Registration
The academic year begins in February. Students are expected to register on the stipulated date in February. Late registrations may be accepted with the approval of the Registrar. However, a late registration fee will be charged.
Arrangements of curricula
Students must have their curricula approved by the Dean of the Faculty in which they are to study at the beginning of each year. The Dean will advise
on courses and approve curricula on behalf of the Senate.
Students are responsible for ensuring that there are no timetable clashes in their proposed curricula, not only in the current year but for the remainder of the curriculum.
Discontinuing courses
Courses may be dropped with their Deans and Faculty Officers. Courses may not be dropped after the last official day of undergraduate lectures in May (1st semester courses) or October (2nd semester and full year courses).
Changes of course or Faculty
Undergraduates who wish to change from one course to another must discuss the proposed change with the Dean of the Faculty concerned or representative and, if a change of Faculty is involved, with the Dean of the Faculty to which they wish to transfer.
Closing dates for change of course
The final closing date for changes of courses is the End of the 2nd week of each semester for semester courses. However, a student may discontinue a course after this date with the permission of the Dean.
Students may not register for a full year course after the end of the 2nd week of the first semester.
Full-time students
A full-time undergraduate student is a student who either is engaged in full-time university studies or is following a full curriculum. A full-time postgraduate student is a student who is engaged full-time in university studies.
Part-time students registered for a degree, diploma or certificate
A part-time undergraduate student is a student who is not engaged full-time in university studies and is not following a full curriculum. A part-time
37 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Completed application forms for undergraduate admission to all Faculties should be received by 30 September in the Student Bureau, P O Box 94, Makhanda 6140 for enrolment in the following year. Applications received after the end of September will be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
NB late applications will only be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
Admission requirements
The normal admission requirement for any undergraduate degree at Rhodes University is a National Senior Certificate with endorsement for degree studies. In addition, each faculty has its own minimum requirements for admission.
All students intending to register as candidates for degrees must produce their National Senior Certificates or equivalent certificates either before, or as soon as possible after, entering the University.
Failure to do so will result in a change in registration status.
Students who have attended courses at another universityshould obtain a transcript and, if they attended another university in the Republic, a certificate of good conduct from the university previously attended. Application for exemption for courses completed at another university should be directed to the Student Bureau with the initial application to the University, and must be accompanied by brief course outlines.
Registration
The academic year begins in February. Students are expected to register on the stipulated date in February. Late registrations may be accepted with the approval of the Registrar. However, a late registration fee will be charged.
Arrangements of curricula
Students must have their curricula approved by the Dean of the Faculty in which they are to study at the beginning of each year. The Dean will advise
on courses and approve curricula on behalf of the Senate.
Students are responsible for ensuring that there are no timetable clashes in their proposed curricula, not only in the current year but for the remainder of the curriculum.
Discontinuing courses
Courses may be dropped with their Deans and Faculty Officers. Courses may not be dropped after the last official day of undergraduate lectures in May (1st semester courses) or October (2nd semester and full year courses).
Changes of course or Faculty
Undergraduates who wish to change from one course to another must discuss the proposed change with the Dean of the Faculty concerned or representative and, if a change of Faculty is involved, with the Dean of the Faculty to which they wish to transfer.
Closing dates for change of course
The final closing date for changes of courses is the End of the 2nd week of each semester for semester courses. However, a student may discontinue a course after this date with the permission of the Dean.
Students may not register for a full year course after the end of the 2nd week of the first semester.
Full-time students
A full-time undergraduate student is a student who either is engaged in full-time university studies or is following a full curriculum. A full-time postgraduate student is a student who is engaged full-time in university studies.
Part-time students registered for a degree, diploma or certificate
A part-time undergraduate student is a student who is not engaged full-time in university studies and is not following a full curriculum. A part-time
35 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Completed application forms for undergraduate admission to all Faculties should be received by 30 September in the Student Bureau, P O Box 94, Makhanda6140 for enrolment in the following year. Applications received after the end of September will be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
NB late applications will only be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
Admission requirements
The normal admission requirement for any undergraduate degree at Rhodes University is a National Senior Certificate with endorsement for degree studies. In addition, each faculty has its own minimum requirements for admission.
All students intending to register as candidates for degrees must produce their National Senior Certificates or equivalent certificates either before, or as soon as possible after, entering the University.
Failure to do so will result in a change in registration status.
Students who have attended courses at another universityshould obtain a transcript and, if they attended another university in the Republic, a certificate of good conduct from the university previously attended. Application for exemption for courses completed at another university should be directed to the Student Bureau with the initial application to the University, and must be accompanied by brief course outlines.
Registration
The academic year begins in February. Students are expected to register on the stipulated date in February. Late registrations may be accepted with the approval of the Registrar. However, a late registration fee will be charged.
Arrangements of curricula
Students must have their curricula approved by the Dean of the Faculty in which they are to study at the beginning of each year. The Dean will advise
on courses and approve curricula on behalf of the Senate.
Students are responsible for ensuring that there are no timetable clashes in their proposed curricula, not only in the current year but for the remainder of the curriculum.
Discontinuing courses
Courses may be dropped with their Deans and Faculty Officers. Courses may not be dropped after the last official day of undergraduate lectures in May (1st semester courses) or October (2nd semester and full year courses).
Changes of course or Faculty
Undergraduates who wish to change from one course to another must discuss the proposed change with the Dean of the Faculty concerned or representative and, if a change of Faculty is involved, with the Dean of the Faculty to which they wish to transfer.
Closing dates for change of course
The final closing date for changes of courses is the End of the 2nd week of each semester for semester courses. However, a student may discontinue a course after this date with the permission of the Dean.
Students may not register for a full year course after the end of the 2nd week of the first semester.
Full-time students
A full-time undergraduate student is a student who either is engaged in full-time university studies or is following a full curriculum. A full-time postgraduate student is a student who is engaged full-time in university studies.
Part-time students registered for a degree, diploma or certificate
A part-time undergraduate student is a student who is not engaged full-time in university studies and is not following a full curriculum. A part-time
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
postgraduate student is a student who is not engaged full-time in university studies.
Part-time students not registered for a degree or diploma:
Occasional Studentsare those not registered for a degree or diploma, but who are following a course recognised towards a degree or diploma. See the Fees and Charges section
1. Occasional students must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate, and will be admitted to a course only if the Head of Department is satisfied that they will profit by the lectures for the course.
2. Occasional students must follow courses in full, which implies attending all classes, completing all class work and assignments, and writing examinations. They must earn Duly Performed (DP) certificates before being permitted to write the final examinations in any course.
3. The University reserves the right to ask occasional students to leave if their work or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time.
NB The Registrar’s approval is required before an occasional student who does not intend to take a degree, diploma or certificate may be admitted.
Casual Studentsare those who take a course for interest, and will only be admitted to a course if:
1. the Head of the Department concerned is prepared to accept them; and
2. the Department’s facilities will not be overextended as a result; and
3. the Registrar’s approval is obtained.
Such students must comply with the appropriate DP requirements, but may not write examinations for the purpose of obtaining recognition towards any degree, certificate or diploma without converting their status and paying the requisite fee.
Casual students wishing to convert their status must comply with the admission criteria and rules of the University. The University reserves the right to ask casual students to leave if their work or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time.
Admission to Residence
Only full-time students are admitted to residence.
Additional requirements for specific courses Mathematics
For admission to the Faculty of Science, a candidate must have obtained at least a level 4 for Mathematics in the NSC or an equivalent pass.
Except with the permission of Senate a candidate may not take Chemistry 1, Computer Science 1, Mathematics 1, Physics 1, without the level 4 pass in the NSC. See Rule S.4 in the Faculty of Science.
Mathematics Literacy is not accepted.
For admission to the Accounting curriculum in the Faculty of Commerce, a candidate must have obtained at least a level 4 pass for Mathematics in the NSC. Mathematics Literacy is not accepted.
For admission to the Bachelor of Business Science degree in the Faculty of Commerce, a candidate must have obtained at least a level 6 pass for Mathematics in the NSC.
For admission to the Bachelor of Science (Inf Sys) degree in the Faculty of Science, a candidate must have obtained at least a level 6 pass for Mathematics in the NSC.
For admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy, a candidate must have obtained at Least level 4 pass in the NSC. Mathematics Literacy is not accepted.
For admission to the Faculty of Education, a candidate must fulfil the general rules for admission to the first degree. Candidates shall not be admitted to the degree unless they have obtained at least an Admissions Points Score (APS) in Mathematics of 3 (40-49%) or higher in the NSC or an APS of 4 (50-59%) or above for Mathematics Literacy and a APS of 4 or above for a Home Language and an APS of 4 or above for a First Additional Language in the NSC. One of the languages must be English Home Language or English First Additional Language.
Biology or Physical Science
For admission to the Faculty of Science, candidates for the BSc degree must have obtained at least a
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Level 4 in either Biology or Physical Science. This is not required of candidates for the BSc (InfSys) degrees. For admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy, a candidate must have obtained at least level 4 pass in Mathematics and a level 4 pass in Physical Science and Biology
Other Languages
French 1, German 1 (Foreign Language), Latin 1 or Greek 1, may be taken without a pass in the language in question. Students who achieve a sufficiently high standard in the examination may be allowed to go on to the second course in the language.
See the relevant Faculty of Humanities Rules.
DP (Duly Performed) certificates See Rule G.19 in the General Rules.
Advice to students
Students requiring advice on academic problems should consult either the relevant Dean of the
Faculty or the Head of Department concerned. For advice on non-academic matters, they should consult the Director of Student Affairs, House Wardens, or the Student Bureau. The Career Centre and Counselling Centre are available for relevant advice.
Examination results
The results of June and November examinations are released as soon as they are available. The results will not be posted or given telephonically by the Student Bureau Staff, but will be available on the Rhodes University Web Page, http://www.ru.ac.za, under the heading ROSS (Rhodes Online Student Services); or by SMS (register for this service online at http://ross.ru.ac.za/sms/).
Masters and Doctoral candidates
Information for Masters and Doctoral candidates is available in the Higher Degrees Guide on the Rhodes University Web Page, https://www.ru.ac.za/registrar/forms/
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Level 4 in either Biology or Physical Science. This is not required of candidates for the BSc (InfSys) degrees. For admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy, a candidate must have obtained at least level 4 pass in Mathematics and a level 4 pass in Physical Science and Biology
Other Languages
French 1, German 1 (Foreign Language), Latin 1 or Greek 1, may be taken without a pass in the language in question. Students who achieve a sufficiently high standard in the examination may be allowed to go on to the second course in the language.
See the relevant Faculty of Humanities Rules.
DP (Duly Performed) certificates See Rule G.19 in the General Rules.
Advice to students
Students requiring advice on academic problems should consult either the relevant Dean of the
Faculty or the Head of Department concerned. For advice on non-academic matters, they should consult the Director of Student Affairs, House Wardens, or the Student Bureau. The Career Centre and Counselling Centre are available for relevant advice.
Examination results
The results of June and November examinations are released as soon as they are available. The results will not be posted or given telephonically by the Student Bureau Staff, but will be available on the Rhodes University Web Page, http://www.ru.ac.za, under the heading ROSS (Rhodes Online Student Services); or by SMS (register for this service online at http://ross.ru.ac.za/sms/).
Masters and Doctoral candidates
Information for Masters and Doctoral candidates is available in the Higher Degrees Guide on the Rhodes University Web Page, https://www.ru.ac.za/registrar/forms/
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Level 4 in either Biology or Physical Science. This is not required of candidates for the BSc (InfSys) degrees. For admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy, a candidate must have obtained at least level 4 pass in Mathematics and a level 4 pass in Physical Science and Biology
Other Languages
French 1, German 1 (Foreign Language), Latin 1 or Greek 1, may be taken without a pass in the language in question. Students who achieve a sufficiently high standard in the examination may be allowed to go on to the second course in the language.
See the relevant Faculty of Humanities Rules.
DP (Duly Performed) certificates See Rule G.19 in the General Rules.
Advice to students
Students requiring advice on academic problems should consult either the relevant Dean of the
Faculty or the Head of Department concerned. For advice on non-academic matters, they should consult the Director of Student Affairs, House Wardens, or the Student Bureau. The Career Centre and Counselling Centre are available for relevant advice.
Examination results
The results of June and November examinations are released as soon as they are available. The results will not be posted or given telephonically by the Student Bureau Staff, but will be available on the Rhodes University Web Page, http://www.ru.ac.za, under the heading ROSS (Rhodes Online Student Services); or by SMS (register for this service online at http://ross.ru.ac.za/sms/).
Masters and Doctoral candidates
Information for Masters and Doctoral candidates is available in the Higher Degrees Guide on the Rhodes University Web Page, https://www.ru.ac.za/registrar/forms/
GENERAL RULES FOR DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
As updated 15 December 2020