Student Orientation 2023
Once incoming first-year students have been through the First-Year Campus Onboarding programme, the next step is student orientation.
Student orientation programmes
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Vaccination information for students arriving or returning to UCT in 2022. Join UCT’s drive to keep the rate and severity of COVID-19 infections down by getting vaccinated.
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Yay, vacay!
During the summer holidays, we convert student residences into holiday accommodation and make it available to holidaymakers and travel groups of all kinds. 20+ residences to choose from, 5000+ beds in total.
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Mental health matters
Call UCT Student Careline: 0800 24 25 26 (free from Telkom lines), SMS (for a call-me-back) - 31393
Counselling services
COVID-19 24-hour hotline: 021 650 1271 | Getting vaccinated
Help and Emergencies
Where to get help for academic, medical and accommodation emergencies.
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Staff Housing
Short to medium-term housing for new, visiting and permanent, academic or PASS staff.
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Vacation Accommodation
Accommodation for UCT students, sports and conference groups, and holiday makers.
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Visiting Postgraduates
B&B style accommodation for visiting academics and postgrad students at All Africa House.
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DSA Overview and Directive
Learn about the range of services offered by DSA as well as our Executive Director’s vision and strategy.
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Student Orientation
New on campus? Here’s where to find information and details for a successful transition into life at UCT.
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Sport and Recreation
DSA provides for all kinds and levels of participation from social programs and arts to high-performance sport.
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Student Wellness
Whether it’s a sport injury, physical or mental illness, we are here to help you. Make the best life choices while pursuing academic goals.
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Funding Administration
Information on Financial Aid, GAP funding, scholarships and bursaries.
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Finding Your Accommodation
How to apply for a place in residence, and how to find off-campus digs.
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Life in Residence
Dining halls, facilities, study groups, and more. Everything you need to know about staying in a UCT res.
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