Parent Orientation

Each year, the Vice-Chancellor invites parents, guardians, and sponsors of first-year students at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to attend Parent Orientation.

The programme introduces UCT’s academic environment, key university processes, and the range of support services available to students. It also offers practical insights into what first-year students can expect as they begin their academic journey.

In addition, faculty deans host dedicated sessions where parents, guardians, and sponsors can engage directly, and gain faculty-specific insights.

Refreshments and merchandise are on sale on the day.

Invitations are sent to parents, guardians, and sponsors of first-year students who have received firm offers to study at UCT. If your family member or beneficiary has received a firm offer to study at UCT in 2026, you will receive a formal invitation by email with further details about the event.

For enquiries regarding Parent Orientation, contact cmdevents@uct.ac.za.

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

For enquiries about fees, please contact the Fees Office.

First-year students who receive firm offers of admission to study at UCT in 2026 are advised to refer to the email sent to their UCT email address for all the relevant information about registration.