How to register online for Wits University? Here’s your step-by-step guide

The procedure to register online to study at Wits University is quite easy. You will just have to follow the below simple steps in order for your registration to be successfully submitted.
The University of the Witwatersrand (commonly known as Wits University or Wits ) is a multi-campus South African public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg. It covers a wide range of courses in faculties which includes Commerce, Law and Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science.
Here are step-by-step guide to register online to study at Wits University:
STEP 1:
- Check the registration dates for your Faculty
- Log on to Wits Student Self-Service Portal (https://self-service.wits.ac.za).
- New Applicants must accept their Firm Offer before proceeding to register online.
Please ensure that all required certified documents for your academic qualifications has been provided to the Student Enrolment Centre in hard copy before you accept your Firm Offer. Applicants who upload academic qualifications via the Student Self Service Portal will need to comply with this requirement. Wits academic records are not required.
STEP 2:
- Click on the Academic Information tile.
- Click on Online Registration.
STEP 3:
- Click on “Next” to proceed with Online Registration.
- Verify your personal details. Click on “Register Online” link.
STEP 4:
- FIXED CURRICULUM: (1) Select Courses & Slots (2) Click “Validate” (3) Click “Enrol” (4) Accept Terms & Conditions (5) Click “Submit”
- FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM: (1) Click on “Choices” (2) Select “Courses” (3) Click “Add to the Planner” (4) Click “Return” (5) Click “Validate” (6) Click “Enrol” (7) Accept Terms & Conditions (8) Click “Submit”
STEP 5:
You are now registered.
- To send the Proof of Registration to your email:
- Click on the Academic Information tile.
- Click on Proof of Registration > Click on View details button >Enter the year/term >Then click Generate.
- To Print your Proof of Registration, access your Wits Email address, open the attachment and click “Print”
STEP 6:
New undergraduate first year students complete the Biographical Questionnaire. If you require assistance, please email bqhelp.BIS@wits.ac.za.
STEP 7:
To finish the Online Registration Process, please apply for Clubs and Societies or Parking on the Student Self Service Portal.
Sign Out.
STEP 8:
After you have registered, please collect / renew your student card, and parking permit (if applicable), before the academic year begins.
- If you are a first year student, collect your registration bag from Hall 29 or from the Student Enrolment Centre once the January registration period has ended.
- Collect or renew your “Kudu” card as follows:
- Braamfontein Campus
Robert Sobukwe Block, second floor, behind the Exams Hall – New and Returning Students, or
Concourse, Solomon Mahlangu (Senate) House – All categories of Campus users. - Parktown Campus
- Education Campus
Admin Block first floor – All categories of Campus users.
- Braamfontein Campus
- You are required to provide proof of identification, such as your ID document, valid passport or driver’s licence.
If you get any errors during the registration process, please follow the online instructions to rectify, or contact the Student Call Centre 011 717 1888.