University of Cape Town Registration Dates 2026 | The University of Cape Town First Semester Exams & Course Registration Status.
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University of Cape Town Registration procedureÂ
Registration takes place online and students can undertake any of the two methods below for self-registration:
- Programme enrolment entails an approved curriculum and rules configured in the system that allow students to register for a set number of fixed courses; If students deviate from the rules of the curriculum or apply for a concession, this request will be routed in the first instance to the respective academic advisor who will need to approve and route back to the student who is then able to conclude enrolment for the year.
- Blank shopping cart where students will be able to select courses that will then be routed to an academic advisor for approval.
Academic advisors are academic conveners/persons who will receive the student’s registration submissions for approval. NB: this will only apply to students who enrol for courses outside their fixed curriculum; or to students who have a tailored academic plan and are meant to take specific courses. Students with tailored academic plans – their service requests will be routed to the relevant academic advisor for consideration and approval.
First-Year Students
| DATE | COHORT/PROGRAMME CODE | TIME | REGISTRATION TYPE & VENUE | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| 07 February 2026 | All new BSc students | N/A | ONLINE: PeopleSoft Programme Enrolment* | Students must attend orientation and advising before registering |
NOTE
* While the process of registration will be online, provision will be made on this date for in-person sessions to support students through the process
Returning Students
| DATE | COHORT/PROGRAMME CODE | TIME | REGISTRATION TYPE & VENUE | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| 20 January 2026 | All BSc students (SB001 and SB016) academically eligible to continue | N/A | ONLINE: Peoplesoft Programme Enrolment | Refer to Note (1) below. |
| 31 January 2026 | All BSc students (SB001 and SB016*) academically eligible to continue after supplementary and deferred exams | N/A | ONLINE: Peoplesoft Programme Enrolment | Refer to Note (2) below. |
NOTES
- Only for returning students with no supplementary or deferred exams (i.e. record is complete).
- For returning students only after the release of the supplementary or deferred exams and who are permitted to re-register for 2026
- Students must log in to their PeopleSoft student portal from the dates noted above to receive the registration link. Academic advisors will respond to queries submitted via an advisor tab within the registration system.
- One query can be submitted to an advisor. Where there are further queries, students will have to attend the in-person advising sessions on 10 & 11 February 2026, in the RW James building between 09h00 – 12h00
- For international students, pre-registration clearance (i.e., visa, medical aid, and fee checks) will be completed remotely, before academic registration.
- All students must be registered by the deadline of 14 February 2026. Students who register late may face a late registration penalty of R2000.
Students with Outstanding Fees
You will NOT be allowed to register until your fee account has been settled.
South African students can register before making the initial payment. All international students must make payment before registration.
For further fee related information, refer to 2026 fees payment dates.
Registration Guidelines and Technical Support
Please make use of the below registration guides during your registration.
- Blank Shopping Cart
- Programme Enrolment
- Changing your Major/s (New Students)
- Changing your Major/s (Returning Students)
If you require any technical support during the registration process, please contact Student System Support (SSS). Our friendly Student System Support staff will be available from 06 January 2026. The contact centre will operate and help guide students through any technical challenges they might experience. Students can phone or email them for assistance.
- Student Contact Centre
- Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 09h00 – 17h00
- Tel: +27 (0) 21 650 5227
- Email:Â [email protected]
- WhatsApp Chatbot: +27 (0) 87 240 6965
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