North-West University Online Application 2023-2024
North-West University Online Application 2023-2024
North-West University Online Application 2023-2024
The North-West University has made its online application available for submission this academic year.
NWU Application opening and closing Date
Please submit your application within the application cycle before the closing date to ensure that it is taken into account. Every year, from March to September 30th, applications are accepted.
NWU Online Application requirements
It is required of all applicants starting a new qualification to upload all required documentation, which frequently includes the following:
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
Students can also download NWU Admission policy here PDF
How to Apply NWU Online
The listed steps below are the steps needed to follow to apply Online.
NWU Application Form
Every graduate and diplomate of the NWU or its predecessors has the right to belong to the Convocation. This is only possible through a formal application and does NOT happen automatically. Membership of the Convocation is also open to present permanent staff members of the University.
To become a lifelong member of the Convocation, you need to complete a membership application form and pay a once-off nominal fee of R50, as indicated on the application form.
When completing the membership application form, please note the following important points:
- In terms of the NWU Statute, the amount of R50 is payable to become a member of the NWU Convocation. This is for lifelong membership if you are an alumnus of the NWU
- The banking details of the NWU Convocation are as follows:
Account name: North-West University;
Number: 670640086;
Bank: ABSA Noordbrug;
Branch Code: 335-138.
Please use the following as reference with your payment: KON + initials + surname (e.g. KON R Nel). - Please e-mail the deposit slip/proof of payment and this application form to Nicolize.VanDerWalt@nwu.ac.za or mail it to: Office of the Convocation, NWU Institutional Office, Private Bag X1290, Potchefstroom, 2520.
- Your application cannot be processed without the duly completed form and proof of payment.
Click here to apply online.
Any enquiries can be addressed to Nicolize Van Der Walt at the Convocation Office: 018 2852594, or via e-mail: Nicolize.VanDerWalt@nwu.ac.za
NWU Online prospectus
Applicants can download the general brochure prospectus here
Applicants can download NWU prospectus here
NWU Accomodation
The documents below help applicants to get a Residence of his or her choice.
Accredited student accommodation facilities
Find a list of accredited providers (updated 04/07/2023)
Guidelines for accrediting private student accommodation providers and payments to accredited providers
The purpose of the guideline is to provide clarity, equal opportunity and consistent treatment, of all the service providers of privately owned accommodation facilities across all three campuses of the North-West University and to ensure that the university addresses the critical areas of risk associated with the provision of accommodation. Read more
Complaints Register for Accredited Student Accommodation
The Complaints Register will be summarised weekly on a Friday, after 17h00. The nature of the complaints and the specific accommodation facilities will be identified and the necessary actions will be effected in the following week.
NWU online Application Status
Checking your NWU application status is important if you want to make sure you’re eligible to start your course. There are a few ways to do this, and we’ve outlined the easiest way for you to find out. Just enter your NWU ID number into our online application status checker, and we’ll take a look for you. Depending on the status of your application, we’ll provide you with the appropriate information. You can also check the status of your application by following the listed below steps.
- Go to https://vssweb.nwu.ac.za/aaa-webclient/StudentWebCommand.do?sf=143380&lng=3#/top
- Then proceed to log in by entering your student number in the “University Number” field and your password in “PIN” field.
- Then Click “Login”
- Your application status will then be displayed.
To track your application go to: https://vssweb.nwu.ac.za
For more information on this article, you can contact the university on the below contact details:
Tel: (+27 18) 299-1111 / (+27 18) 299-2222
E-mail: studies@mynwu.info or website: http://www.nwu.ac.za
NWU Contact Information
For any further information concerning the North-West University Online Application and Registration, Applicants can them using the following contacts below.
Bursary enquiries