Deputy Vice-Chancellor welcomes first years

12 February 2019 | Video Evan Zerf. Photo Michael Hammond.

University of Cape Town (UCT) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Transformation and Student Affairs, Professor Loretta Feris, welcomes UCT first years and informs them about the many student-related services on campus, including the UCT Student Wellness Service, the Office of Inclusivity and Change, as well as the UCT Student Careline.

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Campus Life

Campus Life Orientation 2019

24 Jan 2019

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Vice-Chancellor’s message to the university community as the academic year starts

Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng greets the UCT community at the start of the first term. 12 Feb 2019

Deputy Vice-Chancellor welcomes first years

Deputy VC Professor Loretta Feris greets freshers with news about UCT’s student services. 12 Feb 2019

Orientation 2019

Welcome

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UCT in 2018

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Trouble-shooting from A–Z (almost)

Need advice about financing your degree? Worried about your career path or your mental health? Ask for help! 24 Jan 2019

Campus lingo: what’s that?

You’re going to hear a lot of strange words and abbreviations on campus. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you. 24 Jan 2019

Places to go, things to do

Your UCT student card is your campus ID, library card and free Jammie Shuttle bus pass, and it gives you access to great discounts. 24 Jan 2019

10 ways to get around

UCT campuses cover 25 square kilometres. That’s quite a distance to navigate, but fortunately there are several ways to get around. 24 Jan 2019

Make the connection

ICTS keeps you connected to UCT’s online services. Find out how to connect, find software and stay safe while you’re online. 24 Jan 2019

Safety and security on campus

UCT takes the safety and security of students and staff very seriously. Check out the FAQs and stay safe both on and off campus. 24 Jan 2019

Sustainable UCT

UCT is on a mission to reduce water usage by half, and improve our recycling rate to keep the university sustainable. 24 Jan 2019

Get to know your faculty

There are six faculties at UCT, supported in their teaching and learning by the Centre for Higher Education Development. 24 Jan 2019

Books, knowledge and much, much more

UCT has one of the largest libraries in the southern hemisphere with an enormous repository of electronic and print resources. 24 Jan 2019

Alternative curriculum to qualification

The Extended Degree Programme offers you more support and more time to complete your degree. 24 Jan 2019

Tips for successful studying

We asked students what they wish they’d known about studying – and surviving and thriving – in their first year. These are their top tips. 24 Jan 2019

Ready for action

Whether you’re wanting to compete or just looking for some exercise and fun, UCT has close to 40 different sports on offer. 24 Jan 2019

8 reasons why you should join a club or society

There's a world of positive benefits of being involved in student clubs and societies. Here are just eight of them. 24 Jan 2019

Get in touch, get involved, give back

Being a student is a good time to volunteer. Here are a few organisations that build awareness and offer community service. 24 Jan 2019

Affordable fun, whatever your mood

Being a student means that you’re often cash-strapped. The good news is that you don’t need tons of money to have fun in Cape Town. 24 Jan 2019

Essential contacts

Keep these numbers handy: save them on your phone, and print a copy for your desk. 24 Jan 2019

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