The University of South Africa (UNISA) is one of the leading institutions in distance learning, offering students from South Africa and beyond access to a broad range of academic programs.
After submitting your application to UNISA, it’s important to keep track of your application status to know whether you have been accepted or if additional steps are required.
Checking your application status is a straightforward process, but understanding the steps and what to expect is essential for all applicants.
Tracking Your Application
After submitting your application to UNISA, you will receive a confirmation email with your application number.
This number is unique to your application and is used to track the progress of your application.
To check your application status, you will need to use this application number.
Accessing the UNISA Website
To check your application status, you need to access the UNISA website.
Once you are on the website, click on the “Study @ UNISA” tab and select “Application Status” from the drop-down menu.
Using the UNISA Application Status Tool
The University of South Africa application status tool is a simple online platform that allows you to check the progress of your application.
To use this tool, you will need to enter your application number, surname, and date of birth.
Once you have entered these details, click on the “Continue” button to proceed.
Interpreting Your Application Status
Once you have accessed the application status tool, you will be able to view the current status of your application. The status of your application will be displayed as one of the following:
- “Received”: This means that your application has been received by University of South Africa and is being processed.
- “Processed”: This means that your application has been processed and is being evaluated by the relevant faculty.
- “Approved”: This means that your application has been approved, and you have been accepted to study at University of South Africa.
- “Rejected”: This means that your application has been rejected, and you will not be able to study at University of South Africa.
- “Pending”: This means that your application is still being processed and a decision has not yet been made.
What to Do If Your Application Is Pending
If your application status is displayed as “Pending”, it means that your application is still being processed and a decision has not yet been made.
In this case, you can contact the UNISA admissions office to inquire about the status of your application.
You can contact the admissions office by phone or email, and they will be able to provide you with more information about the progress of your application.
What to Do If Your Application Is Rejected
If your application status is displayed as “Rejected”, it means that your application has been rejected, and you will not be able to study at UNISA.
In this case, you can contact the UNISA admissions office to inquire about the reasons for the rejection.
You can also consider appealing the decision if you feel that it was made in error.
Contacting the UNISA Admissions Office
If you have any questions or concerns about your application status, you can contact the UNISA admissions office for assistance.
The admissions office is open from Monday to Friday, and you can contact them by phone or email.
The contact details for the UNISA admissions office are as follows:
- Phone: 012 441 5888
- Email: [email protected]