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The Centre for Prospective Students
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Maties' Open day a huge success!
Our popular Open Day, where prospective students can get information on everything they need to know to study at the University, was held on Friday 30 July.
At the Open Day Grade 11 and 12 learners and their parents could browse through more than 90 stalls in the University's Student Centre (the Neelsie ), talk to staff members, gather information and experience programme and subject contents firsthand. Additional at this year's Open Day were short and informative presentations by the various faculties and the Centre for Prospective Students. Learners also had the opportunity to go on campus tours and visit the various residences.
The Open Day is held yearly to assist learners in making informed decisions about study and career choice. The more information you have, the better your chances are to make a sound and informed decision.
Our next Open Day day will take place on Friday 29 July 2011. If you are interested in studying further, you can't miss this opportunity.
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More about the Open Day
We live in a world of endless choices. And one of the most important choices you can already make while in school is probably about your field of study and your career. What you need to make this important decision is information. Collecting as much information as you can about possible fields of study and careers can play a decisive role in your decision-making process. The more information you can obtain, the better your chances of making a sound and informed decision.
Grade 12s - come and make sure
If you are in Grade 12 and have already decided to become a Matie, then come and find out about things you may still be uncertain about. Do you already know the subjects you will take in your programme, what taking these subjects entails, what the choices are between subjects and programmes, and what possible career opportunities lie ahead for you? Are you interested in Sciences or maybe AgriScience? A whole new world awaits you!
If you are not accepted for your first choice, do you already have a second choice? At the Open Day you can also find out how what Support services are available and how it can help you when you are a student. And do you know how much a programme will cost and where you may obtain financial assistance? Where are you going to live? In a residence or privately?
Grade 11s ' you also need to start making decisions now
Did you know that you can submit an application to the University of Stellenbosch with your final Grade 11 marks? 'Many Grade 11 learners do not realise how important their Grade 11 marks are and are also not aware of the University's entrance requirements. The result is often that learners' study and career choices are limited', says Hambly Matthews, a counselling psychologist at the University of Stellenbosch.
All universities have entrance requirements. Come and find out how the selection processes work for the Health Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, Law and others.And do you know what your Mathematics mark must be if you wish to become an engineer? Are you aware of the strict selection process in the Health Sciences? You can find out all these details at the Open Day!
What can the Open Day offer you?
The Open Day is held in the Neelsie (the Langenhoven Student Centre) and there are about 90 stalls to visit. The University has 10 faculties that present exhibitions: Health Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Education, AgriSciences, Law, Theology and Military Science. All the faculties as well as individual departments have stalls at the Neelsie, staffed by enthusiastic experts who can offer advice. Come and experience the pulsating atmosphere in the Neelsie, the centre of Stellenbosch campus life!
In addition to visiting the academic stalls, learners can also meet members of the Student Council and be taken on a tour of the campus. The house committees also arrange for their hostels to be open for tours. Get more information about this at the hostel stall. Students who are not going to live in a hostel and want private accommodation can find out more about student life in Stellenbosch at the stall for private students.
The various support services such as Bursaries and Loans, Students Fees, the Sports Bureau and Student and Academin Support will also be present in the Neelsie. If your school preparation has not been entirely satisfactory, the University's bridging-, academic introductory-, extended degree and mentor programmes can support you during your studies.
If you have any further enquiries, feel free to contact the Centre for Prospective Students at telephone number (021) 808 4709 or 808 2923.
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