Located in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape is a fantastic choice for students. As the first university in the Western Cape to formally reject the apartheid idealogy and accept students of all races, UWC has cultivated a diverse student community. If you’re thinking of enrolling in this university, check out our guide below on how to access the UWC prospectus. You will also find step by step instructions to view your UWC application status below.
How To Access The University of the Western Cape Prospectus
If you want to learn more about the university, what your study options are, what requirements you need to meet, or campus life, the prospectus will be your best source of information.
Step 1: Visit The UWC Prospectus Portal
Instead of accessing uwc.ac.za to get the prospectus, you need to head over to prospectus.uwc.ac.za/prospectus.
Step 2: Read Through The General Info
When visiting the prospectus website, you’ll see five tabs. The General Info tab is an excellent place to start to understand the fundamentals of applying to or attending UWC.
Step 3: Find Information Relevant To Your Study
After learning more about the school and the admission requirements, you can scroll to the top – or very bottom – of the page to filter your search based on faculties. The University of the Western Cape has segmented the information based on the faculty and field of study.
For example, under the Faculty of Law, the university gives you a brief overview of what is offered and the minimum admission requirements.
Important Note: If you are currently in Grade 12 and want to join UWC in 2024, you should visit the Grade 12 portal for prospective students. This portal has the most relevant information for 2022 matriculants wanting to enrol in UWC in 2024.
How To View Your UWC Application Status
If the nerves and anxiety are getting to you, the best way to stop them is to track your University of Western Cape Town application status. It’s a simple process that you can do online. Also, be sure to check your application status and your emails for regular updates on your application so you don’t miss any critical follow-up steps that could be crucial to your application’s success.
Visit the online student portal by clicking here. Once you’re there, click on “Application Status.” You will then need to enter your ID number or passport, your email address and your application number. After entering these details, click “submit,” and you’ll see your application status.
If you have trouble signing in to view your UWC application status, try opening it in a different browser or another device.
If you need additional help with reviewing the above information or accessing your UWC application status email, info@uwc.ac.za or call the school on +27 (0)21 959 2911
The university also has several different Twitter accounts, depending on your needs. You can reach out to their main account @UWCOnline.
