{"id":332,"date":"2024-04-20T20:07:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T20:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2024-04-20T20:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T20:08:00","slug":"how-do-i-claim-my-unisa-student-number","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/how-do-i-claim-my-unisa-student-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Claim My Unisa Student Number?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a Unisa student, whether you’re beginning with your academic journey for the first time or returning to complete a new qualification, obtaining your Unisa student number is the crucial first step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unique identifier grants you access to a range of online resources and essential services, including registration, course materials, and examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I Need to Apply for a Unisa Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, applying for a student number is necessary if you haven’t previously studied for a formal qualification at Unisa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short learning program<\/a> participants won’t receive a formal student number, so this step applies specifically to those pursuing degrees, diplomas, or certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Apply for a Unisa Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a breakdown of the simple online application process for a Unisa Student Number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Visit the Unisa website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to the “Apply for Admission” section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose “Apply for a student number and apply for admission” unless you’re applying to a Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) qualification (refer to the Unisa website for specific GSBL instructions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts and complete the online application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Submit the application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What Information Do I Need to Provide for my Unisa Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The application form requires basic personal details, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. South African ID number (or passport number for international students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Contact information (email address and phone number)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How Long Does it Take to Receive My Unisa Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Processing times can vary depending on application volume. However, Unisa issues student numbers within a few working days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You’ll receive notification via email with your official student number and instructions on activating your myUnisa account; your gateway to Unisa’s online learning resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Do I Need to Apply for a New Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      No, if you’ve already completed a formal qualification at Unisa, you don’t need to reapply for a student number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Your existing student number remains valid for future studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      However, if you’ve forgotten your student number, you can easily retrieve it using the Unisa online tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How Do I Retrieve My Forgotten Unisa Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Unisa provides a user-friendly online tool to retrieve your forgotten student number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Simply visit the “Forgotten Student Number?” webpage on the myUnisa portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here, you’ll be required to enter your personal details, including your surname, full names, date of birth, and ID number (or foreign passport number). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once you submit this information, the system will retrieve your associated student number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What if I face Issues During the Online Application?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The Unisa website offers a comprehensive FAQ section that addresses various student concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Additionally, the “Contact Us” page provides contact information for different departments, including the Application Enquiries section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can reach them via phone or email for personalized assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Happens After I Receive My Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once you have your student number, you can proceed with activating your myUnisa account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This account grants you access to the online learning environment and all the resources mentioned above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You’ll receive detailed instructions on activating your account upon receiving your student number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Can I Apply for Admission Without a Student Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      No, applying for a student number is a prerequisite for applying for admission to a program at Unisa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      However, the online application process allows you to apply for both your student number and admission simultaneously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      As a Unisa student, whether you’re beginning with your academic journey for the first time or returning to complete a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"iawp_total_views":155,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-332","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=332"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":333,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332\/revisions\/333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}