Track Your 2026 Application Status: UJ, Wits, UNISA & More

You have submitted your application, paid the fee, and uploaded your documents. Now comes the most stressful part: waiting for an answer.

You do not need to travel to the university campus to see if you have been accepted. Every public university in South Africa has an online “Self Service” portal where you can track your application in real-time.

This guide gives you the steps to check your admission status at all 26 universities for the 2026 academic year.

Why You Must Check Your Status Weekly

Universities do not always send an SMS or email immediately when your status changes. Often, the online portal is updated days before you receive a notification.

If you receive a “Firm Offer,” you usually have only 3 to 5 days to accept it. If you miss this window, they will give your space to another student. Checking your status once a week (or daily in January) ensures you never miss an offer.

How to Check Your Status (General Steps)

While every university has a different website, the process is almost always the same:

1. Find the “Student Portal” link: This is often called “Self Service,” “iEnabler,” or “Oracle.”
2. Log in: You will need the Student Number they sent you when you applied. If you don’t have one, check your email for the “Acknowledgement of Receipt” letter.
3. Enter your Pin/Password: If you haven’t created one, there is usually a “Forgot Pin” or “Create Password” button.
4. Click on “Admission Status”: Look for a tab that says “View Application Status” or “Academic Admission Status.”

Steps for Top Universities

Here is how to access the specific portals for South Africa’s most popular institutions.

1. University of Johannesburg (UJ)

• Portal Name: uLink / Student Portal
• What to do: Go to the UJ website and click “Admissions > Check Status.” You can check using your ID Number or Student Number.
• Important: UJ status codes can be confusing. “Code 02” usually means “Provisionally Accepted.”

2. University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

• Portal Name: Student Self Service
• What to do: Login to the Wits Self Service Portal.
• Note: Wits does not send many emails. You must check this portal regularly. If you see “Waitlisted,” it means you qualify, but the course is full. You might get a spot if someone else drops out.

3. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

• Portal Name: ITS iEnabler
• What to do: Navigate to the TUT website and click “System Access > iEnabler.” Enter your ID number to see if you have been admitted.
• Tip: If you are struggling with the password, just enter your ID number in the “Forgot Pin” section to reset it.

4. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

• Portal Name: Student Central (iEnabler)
• What to do: You can check via the CAO website (if you applied via CAO) or directly on the UKZN Student Central portal.
• Note: UKZN often requires you to “Accept Offer” online immediately.

5. University of South Africa (UNISA)

• Portal Name: myUnisa
• What to do: Use the “Track my Application” tool on the main UNISA homepage.
• Warning: UNISA processes applications in batches. If your status says “Pending” for a long time, do not panic. It is normal.

6. University of Pretoria (UP)

• Portal Name: UP Student Portal (My UP Login)
• What to do: Log in and click on the “Student Centre” tile. Your status will be listed under “Admissions.”

Decoding Your Application Status

What do the words on the screen actually mean? Here is a quick dictionary for university terms:

• Provisionally Accepted: Good news! You meet the requirements based on your Grade 11 or June marks. However, your space is not guaranteed yet. You must still meet the minimum requirements with your Final Matric Results in January.
• Firm Offer / Final Admission: You are in. The university has officially given you a place. You must “Accept” this offer online to secure it.
• Waitlisted: You qualify, but the course is full. You are in a queue. If accepted students decline their offers, you might move up the list.
• Awaiting Documentation: You forgot to upload something (usually a certified ID or results). Upload it immediately, or your application will be rejected.
• Regret / Unsuccessful: Unfortunately, you did not meet the requirements, or the program is full. You should look for other options or apply to a TVET college.

I Forgot My Student Number/Password. Now What?

This happens to everyone.

1. Search your Email: Search your inbox for “Application”, “Acknowledgement”, or the name of the university. The number is usually in the first email they ever sent you.
2. Use the “Forgot Pin” Button: Most portals allow you to reset your password using just your ID number and email address.
3. Call the Admissions Office: If the online reset doesn’t work, you must call the university’s specific admissions call center.

Don’t Forget NSFAS

Checking your university status is only half the battle. You also need to check if your funding has been approved.

• Log into your myNSFAS account.
• Check if your status says “Funding Eligible” or “Provisionally Funded.”
• If you are rejected, you can submit an appeal immediately.