Check DUT Application Status 2027: CAO Tracking Guide
DUT manages undergraduate applications through the Central Applications Office (CAO) system.
Check Your Personalized Bursary Options
Step 1: Choose Study Level
Step 2: Choose Field of Study
Step 3: Describe Your Interest
Tell us if you want bursaries, scholarships, admissions, or student loans?
The CAO allows prospective students to track their application status, view updates, and confirm whether admission offers have been issued.
Applicants can check their progress using the official DUT CAO Tracking Portal.
The portal displays application updates, including document verification, provisional offers, and final admission decisions.
All applicants receive a CAO reference number and email confirmation after submitting an application.
These details are required to log into the portal and track your admission progress.
DUT generally opens undergraduate applications on 1 April each year for the following academic year.
Applicants are encouraged to check their status regularly because updates may appear on the portal before email notifications are sent.
The portal accepts CAO reference numbers, ID numbers, or passport numbers for login verification.
Keeping your CAO reference number safe is important because it is required to access the tracking system.
How to Check Your DUT Application Status
DUT provides a simple process for applicants to track their admission status online.
Follow these steps to check your DUT application progress.
- Open the DUT CAO Tracking Portal.
- Enter your CAO reference number in the required field.
- You can also enter your South African ID number or passport number if applicable.
- Enter your surname as it appears on the application.
- Click the Submit button to access your application status.
- View the current status of your application in the portal dashboard.
The portal will display the latest update on your application, including whether it has been received, under review, or offered conditional admission.
Applicants who have been admitted will later use the portal for registration and further instructions.
What Your Status Means
The DUT CAO system uses several status messages to indicate the progress of an application.
Understanding these messages helps applicants know what action is required.
- Application Received
This means the university has successfully received your application.
The admissions office will begin reviewing academic records and supporting documents.
- Under Review
This status indicates that the application is being evaluated by the admissions office.
No further action is required while the university completes the assessment.
- Awaiting Documents
This means the university requires additional documents to complete your application.
Applicants must submit the requested documents for the application to proceed.
- Provisional Offer
This status means the university intends to admit you if certain conditions are met.
Conditions may include final school results or submission of additional documents.
- Final Offer
This status confirms that your application has been successful and you are officially admitted to the programme.
Applicants will receive instructions for accepting the offer and preparing for registration.
- Waitlisted
This means the applicant meets the admission requirements but placement depends on programme availability.
Offers may be made later if spaces become available.
- Declined
This status means the application was unsuccessful due to unmet admission requirements or full programmes.
Applicants should monitor their email because the university sends official notifications about admission outcomes.
Troubleshooting Common Login Issues
Some applicants may experience problems accessing the DUT CAO tracking portal.
Most issues are caused by incorrect login details or missing information.
The following solutions can help resolve common problems.
- Incorrect CAO reference number
Applicants must enter the exact reference number issued during the application process.
Using an incorrect number will prevent the system from locating your application.
- Incorrect personal details
Your surname, ID number, or passport number must match the information provided on your application.
Mismatched details may prevent verification and login.
- Portal not loading
The DUT portal may experience high traffic during peak application periods.
Refreshing the page or trying again later usually resolves the issue.
- Forgotten CAO reference number
Applicants should check their confirmation email received after submitting the application.
If it cannot be found, contact the DUT Admissions Office for assistance.
- Technical or application enquiries
Applicants who cannot access their application status can contact the DUT Admissions Office.
- Phone: +27 31 373 2000
- Email: admissions@dut.ac.za
Admissions staff can verify your application details and help restore access to the tracking portal.
