Wits receives 140k applications for 2024 academic year
The University of Witwatersrand has received more than 140,000 applications from prospective first- students ahead of the 2024 academic year.
However, the university says it can only cater for some 6,300 first year students.
Wits spokesperson Shirona Patel said they have already begun the registration process.
"What we do is we make offers to students with the highest score, and they have three days to accept the offer. Then we move down the list to the next batch of students who have great matric results," she said.
The Class of 2023 has achieved an overall pass rate of 82.9% for their final examinations, a 2.8% increase compared to the Class of 2022.
Out of the 2023 matric class, 40.9% of students achieved a bachelor’s pass, an increase of 10.6% compared to the previous year.
Patel says those who have not been accepted should try and improve their marks and apply next year or try other institutions.
"There is lots of support available for those who are registered. Initially when you come in and you stay in residences, we have residence support programme, academic support programme, we have programmes which help students to orientate.
"I would encourage the students to also join our sports club just so that they make new friends as well," she added.
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