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How do I access my wits self service portal?

Author

Jessica Cortez

Updated on April 02, 2026

To log in,

  1. open self-service.wits.ac.za.
  2. Enter your username.
  3. Next, enter your password.
  4. Finally, click on “Sign In” to access your dashboard.

How do I check my application status at wits?

How To Check Wits Application Status Online

  1. Visit Wits University (Student Self Service)’s website – click below link.
  2. Enter StudentID (is your Person Number) and Password (is date of birth in (YYMMDD) format eg. 861224) then Sign In. More to Access on Wits Student Self Service.

How do I upload supporting documents to wits?

Once you have logged on, click the Student Centre tile, check your ‘To do’ list, and click Manage Documents to upload any outstanding items. Remember to save your documents and name them correctly as you can only upload them once against a particular category.

How do I apply to Wits self service?

To apply online, go to

  1. You may apply for a maximum of three programmes (order of choice does not matter).
  2. If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty, you are advised to apply for one programme in a less restricted faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science).

What is Person number?

It is unique id of any person record. It is created at Enterprise level. We can say, person number is the base feature in the enterprise. Each person has one-person record. Person Number can be allocated automatically or manually based on Person generation method you select.

Can I apply with my Grade 11 June results?

Applicants can use their Grade 11 final exam results to apply to the university before the final closing date in August of each year. The final decision will be based on his/her final Grade 12 exam results. …

How much is the wits application fee?

No more than two choices of degree and/or diploma are permitted. Please take note of closing dates, admissions requirements and general regulations. All postgraduate applicants are required to pay an application fee of R200. Current University of the Witwatersrand students who apply online are not liable for this fee.

What is WITS person number?

For general enquiries about student related matters, please phone the Student Call Centre: +27 (0)11 717 1888. Or click on to log a query.

What is Wits student self service portal?

It involves the conventional way of registering/logging in as well as the current changes the has been made to the WITS Student Self Service Portal. The University of the Witwatersrand, WITS Student Self Service is basically for new students and continuing/current students.

What if I have any queries about wits self service?

If any of the information is incorrect or if you have any queries, please consult your faculty office. If you have any queries about wits self service, contact the Student Call Centre on 0117171888 or comment below.

What is the Wits service desk?

The Wits Service Desk is the central point of contact between the student user and Wits ICT. The creation of all student accounts (returning and new) is an automated student process as part of your registration.

How do I reset my wits self service password?

Reset your Wits self service Password using Password Self Service, which you can do on the Student Portal home page where you would be required to register. In order to make use of this service, you have to register on the Password Self Service website whilst you are still using a valid password.