What is deferment in UniSA?Unisa’s Admission Policy (par 4) allows a student to defer his or her studies for a maximum period of two years, except in exceptional circumstances determined by the Executive Dean of the College where the student is registered or the Registrar.
How do I apply for a deferment at Unisa?
The University of South Africa, or UNISA, knows that students may need to defer their studies for some reason.
UNISA allows students to apply for deferment of their studies, whether for personal or academic reasons. Students can take a break from their studies by deferring. They won’t lose their place in the program, and their academic progress won’t be affected.
At UNISA, there are a few steps to take to ask for a deferral.
- First, students must ensure they meet the requirements to apply for a deferral. Students must have a good reason for wanting to put off a class and be doing well in school to be eligible.
- Students need to fill out the deferral application form, which can be found on UNISA’s website.
- When filling out the deferral application form, students will need to provide details about their reason for deferring and the duration of the deferral period.
- It is essential to provide as much information as possible to help UNISA understand the student’s situation better.
Applicants can use this link to download and fill out the deferment form – https://www.unisa.ac.za/static/corporate_web/Content/Register%20to%20study%20through%20Unisa/Documents/Unisa-DSAR-26.pdf.
Once the application is complete, it should be sent to UNISA’s Student Admissions and Registrations Division before the deadline. Students should also keep a copy of the application for their own records.
