This year applications received from first and second options for all programmes was an overwhelming 20 000. The university implemented an online registration process since 2017 and this has proven to be convenient for parents and students.
UMP registrar, Mr Sello Legodi said: “As we refine our processes, challenges are minimised and smooth systems are experienced. With all stakeholders working together, we managed to offer better service and student experience is increased.”
Mr Legodi further explains that the registration is categorised into first time and returning students to ensure that first time entry students are facilitated together with their parents into the university.
“LOOKING INTO THE PROCESS WHICH IS DIVIDED INTO NINE STEPS, ALLOWS THE STUDENT TO BE GIVEN ENOUGH TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS AND BE SATISFIED WITH THE REGISTRATION. IN NORMAL CASES A MAXIMUM OF 30 MINUTES IS ALLOCATED TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS (THIS IS FROM STAGE ONE TO NINE),” SAID MR LEGODI.
The registrations were also graced by the presence of Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela who was hosted by the Vice Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso, her management team, students’ representatives and other stakeholders. About the visit, Deputy Minister said: “We are here to establish if UMP is ready with the process of registration and to also ascertain if there are any challenges.”
After taking a campus tour Mr Manamela was satisfied with the process. He also acknowledged that as the education department they received commitment from organised labour and students representatives who supported the registration process.