i. General

Students should note that on registration to study at Walter Sisulu University, they automatically become members of the University and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Walter Sisulu University as amended from time to time and for which further details are available in the official prospectus.

ii. Offering of Programmes and/or Courses not Guaranteed

Students should note that the offering of programmes and/or courses as is described in this Prospectus are not guaranteed but may be subject to change. The offering of programmes and/or courses is dependent on viable student enrolment numbers being met (as determined by HoD) and physical and human resources being available.

iii. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be used to demonstrate competence for admission to the programmes offered by the department. It essentially addresses mobility and recognition of units of learning completed at ex Technical Colleges, University and other accredited Institutions of learning as well as Experiential Learning undertaken in industry. Refer to individual programme rules for details. The departments in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology have also drawn up specific guidelines that govern the articulation and outline the RPL requirements that must be met.

iv. Class Attendance

Attendance of all classes, including practicals, laboratory work, tutorials and site visits are compulsory.
All classes, including tutorials and site visits are compulsory.
Students should at all times be punctual in attending classes.
The lecturer will keep a register of students’ class attendance that is used as part of the assessment of student performance.

v. Semester Tests, Practicals/Lab Work, Site Visits and Assignments

Students who are absent from semester tests, practicals/lab work site visits, or who fail to submit assignments or projects before or on the due date, will receive a zero mark for that assessment unit, unless the lecturer is provided with a written certificate (within 7 days after the test) from a medical doctor/dentist to confirm that he/she was ill. No more than one semester major assessment (e.g. test) may be missed. Any other of the university’s rules/regulations in this regard will also be applicable.