Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of the University of Fort HareChapter 10 : Students71. Admission and registration of students |
| (1) | A person may be permitted by University to register as a student only if he or she satisfies the requirements that may be determined by Council and Senate. This includes requirements with regard to the admission of students from other universities as well as the exemption from examinations and the recognition of credits. |
| (2) | Upon registration, whether for a degree, diploma, certificate or for one or more subjects or modules of such degrees, diplomas or certificates, a student subscribes to the Rules of the University. |
| (3) | The University shall inform students and staff of the Rules regarding admission through the appropriate University publications and the electronic media. |
| (4) | The requirements for admission of a student to the various faculties and academic entities are set out in the applicable faculty or University Rules and policies, and may be amended by Council after consultation with Senate. |
| (5) | Specific admission requirements may be set for number-restricted courses or programmes. |
| (6) | A student is only registered for one year at a time or such shorter period as Council may determine in general or in a particular case. |
| (7) | In order for a student to renew his or her registration after the expiry of the period as contemplated in subparagraph (6), the student is required to comply with the re-admission criteria as determined by the Council. The determination of criteria by the Council takes place in consultation with the Senate. |
| (8) | Senate or a committee of Senate may refuse to allow the renewal of the registration of a student if a student fails to meet the conditions as contemplated in subparagraph (7). |
| (9) | The criteria as contemplated in subparagraph (7) may include the payment of outstanding fees, minimum academic performance and compliance with approved codes of conduct. |