How to check your UKZN application status for 2026-2027

Applying to university is an important step for every prospective student. After submitting your application, it is equally important to track its progress. This guide explains how to check your UKZN application status and what each result means.

Key takeaways

• Applicants can check their UKZN application status online using their CAO number, ID or passport number, or student number.
• Application results may show as pending, conditional offer, firm offer, waitlisted, or unsuccessful.
• Applicants who receive an offer must accept it within the specified timeframe to secure their place.
• Those who applied through CAO can also track their progress through the official CAO status check portal.

How to check your UKZN application status online

This guide is for applicants to the University of KwaZulu-Natal 2026-2027 academic year who have not yet received feedback. Whether you need a CAO status check with ID number or a UKZN application status check in 2026, follow the steps below.

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1. Go to the official UKZN application status portal at https://caocheck.ukzn.ac.za/ (this is the authority for tracking applications).

2. On the portal, select your application year (for example, 2026 or 2027).

3. Enter one of the following identifiers:

• CAO number (for those who applied via the Central Applications Office),
• UKZN student number,
• South African ID number or passport number.

4. Click the Check button.

5. The system will display your application status. Common statuses include pending review, conditionally offered, firm offer, waitlisted, unsuccessful, or requiring additional documents.

6. After checking, you can act on the result: send requested documents, accept an offer, or respond to additional requirements.

Additional notes

• The tracker can display whether UKZN has received your documentation and if anything else is needed.
• If you applied through the CAO system, you can also perform a CAO status check through the official CAO platform at https://www.cao.ac.za to monitor your application progress.
• For more detailed tracking, especially if you already have a student number and PIN, you can complete a UKZN iEnabler status check through the university ERP login system.

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The status check process

To go through this process, you will be required to fill in the following details: your CAO number, national identification number or passport number. Alternatively, you could also use your student identification number.

When you view your status on the official portal, the main categories you will see are the following:

1. Offer (successful application)

For those who have received an offer, there will be three options listed;

• Firm Offer: You have been offered a place in the programme.
• Conditional Offer: You are offered a place but must meet certain conditions (for example, final results or additional documentation).
• Offer with Residence: You have an admission offer plus a residence placement.

2. Pending statuses (decision not finalised yet)

This result will then be shown if your application is still being checked and no decision has been made yet. The possible options under this result include:

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• Pending: Your application is still being reviewed.
• Awaiting academic records or documentation: UKZN needs additional documents to complete the assessment.
• Waitlisted: Your application meets requirements, but is held in line based on availability.
• Referred for decision: Your application is being reviewed by a further committee or authority.

3. Regret or unsuccessful status

This is the third possible outcome of the UKZN status check. This result means that the application has been rejected because of either of the following reasons:

• You did not meet the minimum entry requirements.
• The programme is full, and no space is available.
• You previously received an offer but declined it.
• The offer was withdrawn because it was not accepted within the specified timeframe.

Please note:

• UKZN sometimes shows a conditional offer category in addition to firm offers. This is an official status if final results or documents are still needed before a full admission can be confirmed.
• Most applicants will see Pending, Waitlisted, Referred, Firm offer, Conditional offer, or Regret — depending on where their application is in the process.

What happens after the offer

• If you receive a firm or conditional offer, you will be given instructions on how to accept it and what documents to submit next. Normally, this involves logging into the UKZN student systems or responding to an email/SMS.
• If you do not accept an offer within the given timeline, the offer may be withdrawn, and your status can change to regret-withdrawn.

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When does UKZN respond to applications?

UKZN reviews applications after the closing dates and typically begins releasing decisions from late September through January, depending on the programme. Some applicants may receive responses earlier, while competitive programmes may take longer. Applicants are advised to regularly check their application status online for updates.

How do I check my application status at UKZN?

You can check your application status online through the official UKZN application status portal using your CAO number, ID or passport number, or UKZN student number issued by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The portal shows whether your application is pending, offered, waitlisted, or unsuccessful.

Does UKZN send rejection emails?

UKZN does not always send rejection emails. In many cases, unsuccessful applicants are informed through the online application status portal rather than email. It is important to check your status regularly.

Can I study at UKZN with 22 points?

Admission with 22 points depends on the programme and your subject combinations. Some diploma and extended degree programmes may consider applicants with lower points, while most degree programmes require higher scores. You can review the full UKZN courses and requirements to confirm the APS and subject criteria for your chosen qualification.

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How long does it take to accept an offer at UKZN?

Once an offer is made, applicants are usually given a limited period, often a few days to a few weeks, to accept it online. If the offer is not accepted within the stated timeframe, it may be withdrawn.

How do I complete a UniZulu status check?

To perform a UniZulu status check, visit the official University of Zululand application tracking portal and enter your student number, ID number, or reference number. After submitting your details, the system will display your current application status and any outstanding requirements.

Understanding how to check your UKZN application status helps you stay informed and avoid unnecessary anxiety. By knowing where to track updates and what each status means, prospective students can respond quickly and move confidently through the admission process.

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