How to check UNISA application status online quickly in 2025
Checking your UNISA application status online can be conducted via the myUnisa portal or the student app. The seamless step-by-step process allows you to confirm the outcome of your application and plan your academic future.
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Key takeaways
- The UNISA application can have several status outcomes, including accepted if you are a perfect fit, subject to enrolment management if space is limited, or rejected if not all requirements are met.
- UNISA usually communicates the outcome of your application via the myLife email account after reviewing it.
- If your application status displays declined, UNISA may give you a single chance to appeal.
How do you check UNISA application status online?
Applicants can track their UNISA application online via the student app, which allows access to several admin functions. Follow these simple steps:
- Download the UNISA Student App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store
- Log in with your student number and UNISA password.
- Navigate to the application status function.
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Conducting a UNISA status check online via the portal is also straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official UNISA Application status portal
- You will be prompted to enter your student number in the window that appears. The student number is usually given to applicants when they submit their application.
- Enter your personal details, including surname, first name, and date of birth, then submit.
- Once logged in, the system will display the current status of your UNISA application.
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UNISA application status outcome explained
When checking your application status at UNISA, there are several outcomes to expect, including:
- In Progress: The application is being reviewed.
- Accepted: You have been approved for admission to UNISA and can proceed with the registration process. The application is successful if you meet the academic admission requirements for your qualification of choice, your minimum academic points score (APS) and the number of spaces available for the qualification for which you have applied.
- Subject to enrolment management: For some qualifications with limited spaces, this status means you meet the academic and APS requirements, but the offer is pending the final number of available spots after all applications have been processed.
- Rejected/Declined: Your application was not successful. The school may provide a reason for rejection, and you may have the option to appeal the school’s decision within 10 days of receiving the outcome. Applicants are encouraged to appeal if they have outstanding results, are writing/rewriting their matric, or failed to submit all the necessary supporting documents.
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How long does it take to hear from UNISA?
The University of South Africa can take 2-8 weeks for undergraduate and up to 12 weeks for postgraduate after the application closing date to send feedback. Once the school has reached a decision, they will contact you via myLife email for previously registered applicants or the email address you provided during application.
First-time applicants who receive a successful status are required to complete the First-Year Experience MOOC before they can accept their UNISA program offer. If you encounter issues when tracking your UNISA application, contact the school’s support team directly via:
- Email: study-info@unisa.ac.za (only for undergraduate qualifications)
- Phone: 0800 00 1870 (Centralized toll-free number within South Africa)
How to track your UNISA registration status
After a successful application process and the completion of the FYE MOOC, the next step is to accept UNISA’s course offer and then register. The registration for the 1st semester of the 2026 academic calendar opens in January 2026. Once you have submitted your registration, you can track its status by following these simple steps:
- Go to the official UNISA registration status portal
- Enter your student number as prompted. If you have forgotten your student number, recover it from the myAdmin portal.
- Once logged in, you will see the registration outcome.
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UNISA will only process your registration after the minimum required fee for your program has been paid. The payment may take up to 48 hours to reflect.
The university will send you a letter via your myLife email account confirming your registration for the semester or academic year. You can also request the registration confirmation letter by following these steps:
- Log in to myUnisa
- Click on myAdmin
- Go to Edit Registration
- Select Request Registration Letter, then click on Request Letter. A secure PDF document will be sent to your myLife email account. Use your ID number or passport number to open.
How do you log in to the UNISA student portal?
To log in to your UNISA student portal, follow these steps if you are a returning student:
- Go to the official UNISA website
- Select myUnisa
- Click on myAdmin
- Enter your student number, then input your password to log in. If you have forgotten your number or password, click on the 'forgotten' option visible on the login window to recover.
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New students will need to activate their accounts and receive new login details. Follow these steps to access the UNISA student portal:
- Visit the myUnisa login page
- Click on Claim UNISA Login at the top.
- Enter your student number, then click Continue.
- Fill in your personal details, including name, date of birth, and ID/passport number.
- Acknowledge the terms and proceed.
- You will receive a myLife email address and the initial password that can be used to activate both your myUnisa portal and your myLife email.
- Once activated, log in anytime using your student number and password.
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Conclusion
Checking your UNISA application status is a seamless step-by-step process for both returning students and first-time applicants. The waiting period can seem long, but staying informed about your application progress can give you peace of mind.
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