Info Sessions

to study and just need the practical detail — closing dates, entry requirements, how the application portal actually works — an info session gets you that answer faster than a full campus open day would.

Info sessions suit a wide range of situations. A parent trying to understand how NSFAS funding actually gets paid out. A Grade 12 learner who has narrowed their choice down to one programme and wants the fine print on its matric requirements and APS score cut-off. A career-changing adult weighing up a specific bursary application before a deadline. Because the topic is narrow, sessions tend to run shorter than open days and are often held online rather than requiring a trip to campus — useful if the institution is far from home. UNISA, South Africa's national distance-learning university based in Gauteng but serving students nationwide, runs its own regional information sessions on an ad-hoc basis, usually announced through social media rather than a fixed annual calendar, so it's worth following the institutions you're interested in directly.

Private colleges and online schools tend to run info sessions regularly throughout the year, often monthly, alongside their open days, which makes them a reliable option if you missed the main open-day season. Whatever the topic, it's a good moment to ask directly whether a private provider is DHET registered, whether a nursing-related session covers a SANC-accredited programme, and whether the qualification on offer is registered on the NQF — a legitimate institution will answer plainly.

Because info sessions are often announced with short notice — sometimes online, sometimes via a college's social media page — check back regularly and register early where asked to, since some sessions do require registration even though they're free to attend. Dates and formats can change at short notice, so always confirm with the organiser directly rather than relying on an old post. Browse the info sessions listed below to see what's coming up.