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TRANSITION TO UCT
The transition to UCT has academic, social, and
emotional elements. Asking for help is a natural
part of this transition, and key to your success.
What you do in, and outside of the classroom will
create
your
first year experience.
Navigating the
environment &
accessing services
Managing
academics, record
& funding
Joining this
community, and
making it your own
PILLARS
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
Access the Jammie Shuttle route maps and
timetable
Be able to successfully use the Jammie
shuttle
Safely travel to and from your residence or
off-campus accommodation
Be informed about the various safety
practices and emergency numbers
Find the venues for your classes
Be able to locate the different CPS stations
Be able to find your way around Cape Town
safely
Use Student Wellness for your physical and
emotional health.
Be informed about key platforms to find help
– UCT Mobile, timelines etc.
Be able to construct your curriculum
Be able to access and navigate PeopleSoft
to manage your record.
Plot key deadlines (related academics or
funding) that you need to remember
Locate and use academic support in your
faculty or residence
Be able to successfully use the library
services
Be able to use VULA, email, and access
Eduroam
Use opportunities to develop key skills you
will need (Excel, MS Word)
Use the university support (such as
DISCHO) if you experience or witness
discrimination or harassment be it based, on
sexual orientation, sexual practices, gender
performance, culture, religion etc.
Identify and join various groups and
societies.
Engage with your class rep, your faculty
council and the SRC as avenues to
represent your interests
Form part of your residence community, and
make your voice heard through your
residence committees
Connect with fellow students (mentors, OLs)
who can offer good advice.
Find opportunities to be of service to the
larger community
Know how
to get
around –
transport
Know the
layout of
UCT
campuses
Know how
to find
services or
where to
look
Know how
to keep
safe
Know key
admin and
funding
deadlines
Know the
structure
of your
degree
Know how
to manage
your
transcript
Know the
basic
skills your
courses
require
Know that
you have a
voice in
this
community
Know that
you belong
to the UCT
community
Know that
equality,
respect and
diversity
are valued
Know that
the
experience
you bring
matters