University of Pretoria 2026: What to Do After Receiving Your Admission Offer

If you’ve applied to the University of Pretoria (UP) for the 2026 academic year and received an admission offer, congratulations 🎉. UP has officially entered decision season, and applicants are now required to take action to secure their place.

Whether you’ve been accepted conditionally or finally admitted, confirming your next steps on the UP Student Portal is crucial. Here’s a clear breakdown of the University of Pretoria application and enrollment process, from application to your first lecture.

Step 1: Accept or Decline Your Offer

UP has released 2026 admission outcomes, you must confirm your decision online.

If admitted to more than one programme, you must:

• Accept your preferred programme
• Decline the second option on the UP Student Portal

If you choose not to study at UP, declining the offer allows the university to offer the space to another deserving applicant.

⚠️ Not responding can result in your offer expiring.

Step 2: Submit Your Student Contract

Before registration, all admitted students must submit a student contract:

• The contract is available on the UP Student Portal
• Only original submitted contracts are accepted
• Scanned or faxed contracts are not accepted
• Without a submitted contract, registration will not be possible.

Step 3: Pay Your Initial Fees

Students must pay the required initial registration fees before registering.

• Fee details are available on the UP website
• Your financial account can be viewed on the UP Student Portal
• Ensure payments reflect correctly to avoid registration delays

Step 3: Final Admission Confirmation

Final admission depends on your final NSC or equivalent results.

• UP updates final admission decisions on the Student Portal
• You must confirm your final admission once updated
• Failure to confirm may result in your admission being revoked
• This step is especially important for students who were conditionally admitted.

Step 4: Register on Time

Registration is not automatic.

• Register as soon as registration opens
• Registration is subject to space and capacity
• Admission does not guarantee registration
• Late registration may lead to cancellation of your offer
• Always follow the registration deadlines provided by UP.

Step 5: Attend Orientation Week

Orientation Week is a compulsory and valuable experience for all first-year students.

During orientation, you will:

• Learn how to register for modules
• Get familiar with campus facilities
• Understand academic rules and expectations
• Meet fellow students and staff

It’s the best way to settle into university life.

Step 9: Attend Lectures and Begin Your Academic Journey

Once registered, lectures begin.

Attending lectures gives you:

• Direct access to academic guidance
• Opportunities to engage with lecturers and peers
• A strong foundation for academic success

Consistent attendance plays a major role in adjusting to university-level studies.

Conclusion

UP’s message is clear: decision time is now. Accepting or declining your offer on time helps both you and other applicants still waiting for opportunities.

If you’ve chosen the University of Pretoria, welcome to a new chapter, your UP journey starts here.