Tshwane University of Technology TUT Important Information for Students
TUT Important Information for Students
The rules in this section of the Prospectus are based on the decisions of the Senate and the Council of the
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), by virtue of the authority vested in them, in terms of the provisions
of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997), as amended, and the requirements set for national
education programmes at tertiary institutions.
Except when explicitly otherwise indicated by the rules of an academic department, the general rules will apply
to all the academic departments of the University.
Admission to all programmes at TUT is subject to evaluation.
The Council may enter into agreements with other tertiary institutions in order to offer certain qualifications
and/or training that lead to certain qualifications. All rules pertaining to such agreements are contained in the
rules of the academic department or departments concerned.
A subject and/or programme will only be presented on a specific campus if, in the opinion of the head of the
academic department concerned, a sufficient number of students have applied for admission to that subject
or programme.
Applicants will be accepted only if the maximum number of students allowed for a particular qualification has
not yet been reached.
The subjects offered in a specific year or semester will be determined by the academic department concerned
and may differ from year to year.
It is compulsory for students to acquaint themselves with all the rules and regulations and disciplinary committee
rules of TUT that apply to them. It is of special importance for students to be fully conversant with those
rules, regulations and directives that have a bearing on –
• registration;
• examinations and tests;
• the ban on the initiation of first-year students at TUT and the concomitant total prohibition of the welcoming
of such students, barring other arrangements that may be made by the University authorities from
time to time;
• the residences;
• traffic and parking arrangements;
• dress;
• the use and/or discharge of fireworks, missiles, firearms or explosives of any kind or description whatsoever;
• alcohol and drug abuse; and
• class and residence fees.
Ignorance of any rule, regulation or directive will not be accepted as an excuse.
The counter services of Academic Administration will be closed on Thursdays from 08:00 until 09:30, due to
training sessions.
STUDENT REGULATIONS
Submission to rules
By signing an application form or accepting the rules and regulations during online (iEnabler) registration, a
student submits himself or herself to the rules and regulations of TUT, and, by signing a registration form, a
student affirms that he or she is familiar with all those rules and regulations, and that he or she will obey such
rules and regulations.
Prospectus 2019- Students’ Rules and Regulations 2
A student’s registration will be subject to the current rules and regulations, unless specifically stated otherwise.
Compliance with rules
All staff members will be jointly responsible for ensuring that students comply with the rules of TUT.
A disciplinary committee, appointed in terms of the Regulations for Student Discipline, will conduct disciplinary
hearings.
Disciplinary steps in all student affairs will be taken in terms of the Regulations for Student Discipline.
