Preparing For Unisa Studies

Preparing For Unisa Studies

Now that you have submitted your registration form to Unisa, you will need to wait for Unisa to confirm your registration. Use this time to start preparing for your studies at Unisa. 

Prepare your study area. Locate a space in your home that is ideal for studying (quiet, enough natural light and well lit at night).


Allocate study time in a year planner. Mark down all the family events you will be expected to attend, school functions for your children and time for relaxation. Include the time that you will be studying as well as additional time that you may need to make up to accommodate events that you will be expected to attend. This will help you identify weeks and months where study time may be compromised and where it needs to be worked in.



Find a mentor. Finding a mentor can be exceptionally rewarding. Find someone who can provide advice on the life challenges you may be facing, act as a sounding board at moments of uncertainty and provide an objective view on resolving conflict that may arise with family or friends as a result of your studies. A mentor should be someone that you respect and admire, and who is able to understand your unique circumstances.

Register on myUnisa. Once you have received confirmation of your registration from Unisa, you do not need to wait for your study material to be posted or couriered to you. You can register on myUnisa and download all the necessary study material for your modules, including the my Studies @ Unisa brochure, your study guides and Tutorial letters 101. This will enable you to begin preparing for your year of study.

myUnisa is a website for Unisa students. It’s a place to


  • find study material
  • submit and track your assignments
  • join discussion forums
  • contact your lecturer
  • read material posted by your lecturer
  • find events relevant for your module
  • check your Unisa financial status
  • update your personal details
  • Unisa also conveys important information here
  • contact Unisa for administrative purposes, like requesting an exam venue change
And much, much more. This is your online study network.