Thousands of first-year CPUT students and their parents were given a personal welcome to the institution this week.

Competition for a space was tough and the university received more than 30 000 applications for only 8 000 available places. 

Vice-Chancellor, Dr Prins Nevhutalu, presided over proceedings in Cape Town and Wellington, while Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Prof Anthony Staak, took the reins in Bellville.

Both men congratulated the students for working hard to clinch a place at CPUT and encouraged them to continue the academic excellence right though to graduation. 

EXCITED: Students from the Wellington Campus are ready to start their classes

At the Wellington Campus, Nevhutalu reminded first-year students of the wonderful opportunity they have to pursue their academic careers at CPUT.

“Remember that you are part of a privileged few - millions of other young people who passed matric do not have the opportunity to study full time and to be part of a university community. So, make use of this opportunity and do not become a statistic of South Africa’s higher education system,” he says.

Staak reflected on some of the recent successes of the institution which included launching a satellite into space, pushing the boundaries of research and design innovations and boasting an international community of students and staff from over 70 countries.

The first years were also introduced to the Student Representative Council at all campuses and were promised their full support in all matters and encouraged to embrace a full student experience filled with sports, culture as well as academics.

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The more than 9 000 students expected to kick off their studies at CPUT this year can be assured of a warm welcome during a trio of ceremonies this week.

During the welcoming ceremonies the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr Chris Nhlapo, will be addressing and introducing the CPUT Executive Management to the students, their parents and guardians.
After the Acting Vice-Chancellor’s address, guests will be invited to participate in guided tours of the various faculties’ facilities.

Ushers will direct the parents to the different faculties on the various campuses.

The ceremonies will take place as follows:

• Wellington Campus - January 29 - Murry House Garden
• Cape Town Campus - January 30 - Piazza
• Bellville Campus - January 31 - Major Sports Hall

All three ceremonies will start at 10 am.

For the Bellville welcoming ceremony, the Student Centre quad will be dotted with stalls set up by CPUT support services units, student structures and range of service providers. Fun promotions for students will also be held. Bellville students can also look forward to be entertained by DJ’s Aux Womndantso, Kenlow and TrapGawd as well as Ms Kimora.

Show us your best #FirstYearsOfCPUT picture on social media and you could win a spot prize!

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CPUT is the largest university of technology in the region and has a student population of more than 30 000. It has several campuses and satellite sites, stretching from the Cape Town city centre to as far as George in the Southern Cape.

Each campus has unique characteristics and functions.

Did you know:

• The Bellville Campus is home to the world-renowned French South African Institute of Technology, which produced and launched Africa’s first nanosatellite.
• The Cape Town Campus accommodates the university’s largest faculty, the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences.
• The Wellington Campus has become known for producing teachers trained in the Afrikaans medium as well as the next generation of leaders in the agriculture sector.
• The Mowbray Campus annually produces the largest number of teaching graduates in the Western Cape.
• The Athlone Campus and the Worcester and George satellite campuses produce nursing staff for the country’s health sector.
• The Granger Bay Campus is home to the stylish Hotel School Restaurant, which overlooks Robben Island.
• The Roeland Street Building is home to students and staff from Journalism, Photography, Public Relations and Multimedia.

Media City is based on the Foreshore and accommodates students and staff of the Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, and Interior Design schools.

For campus contact details see: http://www.cput.ac.za/about/contact

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