The University of the Free State (UFS) has opened applications for 2025, and if you’ve applied, you’re probably eager to know the status of your application. Tracking your application status is a crucial step to ensure you’re on the right path towards joining this prestigious institution. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you check your UFS application status online.
Steps to Track Your Application Status
- Open the UFS Website: Start by opening any internet browser and typing www.ufs.ac.za in the URL bar.
- Navigate to KovsieLife: On the active page of the UFS website, click on the ‘Students’ tab to navigate to the KovsieLife webpage.
- Access Student Self-Service: Once on the KovsieLife webpage, click the ‘Student Self Service’ tab.
- Login to Oracle PeopleSoft: After clicking on ‘Student Self Service’, you will be navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft system.
- Type in your student number in the User ID text box.
- Type in your password in the Password text box.
- Click ‘Sign In’ once you have entered your student number and password.
- Navigate to Student Services Center: Once logged in, the system will navigate you to the ‘Student Services Center’.
- View Application Status: On the active Student Services Center page, click ‘View Application’ to track your application status.
Understanding Your Application Status
After following these steps, you’ll be able to see the status of your application(s). Here’s a detailed explanation of what each status code means:
| Programme Action Code | Programme Action Description | Programme Action Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ADMT | Admitted | Application assessed and a study offer issued to the student to be admitted to an academic programme. |
| APPL | Application | Application received and still to be assessed according to the admission requirements. |
| COND | Conditional admission | Application assessed and applicant accepted into the programme on condition that they maintain or improve results to meet the minimum requirements, subject to space availability. |
| DDEF | Deferred decision | Application assessed and deferred for a decision regarding admit or deny. |
| EVAL | Evaluation | Application assessed and deferred for further evaluation. |
| SEDE | Selection | Application under review by the selection committee. |
| EXTE | External academic record exists | Applicant has an external academic record that needs evaluation. |
| INTE | Internal academic record exists | Applicant has an internal academic record that needs evaluation. |
| INTL | International | Application from an international student under review. |
| NRES | No results | Applicants with Grade 12 who have failed to upload their school results. |
| NODO | No qualification documents | Applicants with post-school qualifications who have failed to upload their academic records. |
| DEIN | Study offer accepted | Application assessed and student accepted the study offer. |
| DENY | Admission denied | Application assessed and based on the results received, the applicant does not meet the requirements to be admitted to the specific academic programme. |
| MATR | Prepared for registration | Applicant to be term activated for enrolment (registration). |
| RECN | Reconsider | Application assessed, and based on the current results, the applicant does not qualify. Application to be re-assessed when improved results are provided (e.g., Grade 12 mid-year, re-write, or final Grade 12). |
| WADM | Administrative withdrawal | An academic programme has been withdrawn from consideration for admission or from enrolment in a class for multiple reasons: duplicate application, data capture error, full capacity, non-enrolment, programme change, or ineligibility for enrolment. |
| WAIT | Waitlist | Application assessed and admission offer pending availability of space. |
| WAPP | Applicant withdrawal | Applicant withdrew from consideration for admission or enrolment in a class. |
For any inquiries or assistance, you can contact UFS at 051 401 9666 or email [email protected].
By staying informed and tracking your application status, you ensure that you’re up to date with any actions you may need to take to secure your place at UFS. Good luck with your application!