The 2023 FYS/O will follow a Blended Approach
Welcome
Congratulations on completing your matric in these difficult times and Welcome to your first year of study at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). This could be the most interesting and rewarding period of your life. We hope you make the most of this opportunity,
First Year Seminar/Orientation
The First Year Seminar/ Orientation (FYS/O) is an important process to integrate the first- time incoming students into the university. At the University of Johannesburg (UJ), FYS/O follows a blended approach, meaning that you will have face-to-face sessions and online self-paced module to enrich the learning experiences. The online faculty and college module is hosted on Learner Management system called Blackboard. Attendance and participation is compulsory.
To participate in the blended orientation will require:
- To physically come to the campus where you are registered from to attend in person or face-to face sessions from 06 -10 February 2023
- To access the online orientation module, you will need a computer /Laptop/Tablet/ iPad/ Smart cell phone as well as internet connectivity/Wi-fi/ data to access the self-paced online orientation module throughout the semester/year.
Who should attend?
All accepted and registered new or first entering UJ first year students.
Steps on how to participate in FYS/O:
Step 1: Register as a UJ Student
The first step is to register with the University for the Qualification you have been accepted for. If you are not registered yet follow the step-by-step registration guide below to legally register as a UJ student.
Once you have registered as a UJ student, you will receive a letter(s) from Central Academic Administration. In the letter(s), amongst other there is information regarding getting started as a first year student, there will be a link to join online guided blackboard sessions.
Enrolment into the orientation module will happen 24 hours after you have registered. The Centre for Academic Technologies will send you notification via SMS or e-mail alerting to the enrolment in the faculty or College specific orientation module. It is crucial to know which faculty you are registered in and the school you will be studying under.
Step 2: Attend the online Pre-Orientation sessions
To participate in the guided Blackboard and faculty specific orientation of the following gadgets is required:
Computer/Laptop/Tablet/iPad/Smart cellphone as well as internet connectivity or data to access the online orientation module.
The online guided blackboard sessions will assist you on how navigate Blackboard and faculty or college specific First Year Orientation module. The sessions will run from 2 to 11 February (excluding weekends). See the schedule below for dates and times:
| Online Live Blackboard Q&A session Dates | Time Slots | |
| Wed to Fri 25-26 Jan | 10:30 – 11:30 12:00 – 13:00 14:30 – 15:30 | |
Mon to Fri 30 Jan – 03 Feb
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You are required to attend ONE session. However, if you feel that you need to attend more than once, you are free to do so.
Step 3: Attend the face-to-face session on campus from 06-10 February 2023
Faculty Specific Programmes
- UJ FYS2023 Humanities Extended DEGREES Programme
- UJ FYS2023 Humanities Mainstream Programme
- UJ FYS2023 FADA Programme
- UJ FYS2023 Health Sciences Programme
- UJ FYS2023 Education Programme
- UJ FYS2023 Law Programme
- UJ FYS2023 FEBE(APK) Programme
- UJ FYS2023 FEBE (DFC) Programme
- UJ FYS2023 Science Programme
College of Business and Economics Programmes
APK 2023
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Entrepreneurs
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Finance
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom IndustPsyc & HRM
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Transport & Logistics
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BAccounting
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5- BCom Accounting
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Marketing Manage
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Information Manage
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Economics & Econometrics
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BA Public Management & Gov
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APK Programme A4toA5 BCom Extended
APB 2023
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APB Programme A4toA5 Transport & Logistics
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APB Programme A4toA5 BIT
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APB Programme A4toA5 BCom IS
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APB Programme A4toA5 RBM & Marketing
- UJ FYS2023 CBE APB Programme A4toA5 STH
SWC 2023
- UJ FYS2023 CBE SWC Programme A4toA5 Business Management
- UJ FYS2023 CBE SWC Programme A4toA5 BA Public Management & Gov
- UJ FYS2023 CBE SWC Programme A4toA5 People Management
- UJ FYS2023 CBE SWC Programme A4toA5 Financial Services
- UJ FYS2023 CBE SWC Programme A4toA5 Comm Acc
Step 4: More learning opportunities:
Week of 13-17 February 2023 The FYE office in collaboration with different stakeholders will offer out-of-class experiences and opportunities to explore, experiment and learn more about UJ.
For more information Click the different posters and save the dates.
Step 5: Access and participate in online faculty specific module
Faculty Specific First Year Orientation Modules and Codes
The university of Johannesburg has eight first year seminar/orientation modules
| Faculty First Year Orientation | Module code |
| Faculty First Year Orientation College of Business and Economics | CM0513 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty of Education | CM0519 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture | CM0512 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty Engineering and the Built Environment | CM0521 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty of Health Sciences | CM0514 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty of Humanities | CM0505 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty of Law | CM0515 |
| Faculty First Year Orientation Faculty of Science | CM0511 |
How to access the faculty or College specific first year orientation module?
- Log onto uLink (For Password set-up click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j6AqkY1fIjoq_Fn8vhzgBc-mzGMNgVe5/view?usp=sharing)
- Click on Blackboard (Click here for help to find Blackboard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13D9lwe_RTMHJqvn6XgAF5EMx3ovOQzI7/view?usp=sharing)
- Go to Organisations (under courses)
- Click on Organisations
- Search for First-Year Orientation, which will have your Faculty, College, and/or School name.
- Then you can access and start to participate in the three part section orientation module.
Technical support available
Should you struggle to access the module, you can send an email to uhelp@uj.ac.za (Mon -Fri 08:00 -16:00) Please ensure that you include your student number and your faculty or college in the email.
Physical Support Available
In the event that Covid-19 has been managed and students are expected to be back on campus, the University will ensure that physical support is available for first years upon arrival on campus. The First Year Experience office will put together the FYS/O team to help you navigate the campus and answer basic questions you may have. The team will be dressed in orange UJ safety vests with FYS printed at the back and caps for ease of identification (see image below).
Student Experience
To enhance the quality of the total student experience, the University of Johannesburg offers both academic and personal support to their students at no cost. To learn more about the services and how you can get assistance, download ‘The Toolbox Booklet’. Should you require a hard copy, you can collect one from the Academic Development Centre (ADC) on the campus where you are registered.
| Campus | Location |
| APB | Block K, First floor (above study and safekeeping centre) |
| APK | D Ring 3 (Yellow block on the third floor) |
| DFC | John Orr Building, ground floor (next to cyber centre) |
| SWC | Adelaide Tambo Building |
Should you require any assistance, please contact the First Year and Senior Student Experience (FYE-SSE) Office:
| Location | Contact number | Email address |
| Yellow Block on the third floor: D Ring 3 Office Number 329 | 011 559 2625 | paulinam@uj.ac.za |
| studentexperience@uj.ac.za |
When will lectures commence?
Classes for first-year students will start on 13 February 2023.
To know more about academic activities throughout the year, please download the academic calendar. Should you require one, you can collect a hard copy from the Academic Development Centre on any campus.
| Campus | Location |
| APB | Block K, First floor (above study and safekeeping centre) |
| APK | D Ring 3 (Yellow block on the third floor) |
| DFC | John Orr Building, ground floor (next to cyber centre) |
| SWC | Adelaide Tambo Building |
What if I register after classes have started?
You are still required to attend the online First Year Seminar/ Orientation to get an understanding of how the new environment works. The module will be accessible for the most part of the year.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
UJ Sports
24 February 2023 UJ Sports will introduce students and staff to active Friday’s. invite will be sent via email
The UJ Disability Unit provides academic, technological, and psychosocial support to students with disabilities on all four UJ campuses.
The Disability Unit (DU) will hold Orientation online on Microsoft Teams at 10am on the 25th February 2023
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or join by entering a meeting ID
Meeting ID: 350 290 203 476
Passcode: axCsvp
For more information, contact the UJ Disability Unit: disabiltyunit@uj.ac.za or 011 559 3745.