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Important Registration Notice

Semester 1, 2027 Registration

Registration Period: 15 October 2026 – 31 January 2027

Dear Prospective Students,

Whether you're joining Cornerstone Institute for the first time, returning to continue your studies, or pursuing an additional qualification, we look forward to supporting your academic journey in Semester 1, 2027.

  • Semester 1, 2027 Intake Registrations: Late registration runs 1 – 7 February 2027.
Important DetailsFor a Smooth Registration Process
  • Applications & Registration open: 15 October 2026
  • Applications & Registration close: 31 January 2027
  • Late Registrations: 1 – 7 February 2027
  • Classes commence: 15 February 2027
  • Module Amendments: 15 – 26 February 2027
  • Ensure all application fields are completed in full
  • Submit required supporting documents and check your email regularly for updates
  • Make adequate arrangements and attend classes
  • Revisit and confirm all modules selected

For a smooth Application and Registration process, please ensure you have copies of the certified documents (certified in the last 12 months) as follows:

Programme / Document Higher Certificates BA, BCom, BTh Honours PGCE (FP / IP / SP&FET)
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copy of Matric results
Certified copy of undergraduate qualification or Letter of completion——
Certified copy of full academic transcript (record)——

Please Note

  • Bachelor of Arts (Alternative Education) – is not a professional teaching qualification.
  • PGCE in FP/IP or SP&FET – To meet the undergraduate requirements for entry, you are to provide us with a full transcript with credits and NQF levels.
  • For PGCE in IP: We do not offer the Social Science Didactics undergraduate modules (History and Geography) and Science and Technology undergraduate modules. You can only select those options if you have the undergraduate modules up to NQF level 6 in your previous qualification.
  • Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT): Please contact the RPL & CAT Unit — rplandcat@cornerstone.ac.za.
  • Don't meet the entry requirements for BA or BCom? If you are 23 years or older, contact our RPL and CAT Unit. Visit our RPL page.
  • General queries — helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.

We wish you the best with your registration and the academic year ahead.

Cornerstone Institute — Learn to Change the World.

The Registration Instructions

Registration Instructions for First Time Student Registrations:

  1. Go to https://unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/login
  2. Remember to set your password and keep it somewhere safe for future reference.
  3. Complete the form.
  4. You will be guided to log into Moodle LMS.
  5. Complete the application and registration by following the prompts on Moodle LMS.
  6. Select your modules and follow the prompts for payments.
  7. Remember to save your application and submit.

Registration Instructions for Returning student registrations:

  1. Go to https://unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/login/
  2. Log into your profile.
  3. Select your modules and follow the prompts for payment.
  4. Remember to save your application and submit.

Please Take Note of the Following:

  1. You will be able to register for the First Semester 2027 academic year.
  2. Please consult the Yearbook and refer to your acceptance letter for your module selection.
  3. Returning students, please consult the Yearbook for changes to module names and codes.
  4. For assistance with module selection, contact helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.
  5. Module content will not be available on Moodle LMS until closer to class commencement.
  6. Log into Moodle LMS to confirm your Semester 1 modules are uploaded. If missing, contact helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.
  7. Moodle LMS resource — login and guidance page.

For any assistance with your application or registration, log a ticket at helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.

Steps for Application & Registration

Follow the correct pathway below based on your student status.

New Students

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1
Complete Application FormSubmit your initial application via unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/login.
2
Application FeePay the application fee. Allow up to 48 hours for confirmation.
3
Process ApplicationOnce processed, you will receive an acceptance letter confirming your space.
4
Initial Fee PayPay the initial fee. Allow up to 48 hours for confirmation.
5
Select ModulesChoose the modules for your qualification. Need guidance? Email helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.
6
Final CheckRevisit all details and confirm everything is correct before submitting.
7
Registration CompleteYou are registered. Welcome to Cornerstone Institute!

Returning Students

CornerstoneLearn to change the world
1
Initial Fee PayPay the initial fee. Allow up to 48 hours for confirmation.
2
Select ModulesLog into unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/login and select your modules.
3
Final CheckRevisit all details and confirm everything is correct before submitting.
4
Registration CompleteYou are registered. Welcome back to Cornerstone Institute!

Before You Register

In order to register, students must be in possession of an acceptance letter. Please read the following carefully to understand what you'll need, how the process works, and how to make sure your registration is correct the first time.

Your Registration Pack

For the modules you are required to register for, please refer to your registration pack and the Yearbook. Your registration pack includes:

  • Acceptance letter
  • Curriculum grid
  • Essential guide
  • Orientation letter
  • Fee structure
Returning Students

Already studied with us before?

Once registration is open, you can register by logging into the Student Portal.

Remember to toggle YES if you have completed a previous application.
Continue to Student Portal
First-time Applicants

New to Cornerstone Institute?

Continue your registration process by logging into the Student Portal.

Remember to toggle NO if you have NOT completed a previous application.
Continue to Student Portal

Your Registration Journey

Follow the correct pathway based on your student status.

New Students — Application to Registration

Verification of your information on our Student Portal — unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/apply.

Issuance of your acceptance / declined letter.

You select your modules and submit on the Student Portal.

Make payment of the initial student fee using your STUDENT NUMBER as payment reference.

Issuance of proof of registration.

Your selected modules will be integrated onto Moodle LMS.

Returning Students — Registration Process

You select your modules and submit on the Student Portal — unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/login.

Make payment of the initial student fee using your STUDENT NUMBER as payment reference.

Issuance of proof of registration.

Your selected modules will be integrated onto Moodle LMS.

Your Responsibility

Students are responsible for ensuring that they select the correct modules. The Institution cannot be held liable if incorrect modules are selected. Please compare your curriculum grid carefully with your proof of registration.

Contact helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za for assistance with module selection.

Module amendments can only be made during the Institution's module amendment period. Modules can only be amended during the first two weeks after the Semester has commenced.

How Many Credits Should You Register For?

Understanding credits helps you plan a manageable study load.

Part-time Students

60 – 80

credits per year

Full-time Students

120 – 130

credits per year

Time Investment

10 hrs

of study per credit — a 12-credit module = 120 hours of work including lectures, readings, research and assignments.

Check Your Proof of Registration

Once your registration is processed, you will receive proof of registration. Please check it carefully to ensure you have registered for the correct modules and that your Semester modules appear on Moodle LMS.

Registration Resource

Not sure which modules to select?

Your curriculum grid shows exactly which modules you need to register for in each semester of your programme. Before you submit your registration, compare your grid carefully with your proof of registration — it's the fastest way to avoid module amendments later.

  • Grids for all 2027 programmes — BA, BCom, BTh, Honours, Higher Certificates and PGCE
  • Available in both Contact and Distance study modes
  • Searchable, filterable and downloadable as PDF

Can't find your programme, or unsure which grid applies to you? Contact helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za before you submit your registration — our team will confirm the correct modules for your qualification.

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