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Student Development & Support

Your journey matters. From orientation to graduation, we walk alongside you — empowering, encouraging, and uplifting every step of the way.

6+
Support Specialists
24/7
Crisis Helplines
100%
Inclusive Care

Who We Are

The Student Development & Support team partners with students in their academic journey, walking alongside them from orientation to graduation, ensuring that they finish triumphantly. We strive to be the hands that carry, the hearts that hear and the mouths that motivate for the ultimate success of each. We believe in excellence, creativity, respect, integrity, unity, and inclusivity.

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The Student Development & Service Team

Our Services

Academic Support

One-on-one consultations, academic workshops, study groups, and assignment guidance to help you excel.

Emotional Support

Confidential counselling, support groups, and mental health resources for your wellbeing.

Social Support

Student societies, SRC initiatives, and community events to connect you with peers.

Personal Development

Career guidance, CV workshops, and life coaching to unlock your potential.

Student Readiness

Orientation, academic guidelines, and policies to prepare you for success.

Student Voices

ā€œI could see the improvement in the way that I wrote and my feelings towards the assignments changed.ā€

— BCom Student

ā€œI struggled a lot and wanted to quit but student support assisted me to stay positive and I excelled.ā€

— BA Psychology

ā€œThey encouraged me to continue and not quit. This was the best decision made!ā€

— First Year

Emergency & Crisis Support

Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 567 567
SMS 31393
SADAG Mental Health: 011 234 4837
Lifeline: 021 461 1111
Cipla 24hr Helpline: 0800 456 789
WhatsApp: 076 882 2775
Substance Abuse Helpline: 0800 12 13 14
SMS 32312
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