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COVID-19: Stellenbosch University updates and information

Stellenbosch University (SU) is closely monitoring developments surrounding the coronavirus disease outbreak (COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2) that was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation.

Our COVID-19 Contingency Committee, established in February 2020, has been expanded to an overarching Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC). It is served by a Medical Advisory Committee, and seven workstreams, covering student services; staff; learning and teaching; communications, community impact and external relations; campus operations; finance and legal matters; as well as research.

We are doing everything we possibly can to ensure that our students can complete their academic year, and that the University remains sustainable.

Stay informed of the latest developments communicated via our official channels.

Communiques and campus updates

Return to campus
Staff | 24 June 2022
Learning and teaching arrangements for the second semester
Students | 24 June 2022
COVID-19 Latest updates
Staff & Students | 19 April 2022
Arrangements for 2022
Students | 28 January 2022
Have your say about proposed vaccination rule
Staff & Students | 8 December 2021
COVID-19 vaccination institutional rule
Staff | 30 November 2021
Announcement of new B.1.1.529 variant (Omicron)
Staff & Students | 29 November 2021
The hunt for coronavirus variants
Staff & students | 29 November 2021
Return-to-the-workplace arrangements
Staff | 17 November 2021
Plans for returning to campus
Staff | 6 October 2021
Council mandates urgent development of vaccination rule
Staff & Students | 1 October 2021
Forward together: We choose vaccination
Staff | 15 September 2021
We choose vaccination
Students | 15 September 2021
Allaying concerns about COVID-19
Staff & Students | 14 September 2021
Appeal for vaccine solidarity
Staff | 10 September 2021
Getting vaccinated a priority
Staff & Students | 30 August 2021
Go get your jab!
Staff & Students | 24 August 2021
All the best for the second semester
Students | 10 August 2021
Plans for the second semester
Staff & Students | 29 July 2021
COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for staff over 35
Staff | 26 July 2021
Urgent decision on A4 assessments
Staff & Students | 2 July 2021
Update on assessments
Students | 13 July 2021
Update: Additional assessment (A4) opportunity
Students | 6 July 2021
Update on assessments and semester dates
Staff & Students | 2 July 2021
Implications of adjusted COVID alert level 4 for SU
Staff & Students | 28 June 2021
Additional assessment (A4) opportunity
Students | 23 June 2021
Implications of COVID alert level 3 for SU
Staff & Students | 17 June 2021
Immediate steps to curb spread of COVID-19
Students | 10 June 2021
The implications of COVID risk level 2 for SU
Staff & Students | 4 June 2021
Computer User Areas and study spaces: Extended operating hours
Students | 28 May 2021
Feedback from the ICBC
Staff & Students | 17 May 2021
Feedback from the ICBC
Staff & Students | 23 April 2021
Feedback from ICBC
Staff & Students | 25 March 2021
Data bundles to students
Students | 19 March 2021
Internet access and mobile data for academic year 2021
Students | 4 March 2021
All systems go for academic year 2021 at SU
Staff & Students | 26 February 2021
Update on our plans for the first semester
Staff & Students | 16 February 2021
Plans for the first semester
Staff & Students | 19 January 2021
Implications of Level 3 for SU
Students | 30 December 2020
Follow-up Notice: A4 Assessments in Jan/Feb 2021
Students | 23 December 2020
Access to A4 Exams in January/February 2021
Students | 1 December 2020
Academic scenario for 2021 & A4 assessments
Students | 27 November 2020
Confirm mobile number again to secure data bundle for December 2020
Students | 6 November 2020
Hybrid graduation model planned for December 2020
Students | 4 November 2020
November/December 2020 assessment period & A4 assessments in 2021
Students | 28 October 2020
Irresponsible behaviour may put your academic year at risk
Students | 16 October 2020
LEVEL 1: Arrangements for the rest of academic year
Students | 23 September 2020
October data bundles and how to avoid quarantine with daily health check
Students | 16 September 2020
Work arrangements, burn-out, email practices and domestic travel
Staff | 08 September 2020
Assessments and load-shedding
Students | 05 September 2020
Level 2 arrangements and other important matters
Students | 28 August 2020
Data bundles, test starting times, return to residence and interest holiday
Students | 13 August 2020
Further applications to return to campus and access to campus facilities and services
Students | 4 August 2020
SU institutes measures for mandatory leave
Staff | 28 July 2020
Data bundles for August 2020
Students | 16 July 2020
Update: Online modules and additional assessments
Students | 3 July 2020
Emergency assessment submission route and information updates
Students | 26 June 2020
Students in challenging home environments can apply to return
Students | 25 June 2020
July data bundles, returning students and academic arrangements
Staff & Students | 15 June 2020
Hitting the 2020 halfway mark and returning to SU campuses
Staff & Students | 10 June 2020
Your postgraduate studies vital in fight against COVID-19
Postgraduate Students | 05 June 2020
Implications for SU residences under level 3 risk adjustment
Students | 29 May 2020
What Level 3 risk adjustment means for SU and payment relief measures
Parents & Guardians | 25 May 2020
What Level 3 risk adjustment means for SU and payment relief measures
Students | 25 May 2020
Update on connectivity and student fees
Students | 11 May 2020
New health website and reintegration of staff
Staff | 11 May 2020
Information update after week 2 of online learning and teaching
Staff | 30 April 2020
Progress after week 2 of online learning and teaching
Students | 30 April 2020
Revised HR documents to manage leave, performance and disciplinary process
Staff | 28 April 2020
Information update: online learning and residence cancellations
Students | 24 April 2020
Message from the Rector
Staff and Students | 24 April 2020
Message from the Rector
Staff & Students | 21 April 2020
Final opportunity to access loan laptops for online learning
Students | 21 April 2020
Important information for online learning in Term 2
Students | 17 April 2020
News@Stellenbosch: Starting a new chapter with confidence
Staff | 17 April 2020
Message from the Rector
Parents & Guardians | 9 April 2020
Message from the Rector
Staff & Students | 8 April 2020
Online teaching in term 2 and revised academic calendar
Staff | 8 April 2020
Revised 2020 academic calendar and online connectivity
Students | 8 April 2020
Student administration and services: Arrangements within the context of COVID-19
Students | 7 April 2020
Issuing of graduation documents
Students | 6 April 2020
Issuing of graduation documents and virtual conferral of qualifications
Students | 31 March 2020
Business continuity for SU under lockdown
Staff | 26 March 2020
SU’s arrangements for SA lock-down period
Students | 26 March 2020
COVID-19: Access to online learning and student support services
Students | 23 March 2020
COVID-19: Support for online teaching and assessment
Staff | 23 March 2020
Position statement and REC guidelines on Research in the time of COVID-19
Staff & Students | 22 March 2020
Update on arrangements concerning the issuing of graduation documents
Staff & Students | 20 March 2020
SU confirms first positive COVID-19 case
Staff & Students | 19 March 2020
Staff arrangements relating to COVID-19 outbreak
Staff | 17 March 2020
SU suspends lectures from 17 March and will continue via online tuition from 30 March 2020
Staff | 16 March 2020
Request to vacate SU accommodation
Students | 16 March 2020
March / April 2020 graduation and further arrangements
Graduands | 13 March 2020
March / April 2020 graduation cancelled
Graduands | 13 March 2020
COVID-19: SU institutes important precautionary measures
Staff & Students | 13 March 2020

SU protocols and documents

COVID-19 exam protocols

17 May 2022

Protocol for Reporting a COVID-19 Positive Case: Staff and Students

16 May 2022

Guidelines for international travel

13 April 2021

A2 and A3 invigilated assessments (November and December 2021)

03 November 2021

Campus Health Service: COVID-19 testing

1 July 2021

Protocol For Communicating Staff/ Student Deaths

28 April 2021

External Resources

COVID-19 health enquiries

Stellenbosch Campus

021 808 3496/3494

Tygerberg Campus

021 938 9590

After hours emergency

076 431 0305

Public Hotline

0800 029 999

Provincial Hotline

021 928 4102

WhatsApp Number

060 012 3456
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