Dear prospective Matie
We are excited to host you on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at the on-campus open day!
What makes the Stellenbosch University (SU) Open Day 2023 different from previous open days?
- The on-campus activities will give prospective Maties a chance to view the faculty buildings, explore exciting topics and get a sense of what studying at SU entails.
- You will have the opportunity to engage with experts and some of the most prominent researchers in their fields when you visit the faculty exhibitions at the various buildings.
- Our residences will be open for viewing and the Commuter Student Organisation team looks forward to meeting you on the Rooiplein.
- Some private accommodation service providers and institutions will also be joining us and can't wait to meet with you on the Rooiplein.
- Our open-day website will remain active until 31 July, when undergraduate study applications close. The site provides answers to any general questions you may have: https://blogs.sun.ac.za/open-day/
Where can I access the programme for the day?
Download the full open day guide here: https://bit.ly/3LP9hJl
Is there anything else I shouldn't miss out on?
Maties Village is being set up in front of the SU Conservatoire (corner of Victoria and Neethling Streets) as well as in front of the Administration A building in Ryneveld Street.
- Here you will have the opportunity to talk to student ambassadors and take some selfies.
- Get your general questions answered and direction/assistance for the day.
- You can collect a minimum admissions requirement booklet to get an overview of all the programmes we offer and what their requirements are.
- Take event selfies and share them by tagging us on Facebook @stellenboschuniversity and Instagram @stellenboschuni using #whoyoubecome - you can win a Maties hamper!
Visit the Neelsie Student Centre and have a look at the latest Maties fashion in the Matie Shop or grab a coffee and something to eat.
Where do I find refreshments and SU souvenirs?
Refreshments
On the Stellenbosch Campus, refreshments will be available for sale:
- at the Neelsie Student Centre (central campus);
- at the mobile coffee vendor in Ryneveld Street;
- at the mobile coffee vendor on the corner of Neethling and Victoria Streets;
- at Chalkboard (the Faculty of Engineering); and
- inside the SU Conservatoire.
Guests attending the Open Day on the Tygerberg Campus can purchase refreshments in the Tygerberg Student Centre.
Matie Shop
Purchase the latest Maties apparel at the Matie Shop in the Neelsie Student Centre or at the mobile stall in Ryneveld Street.
How do I arrange universal access?
We'll gladly provide universal access to guests with mobility challenges who need parking close to faculty venues. Please inform us ahead of time by sending an email to events@sun.ac.za.
How do the tickets work?
- Please print your tickets prior to arrival or save them as screenshots on your cellphone to allow for easy access. (We have made updates to the ticketing system and would advise that you redownload it.)
- PLEASE cancel any tickets you will not be using well in advance to afford other guests the opportunity to attend the session.
What can I expect on the day?
Please take some time to prepare for your arrival on campus. Keep the following important information in mind:
Getting around campus
- Please save the following link to the interactive map of the Stellenbosch Campus (you can also print a copy of the map from the last four pages of the open day guide): https://campusmap.sun.ac.za/
- This document contains a summary of the buildings that we will be using.
Parking
Stellenbosch:
- All the security booms at our on-campus parking areas will be lifted (as they usually are on a Saturday), so you should be able to find centrally located parking.
- There will also be ample parking available at the Faculty of Engineering. This parking area is accessible from Bosman Street and is within walking distance from all the other Stellenbosch-based faculties as well.
- To be safe, do not leave any valuables inside your vehicle in plain sight of passers-by.
- Please do not park on sidewalks or in non-designated parking areas, as this might attract a fine from municipal law enforcement.
- Note that there may be sporting events taking place at the Coetzenburg sport complex, which might affect traffic flow to and from Stellenbosch. Please allow sufficient time to get to your venues.
- If you choose to park around the Coetzenburg sport complex, look out for the shuttle service running to and from the central campus.
Tygerberg:
- Please enter through the main campus entrance. Ample parking is available close to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Education building, where most of the day's activities will take place.
Buildings we will be using:
- Information sessions, exhibitions and general information can be found here.
| Faculty | Building name | Physical address |
| Arts and Social Sciences | Arts and Social Sciences Faculty building | Cnr. Ryneveld Street and Merriman Avenue |
| | Visual Arts building | Victoria Street |
| | Krotoa building | Cnr. Ryneveld and Victoria Street |
| AgriSciences | Neelsie cinema | Neelsie Student Centre accessible from both Victoria and De Beer streets |
| | Paul Sauer building | Bosman Street |
| | JH Neethling building | Victoria Street |
| | Van der Sterr building | Cnr. Bosman and Victoria streets |
| | HortiDemoHub, Welgevallen experimental farm | Welgevallen experimental farm |
| | Lombardi building | 27 Victoria Street |
| | Food Science building | Cnr. Hammanshand and Helshoogte roads |
| Economic and Management Sciences | Van der Sterr building | Accessible from both Victoria and Bosman streets |
| | CGW Schumann building | |
| Education | GG Cilliers building | Ryneveld Street |
| Engineering | General Engineering building | Banghoek Road |
| Law | Old Main building | Ryneveld Street |
| | Krotoa building | Cnr. Ryneveld and Victoria Streets |
| Medicine and Health Sciences | Tygerberg Campus, Education building | Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow |
| Science | Jan Mouton Learning Centre | Next to Neelsie Student Centre, accessible from both Victoria and De Beer streets |
| Theology | Theological Seminary | 171 Dorp Street |
Who will be able to assist me on the day?
- You will find ambassadors along all major open-day routes (between the buildings we will be using). They will be easy to identify by their white T-shirts and branded lanyards.
- All faculty staff will also be wearing lanyards and should be able to assist you.
- Medical assistance will be available on both the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Campus. For assistance on the Stellenbosch Campus, please go to the Conservatoire, Victoria Street. On the Tygerberg Campus, the service will be available outside the Tygerberg Student Centre building.
What information will NOT be covered on the day?
We trust that you will have an informative and enjoyable SU Open Day 2023 and that it will provide you with the necessary clarity on your future study journey. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you as a Matie in 2024.
Stellenbosch University is where #whoyoubecome exceeds even your own expectations.
Kind regards
The Open day team, Stellenbosch University
