CODeL message taken to the Eastern Cape

Unisa’s Department of Institutional Advancement, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Region, held open days on 16 and 17 September 2022 at the Queenstown Library Hall. The event was attended by both current and prospective students. The purpose of the open days was to empower and assist students to make informed decisions about their studies at Unisa as a comprehensive open, distance and eLearning (CODeL) institution.

Unisans from the Department of Institutional Advancement, Eastern Cape Region, colleges and the Regional Student Representative Council who assisted current and prospective students at the event

The institution’s colleges were present and were assisted by support staff in the region, including the Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council.

The open days afforded current and prospective Unisa students the opportunity to visit stalls for face-to-face interaction with representatives from different colleges to gather more information on what Unisa is all about as a CODeL university, and to ask questions related to qualifications and subject choices.

Unisans from the Colleges of Education, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, and Accounting Sciences engaging with current and prospective students

Unisa staff moreover informed students about the support services available and the various qualifications the institution offers. Student administrative staff were on hand to assist prospective students with their applications.

One is never too old to study; this was proven when the event also received a visit from a prospective student who was over 60 years old and was carrying all the required documents for applying and enrolling at Unisa.

Never too old to study: Regional staff informed visitors of all ages of what is on offer at Unisa

The event was a success, and the turnout was good, as it was advertised in the relevant local media such as community radio stations and local newspapers. The event was also promoted on social media. Visitors indicated that they were pleased that the event took place outside the regional hub so that they did not have to travel long distances.

* By Aphiwe Magayiyane, Communication and Marketing Administrative Assistant, Unisa Eastern Cape Region