First-yeartown residenceregistration 2027
Registration is open until 06 December 2026 at 11:01.
Please take note
- This page opens 28 September 2026 at 06:28 and closes 06 December 2026 at 11:01.
- Only a completed registration and proof of payment can secure your registration if there is still space available.
- Only one registration per valid student number will be allowed.
- Please complete the form thoroughly and correctly, because the payment information will be e-mailed to the address you enter during registration.
- Please refer all your enquiries directly to the relevant residence during office hours, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and University recess periods).
Residence contacts
Ladies' town residences
Men's town residences
What does registration at a town residence entail?
Register with a residence
Register to be part of a town residence and form part of the vibrant and organised student life on campus.
Get your own accommodation
Registration with a town residence does not mean that physical accommodation is provided to students.
Be part of the family
Registered students will be under the guidance of a House Parent and a House Committee.
A town residence functions exactly as a campus residence to the extent that students can participate in the full student life experience, such as sports, culture, community service (SRCS), current affairs, academic support, etc.
Although town residence students have their own private accommodation in Potchefstroom, the 5 town residences have offices and clubhouses on campus where students can meet. There are three ladies' and two men's town residences.
For more information, please visit the website of the specific town residence below (information under the “Facilities” tab).
Ladies' town residences
Men's town residences
Membership payment
R400
registration fee, paid by EFT or bank deposit
All prospective town residence students must register online via the NWU website for the town residence of their choice and pay electronically (EFT) or via a direct bank deposit. You will immediately see on the website whether there is still space available in the town residence of your choice.
An amount of R400,00 (excluding residence clothing – payment of clothing and procurement will be handled separately) is payable to be registered as a member of a Town Residence and must be paid with an EFT or at your bank with a deposit. Details will be e-mailed to the address entered in the registration process. This registration fee is used for residence clothes, functions and other student activities.
Please note: only 350 applications per town residence will be accepted. If your first choice is already full, we encourage you to apply at one of the other ladies'/men's residences.
Register
It takes about five minutes. Have your student number, ID number and a parent or guardian's details ready.