How to Accept or Decline Offer at Unisa

By Trev Gami •  Updated: 01/10/25 •  6 min read

When you apply for admission at Unisa in your chosen qualification, your application goes through a formal selection and approval process. The university communicates the outcome of your application which may take up to three months. If your application is approved, you should accept or decline the offer. This article explains everything you need to know about accepting or rejecting an offer at Unisa. 

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How to Accept or Decline Offer at Unisa

If your application is successful, it means Unisa has reserved a space for you to pursue your studies if your selected field. However, you have ten days to accept the offer. Failure to do so, Unisa withdraws the offer and gives your space to another candidate. Therefore, you must accept the offer by following the steps below. 

If you are a first-time applicant to Unisa, you need to complete the First-Year Experience massive open online course (MOOC). This course aims to prepare and orientate first-time students to the institution to understand different things that can help them undertake their studies. 

You should note that you cannot accept or decline your offer without completing Unisa’s free online MOOC. To do this, follow the steps below: 

Visit www.unisa.ac.za/acceptoffer to accept or decline the offer. Make sure you accept or decline the offer within 10 days since Unisa has the right to revoke it if you don’t take appropriate action within the prescribed time. You can register for your course once you accept the offer. 

Why Can’t I Accept My Unisa Offer?

Without first completing Unisa’s free online MOOC, you’ll not be able to accept Unisa’s offer. You must first complete this task to be able to register for your new program at the university. The good thing is that you only perform this action once, and you become part of the Unisa community. 

Can You Accept Both Offers at Unisa?

In some cases, applicants apply for two different courses at Unisa, and they get accepted in both qualifications. However, Unisa’s rules do not allow an applicant to accept both offers since it is impossible to pursue two different programs simultaneously at the same institution. Therefore, you must indicate the program you wish to register for. Once you accept one offer, the other one automatically falls away.  

How Do I Accept or Decline Offer at Unisa?

When you are offered a place to study at Unisa, you must first accept it to be able to proceed with your registration. Without accepting the offer, you cannot register for your qualification. If you are still willing to pursue your course, then you must complete the First-Year Experience Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This is somewhat of an orientation program designed to prepare first-time students at Unisa so they can achieve their goals. 

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Once you have completed your MOOC, you can visit www.unisa.ac.za/acceptoffer to accept or decline the offer. Without completing the MOOC course, you cannot accept or decline the offer. Remember, you have only ten days to accept or reject the offeror else Unisa will present it to another applicant.  

How Do I Know if Unisa Accepted Me?

Once you apply for admission at Unisa, you will get official communication concerning your application. Unisa communicates with all applicants to inform them whether their applications were successful or not. It also informs you about the qualification you have been accepted to join. 

You can also check the status of your application by visiting https://myadmin.unisa.ac.za/unisa-studentstatus/default.do. Enter your student number, surname or last name, first name (s), and select date of birth. When you enter all your details in the appropriate boxes, tap on the “Continue” button. 

Alternatively, you can access all Unisa applications, registration, and study-related details on the Unisa website, http://www.unisa.ac.za. You can check your application status anywhere as long as you have access to the internet.   

How Long Do You Have to Accept Unisa Offer?

You must accept the Unisa offer within ten days of getting it, or else it will be revoked and offered to another applicant if you fail to respond on time. To accept or decline the offer, you can follow the steps outlined above.  

What Is the Best Way to Accept or Decline a Request?

The best way to accept or decline a request is to maintain your respect and politeness toward the subject involved. It is a good idea to be straightforward in your response so that you do not leave the gap open for another ask. If you accept the request, be clear and show your gratitude. For instance, you can say: “Thank you for the request, I accept it.” 

To decline a request, you must provide your reason and stop explaining further. Say: “Thank you, I appreciate your request, but I have other commitments at the moment. I cannot take additional work.” Whether you accept or decline a request, both responses are polite, and they don’t deject the other party involved.  

When you apply for admission at Unisa, you will get official communication regarding the outcome of your application. Once you are offered a place to study, you must accept the offer or decline it within a specific period. If you fail to do this, your place will be given to another applicant. Remember, you cannot accept two offers at the same time.     

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