Registration Advice 2024

and Procedures

www.ru.ac.za
CONTENTS
Useful Contact Details Page 1

Rhodes University Banking Details Page 2

Introduction Page 2

Registration Page 4

Late Registration Page 4

Fees Page 4

Merit Awards Page 5

Requirements For International Students Page 6

Residence Allocations Page 7

Residence placement Page 8

Student orientation and Curriculum approval Page 10

Ross Page 11

Residence Life Page 12

UNIVERSITY DATES AND PLANS

e dates and times set in this booklet are for your information and planning, however we may
need to amend our plans from time to time. erefore, we ask that you keep in mind that these
plans are fluid and may change.

e University will keep you informed should we need to change any dates or events.

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USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Student Bureau

Student Bureau
Rhodes University
Eden Grove Building
Lucas Avenue
G HAMSTOWN 6139
046 - 603 8276 (Phone)
registrar@ru.ac.za (E-mail)

Student Bureau Rhodes University

P O Box 94 G HAMSTOWN
6140

International Office (visa-related queries)

internationaloffice@ru.ac.za (E-mail)

Student Fees Office

046 - 603 8253/8743/8152 (General queries) 046 - 603 8165 (Special fee arrangements)
student-fees@ru.ac.za (E-mail)

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FIRST YEAR ON-LINE REGIST TION
Friday 2 February

FIRST YEAR REGIST TION DATES

Saturday 3 February
Sunday 4 February and Vice-Chancellor and SRC President's Opening Address

FIRST YEAR STUDENT ORIENTATION DATES

Monday 5 February – Wednesday 7 February

FIRST YEAR STUDENT CURRICULUM APPROVAL

ursday 8 February (Humanities)
Friday 9 – 10 February (All Faculties)

2024 LECTURE TERM DATES

1st Term lectures start: Monday 12 February - Friday 27 March
2nd Term lectures start: Monday 8 April - Friday 14 June
3rdTerm lectures start: Monday 8 July - Friday 16 August
4th Term lectures start: Monday 26 August - Friday 15 November

Rhodes University Banking Details

Bank : First National Bank, Grahamstown
Account name: Rhodes University FNB fees
Account number: 62145504553
Branch code: 21 07 17

On the deposit slip, please quote: Student initials, Student surname, Student number

Please indicate what the deposit is for, e.g. Fees or Initial Fee (IF) email it to Student-
fees@ru.ac.za

Introduction
Well done, you have completed steps 1 and 2 in the 2024 application process.

You have paid your deposits or confirmed your NSFAS status so, on condition that you meet
the next steps, all is on track for the start of your university career at Rhodes University.

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Step 3
South African students:
We will obtain your final results directly from the Education Department or IEB and we will
contact you by SMS if we do not receive them directly.

International students:
Please scan and email your final results to registrar@ru.ac.za as soon as they are available.

Step 4
We expect you to have cleared your Initial Fee (IF) as set out in your le ers by and to arrive for
registration on Sunday 3 February 2024.

International Students:
Late applications for a visa will not be deemed sufficient reason for late arrival.

Please note that you need to allow at least three months for the collection of the supporting
documentation and the processing of the visa application, which may take up to 8 weeks.

Step 5
Prior to 26 January 2024 you should obtain confirmation of your payment of the Initial Fee
(IF). We look forward to welcoming you to Rhodes University, and we are confident that you
are going to enjoy your time at the University. Your first task when you arrive at Rhodes is to
complete your registration. We will issue your student card and activate your university e-mail
address.

e registration times are as follows:

Saturday 3 February 2024 07h00 to 16h00 - Sunday 4 February 2024 07h00 to 15h00
You should arrive in Makhanda and complete your registration on Saturday. A er you have
been issued with a student card, you may go straight to your residence. Wardens and House
Commi ees will be there to welcome you. Oppidans (students who choose to live in town) will
be able to get practical advice and information from helpers at the Oppidan table in the Eden
Grove building. Special transport and meal arrangements will be made for these students
during the orientation week, to help adjust easily to Rhodes.

Online registration and confirmation of intention to study at Rhodes University.

You will be sent online registration instructions later in the process. is online portal will be
available a er the residence allocations are confirmed for you to register and to confirm your
intention to study at Rhodes University. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Registration
Ÿ To make your registration as easy as possible, please bring the following with you:
Ÿ Your student number
Ÿ A copy of your official school results
Ÿ Evidence that your Initial Fee Payment (IF) has been cleared (see “fees”)
Ÿ A copy of the deposit slip, if you have deposited money into the University account.
Ÿ If you have been awarded a bursary or NSFAS, a copy of your le er of award, which
Ÿ should have been emailed through to the Fees Office before 26 January 2024.
Ÿ School leavers: Your final NSC/ A level / HIGCSE results.
Ÿ Transferring students: Your transcript from your previous university and course
Ÿ outlines.

International students:
Ÿ Passport with a valid study visa, for Rhodes University,
Ÿ Proof of your South African medical aid cover, and
Ÿ Email your valid study visa and your South African medical aid to
internationaloffice@ru.ac.za prior to arrival. Bring the originals with you to registration.
Ÿ If your A-level or HIGCSE results are not yet available by the time of registration, you
will NOT be allowed to register until your results are available.

Please submit your final results to the University before you arrive and bring a copy of your
official statement of results with you to registration. If your fees have not been cleared by 26
January 2024, (by payment of the Initial Fee (IF) or by making appropriate arrangements for
the payment of your fees with Student Fees) you will lose your place in residence. (Refer to the
residence information).

Late Registration
Late registration is not permi ed and you must obtain special wri en permission from the
Registrar if you plan to arrive late due to an emergency. Late application for a Visa will not be
deemed sufficient reason for late arrival. If, for any reason you are not registered by 9 February,
without permission being sought and granted, please do not arrive at Rhodes University, as
your offer will have been cancelled and you will have to make plans to return home
immediately.

Fees
e residence and tuition fees will be finalised later in the year. e Fees Booklet will be
available on the website at h p://www.ru.ac.za /fees early in December 2023. In order to

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secure your place at Rhodes University, you are required to put a “payment plan” into place
before 26 January 2024, which gives you Initial Fee (IF) clearance.

Merit Awards
(available To South African Students Only)
e University automatically makes special merit awards to eligible students enrolling for the
first time for an undergraduate degree. ese awards are only for your first year at University.

Please note that these merit awards are calculated on your final examination results.

You do not need to apply for the award.

South African Students NSC Candidates

APS Humanities, Commerce Science & Pharmacy

Law and Education

53 – 56 points Full Tuition Full Tuition

51 – 52 points R35 251 Full tuition
49 – 50 points R33 779 R33 779
47 – 48 points R29 940 R29 940

South African candidates with International qualifications and old Senior Certificate

APS Humanities Commerce Science & Pharmacy

Law and Education

>=48 points Full Tuition Full Tuition

46 – 47 points Full Tuition Full Tuition
44 – 45 points R35 251 R33 779

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Requirements For International Students
Each public university in South Africa has its own model for dealing with internationalization
of its Research, Teaching and Learning, Community Engagement, and international student
support services. Rhodes University adopted a de-centralised internationalization model
which means that most international student services are integrated with the student services
to South African students. However, the International Office provides support on aspects that
pertain uniquely to International Students.

VISAS
All international students who physically enter South Africa to study, require a valid visa. Study
Visas need to be acquired prior to arrival at a Port of Entry in South Africa. Under no
circumstances, should you arrive at Rhodes without a study visa endorsed for Rhodes
University.

Students who arrive with a tourist or visitor's visa will not be able to register and will be required
to return home immediately. e dates on your visa are determined by your le er of offer from
the University. Always check the correct details have been issued at the time you collect your
study visa: the visa should stipulate the destination University; the purpose for coming to
South Africa/the degree for which you have been accepted, whether it allows multiple entries
and the duration of your intended study period.

MEDICAL AID
Medical Aid is a core requirement to maintain a valid study visa. e Medical Aid you purchase
must come from a scheme on the list approved by the South African Council or Medical
schemes. Different Medical Aid schemes have designated service providers/doctors. Not all
the South African Medical schemes have medical practitioners in the locality of every South
African university.

Rhodes University has therefore appointed Simeka Health Consultants to assist international
students coming to Makhanda, with all queries relating to appropriate medical cover,
applications for membership, and membership renewal.

Simeka Health can be reached via Helpdesk@simekahealth.co.za or by telephone

0860 100 380.

You will need to submit proof of cover from an acceptable South African Medical Aid, before
you will be allowed to register at Rhodes University. Your medical aid needs to remain in place
for the same duration as your study visa.

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International students are required to arrive at Rhodes University with the following
documentation for registration:

Ÿ Proof of Initial Fee (IF) clearance by no later than 26 January 2024.

Ÿ Passport with a valid study visa to study specifically at Rhodes University
Ÿ A medical aid membership certificate, which can be verified by the Consultants , Simeka
Health (Pty) Ltd.
Ÿ For more information please check the International office website:
h ps://www.ru.ac.za/internationalisation/about/programmesservices Contact details:
internationaloffice@ru.ac.za and +27 46 603 8217

Residence Allocations
We are commi ed to ensuring a trouble-free start to the 2023 academic year and therefore ask
you to note the procedure for residence allocations carefully AND to refer to the residence
allocation information provided in the New Student Information booklet previously sent to
you. Final residence allocations will only be done a er the Initial Fee (IF) closing date of
26 January 2024 and published by 2 February 2024.

Preamble
While each residence has unique designs, features and amenities, all provide good quality
accommodation, facilities, support programmes and resources to students. ey also have
similar access control systems, and an established governance and management structure. Two
different rates are charged, and these are based primarily on proximity to the centre of campus
and availability of basins with hot and cold water in the rooms. ere is very li le difference
otherwise in terms of overall quality. (Please see the Fees Website for a list of residences and
their current costs.)

Overall Aim
Rhodes University seeks to develop a residential system which provides students with a safe
and secure living space which supports study while promoting diversity and respect for
differences, in line with the University's transformation goals. Diversity includes aspects such
as race, religion, culture, language and levels of seniority (e.g. 1st year, 2nd year, post-graduates,
etcetera).

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Residence Placement
e Student Bureau (which forms part of the Registrar's Division) is responsible for allocating
students to specific residences on the basis of the overall aim set out above. While a student may
request allocation to a specific residence, such a request cannot necessarily be met.

Criteria for allocation of a place in residence:

1. e overall aim above.
2. Students who have spent a year or more in residence are given precedence over first-time
entering students, on condition that they have submi ed an application and paid their
Initial Fee on time.
3. Payment of the residence deposit as requested in the le er of offer subject to the Initial
Fee payment being received by the relevant deadline.
4. Students with physical disability or specific health problems are given precedence,
subject to them meeting the relevant deadlines.

Double-room allocations
While 94% of the rooms at Rhodes are single, some of the residences have a few double rooms,
and these are reserved for first- year students (or for 2nd or 3rd years who have specifically
requested to share).

Occupants of double rooms are charged 75% of the lodging component of the residence fee
(i.e. full meal costs) (a 25% refund is paid to the student at the end of each term.

e Student Bureau is responsible for assigning first- year students into double rooms.
Allocations to these rooms follow a random 'lo ery' system based on the overall aim of
achieving diversity, with special consideration given in the case of students who request a
shared room, especially siblings, and students who identify a friend with whom they wish to
share a room. e lo ery takes place a er the relevant Initial Fee (IF) date in January.
Allocations are published on ROSS and students will be informed of whether they have been
assigned to a single or double room.

Allocation to single rooms

Allocations to specific rooms within the residence are managed by the warden in consultation
with the sub- wardens. While returning students are able to select a room during the
readmission process, choice is subject to internal demand, capacity and diversity
considerations. Rooms are not reserved irrevocably at any time.

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How will you know to which residence you have been allocated?
Once residence allocations have been made and published, you can determine to which one
you have been allocated by looking on ROSS or by calling the Student Bureau. In the case of
first year students, you will also be informed of whether you have been assigned a single or a
double room.

Requests for transfers

To allow for se ling in and to help avoid confusion in the room allocation process, no transfers,
either to a different room within a residence or to another residence, will be made until the fi h
week of term and only if possible. In the event of a single-room vacancy arising in any residence,
preference will be given to students in double rooms within that residence, in the first instance,
and from other residences therea er.

Such students will be required to pay the single room fee prorata. Once a student has moved out
of a double room, the remaining student will enjoy the benefit of the double room at 25%
discount of the lodging fee, and will not be required to move out in favour of a more senior
student. In the event of a vacancy in a double room arising during the year, the Student Bureau
may assign a short-listed student waiting for a place in residence to this room. If a double room
falls vacant entirely, a student requesting to move into the room alone will be charged the
single-room fee.

Cancellation of offers
e University will cancel the offer made to any new or returning applicants who has not either
paid the Initial Fee (IF) or obtained Initial Fee (IF) clearance or who is not fully registered by
the end of the second week of lectures. ere is no need to lose your place in residence!
Avoid being caught short, by following the 5 simple steps below:

Double check
1. Use the Rhodes Online Service (ROSS) on the website h ps:// ross.ru.ac.za/ to
confirm that your Initial Fee (IF) has been cleared by 26 January either by payment of
Initial Fee or confirmation of NSFAS or a Bursary. If you do not have access to the
internet you may telephone the Student Bureau (046 603 8276) but if you do so, note
carefully that you must obtain a confirmation number from the person who assists you.
2. Check and double check that your student number is on the deposit slip if you deposit
money into our bank account. (Every year we receive payments which cannot be linked
to a student).
3. If you have been awarded a bursary by an external sponsor (e.g. Botswana Government)
please ensure that the University has received wri en details of the bursary before 26
January 2024.

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4. Please note that you need CONFIRMATION from Rhodes of your Initial Fee (IF)
clearance i.e. that payment has been received or your debit order approved or your
bursary accepted. If you call the Student Bureau or the Student Fees Office you will be
given a confirmation number as proof of clearance. A printout from your account page
on ROSS which shows IF clearance can also be used as confirmation. It is not enough to
send us a fax or phone “someone”; ensure that you obtain a telephonic confirmation
number, confirmation email or a ROSS printout.
5. Talk to us if you have a problem, but do so before 26 January 2024. It is your
responsibility to ensure that this has been done.

Students' Orientation and Curriculum Approval

1. Saturday 3 February : Registration, Barra Complex
2. Sunday 4 February : Vice-Chancellor and SRC President's Opening Address
3. Monday 5 February: 08h00 - 10h30, Compulsory session for first year talks on student
services.
4. Monday 5 February: 11h00 - 12h30 - Talks by Faculty Deans
5. Monday 5 February: 14h00 till ursday 16h30: A range of panel discussions will be
held on what is on offer at Rhodes. ese are spread over a few days. We advise that
students a end as many of these as possible, so that they can make an informed decision
about their course of study. Specialists from each Faculty will be available to provide
guidance on subject choices before registration.
6. Career talks will be offered during the week by the Counselling Centre.
7. Every evening: Workshops on a range of important social issues, for ALL first year
students, regardless of whether they plan to stay in residence or in town. ese
workshops have been devised to provide relevant information to help students make
responsible choices about their lifestyle at University, and to build the kind of ethos
upon which Rhodes prides itself: one in which the diversity and dignity of all members
of our community is highly valued. ese workshops, held in small groups, will explore
such issues as sexuality, social diversity, substance abuse, themisuse of alcohol, and
coping with stress and depression. ese workshops are expressly intended for students
and NOT parents, as they allow new students to explore a range of sensitive issues, and
the presence of parents can hamper discussion.
8. Library tours and information literacy workshops, held daily, ensure that all students
understand exactly how the library works and encourages them to use this vital resource
and make it a part of their daily academic lives. In addition, there will be special
exhibitions at this time, and parents and students are most welcome to visit these.
9. Basic Computer literacy workshops and an introduction to Rhodes computer systems,
such as RU Connected and ROSS workshop are held during the week.

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10. ere will also be a programme of social events organized by the Students'
Representative Council (SRC).
11. On the final day of Orientation Week, students are required to obtain curriculum
approval, which means you sign up officially for the course which you've decided upon
for your chosen degree. By this time, you will have had the opportunity to find out about
these subjects, both by a ending the introductory lectures on offer and by talking to
fellow students and academic advisers.

ROSS : Rhodes On-line Student Service

You have been provided a ROSS (Rhodes on-line Student Service) username and password in
previous correspondence.

Please note that we cannot give you a password number over the telephone, so keep your
information in a safe place. ROSS offers many of the services available in the Student Bureau,
allowing you to visit the Bureau from any workstation connected to the Web. You can check and
correct information such as your address.

You can view the status of your residence allocation. You can check that your Initial Fee (IF) has
been cleared. Once you are registered at the University, you will be able to view and print your

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academic record. You can check your fee account, etcetera. Your examination results will also
appear on ROSS.

We strongly advise you to use this method to communicate with the Student Bureau and avoid
congested telephone lines.

To use ROSS, use the following address: h ps://ross.ru.ac.za/

Click on login and type in your login name (all in lower case) and then enter your password.

Residence Life
Rhodes University is more than just an
institution of higher education; it is a
community. ere is something special
about it, which makes our students keep
in touch with the University and with
one another years a er they leave, and
sometimes from the other side of the
world. e primary reason for a ending
a university is to obtain a qualification
that will enable you to improve the
quality of your life in terms of career
satisfaction, earning power, sheer enrichment and enjoyment of life. Because we strongly
believe in this, Rhodes has developed into the friendly, study-orientated university that it is.

e residence system is one of the factors that influence the character of the Rhodes
community. Over three thousand students (about half of those on the campus) live in Halls of
Residence. Each Hall consists of between three to five residences of between 35 and 140
students, grouped around a central dining hall.

Each Hall has its own constitution, rules and traditions and each residence has its own
character, created by the students who live there. Some Halls have both men's residences and
women's residences, while others are for men or for women only.

Each Hall has a Hall Warden who is responsible for the general running and organisation of the
Hall. A Hall Commi ee consisting of the House Warden, Sub- Wardens and student-elected
Senior and Head Students of each House in the Hall, act as an advisory commi ee to the Hall
Warden.

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A House Commi ee, consisting of the House Warden, Sub-Wardens and members elected by
the students, takes the same kind of responsibility in ma ers affecting the house. In this
microcosm of the democratic process each student can play a role in contributing to the
lifestyle of his or her House or Hall. Hall and House Wardens are available to help and advise
students, but their function is not that of a surrogate parent or “watchdog”. Rules are kept to the
minimum needed for maintaining an orderly, peaceful environment conducive to study and
community living. At Rhodes, Hall Wardens and Wardens all have different full-time
employment and they do their wardening and administration a er hours, working closely with
their sub-wardens.

Some basic guidelines common to all the residences:

Discipline: all students are subject to the University Disciplinary Code and are held
accountable for infringements. Sanctions take the form of hours of compulsory service.

Privacy: A student may not enter another student's room without his or her permission.

Hours of quiet: Reasonable quietness is expected at all times and particularly before 12h00,
between 14h00 and 17h00 and from 20h00 onwards.

Alcohol: Beer and wine are allowed according to Residence Rules. Spirits are not allowed at all.

Overnight leave: Students are requested, in their own interest, to let someone know where
they are if they are not staying in the residence on a particular night.

Keys: All students are issued with a key to their residence room.

Smoking: No smoking is permi ed in any residence.

Security: Access to residences is via finger print readers, which restricts access to students who
are officially allocated to specific residences.

Basic furniture: e rooms in residence are equipped with all the basic furniture and comforts
needed, but students may decide to bring a few extras to make their rooms feel more like home.

General: All rooms have a wardrobe; most rooms have a small bedside locker and in some
residences a washbasin (hot and cold water in certain residences, cold water only in others).

Linen: Curtains and bedding are provided, but towels are not, so three or four towels,
including swimming towels, should be brought by students.

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Housekeeping: Students are responsible for
cleaning their own rooms, for which basic
cleaning materials are provided.

Heating: All rooms are provided with a heater.

Network connection: All residence rooms

have a network point.
See h p://www.ru.ac.za/studnet for more
information. Most residences are now on
WIFI, but unfortunately not all the residences at this stage.

What to bring with you:

Personal touches: Students o en wish to set an individual stamp on their rooms. Posters or
pictures brighten up the walls and help make the students feel at home, but they must be hung
with picture hooks and a nylon line, not stuck on the walls with prestik, pu y or sellotape.

Hot weather: Grahamstown is deceptively hot in summer, with temperatures regularly ge ing
ng above the 35C mark. Sun block and a hat as well as a good pair of sandals are also an
advantage

Cold weather: Grahamstown can be bi erly cold in winter, so hot water bo les are a good idea,
warm clothing, a raincoat or weather-proof jacket and waterproof shoes.

Other useful items

ese include a tray, coffee mugs, ke le, jug, teaspoons and glasses, coat hangers, an alarm clock
and a torch (as no candles are permi ed).

Electrical Appliances: Most small electrical appliances can be used in the residence rooms.
However irons can only be used in the ironing areas where power is available from plugpoints
designated for this purpose. Ke les, electric irons, bedside lamps and hair dryers are some
useful appliances. Some students bring their own small hi-fi sets or computers. Immersion
heaters, toasters and snackwhich makers, and electric blankets are NOT permi ed.

Kitchen appliances: All residences have been supplied with a microwave oven. is is for
reheating of food only, students are not allowed to cook in residence. Also, each residence has
at least one shared fridge. Personal fridges are not allowed. Exceptions are made for small
medical fridges for storage of insulin, etcetera, and medical evidence will be required before
permission is given for a student to have a medical fridge in their room.

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Laundry: All residences are equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers in designated
laundry areas for students to do their washing at no extra costs. Students need to supply their
own washing powder.

Common Rooms: All residences usually have two comfortably furnished common rooms and
have at least one TV/DVD player, and DSTV.

Insurance & University liability

e University does not accept responsibility for students' possessions if lost, stolen or
damaged, so students are advised to keep their bedroom doors locked. It is also advisable to
check that possessions, such as computers and other appliances, are covered by personal
insurance.

Medical Ma ers
Rhodes has a Health Care Centre which can manage minor health ailments and give medical
advice. Medical aid details must be carried by the student, if applicable, in case of emergency.

Meals at Rhodes
Each Hall of Residence has its own dining-hall, or shares a dining- hall with another hall, and all
the students from that Hall eat there daily. e University offers a variety of diet options at each
meal. Balanced meals are planned on a two-week cycle, ensuring that the nutritional needs of
students are met. Special diets are not encouraged, but the catering service will accommodate
students with medical and religious requirements, for which an additional fee may be charged.
Student representatives meet regularly with catering staff to discuss problems and make
suggestions. e catering system works on an electronic booking system through ROSS
(Rhodes On-line Student Service), and students must book their meals 48 hours in advance,
and can make changes to previous bookings. For example, if you go away for a weekend you can
'unbook' your meals for that period. e amount accumulated from 'unbooked' meals (to a
limit as set in the University Fees booklet each year) will be credited to your student account at
the end of each semester.

Packing up for vacations

Students are required to pack up all the contents of their rooms during the longer vacations, and
possibly during the shorter vacations. Limited storage space is available for this purpose, but
the university does NOT carry responsibility for any losses incurred. Students are thus advised
not to bring too many personal belongings unless they can take these home EACH vacation.
(As a guide, all belongings should fit into 2 or 3 apple cartons or a single lockable trunk.)

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Living in town
Not all of our first-year students manage to secure a place in Residence, and instead they need to
find a place to stay in town. At Rhodes, we refer to students living in town as “Oppidans” (from
the Latin word for “town”), and we refer to the place they live as “digs”.

All students living in digs are members of the Oppidan Hall, have their own Hall Warden, and 6
Sub-Wardens. ey are allocated to a specific part of town, and are specially trained to assist
new students in finding digs, signing leases, acquiring furniture, liaising with their neighbours
and landlords and generally “surviving”. ere are specially arranged activities for Oppidan
students, and “Team Oppie” sports teams compete in all University events.

Special Oppidan facilities on campus include the following: an Oppidan Hall Warden and Hall
Administrator, who is available to assist, answer queries and to visit student digs to ensure that
they are secure and of a reasonablestandard. An Oppidan common room, with DSTV, and
facilities for tea and coffee. An Oppidan Commi ee, who arrange special social events for
members of the Hall.

Special arrangements are made to help first-year Oppidan students to adjust to University life
during orientation week. e Oppidan website has information on almost everything you may
need to know as an off-campus student, and can be accessed at www.ru.ac.za/Oppidan

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 www.ru.ac.za

Rhodes University PO Box 94

Grahamstown 6140
South Africa