The Assessment and Graduation Unit oversees the culmination of the academic journey. We manage assessment processes, verify results, and facilitate the formal conferral of qualifications, ensuring the academic records are accurate and the graduation experience is seamless.
About the Assessment and Graduation Unit
The Assessment and Graduation Unit (AGU) forms part of the Registrar’s Division. We support the academic journey of undergraduate and postgraduate students through the administration of assessments, examinations, academic records, postgraduate processes, graduation, and qualification certification. Our work is strictly guided by higher education legislation, institutional policies, and academic governance requirements to protect the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of your academic records.
Our Core Services
Examination Administration
Coordinating the May–June and November–December examination cycles, including timetabling, secure handling of papers, venue operations, and invigilator administration.
Assessment Applications
Administering applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), examination script viewing, re-marking, and special examinations in accordance with institutional deadlines.
Marks and Results
Overseeing the institutional administration of marks, system cycles for result capture, and the preparation of reports for the official ratification of academic results.
Graduation and Certification
Managing the graduation process from eligibility verification to the awarding of qualifications. CUT ordinarily holds two graduation seasons annually, awarding thousands of qualifications.
Postgraduate Administration
Providing dedicated academic administration support for full-research master’s and doctoral students, from admission and milestone tracking to thesis submission and graduation.
Records and Verification
Safeguarding academic records, generating official transcripts, and processing authorised qualification verification requests for employers and regulatory bodies.
Important Graduation Information
Graduation Ceremony Logistics
Essential information regarding venue details, academic regalia, ticketing, and the order of proceedings for upcoming graduation ceremonies.
Honorary Degrees Awarded
Discover the distinguished individuals who have been awarded honorary degrees by CUT in recognition of their exceptional contributions to society.
Academic Transcripts and Certificate Verification
Download Your Academic Transcript
Graduates and current students are informed that academic transcripts are now available for digital download. The downloaded transcript may be used for all formal requests, such as employment applications and further education.
Steps to download the academic transcript:
- Log in to student iEnabler.
- Click on Student Enquiry.
- Scroll down to Local Academic Transcript.
- Click Download and print or save your transcript.
Verification of Certificates
The Assessment and Graduation Unit is pleased to announce that CUT qualification certificates now feature a QR code (in addition to existing security marks) to allow quick and secure verification of your credentials.
This QR code can be scanned using any standard mobile device camera, which will instantly display a secure message verifying the graduate's credentials with the university.
Alternatively, check qualification validity here.
Services, Fees and Application Forms
Please review the services below. To apply, download the relevant form, complete it, and submit it as instructed. Note: All fees are subject to change.
Graduation and Certificates
- Issuing of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree
Fee: N/A
Complete the relevant faculty form if you are expecting to graduate during the next round. Submit to: graduations@cut.ac.za - Preliminary Proof of Qualification
Fee: R35.00 | Form: LS 120.3 - Re-issuing of a Lost Certificate/Diploma/Degree
Fee: R250.00 | Form: LS 120.3 - Absentia Postage: Certificate
Fee: R55.00 | Form: LS 120.3 - Exit Certificate
Fee: R100.00 | Form: LS 120.3
Assessments and Re-marking
- Complaint Re-assessment
Fee: N/A | Form: LS 344 - Special Assessment (Illness excluded)
Fee: R220.00 | Form: LS124-3A - Special Assessment (As a result of illness)
Fee: N/A | Form: LS124-3A - Special Assessment (to obtain a qualification)
Fee: R220.00 | Form: LS124-3A - Access to Answer Script(s)
Fee: R200.00 | Form: LS124.3B - Re-marking of Answer Script(s)
Fee: R80.00 per subject | Form: LS124.3B
General Academic Services
- Subject Recognition
Fee: R40.00 per subject | Form: LS 123.2 - Statement of Results and Timetables
Fee: R35.00 - Codes of Conduct
Fee: N/A
Contact Our Team
Please contact the relevant team member based on your faculty or campus for assistance with the services listed above.
Bloemfontein Campus
Charne Swanepoel
cswane@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)51 507 3509
- Engineering
- Built Environment
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Ben Waterboer
bwaterb@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)51 507 3065
- Business Management & Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Business Support Studies & Project Management
- Office Management & Entrepreneurship Development
- Design and Studio Art
- Information Technology
Binkie Lemao
tlemao@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)51 507 3033
- Accounting and Auditing
- Government Management: Public Management
- Tourism and Event Management
- Hospitality Management
Merriam Madiya
mmadiya@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)51 507 3035
- Humanities
- Communication Sciences
- Educational and Professional Studies
- Language and Social Sciences Education
- Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Retha Hattingh
rslabber@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)51 507 3034
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences & Agriculture
- Health Sciences (Somatology, Clinical & Biomedical Technology)
- Clinical Sciences (Radiography, Dental, Environmental Health)
- Life Sciences
Welkom Campus
Zimasa Mvambi
zmvambi@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)57 910 3665
- Management Sciences
- Mathematics and Physics
- Information Technology
Kabelo Mjone
bmjone@cut.ac.za | +27 (0)57 910 3666
- Humanities
- BEd, PGCE and Honours
- Communication Sciences
Bloemfontein Campus Location
Tel: +27 (0)51 507 3031
Email:
graduations@cut.ac.za
Office: ZR Mahabane Building, Room 0003.
We are easily accessible via the external door (to the right of the main door).