GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION<\/h4>\n
All students are expected to be familiar with the PG 6.1 Categories of Students<\/strong><\/p>\n PG 6.1.1 Students at the Institute are classified according to one of four categories:<\/p>\n PG 6.1.2 Students are usually registered for study at the Institute through their religious superiors, bishops, or other stake holders. Students may, however, also register as private individuals.<\/p>\n PG 6.1.3 The sponsoring body or the individual student is responsible for the payment of the student\u2019s tuition and other fees, stationery, accommodation, and transport to and from the Institute.<\/p>\n PG 6.2 Admission Requirements<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PG 6.2.1 At registration, original or certified documentary proof of previous studies must be provided together with the application form\/s.<\/p>\n PG 6.2.2 Diploma Programmes PG 6.2.3 Degree Programmes PG 6.2.4 In addition to these basic requirements for admission to the Institute, the following minimum standard will also be considered:<\/p>\n PG 6.2.5 For those who do not meet the above requirements, an entrance examination may be required.<\/p>\n PG 6.2.6 Exceptions that may arise will be determined on an individual basis by the Exemptions Committee. See sub-sections PG 4.2.2 and PG 6.3<\/p>\n PG 6.2.7 Students who are not supported by the stake holders are considered private students. Their enrolment must first be approved by the Academic Dean PG 6.2.8 Students will be notified of their acceptance once their registration forms have been received and assessed. The Institute reserves the right to accept students according to its particular ethos.<\/p>\n PG 6.2.9 New students to the Institute are expected to attend the Orientation Day that is held by the Student Forum in the week just before lectures begin each February. Expectations and procedures are explained on that day.<\/p>\n PG 6.2.10 The final decision for admission to the Institute as a student rests with the President in consultation with the Administrative Executive who will in every instance try to act according to the best interests of the Institute and of the student.<\/p>\n PG 6.3 Recognition of Prior Learning<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PG 6.3.1 Recognition of prior learning may be granted by the Exemptions Committee based on objective criteria determined from time to time by SAQA, and also drawn from the Institute\u2019s long tradition and experience.<\/p>\n PG 6.3.2 On recommendation of the Exemptions Committee, the Institute may also turn down a candidate\u2019s application for recognition of learning and\/or experience attained prior to the applicant\u2019s admission to the Institute.<\/p>\n PG 6.3.3 Notwithstanding any other conditions that the Exemptions Committee may consider appropriate to make, credit for prior learning shall be granted if such learning was done in a local tertiary institution recognized by the Department of Education, and of a similar or higher standard as the Institute, or in an international institution whose aims are in keeping with the ethos of the Institute, and only if the subject for which credit is being sought was passed with a minimum of 50% or an equivalent grade.<\/p>\n PG 6.3.4 In view of paragraphs PG 6.3.1 and PG 6.3.2, the student shall make available to the Institute an original, signed, and stamped academic transcript on the letterhead of the institute of prior learning, or a certified copy thereof. For local institutions, the said letterhead must carry the registration number of the institution in accordance with section 55(1)(b) of the Higher Education Act, Number 101 of 1997.<\/p>\n PG 6.3.5 In addition to academic learning, the Exemptions Committee may also consider the practical experience already gained by, as well as the age of the student in determining areas of exemption.<\/p>\n PG 6.4\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Complementary Studies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PG 6.4.1 Students who choose to follow modules with UNISA or other public or private institutions of higher education do this as a private endeavour.<\/p>\n PG 6.4.2 Before enrolling in such institutions, students must first have the written approval of the Academic Dean PG 6.4.3 Unless such authorization is granted, students who register at other institutions may be suspended from studies at the Institute.<\/p>\n PG 6.4.4 Generally, the Institute does not recommend such additional studies for full time students as the module work of the Institute should be given priority.<\/p>\n PG 6.5 Before commencing their studies at the Institute, all students shall place their signatures on the official registration form, thereby signifying their acceptance of the regulations of the Institute.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PG 6.6 Students\u2019 Identity Cards<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n PG 6.6.1 Upon admission to the Institute, all students receive a student\u2019s identification card.<\/p>\n PG 6.6.2 Student cards are not valid unless they carry the following identifying features:<\/p>\n PG 6.6. Students are asked to look after their students\u2019 identity cards and to keep them on their persons at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nInformation, Regulations and Procedures in the General Prospectus<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>ADMISSION TO SJTI<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n
\nApplicants must have obtained a Matriculation Certificate or its equivalent, with a minimum of 16 points.<\/p>\n
\nApplicants must have obtained a Senior Matriculation Exemption or its equivalent, with a minimum of 21 points.<\/p>\n\n
\n. They should then submit the necessary registration form, related documentation and letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n
\nand, in the case of students sponsored by the stake holders or other sponsoring bodies, the written approval of the sponsor or the sponsor\u2019s delegate.<\/p>\n\n