Last updated: 10 October 2026
Applied to the University of Johannesburg and waiting for news? This guide explains how to check your UJ application status online, what you need to log in, what each status means, and what to do next.
What Happens After You Apply
When you submit your application, UJ sends an acknowledgement email with your student number and application details. According to UJ’s FAQs, processing and selection can take up to 15 working days once your application is complete. Grade 12 learners are selected on final Grade 11 results first, so your status may change again when final Matric results are released in January.
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How to Check Your UJ Application Status
- Go to uj.ac.za and open Admissions + Aid → Undergraduate.
- Choose the Returning or Internal Applicant login (for applicants who already have a UJ student number), or use UJ’s “Check Your Status” option.
- Log in with your student number and 5-digit PIN.
- Complete UJ’s two-step login: UJ emails a temporary password to your registered email address, which you use to create your own password.
- Open your application information to see your status for each study choice.
Forgot Your Student Number or PIN?
UJ’s login page has options to retrieve a forgotten student number or PIN. If you already created a password, use “Forgot Password” to reset it. Do not use autosave or autofill for your login details.
UJ Application Status Meanings
| Status | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Pending / In process | Your application is still being reviewed | Wait and check regularly |
| Provisionally selected | You meet requirements on current results, but final admission depends on conditions such as final Grade 12 results | Focus on your final exams |
| Waiting list | You meet requirements, but there is no space yet | Keep checking; places can open as others decline |
| Admitted | You have a place and can register in the approved period | Prepare for registration and funding |
| Not admitted / Unsuccessful | You were not selected for that programme | Check your second choice and other institutions |
| Orange Carpet selected / admitted | You meet UJ’s merit programme criteria for top achievers | Check the Orange Carpet benefits and conditions |
Status wording on the UJ system may differ slightly. If anything is unclear, contact UJ directly.
What to Do If You Were Not Admitted
- Check whether your second choice is still being considered.
- Look at other institutions that are still accepting applications.
- Consider improving your marks by upgrading Matric and reapplying next year.
- Explore bursaries and job opportunities while you plan your next step.
After You Are Admitted
- Activate your uLink student portal account for registration, timetables and results.
- Confirm your residence application outcome.
- Finalise funding, including NSFAS.
UJ Contact Details
- Telephone: +27 11 559 4555
- WhatsApp: +27 87 240 6854
- Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does UJ take to respond to applications?
UJ says processing and selection can take up to 15 working days, but Grade 12 applicants may only receive final decisions after Matric results are released.
What do I need to check my UJ application status?
Your UJ student number and PIN, plus access to the email address you used to apply.
What does “provisionally selected” mean at UJ?
It means you qualify based on your current results, but final admission depends on meeting the requirements with your final Grade 12 results.
Independent guide, not affiliated with UJ.