Co-Curricular Activities

UNISA Co-Curricular Activities

Your Journey to Becoming a Confident, Capable and Well-Rounded Graduate

At UNISA, your learning journey is about more than passing modules. Co-curricular activities help you build practical skills, connect with others, grow personally and professionally, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

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Academic Support

Improve your study, writing, reading, digital and online learning skills.

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Employability

Develop leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

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Connection

Meet peers, join communities and feel part of the UNISA family.

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Well-being

Balance your studies with wellness, creativity, sport and personal growth.

Why participate?

Co-curricular activities help you become more than a graduate.

They help you become a confident, capable, socially aware and future-ready individual. These activities support your academic, personal, professional and social development.

🌱 Grow personally

Explore interests, build confidence and discover talents.

🎓 Boost success

Improve academic reading, writing and digital skills.

💼 Improve employability

Gain experience employers value.

🌍 Connect with others

Build friendships and join learning communities.

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What is the Co-Curricular Record?

The Co-Curricular Record, or CCR, is an official UNISA document that recognises meaningful activities you participate in outside the classroom.

  • Showcase your involvement and leadership.
  • Demonstrate the skills you have gained.
  • Strengthen your CV and job applications.
  • Present verified experience to employers.
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What kinds of activities can you join?

UNISA offers a wide range of co-curricular activities to match your interests, goals and passions.

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Orientation & Induction

First-year orientation, LMS training and exam preparation sessions.

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Academic Enrichment

Study groups, guest lectures, seminars, research and innovation activities.

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Skills Development

Public speaking, digital literacy, academic writing and time management.

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Cultural & Artistic

Festivals, art exhibitions, music, dance, drama and film discussions.

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Sports & Wellness

Fitness classes, sports clubs, outdoor activities and well-being sessions.

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Community Service

Volunteering, tutoring, charity initiatives and community clean-ups.

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Leadership & Mentorship

Peer mentoring, leadership workshops, student committees and retreats.

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Hackathons, innovation challenges, start-up incubators and workshops.

Skills for your future

What you will learn and gain

Co-curricular participation helps you develop skills that set you apart as a student, future professional, leader and active citizen.

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationLeadershipResilienceCultural awarenessIntegrityTime managementCreativityInnovationConfidence
Ready to get started?

Build your best UNISA experience

Your UNISA experience is what you make it. Start exploring, participate actively, and build your Co-Curricular Record.

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Learn

Join activities that help you gain useful academic and life skills.

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Grow

Build confidence, resilience and self-awareness through participation.

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Connect

Meet other students, collaborate and become part of supportive communities.

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Build your future

Strengthen your CV, your employability and your Co-Curricular Record.

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Start participating. Start building the best version of yourself.

Whether you want to grow academically, express yourself creatively, develop new skills or serve your community, there is something for you in UNISA’s co-curricular landscape.

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