At the Department of Student Affairs (DSA), we believe holistic growth and involvement are key to academic success. With the university’s societies, development agencies, student governance as well as sports and recreation, we aim to foster leadership and inclusive opportunities.
Dive into the heart of student engagement at UCT and find out how to make the most of your experience on campus. As a student at UCT, you are at the centre of everything we do – whether that's through nurturing student leadership, supporting effective student governance and providing a diverse range of sports and societies programmes.
Empowering student leadership
Enhancing community connections
Supporting personal growth
Explore and become a member of diverse student societies and organisations.
Learn about the structure of student governance at UCT, including how to participate.
Discover the variety of sport clubs at UCT, learn how to join, and view activities.
The cluster provides proactive support and capacity-building for the Student Representative Council (SRC), Student Parliament, and faculty councils, reinforcing co-operative governance and promoting collaboration between student leaders and university management.
Student Development consists of two primary subdivisions: Student Orientation, Leadership & Governance, and Student Sport & Recreation, each offering tailored programmes for student enrichment.
Yes, UCT encourages community engagement, offering programmes that allow you to work on social impact projects, volunteer initiatives, and collaborative partnerships that benefit local communities.
UCT offers leadership development through training sessions, workshops, and student-led organisations, focusing on building skills such as project management, public speaking, and team leadership.
Many UCT councils and organisations, like the Health Sciences Council, welcome students across different academic backgrounds to participate, fostering an inclusive community for shared interests and development.
Through UCT Radio, you can acquire hands-on training in studio skills, including presenting, news reading, and production. This platform is open to new members eager to develop these skills.
UCT hosts various student councils and societies, such as the Health Sciences Council and Science Students' Council. These organisations provide platforms for leadership, academic support, and community outreach.
We offer a variety of programmes, including leadership workshops, career preparation training, personal development seminars, and mentorship opportunities, all designed to support your growth both academically and professionally.
