Have you submitted your application to the University of the Free State (UFS) and are excited to know if your application has been accepted or needs modifications? Once you have submitted your application, the next step is to check the status of your application. Tracking your application allows you to get all the important information regarding your admission at the right time. The process of checking application status at the University of the Free State (UFS) for the year 2025 is conducted online through the UFS student’s portal.

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to track the progress of your application. Kindly read on this article to understand the status of your application instantly.

How to Check Your UFS Application Status 2025

To track the status of your admission application, follow the step-by-step guide below:

• Visit the University of the Free State Website: https://www.ufs.ac.za/.
• On the Home page: Navigate the main MENU and click on the ‘Students’ tab.
• After entering the students page, click the ‘Student Self Service’ tab on the active KovsieLife webpage.
• After clicking on ‘Student Self Service’, you will be navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft system.
• Once you have navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft system: Type in your student number in the User ID text box; type in your password in the Password text box; and click ‘Sign In’ once you have typed in your student number and password.
• Once you have successfully logged in on Oracle PeopleSoft, the system will Take you to the ‘Student Services Center’.
• Find the Application Status Section: Once logged in, navigate to the Student Services Center page and look for the link that says, “View Application Status”. Click the ‘View Application’ link to track your application(s) status.
• Check and verify your application status: After clicking the link, your application status information will be displayed. Here, you will be able to see if your application has been received, is being processed, or if a decision has already been made.

If your application is accepted, you will be provided with instructions on the steps to follow to complete your registration. If the application is rejected, check the reasons provided and see if there is an opportunity to appeal or take another appropriate action.

UFS Types of Application Statuses and Their Meanings

After successfully checking the status of your application, the next step is to understand the meaning of your application status. Knowing your application status helps you to decide the next steps to take after comprehensively reviewing it. Below are the clarifications for the different types of application statuses:

Programme Actionprogramme Action Code	Programme Action Description	Programme Action Explanation
ADMT	Admitted	Application assessed and a study offer issued to student to be admitted to an academic programme. You will be given further instructions on how to complete your registration and other important things to do before starting your studies.
APPL	Application	Application received and still to be assessed according to the admission requirements
COND	Conditional admission	Application assessed and applicant accepted into the programme on condition that they maintain or improve these results to meet the minimum requirements, subject to space availability
DDEF	Deferred decision	Application assessed and deferred for a decision regarding admit or deny
DDEF/ EVAL	Evaluation
DDEF/SEDE	Selection
DDEF/EXTE	External academic record exists
DDEF/INTE	Internal academic record exists
DDEF /INTL	International
DDEF/ NRES	No results – applicants with Grade 12 who have rejected/failed to upload their school results
DDEF /NODO	No qualification documents – applicants with postschool qualifications who have rejected/failed to upload their academic records
DEIN	Study offers accepted	Application assessed and student accepted the study offer
DENY	Admission denied	Application assessed and based on the results received, the applicant does not meet the requirements to be admitted to the specific academic programme.
MATR	Prepared for registration	Applicant to be term activated for enrolment(registration)
RECN	Reconsider	Application assessed, and based on the current results, the applicant does not qualify. Application to be re-assessed when improved results are provided (i.e. Grade12 mid-year, re-write (upon receipt of the updated results) or final Grade 12)
WADM	Administrative withdrawal	An academic programme has been withdrawn from consideration for admission or from enrolment in a class. This could be due to multiple reasons: • Duplicate application • Data captured incorrectly • The programme has reached its capacity (full) •Student did not enrol for the relevant year of admission •Student has changed a programme choice • Student is no longer eligible to enrol due to not meeting the university’s progression rules
WAIT	Waitlist	Application assessed and admission offer pending availability of Space. Your application meets the required qualifications, but due to limited space, you have been placed on a waiting list. If a spot becomes available, you may be invited to join the university.
WAPP	Applicant withdrawal	Applicant withdrew from consideration for admission or enrolment in a class

It is recommended to regularly track your application status to get the latest updates regarding your application status. If you face any issues with logging in or tracking your status do not hesitate to contact the UFS Application Helpdesk for further assistance.

UFS Application Helpdesk Contact Details

• Contact: +27 51 401 9666
• E: studentadmin@ufs.ac.za