Second Semester Examination 2025

During the First Semester 2025, examination papers were printed and distributed to examination centres and students were required to use a cell phone to scan and submit their answer scripts after completion, at these centres.

The Second Opportunity examination proved particularly challenging for students, primarily due to the limited number of available examination centres, requiring some students to travel far to write the exams.

Therefore, during the 2nd Semester Examination 2025 period, the NWU will implement a fully online assessment process.

Examination Centres

NO examination centres will be available during the 2nd Semester 2025 (October/November) examination.

Device requirements and data

Distance and Part-Time students are required to have access to a computer with a functional camera and microphone and a stable internet connection.

Own data is required.

Assessment Mode

For the 2nd Semester Examinations, first- and second opportunity, the full functionality of The Invigilator application will be implemented for utilisation during the examination. Students will receive their exam papers, complete the exams, and submit their answer scripts, all online, on their computers.

These online examinations may be completed from home or any other venue suitable for writing an exam.  Infringements will be handled according to the Academic Rules.

The compulsory onboarding and training process for students will commence from 18 August 2025. Notifications providing details on the above will be sent to students. Please check the website regularly.

Thank you in advance.

Current students - take note! Multi-Factor Authentication for Microsoft 365 access 

Microsoft has already started gradually enforcing MS 365 MFA in the worldwide Microsoft environment from 15 October 2024. What this means is that prior to logging into your MS365 account and accessing the Microsoft applications, you will be required to verify your MS365 account. All students will be required to do MS 365 MFA by January 2025, when Microsoft will enforce this security measure for all NWU staff accounts. Click Here to learn more.

Device requirements for distance learning students

3 December 2024

Distance learning students should please take note that they must have access to a computer and stable internet connection in 2025 for the purpose of receiving and sending information and the completion and submission of assignments and assessments/exams. Own data is required.

Distance learning students should have a basic smart phone with a camera and access to Google play store, Apple app store or Huawei store and internet connection. Own data is required.