The aim of this page is to provide important notifications and information relating to the Unit for Distance Learning (UDL)
Please note that this information only applies to students and staff of the UDL
2025
NWU Namibian DISTANCE student: Second examination opportunities in Windhoek
27 June 2025
Dear Namibian DISTANCE student
The exam centre to write your second opportunity exam papers is in Windhoek.
The address is:
Dutch Reformed Church
c/o Fidel Castro and Wecke Street
Central Business District
Windhoek
URGENT request: All distance and part-time students to indicate second opportunity centre preference
Please note that not all of the exam centres that were used during the first exam opportunity will be available during the second exam opportunity - ONLY 19 CENTRES WILL BE AVAILABLE for the second opportunity.
We therefore kindly request you to indicate your preferred exam centre for the second opportunity by completing this Google Form, whether you intend to make use of the second opportunity or not.
IMPORTANT:
- Please choose ONE centre only.
- Please indicate your preference ASAP.
- Once your selection has been submitted, it CANNOT be changed and you cannot attend any other exam centre during the second exam opportunity.
Attention! Distance and Part-Time Students
19 May 2025
Important information and instructions regarding the download of a hall ticket as a requirement for the JUNE/JULY exams. As well as using The Invigilator app at your dedicated examination centre. Please view the links below:
Important Communication: Exam Hall Tickets
Invigilator App: Student Training
Invigilator App: Mobile Student Guide
2024
Phasing out the provision of study material
23 February 2024
Commencing in 2024, the Unit for Distance Learning is officially phasing out the provision of study material to students enrolled in the distance modality. All first-time students enrolled in programs within the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Humanities will no longer receive study materials previously provided by the Unit for Distance Learning. This transition to non-provisioning of study materials will be phased in gradually, beginning with the first-time students in the distance modality and continuing with subsequent year groups. Henceforth, the NWU will cease providing textbooks or physical and electronic study materials to newly enrolled students in the distance modality from 2024 onwards. Study guides will be accessible online, and each student will be responsible for purchasing their own textbooks once they have successfully registered. Additionally, for paper-based programs, a transition to online teaching is scheduled for 2024.
Distance learning second opportunity assessments 2024
19 January 2024
Distance learning students must please take note that as from 2024 it is foreseen that the timelines for distance learning second opportunity assessments will change, as second opportunity assessments will not be written six months after the first assessment opportunity anymore.
Distance learning students who have second opportunity assessments pending from the November 2023 first opportunity will be the last group to be accommodated in this manner and will receive further communication soon.
Device requirements for distance learning students
19 January 2024
Distance learning students should please take note that they must have access to a computer and stable internet connection in 2024 for the purpose of receiving and sending information and the submission of assignments and assessments. Own data is required.
Distance learning students should have a basic smart phone with access to Google play store, Apple app store or Huawei store, with a camera, internet connection. Own data is required