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Circulation and Lending Services
2026-04-23 Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, How to Borrow Books, [accordion collapsed], Who can Borrow Books?, All registered staff and students of North-West University can borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions., Where to Borrow Books?, Circulation Desk At the Circulation Desk, you can check out, renew, and return books, pay fines, pick up holds, and more. These desks are typically located near the main entrance of each library. Self-Checkout Machines Self-service machines are available at…, How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Interlibrary Loans Undergraduate (Years 1–3) 6 14 Yes No 4th-Year Degree and Honours Students 10 30 Yes No Master’s and Doctoral Students 15 30 Yes Yes Academic staff 20 90 Yes Yes Support…, Requesting Items that are on Loan or Missing, If a book you want is currently out on loan, you can request it through the hold service at the Circulation Desk. The library may ask you to return high-demand books earlier than their due date. If an item you want to borrow is missing from the shelves,…, Borrowing During Recess, If you're going on vacation and have books on your record, or plan on borrowing books before leaving, ask Circulation Services to adjust the due dates to match the start of the new term. You can also renew your books online . Check the library website for…, Email Reminder Notices, For NWU Staff and Students: You’ll receive notices via email and SMS about recalled items, hold requests , document delivery (intercampus requests), and overdue items . Ensure that Campus Administration has your correct email address and phone number. For…, How to Renew Books, [accordion collapsed], Please note the following, You are allowed a maximum of two renewals per book. Items requested by another user cannot be renewed. Return these items as soon as possible. If returned after the due date, a recall fine will apply, in addition to an overdue fine. Items from the reserve…, You can renew your books using any of the following methods, Web Renewal: Go to your account and renew your books online. [ User Guide ] Self-Checkout Machine: You can renew your books using the self-checkout machine, but please note that the following conditions will prevent renewal: If the item is on its expiry date…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
2017-03-31 Undergraduate study: 3year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc Natural Science degree is 3 years full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combines the subjects Computer Science, Mathematics and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-nursing-rolling-their-own-sleeves-yet-again-%25E2%2580%25A6
NWU Nursing rolling up their own sleeves, yet again …
2019-11-15 It is perhaps a bit odd to associate the well-known Hollywood star Brad Pitt with the dire need of proper healthcare for mothers and their babies. But, once you research more about Pitt’s initiatives towards the uplifting of humanity in general, you will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/elroy-half-marathons-full-conqueror
Elroy is half-marathon’s full conqueror
2022-04-26 He is no longer the reigning, defending, undisputed Two Oceans Half-Marathon champion. However, Elroy Gelant transcends the above-mentioned moniker. After the 2020 and 2021 half-marathons had been scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic, on Sunday, 17 April…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-standard-bank-help-students-their-studies
NWU partners with Standard Bank to help students with their studies
2022-11-01 Oldrin Masowa The lack of finances remains a stumbling block in accessing tertiary education, particularly in South Africa. This is why the North-West University (NWU) partnered with Standard Bank in launching a Standard Bank student loan to assist…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/scs/services-and-tariffs
Services and Tariffs
2017-09-05 Services The Statistical Consultation Services of the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University, which service has been in existence since 1980, can render the required statistical assistance in: • Statistical planning and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-nwu-engineering-healthier-south-africa
This is how the NWU is engineering a healthier South Africa
2025-11-20 • Engineers cannot fix healthcare alone, and clinicians cannot carry the burden without systems support. The NWU is bridging this gap. • Healthcare systems engineering can be seen as an umbrella term where the healthcare habitat is viewed as a complex…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-association-shares-more-just-memories
Alumni Association shares more than just memories
2017-11-21 There are many reasons why it is important to support your alma mater after graduating from university. The most important reason being a selfless commitment towards the success of the next generation of graduates. When speaking to Mpho Mosia, an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-besigheidskool-was-gasheer-vir-pitso-oor-ramaphosa-se-staatsrede
NWU Besigheidskool was gasheer vir PITSO oor Ramaphosa se staatsrede
2023-02-15 Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool het sy derde PITSO-bespreking vir 2023 aangebied, waartydens kundiges gesprek gevoer het oor die president se staatsrede, wat op 9 ’n 2023 gehou is. Daar was 184 teenwoordiges en onderwerpe wat bespreek is,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-day-2017-promoting-unity-and-regional-integration
Africa Day 2017: promoting unity and regional integration
2017-05-16 The Department of Arts and Culture has declared the month of May as Africa Month in an effort to promote African unity, deeper regional integration and to recommit Africa to a common destiny. The North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tobie-van-dyk-seconded-sadilar
Prof Tobie van Dyk seconded to SADiLaR
2023-02-09 Prof Tobie van Dyk, a highly respected applied linguist from the School of Languages at the North-West University (NWU) has been seconded to the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) from 1 January to 31 December 2023. “Prof van Dyk…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletics-superstars-set-global-stage-alight
Athletics superstars set global stage alight
2024-11-20 Young man, you have got some wheels on you! Bradley Nkoana from the North-West University (NWU) once again burnt up the tarmac on the international stage when he won bronze in the 100 m event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-claim-2025-pirates-grand-challenge-title
NWU Eagles claim the 2025 Pirates Grand Challenge title
2025-09-22 In a battle of experience versus youth, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles emerged triumphant on Saturday, 20 September, with a well-matched 23-16 victory over Pirates Rugby Club, claiming the 2025 Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge title. The intense…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/december
University Calendar - December
2026-02-19 Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-year-engineering-students-unite-celebrate-international-mother-language-day
First-year engineering students unite to celebrate International Mother Language Day
2024-02-28 It was a fun-filled, educational, and fascinating day for the first-year engineering students, with activities varying from learning a novel word in a different language to answering the question: “Why did you choose to study Engineering?” in their mother…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/faq-engineering
FAQ Engineering
2026-01-10 [accordion collapsed] Questions about the selection and acceptance process What should I do once I have received my final matric results? The NWU automatically receives the NSC results from the Department of Basic Education (DBE). If you…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pre-tsd-and-covid-19-conundrum
Pre-TSD and the Covid-19 conundrum
2020-10-21 The impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on our mental health cannot be understated. From a South African perspective, months of a hard lockdown has changed the way we live, the way we work and the very way we operate. Mentally we have not escape unscarred. A…http://news.nwu.ac.za/breast-best
Breast is best
2018-07-31 Breastfeeding is the foundation of life. This is the emphasis of this year’s Breastfeeding Week which is celebrated annually from 1 to 7 August across the globe, highlighting the advantages of breastfeeding for communities and countries. According to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-win-big-cybersecurity-hackathon-challenge