Documents Needed to Apply at Wits University Applying to Wits University is an exciting step, but your application will only be properly considered if you submit the correct supporting documents. The University of the Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits, requires applicants to upload documents during the online application process or after applying through the Wits Student Self-Service Portal. If you are planning to apply for undergraduate study at Wits, here are the documents you may need and what you should know before uploading them. Why Supporting Documents Are Important Supporting documents help Wits verify your identity, school results and academic history. Wits advises applicants to have soft copies of required documents ready, including Grade 11 results, certified matric results and a South African ID. The university also states that document verification is an ongoing process. This means applicants should upload clear and correct documents as early as possible. Documents Needed for Current Grade 12 Learners If you are currently in Grade 12 and have not yet completed matric, you will usually need to upload your final Grade 11 report. Wits states that applicants who have not yet matriculated must upload a final Grade 11 report that is signed and stamped by the school principal. A hard copy is not required. Current Grade 12 learners may need: * Final Grade 11 report, signed and stamped by the principal * Copy of South African ID * Latest Grade 12 results, if requested or available * Any additional documents required by the chosen programme Documents Needed for Applicants Who Already Matriculated If you have already completed matric, you should upload your matric results or certificate. Wits lists documents such as matric certificates, individual certificates for each matric attempt, upgrade results and re-mark results as part of undergraduate application supporting documents. Applicants who already matriculated may need: * Certified copy of South African ID * National Senior Certificate * Matric certificate * Individual certificates for each matric attempt, where applicable * Upgrade results, where applicable * Re-mark results, where applicable Documents Needed for International Applicants International applicants must upload documents that allow Wits to assess their qualifications. Wits says applicants with international qualifications should upload a certified copy of a recent school report, as well as all previous results.…