How To Login To Your UFS Self Service Portal Change or Reset Your Password

Whether you are a new student or a returning one to the University of the Free State, you will have mandatory reasons why you must make use of the UFS Self Service Portal. While the process is as easy as it gets, it can get a little confusing for some, most especially new students and returning students who are not tech-savvy.

Getting yourself logged into the portal is important for many reasons as it is only through it that you can get to view information regarding your fee payments, courses, and other registration processes. If by any chance you get to misplace or forget your password, there are a few easy steps you can take to recover, reset, or change it.

The UFS has created the student portal for its formal students (both new and returning), as well as prospective students who are expected to create accounts and follow up with personal and general information that may be useful to one.

In addition to that, students will be required to perform certain academic actions on the UFS Self Service Portal with all the ease it affords. Some of the things one can perform on the platform include the following:

In general, the platform helps you to access information relating to academic records, financial records, proof of registration, as well as housing and residence affairs, among other things.

As stated, new students, returning, and old students, as well as prospective students, can all have access to the portal once they can create an account. You can access the portal with any internet-enabled device, including your computer or laptop, mobile phone, or tablet.

Here are the easy steps to follow if you want to log in:

Just as it is with any other password, one can forget one’s UFS Self Service Portal password. That is why the platform makes it easy for one to reset a forgotten password or change it entirely when you have the feeling that it has been compromised or for security reasons.

With that said, ensure that before you change your password or request for a reset, that you have a new password ready at hand that you can easily remember, one that others cannot guess easily such as personal information, or even one that you use on your social media.

Here is the process to reset your password:

One thing that is even easier than requesting to have our password reset is to change it when you feel it is not easy for you to remember or for any other personal reasons. To do that, here are the processes involved:

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As already stated, the UFS Self Service Portal is packed with many information and services that will be useful to both students and prospective students. Some of the available information includes all the programs the institution offers, as well as the courses. Also, you will find details about the current session, admission information, and how to get into the university.

Tuition fees and other payments, library access, and almost anything else that one is looking for can be gotten on the platform. What is more important is the fact that when you log into your portal, the available info will be tailored for your needs since it is your information that you will access.

The university has also introduced an app that you can download and access the self-help portal, as well as all other important information.

If for any reason, you are unable to access the portal and you are having challenges resetting your password, you can get further assistance through the following channels:

You can also send an email to:[email protected]