The online registration dates for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) can vary depending on the specific academic year and program. However, SMU generally publishes its registration dates and deadlines on its website and in the academic calendar.

For undergraduate students, online registration typically opens in January and closes at the end of February. There is also a late registration period that runs from March to April, but students may be subject to additional fees during this time.

Postgraduate students may have different registration dates depending on their program of study. The registration period for postgraduate students may begin in January and run through to the end of March, depending on the program.

the Executive Committee of Senate (ECS) discussed, amongst other matters on its agenda, the 2023 registration statistical report per qualification and School. The ECS resolved to extend the deadline for registration of students and prospective students to Monday, 20 February 2023. This should allow all the outstanding First Time Entering Students (FTEN) and continuing students to finalise their 2023 registration activities. It should be emphasised that this is the final registration date for 2023 academic year, and no further extension shall be granted by the University.

Registration for returning undergraduate students and postgraduates students, commence on 09 January 2023 and end on Friday, 20 January 2023.