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How to use MyUnisa to submit your Unisa assignments online

  • Posted 01 August 2023
  • By StudentRoom
  • Under Universities

Are you an enrolled student at the University of South Africa (Unisa) who is having trouble submitting your assignments? Assignments for Unisa can be turned in online through the myUnisa dashboard, in a box designated for that purpose, by mail to the University of South Africa, or by courier.

Assignments at UNISA help you master the material and be ready for exams while also assisting instructors in determining your understanding of the subject.

They are necessary and required, and you cannot take the exam unless you have finished the corresponding tasks.

It is important to always keep a copy of your assignment in case the university does not receive an assignment and you are requested to re-submit a copy.

Watch this video which shows you how to prepare, format, complete & submit Unisa assignments or read the guide below.

How to submit Unisa assignments

Here is a step-by-step instruction for submitting online assignments.

To submit an assignment, use a file format that can be uploaded to myUnisa. These formats are listed in the “ Specify the type of file ” drop-down list on the submission screen.

A pdf file is the preferred option (formatting and layout are retained). Do not submit assignments in write-protected/read-only pdf formats. Use only the Adobe pdf format.

Information on pdf converters can be found on your dashboard under “ Electronic resources ”. Navigate to the assignments tool to start the process.

When you click “ Continue ”, your assignment will be uploaded to the Unisa network.

This may take several minutes depending on the size of your assignment and the speed of your internet connection.

Once the assignment is received, its details will be displayed on your screen for final checking. You can either go back and make corrections or click on the “ Submit assignment ” to submit it.

Ensure that your answers to multiple-choice questions are ready before connecting to the internet. It will cost you money to work out answers while online. Check for mistakes before submitting your Unisa assignment.

Don’t wait until the closing date

Try to submit your assignments at least 3 working days before the due date, as you may experience unforeseen problems (e.g. your internet connection is down) on the day you want to submit my Unisa assignments.

Don’t run into grace period issues

Don’t submit the same assignment via two separate channels (eg myUnisa and the post). Any documents/assignments uploaded to your myUnisa admin must be virus-free.

If you repeatedly submit documents with viruses, you may lose the right to use my Unisa student portal.

Assignments of modules offered fully online must be submitted online. Hard copy unisa assignments submitted for online modules will be returned to the student unmarked.

Assignments submitted via myUnisa admin which are marked onscreen (except multiple-choice question assignments, blogs, portfolios, and discussion forums) will be available for viewing on my.unisa.ac.za.

Notification of the marked assignment (together with a link) will be sent to your myLife e-mail account. Download your marked assignment, so that you have access to it even when you are offline.

Unisa’s Assignment Division does not accept requests to cancel assignments submitted via myUnisa. It is your responsibility to ensure that the content of your assignment is correct before you submit it.

How to submit MCQ answers via Unisa MCQ app

unisa mcq app

The Unisa students can now submit their multiple-choice assignments via their mobile phones or tablets.

And here’s how to submit your multiple-choice assignment answers using the Unisa mobile application (Unisa MCQ app).

Steps to follow:

  • Download and install the Unisa MCQ app from Google Play Store
  • Install and start the application on your phone
  • Select the “MCQ Assignment” option
  • Login with your myUnisa* credentials
  • Select your module
  • Select the appropriate unique assignment number
  • Select appropriate answers to the assignment questions
  • Send your answers
  • Receive immediate onscreen confirmation

Submitting via assignment boxes

If you live near Pretoria, Midrand, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Polokwane, or Durban and prefer to deliver your completed assignments personally, you may post your assignments in the assignment boxes, preferably two days prior to the assignment due date, at these Unisa campuses.

Do not post envelopes containing money in any of the assignment boxes. The University of South Africa does everything possible to ensure that assignments reach us safely, but the university cannot take responsibility for the loss of assignments as a result of fire or theft.

Assignments posted to the university must be in the envelopes supplied to you when you registered. Except for weekends and public holidays, the assignment boxes are emptied daily by Unisa staff.

The collection time is approximately 07:00.

If you submit an assignment via an assignment box and do not receive a confirmation via SMS from Unisa within 7 working days of submitting the assignment, contact the Assignment Division.

For more on myUnisa assignment, visit Unisa assignment info page .

Frequently asked questions

How do i submit unisa assignments.

To submit your assignment, 1. Load assignment file from your PC to myUnisa dashboard, 2. Verify the file details for final submission of your written assignment, 3. Click on the Return to Assignment List button to go back to the Assignment overview screen.

Where do I find Unisa assignments?

How to get unisa assignments

You can find Assignment results on your dashboard. 1. On the right side of your screen, click on the first important links ( Submit assignments (MCQ & File uploads ) 2. Enter your student number and password to log in. 3. You will receive an SMS with your assignment result as soon as the result becomes available.

How do I check my Unisa assignments?

You can myunisa Assignment results by; 1. logging into your myUnisa to view your results online OR. 2. Enquire via email to the email address: [email protected] (indicate your student number in the subject heading).

Does Unisa accept late assignments?

All assignments must be submitted on or before a specified due date for marking. No late assignments will be marked. Due to the tight time constraints of fitting everything into a semester, UNISA does not consider late assignments for marking.

What is the pass mark for Unisa assignments?

50% UNISA requires an average mark of 50% for a pass.

What is unisa portfolio assignment?

As part of your assessment you may be asked to submit a Portfolio.

Portfolio are summative assessment but will be administer via the assignment submission platforms or as indicated in the TL 101. The results of your non-venue based summative assessment, wil

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How to submit your Unisa Assignments Online on MyUnisa

How to submit your University of South Africa (Unisa) Assignments Online on MyUnisa .

Are you an University of South Africa (Unisa) registered students and you facing challenges with Unisa assignments submission? Unisa assignments can be submitted via myUnisa dashboard or placed in a Unisa assignment box, posted to the University of South Africa, or submitted via courier.

At UNISA, assignments help lecturers to see whether you understand the module, and they help you to learn the work and prepare for exams.

They’re critical and compulsory – you won’t be allowed to write the examination unless you’ve completed the relevant assignments.

It is important to always keep a copy of your assignment in case the university does not receive an assignment and you are requested to re-submit a copy.

Watch this video which shows you how to prepare, format, complete & submit Unisa assignments or read the guide below.

How to submit Unisa assignments

Here is a step-by-step instruction for submitting online assignments.

To submit an assignment, use a file format that can be uploaded to myUnisa. These formats are listed in the “ Specify the type of file ” drop-down list on the submission screen.

A pdf file is the preferred option (formatting and layout are retained). Do not submit assignments in write-protected/read-only pdf formats. Use only the Adobe pdf format.

Information on pdf converters can be found on your dashboard under “ Electronic resources ”. Navigate to the assignments tool to start the process.

When you click “ Continue ”, your assignment will be uploaded to the Unisa network.

This may take several minutes depending on the size of your assignment and the speed of your internet connection.

Once the assignment is received, its details will be displayed on your screen for final checking. You can either go back and make corrections or click on the “ Submit assignment ” to submit it.

Ensure that your answers to multiple-choice questions are ready before connecting to the internet. It will cost you money to work out answers while online. Check for mistakes before submitting your Unisa assignment.

Don’t wait until the closing date

Try to submit your assignments at least 3 working days before the due date, as you may experience unforeseen problems (e.g. your internet connection is down) on the day you want to submit my Unisa assignments.

Don’t run into grace period issues

Don’t submit the same assignment via two separate channels (eg myUnisa and the post). Any documents/assignments uploaded to your myUnisa admin must be virus-free.

If you repeatedly submit documents with viruses, you may lose the right to use my Unisa student portal.

Assignments of modules offered fully online must be submitted online. Hard copy unisa assignments submitted for online modules will be returned to the student unmarked.

Assignments submitted via myUnisa admin which are marked onscreen (except multiple-choice question assignments, blogs, portfolios, and discussion forums) will be available for viewing on my.unisa.ac.za.

Notification of the marked assignment (together with a link) will be sent to your myLife e-mail account. Download your marked assignment, so that you have access to it even when you are offline.

Unisa’s Assignment Division does not accept requests to cancel assignments submitted via myUnisa. It is your responsibility to ensure that the content of your assignment is correct before you submit it.

How to submit MCQ answers via Unisa MCQ app

unisa mcq app

The Unisa students can now submit their multiple-choice assignments via their mobile phones or tablets.

And here’s how to submit your multiple-choice assignment answers using the Unisa mobile application (Unisa MCQ app).

Steps to follow:

  • Download and install the Unisa MCQ app from Google Play Store
  • Install and start the application on your phone
  • Select the “MCQ Assignment” option
  • Login with your myUnisa* credentials
  • Select your module
  • Select the appropriate unique assignment number
  • Select appropriate answers to the assignment questions
  • Send your answers
  • Receive immediate onscreen confirmation

Submitting via assignment boxes

If you live near Pretoria, Midrand, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Polokwane, or Durban and prefer to deliver your completed assignments personally, you may post your assignments in the assignment boxes, preferably two days prior to the assignment due date, at these Unisa campuses.

Do not post envelopes containing money in any of the assignment boxes. The University of South Africa does everything possible to ensure that assignments reach us safely, but the university cannot take responsibility for the loss of assignments as a result of fire or theft.

Assignments posted to the university must be in the envelopes supplied to you when you registered. Except for weekends and public holidays, the assignment boxes are emptied daily by Unisa staff.

The collection time is approximately 07:00.

If you submit an assignment via an assignment box and do not receive a confirmation via SMS from Unisa within 7 working days of submitting the assignment, contact the Assignment Division.

For more on myUnisa assignment, visit Unisa assignment info page .

Frequently asked questions

How do i submit unisa assignments.

To submit your assignment, 1. Load assignment file from your PC to myUnisa dashboard, 2. Verify the file details for final submission of your written assignment, 3. Click on the Return to Assignment List button to go back to the Assignment overview screen.

Where do I find Unisa assignments?

How to get unisa assignments

You can find Assignment results on your dashboard. 1. On the right side of your screen, click on the first important links ( Submit assignments (MCQ & File uploads ) 2. Enter your student number and password to log in. 3. You will receive an SMS with your assignment result as soon as the result becomes available.

How do I check my Unisa assignments?

You can myunisa Assignment results by; 1. logging into your myUnisa to view your results online OR. 2. Enquire via email to the email address: [email protected] (indicate your student number in the subject heading).

Does Unisa accept late assignments?

All assignments must be submitted on or before a specified due date for marking. No late assignments will be marked. Due to the tight time constraints of fitting everything into a semester, UNISA does not consider late assignments for marking.

What is the pass mark for Unisa assignments?

50% UNISA requires an average mark of 50% for a pass.

What is unisa portfolio assignment?

As part of your assessment you may be asked to submit a Portfolio.

Portfolio are summative assessment but will be administer via the assignment submission platforms or as indicated in the TL 101. The results of your non-venue based summative assessment, will not be available until the examination results are made available.

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We recommend that you access your examination 15 minutes before the start of the examination.

You need to download the examination question paper. You can download the examination question paper from the landing page of myUnisa.

Go to  

Click on the link as indicated below:  

Alternately,

Go directly to the myExams to access your examination

Find your exam date. Click on the date to view a list of module codes scheduled for that day.

Click on the module code (applicable to you).

Click on the name of the specific examination site through the .

Click on the in the left-navigation menu.

Once the page has loaded, click on the link under the heading " and download the exam question paper.

A new page will load. Click and download the attached file under the heading " .

Once you’ve downloaded your question paper, you can go offline to read the questions and either type your answers on a laptop/desktop or write your answers on sheets of paper and later convert your answers to PDF for uploading onto myExams. You do need to be online for the full duration of this examination. Be mindful of the allocated time.

Answers prepared using Microsoft Word, for example, must be CONVERTED into a single PDF formatted document for uploading onto myExams.


Handwritten paper-based answer sheets must be SCANNED and CONVERTED into a single PDF formatted document for uploading onto myExams.

  .

Once your document meets the above criteria, you can now upload the scanned document to myExams.

Go to myExams and login with your myUnisa credentials (your student number and password).

Click on the name of the through the site tabs on the horizontal navigation bar.

Click on the in the left-navigation menu.

Once the page has loaded, select the assessment for which you want to upload the examination answer file by clicking on the under the heading " .

A new page will open. Scroll down to .

Make sure that ALL your pages are converted into a single PDF document for uploading.

Under , click on the button to browse for a file on your device.

Once you have attached your answer file, the name of the file, as well as the file size and upload time stamp will be displayed under .

to remove the attachment if you selected the wrong file.

Remember to click the Honor Pledge before submission if it appears on the screen. You will not be able to submit the assessment if the checkbox is not ticked.

When you are ready and satisfied that you have the correct answer file, click the button to complete your assessment submission.

to review the submission or to save your submission and submit it later.

to exit the assessment without saving or submitting.

Once you have submitted your assessment, you will receive a confirmation message on the screen.

If you have opted to receive an e-mail notification, you will also receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission to your myLife e-mail account.

Log out of myExams. just close the page. Close your internet browser completely (if using a Mac, you'll need to select the name of the browser menu, then Quit, e.g. select Safari, then Quit Safari).

Open just one browser window and log back into myExams. If time allows, return to your exam as quickly as possible and resume where you last stopped. Students who may be affected by load shedding will have to apply for an aegrotat and submit the required evidence.

Unisa examination policies will apply. Those who could not participate in the examination must formally apply for an aegrotat opportunity.  This rule will also apply to students who may be affected by load shedding. Since the load shedding schedules are pre-published, you are encouraged to make alternative arrangements where possible; alternatively, you will have to apply for an aegrotat and submit the required evidence.

Unisa does not accept responsibility for technical or network challenges relating to a student’s internet access. This onus is on the student to take the matter up with his/her respective Internet Service Providers.

Last modified: Mon Aug 07 11:29:48 SAST 2023

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Webometrics has published its mid-year update to the global ranking of universities in 2024.

In the first six months of 2024, Unisa moved from 797 th to 736 th in global rankings as evaluated by Webometrics, while maintaining the 7 th position among South African universities.

Webometrics is the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions, offering every six months an independent, objective, free, open scientific exercise for providing reliable, multidimensional, updated and useful information about the performance of universities from all over the world

The ranking is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, which is part of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain. CSIC is attached to the Spanish Ministry of Education, and its main objective is to promote scientific research to improve the welfare of citizens.

Since 2004, the ranking has been published twice a year, covering more than 31 000 higher education institutions worldwide.

The research group says that the ranking is exclusively based on “link analysis for quality evaluation, as it is a far more powerful tool than citation analysis or global surveys. In the first case, bibliometrics only counts formal recognition between peers, while links not only includes bibliographic citations but also third parties’ involvement with university activities.”

  • Visibility: The number of external networks (subnets) linking to the institution’s web pages ( weighted 50%)
  • Transparency or Openness: The number of citations from the Top 310 authors, excluding the top 30 outliers (10%)
  • Excellence: The number of papers amongst the top 10% most cited in each one of all 27 disciplines of the full database over the last five years (40%)

This ranking further enhances Unisa’s reputation as an international higher education brand to be reckoned with.

As the university continues to gain international recognition and endorsements, Unisa commits to persist in strengthening its efforts to reclaim its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in South Africa – and on the continent.

Click here to view all the South African rankings

*  Compiled by Philip van der Merwe, Editor, Department of Institutional Advancement

Publish date: 2024/09/03

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