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New at UCT? Here’s your step-by-step guide to logging into Vula, finding your courses & joining tutorials. Please bookmark it
How to Log In and Use Vula UCT – A Full Guide for New Students
Learn how to log in, use Vula UCT, find your courses, join tutorials, and upload/download study materials with this student-friendly guide.
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🎓 What Is Vula?
Vula is the official online learning system of the University of Cape Town (UCT). It gives students access to:
Course materials
Online classes
Study and research groups
Student societies
And many other UCT projects and departments
Whether you're attending lectures or joining tutorial groups, Vula is where your digital student life begins.
🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Log In to Vula UCT
Website: https://vula.uct.ac.za
✅ For Registered UCT Students
Open vula.uct.ac.za
Click "UCT Login"
Enter your UCT student number and network password
Click "Login"
Don’t know your password?
Go to https://password.uct.ac.za to reset it.
Or visit your faculty computer lab for help.
👤 For Guest Users
Use your guest email and password. If forgotten, click ‘Reset Password’ on the login screen.
🏠 What’s Inside Your Vula "Home" Tab?
Once logged in, you’ll land in your Home section. From here, you can:
Manage your profile
Adjust notifications
Store files and links
View all announcements
Access your enrolled courses
To edit your info:
Click ‘Profile’
Then click ‘Edit My Profile’
Update your details and hit Save
📚 Where Are My Courses?
Your courses will appear:
In the tabs at the top
Or under the ‘Sites’ drop-down menu
➡️ Use the star icon to favorite a course. If a course isn’t listed, your lecturer may not have added it yet.
✅ How to Join a Tutorial Group
Go to your course site
Click ‘Tutorial Groups’ or ‘Section Info’
View groups → click ‘Join’
To switch, click ‘Switch’ next to a different group
If full, ask your lecturer or admin to assist
📤 How to Upload or Download Resources
Go to the ‘Resources’ tab on the left menu
To upload: Click ‘Add’ → choose your file
To download: Right-click on the file and Save As
📹 Need Extra Help?
Watch video tutorials: tinyurl.com/vula-video-tutorials
CILT Helpdesk (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):
📞 021-650-5500
Quick FAQ
Q: What is my Vula password?
📩 It was sent in your UCT admission letter.
Q: Can I use a Gmail or Yahoo email for Vula?
✅ Yes, update it in your Profile section.
Q: My course doesn’t appear!
👉 Ask your lecturer if they’re using Vula for that course.
