The USPS offers the free Informed Delivery service, which provides status updates on your arriving and outgoing items as well as preview photographs of incoming mail. You may view such notifications at any time via the dashboard from your phone, PC, or the USPS Mobile® app, as well as in the morning’s Daily Digest email. Other elements of Informed Delivery make monitoring and receiving your items simpler and more practical.
Mailpieces pass via high-speed sorting equipment as they move through the USPS® network, which snaps an image of the front (the side with the address). When mail arrives at your address soon, Informed Delivery will display grayscale photos of those mailpieces. (Some items, like periodicals or catalogs, also have color pictures.) You may view the status of both arriving and outgoing items using Informed Delivery. Informed Delivery is free to customers.
You could be qualified for informed delivery if you have a home address or PO Box in a ZIP Code that is eligible (most ZIP Codes are). Note: Some apartment complexes or condos may not have addresses that are “uniquely coded,” and you must have a “uniquely coded” mailbox. Furthermore, commercial addresses are not currently acceptable. See if Informed Delivery is available at your address. Please come back later if your address isn’t yet accepted.
With Informed Delivery® alerts, get a sneak peek at your day’s USPS® mail and packages in the mornings:
- Receive daily emails with a preview of your mail and upcoming goods.
- View pictures of your letter-sized mail arrivals (grayscale, address side only).
- Track and manage all of your packages in one simple location.
Sign Up for Informed Delivery
1 Create Your Account
Use your personal USPS.com account or sign up for one today.
2 Verify Your Identity
Protect your privacy and personal information by verifying your identity and address.
3 Watch for Updates
Look for mail and package updates via email, the online dashboard, or the USPS Mobile® app.
Maximize Your Informed Delivery Experience
After you set up and verify your account, go to your Informed Delivery settings to adjust your notification preferences:
Set Package Tracking Notifications
Turn on package tracking notifications and you’ll automatically get text and/or email alerts with the status of your package and delivery details.
Schedule & Receive Mail Reminders
Schedule email reminders for important mailpieces: From your Daily Digest email, click “Set a Reminder” to get additional notifications for mail you don’t want to miss.
USPS Electronic Signature Online
If you can’t sign for a package in person, register your digital signature online, and we’ll drop off your Signature Required package in your mailbox or preferred delivery location.
Make Better Use of Your Packages
It’s simpler to handle deliveries from your Informed Delivery dashboard so that you can instantly monitor the status of all of your shipments in one location. One can:
- View your package’s specifics and tracking information.
- Give your courier the USPS Delivery Instructions® 3
- Plan a Redelivery for a different day.
- Give the package a special name.
- Remove any packages you don’t want to be tracked.
- Track the status of the Click-N-Ship® packages you send to other people automatically.
- manually enter any additional USPS Tracking® numbers you want to follow.
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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