Both first-year and new postgraduate students were catered for during Wits University’s orientation period from February 5 to 17, 2023.
From the first-year welcome day to activations on the Library Lawns and the Wits Spirit Game, over 6000 new and returning students had the opportunity to get a feel of what Wits University has in store for them this year.
One of the Wits University Kudus are cheerful going into the Wits Spirit Game. Photo: Tannur Anders. 
Freshmen wore differently coloured t-shirts at the welcome day event according to their residences. Photo: Mpho Hlakudi. 
A Wits Ultimate Frisbee player shows off his skills on the Library Lawns while seeking new recruits. Photo: Tannur Anders. 
First-years join the choir in singing several songs celebrating their admission to Wits. Photo: Mpho Hlakudi. 
Ready to hit the academic year, Wits Boxing Club, nicknamed “The Stable”, welcome students to spar on the Library Lawns. Photo: Tannur Anders. 
First years have fun playing Ninja in front of the digital arts building. Photo: Mpho Hlakudi. 
The orientations were a hive of activity with music, dancing and celebrations across the university. Photo: Mpho Hlakudi. 
Good sports, Wits Football Team wish Orlando Pirates good luck before the Wits Spirit Game. Photo: Tannur Anders. 
Wits’ academic procession makes its way into the welcome day tent. Photo: Mpho Hlakudi. 
An Orland Pirates player flashes a smile while his teammates concentrate on the match. Wits Football Team beat Orlando Pirates 3 to 1. Photo: Tannur Anders. 
New Witsies indulge in popcorn and ice-cream at the first-year welcome day on February 5, 2023. Photo: Tannur Anders. 
First-years are all smiles as they back their boys during the Wits Spirit Game. Photo: Tannur Anders.
