A practical guide to NWU's academic system and how Studentify fits into your study workflow.
NWU (North-West University) uses a semester-based system with continuous assessment and a final examination. Your final result is typically calculated as: (Semester Mark × 40%) + (Exam Mark × 60%). You need a minimum semester mark of 40% to write the final exam, and most modules require at least 40% in the exam itself to pass. The grading scale runs: Pass 50–59%, Credit 60–69%, Merit 70–74%, Distinction 75%+.
Tip: Always check your specific module guide — assessment weights and thresholds vary by faculty.
eFundi (efundi.nwu.ac.za) is NWU's learning management system. Log in with your student number and NWU password. All your modules, lecture slides, assignments, announcements, and grades appear here. Assignment submission, Turnitin plagiarism checks, and discussion forums are all managed through eFundi.
Tip: Enable email notifications in your eFundi profile so you never miss a deadline announcement.
Studentify is a study tool — it does not replace eFundi. You still submit all assignments and access official content through eFundi. Studentify complements your studies by tracking your module grades and averages, organising your notes and research, generating AI-powered study guides from your uploaded materials, creating flashcard decks for revision, and providing a focused Pomodoro-style timer.
Tip: Studentify is most useful once you add your modules and enter your assessment marks from eFundi.
In Studentify, go to Modules → Add module. Enter your module code (e.g., PSYC111 or LARM212), the full module name, and select your assessment structure. For NWU, this usually means: Tests (a fixed weight, e.g., 30%), Assignments (e.g., 30%), and Exam (40%). You can add individual test and assignment marks as they are returned, and Studentify will calculate your current semester mark and show what you need in remaining assessments.
Tip: Copy the assessment weights directly from your module guide to ensure accurate calculations.
Use Studentify to manage your assignment research and writing workflow. Upload your assignment brief to get AI-powered analysis and feedback. Research papers can be saved to your library and cited in your reference list. The timer helps you maintain focus during writing sessions. Once you submit on eFundi, update the assignment status in Studentify so it reflects in your progress tracking.
Tip: The AI analysis works best with a clear assignment brief and rubric — upload both for better feedback.
NWU's primary referencing style is Harvard (author-date). Your reference list goes at the end of your assignment, sorted alphabetically by first author surname. In-text citations use the format (Smith 2022) or Smith (2022:45) for direct quotes with page numbers. Some faculties use APA 7th Edition — always check your module guide. Studentify's referencing guide has formatted examples for books, journal articles, websites, and more.
Studentify includes a Pomodoro-style focus timer (25-minute focus blocks with 5-minute breaks). You can start a timer from any module page, assignment, or your notes — it floats as a widget so you can study across the app. Completed sessions are logged and contribute to your weekly study hours in analytics. Aim for at least three 25-minute sessions per module per week during semester.
Tip: Enable the floating timer widget so you can see your countdown without switching pages.
Start test preparation at least two weeks in advance — NWU tests are often weighted significantly. Use Studentify flashcards to reinforce key concepts daily (spaced repetition beats last-minute cramming). Upload your lecture slides to generate AI study notes. Track your semester mark in Studentify throughout the semester so you know exactly what exam mark you need. Use the referencing guide to get citations right the first time and avoid Turnitin issues.
