All About Westridge
Admission
The Study Centre is open to male students studying at either Wits or UJ universities and young male professionals. If you are a young male thinking about the possibility of applying to stay in Westridge, you are welcome to visit the residence by arrangement using our Contact form.
If you are unable to visit the residence, you are welcome to apply for accommodation by filling in this Application form.
Serving our community
Recognising our common responsibility to care for those who are less fortunate in our communities and in the broader South Africa, we organise visits to the poor or sick and have annual community service camps (workcamps) in poorer communities.
Through these activities, we aim to make a little contribution to the improvement of the lives of those in need.
Professional Forum
Academic development is a major part of life in the Westridge. We encourage students from first year to consider their professional direction and to form networks that will serve them later in life. Activities aimed at facilitating this include:
– Introduction to university life
– Meetings/seminars with professionals
– Bursary & career opportunities
– Character development & leadership courses
Cultural Forum
To contribute to our cultural programme of activities, we organise for students to participate in an annual international university congress – the UNIV Forum – in Rome, Italy during Easter.
We also have at home activities such as monthly recollection and braai, hikes and recreational activities around the province.
Finding Faith in Reason
Westridge’s spiritual care is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. The Centre offers its residents the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith through talks by the Chaplain and staff, retreats and other spiritual activities, all of which are completely voluntary.
The Centre has a Chapel and spiritual reading library. The Chapel is open daily and features activities such as Daily Mass and the weekly Chaplain’s meditation and Benediction.
