I understand that timetables are released August 5, and we can start (trying) to get in on August 7 to make changes to labs and tutorials (or courses if needed).

I also understand that things are CRAZY.

The website says: "SOLAR re-opens for those students previously registered and fees cleared by August 7th, and for those students who are newly admitted after July 14th"

- so does that mean not everyone gets in then? Only those whose fees are paid in full?

fees cleared means you chose a payment plan in your payment agreement and you don't have any outstanding fees from last year