Kuccps 2022-2023
Kuccps 2022-2023
Kuccps 2022-2023
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Please read the information set down below carefully before you complete any of the attached
forms.
(a) The registration of new students will take place at their respective Campuses.
(b) All students MUST bring with them the original copies of letters offering them
admission into the University.
Please note that no student will be registered without the documents mentioned in (b) and (c)
ABOVE.
All students are required to pay the first semester fees as shown in Form KU/1 before they are
allowed to register into the University.
3. TRAVEL
Students are expected to make their own travel arrangements to the University.
4. MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Admission into the University is subject to a satisfactory Medical Report being received by
the University. A student is therefore required to undergo a medical examination by a
recognized medical practitioner before coming to the University. This is very important
baseline information for a student’s health during his/her academic career and should be
accurate and exhaustive as possible.
Form KU/4 is attached for this purpose. Please bring the form with you when you come for
registration and submit it to the University Medical Officer.
The University Health Unit is open to all students. However, students are advised to be
prepared to meet all the expenses of any medical attention not provided by the University,
bearing in mind that most Public Health Institutions have now instituted cost sharing
measures.
The University does not provide optical and dental treatment. Any student having or
suspecting to have problems should consult opticians and where necessary buy spectacles
before coming to the University. Similarly, any student who might have dental problems
should consult dentist outside the University for treatment.
The registrar (Academic) would like to know as much as possible about each student to
enable him understand and to serve each student better. For this purpose Form (KU/6) is
provided. Please complete the two copies and return them to the Registrar (Academic)
(a) After registration, each student will be issued with an identification card. You should be
ready to show it as may be required during your life at the University. In this connection
you are required to submit four 1” x 1” photographs to the Registrar (Academic) along
with your letter of acceptance. The photographs must be taken from a good studio
noting that the University does not accept photographs taken from “photo-Me” Kiosks.
(b) Please note that the Identification card is an important University document. Great care
should be taken not to lose it. Lending it to anybody else who is not authorized to use
the card is forbidden since you are the only person authorized to use your particular
card.
9. NAMES
Please note that the set of names on all forms must be the same as the ones under which you
registered for your examinations. Change of names after registration at the University will be
permitted only after producing an affidavit or Deed of Change of Name from an
advocate or a commissioner of oaths effecting such a change. Such change of name is
ONLY PERMITTED DURING THE SECOND YEAR OF STUDIES
10. FOREIGN STUDENTS
Foreign students will pay full economic fees as may be determined by the University council
from time to time. In this connection foreign students should complete Form KU/8.
If you do not wish to reside at the University Students’ Halls of Residence, you will still be
required to register yourself with the Office of Director Accommodation Services.
The University calendar stipulates academic regulations that will govern your academic
career as a student in this University. You should ensure that you are fully conversant with
the relevant sections that concern your particular degree course and examinations. Copies
are available in the University Library.
Please make sure that you are familiar with the content of this document issued by the
Director of Student Affairs.
(i) Students who will be registered to read Geography , Botany, Zoology and Physical
Education will be required to purchase a Cartography Kit, a Dissecting Kit,
Laboratory Coat (White) or a Games Kit depending on the Department that registers
them. If you intend to register in any of the four departments listed above, please be
prepared to buy what the department will require at the market rate. As a guide, the
following are the current prices.
Payments should be made within the first two weeks, then present the bank slips to the Department
of Nursing Sciences.
(iii) Students who will be required to take Bachelor of Science (Food Nutrition
and Dietetics and Environmental Science) will be required to pay an indexing
fee of Kshs.10,000.00/=
FORM KU/ i
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
The fees indicated below are required to be paid by every student on or before the day of
registration.
Please note that payment must be paid in any branch of the following banks in Kenya:
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM (NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS)
(To be filled in duplicate)
SEMESTER ………………….. ACADEMIC YEAR ………………..… DATE…………………………
A. STUDENTS DETAILS
Name ………………………………………………….. Admission No. …………………………………
Mobile No. ………………………………… E-mail address …………………………….………………
School ……………………………………… Degree Programme ……………………….....……………
B. PRESENTATION, VERIFICATION AND SUBMISSION OF JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Original letter of admission.
(2) Original & Copy of KCSE/Diplomas/Degree Certificates and Result Slip/Transcript.
(3) Original & Copy of National ID Card.
(4) Original & Copy of NHIF Card/and OR Family Insurance Cover Policy Number.
(5) Submission of Joining Instructions and copies of documents.
(6) Name of Verifying Admissions Officer ………………………………………PF/ID………………
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
ADMISSION NO.:
Regulations Governing the Conduct and Discipline of the Student of the University prepared in
accordance with the Universities Act and the Kenyatta University charter are reproduced here
below. Read them carefully and confirm your willingness to abide by them by signing at the end of
this document (on page 6).
1. Definition of student:
(a) All students who have been formally admitted to a course of study for an Undergraduate degree
within the University.
(b) All occasional students who are registered students of another University but are admitted to
courses of study within Kenyatta University.
(c) All postgraduate students who are registered for higher degree courses within the University.
The regulations and control of students’ behavior shall be administered by the Vice Chancellor on
behalf of the council.
3. Regulations
A student may not keep a motor vehicle on University premises without written permission from
the Registrar (Administration): such permission will not be given without proof of a current driving
license, a valid road tax license and current certificate of insurance. Such permission may be refused
or withdrawn without assigning any reason thereof.
A student or group of students will be held responsible for any damage to University property
resulting from misuse or willful destruction of such property by that student or group of students.
Attendance of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals, and other scheduled courses of instruction are
compulsory. The Dean of relevant School must authorize non-attendance due to illness or other
good cause.
(d) Noise
The University disclaims all responsibility for losses of or damage to students’ property while on
University premises.
It shall be a serious offence against University regulations to interfere with, damage or remove, other
than for firefighting purposes, any firefighting appliances.
(i) It shall be a serious offence for any student or group of students whilst within the University
to convene, organize, participate in any way be involved in any demonstrations, gatherings or
processions or in any unauthorized ceremonies, gatherings or demonstrations for which
permission has not been obtained from the University Government authorities.
(ii) It shall be a serious offence for any student or group of students to organize or participate
in pickets or in any manner prevent any student or member of staff from performing their
normal duties.
(h) Drunkenness
Whereas consumption of alcohol is not prohibited, drunkenness and disturbances of other students
because of drunkenness will constitute a serious offence.
It is a serious offence against University regulations to posses or take drugs as a student of this
University.
(j) Correspondence
(i) Correspondence to the press or other mass media by members of the University their
individual capacity, individual students or officials of the students’ organization and other
students should bear their individual names and their private address.
(ii) No student shall make any public statement on behalf of the union or other societies on
matters affecting the University without special authority from the Vice-Chancellor.
4. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
(i) Within the Universities Act. The Kenyatta University Charter and the Statutes empower
the Senate to discipline all students on all academic matters. Such discipline includes:
receiving and approving recommendations from School Boards and Board Examiners
with respect to who qualifies to sit University Examinations.
(ii) Senate makes determinations on who repeats which year, breach of examination
regulations and who is to be discontinued from approved programmes of study. The
decision of the Senate is binding subject only to an appeal for review on the basis of
fresh evidence.
Being in possession of used or unused examination answer books outside the examination
room.
Returning of examination answer books with written answers after the examinations.
Involvement in any examination irregularity will automatically lead to expulsion from the University.
(b) General Offences
The Senate Students Disciplinary Committee set up under the Kenyatta University Statutes Schedule
5. 2. 3. and is composed of:
In Attendance
The Committee deals with all general offences committed by students in their day to day activities
within the University other than the offences the University considers as major offences.
A student shall be given an opportunity of being heard before the students Disciplinary Committee
makes its decision.
Under the senate students Disciplinary Committee, the penalties for the various general offences will
vary according to the gravity of the offence.
(v) Convicted by a Court of law for any criminal offence, which the Council shall deem
serious enough to warrant expulsion from the University.
The sovereignty of the State, together with the State Security Machinery to safeguard the sovereignty
embraces the entire republic, within which the University falls. Accordingly, notwithstanding the
existing University Machinery, the State Security Machinery cannot be faltered in the execution of its
functions and duties. Such machinery is outside the University jurisdiction and any redress to action
taken to such powers should be sought from the Government without in any way involving the
University.
5. VARIATION OF REGULATIONS
The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to add to or/and vary regulations contained in Section 3
until the next meeting of Council, But such addition or variation shall cease to have effect unless
confirmed by Council at such meeting.
DECLARATION BY STUDENT
This is to confirm that I DO ACCEPT the offer and I promise to abide by the Regulations
governing the conduct and discipline of the students of the University as spelt out in the regulations
above.
Candidates’ Name:
(SURNAME) (OTHER NAMES)
Admission Number:
School: ____________
Department: ____________
Signature: Date:
FORM KU/3A
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to confirm that I DO ACCEPT the offer, and I DO PROMISE TO ABIDE by the rules
and Regulations governing the organization, conduct and discipline of Kenyatta University as spelt
out in the “Regulations Governing the Conduct and discipline of the Students of the University”,
prepared in accordance with the Kenyatta University Act, Kenyatta University Charter and Statutes.
FULL NAME:
(SURNAME) (OTHER NAMES)
ID NO.:
ADMISSION NO.:
DEGREE ADMITTED:
SCHOOL:
DEPARTMENT:
SIGNATURE: DATE:
FORM KU/3B
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
Dear Sir,
Candidate’s Name:
This is to confirm that I WILL NOT ACCEPT the offer, because of the following reasons:-
1. Family problems
2. Health
Yours faithfully,
(Surname) (Other Names)
Signature: Date:
FORM KU/4
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
IMPORTANT: Students should bring this form duly signed during the registration.
NOTE: A chest X-ray may be required if the doctor examines a student and feels
that it is necessary. The film should be given to the student to bring to the
University Medical Officer during the registration period.
PART I:
NATIONALITY: COUNTY
RELIGION: SINGLE/MARRIED:
SCHOOL:
NEXT OF KIN:
Malaria Yes No
If the answer to any of the above is yes, please give details with dates.
(d) If there are any other relevant details of your medical history not covered by the above,
(f) Have you been immunized against any of the following diseases:-
Student’s Signature:
PART II (To be completed by the examining Medical Officer)
Without Glasses R. 6/ L. 6/
With Glasses R. 6/ L. 6/
Nose
Throat
Circulatory System
Systolic Diastolic
(g) Abdomen
Spleen
Date: Signature:
Address:
Rubber Stamp:
PART III
SPECIAL REMARKS
DATE: SIGNATURE:
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
Course Accepted for:
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS/ADMISSIONS
(For those students under 21 years)
Approval of your parents (or guardian in case none of your parents is alive ) is required for the Vice-
Chancellor of Kenyatta University or his designate to give consent on their behalf, for an emergency
operation or admission into a hospital to be carried out on you should a situation calling for such an
operation or admission into a hospital arise.
FORM OF CONSENT
I agree that the Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University or his designate may consent to an
emergency operation, or admission into a hospital on
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Signature:
Relationship:
Address:
Date:
FORM KU/6/UG
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
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Information required in this form is intended to help the office of the Registrar (Academic)
understand the students better. It will be used for the purpose of improving the student’s Welfare
while at the University.
1. Full Name:
(SURNAME) (OTHER NAMES)
2. University Admission Number:
Division: County:
9. Marital Status
(a) Single/Married:
Occupation of Guardian:
Tel: Email:
12. Name (2) of brother (s), Sister and dates of birth
Name Date of Birth
13. Give names and address of three persons who can be contacted in case of emergency:
(i)
Tel: Email:
(ii)
Tel: Email:
(iii)
Tel: Email:
14. Name and addresses of Secondary School (s) attended and dates
15. K. C. S. E or Equivalent Results
If others specify
18. Did you represent your School in games/sports? If you did, in what capacity?
19. Clubs, Societies and Hobbies: Which clubs, societies or hobbies are you interested in?
Please give details or your participation.
20. Please give any information you think is useful for you to communicate to this University in
order to Improve your Welfare as a student.
21. Give any other information that might assist the University to know you better.
Signature: Date:
KU/6A/UG
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
6. Nationality: County:
NB: This form should be returned together with other forms on the reporting date.
FORM KU/7
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
DECLARATION
I hereby undertake to complete the course
for which I have been accepted at Kenyatta
University unless I am requested to discontinue
by the University authorities.
Name of Candidate:
Admission No:
ID No:
Signature:
Date:
FORM KU/7
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
DECLARATION
I hereby undertake to complete the course
for which I have been accepted at Kenyatta
University unless I am requested to discontinue
by the University authorities.
Name of Candidate:
Admission No:
ID No:
Signature:
Date: