Muni University MU Circular For New-Students pdf Download
All New students
Semester-based Undergraduate programmes
Muni University
Bachelor of Information Systems (ISM)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (ITM)
Bachelor of Science with Education (SMB, SMP, SMPE, SMA, SMC, & SME)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (NSM)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (ASM), and
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (BBM)
Bachelor of Economics (ECM)
Bachelor of Science (BSM
REPORTING FOR SEMESTER I
On behalf of Management, I take this opportunity to congratulate you upon your admission to Muni University.
I wish to communicate to you the following:
1.0. Reporting for Semester I, AY
1.1. All new students admitted to Undergraduate programmes (highlighted above) on Government and Private sponsorship for the Academic Year should report to their respective places of residence (Hostels, etc.) by the weekend of 8th and 8th January.
1.2. HOWEVER, SEMESTER I AY WILL OFFICIALLY COMMENCE ON MONDAY 10TH JANUARY.
1.3. Muni University is non-residential; all Government sponsored students in
particular, are paid Living-out Allowance upon completion of the Semester Registration.
1.4. You are therefore required to mobilize resources/funds for your subsistence
(i.e. accommodation, meals, local transport, and general up-keep) until
such a time when Government pays the Living-Out Allowance.
1.5. Please seek help and guidance from the Office of the Dean of students. The
Office of the Dean of students oversees and coordinates students’ welfare.
2.0. Semester I Lectures
2.1. Lectures for both new and continuing students will commence with effect from Monday 17th January.
In line with the University Academic regulations, attendance of lectures according to the approved teaching time table is mandatory for all students.
2.3. Furthermore, be informed that LECTURES WILL BE BOTH FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE under the framework of “Blended Learning” and Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL). All students are therefore are ENCOURAGED to buy and/or possess IT technologies (i.e., preferably- Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, Modems etc.) and also be IT responsive; in order to facilitate online learning where applicable.
3.0. Admission letters for New Students
3.1. Government sponsored students
3.1.1. Applicants admitted under National-merit, and Diploma holders’ scheme
i) Issuance of Admission letters for Government sponsored students commenced in December.
ii) Admitted applicants for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(in particular) will pick their Admission letters upon reporting to University.
iii) Admitted applicants who have not yet picked their letters should do so upon reporting to University, from the Office of the Academic Registrar.
3.1.2. Applicants selected under District Quota scheme
i) Be informed that, to date, the University is still waiting for lists of verified and confirmed students from Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES).
ii) Admission letters for the confirmed applicants will be processed and issued at an appropriate time.
i) Please note that this category of students ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT to the University and attend Orientation Week.
However, they will only be considered students of Muni University upon confirmation by Ministry of Education and Sports.
3.2. Private sponsored students
3.2.1. First Call for application (i.e. 20th Sept to 12th Nov)
i) Soft copies of Admission letters for successful private applicants were processed, and downloadable from application accounts used for online application.
3.2.2. Second and third Call for application (i.e. 20th Nov – 6th January)
i) Admission lists for successful private applicants will be published on Friday 7th January.
ii) Admission letters for successful private applicants issued during Orientation Week.
4.0. Revised Fees structure (Functional fees)
4.1. Be informed that the University Council during its 26th meeting, revised the
University Functional fees.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REVISED FUNCTIONAL FEES ARE ONLY APPLICABLE TO NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS OF 2022/2023 INTAKE.
4.2. You are therefore REQUESTED to ignore the former fees structure communicated on your admission letters (for those who already picked admission).
4.3. For your reference, find the revised Functional fees structure in Appendix A (hereto attached).
5.0. Orientation, and Sensitization of new students on Covid-19
5.1. Orientation (induction) for New students will be conducted for one week; between 10th – 14th January.
5.2. The Dean of Students will communicate and manage the programme of orientation accordingly.
6.0. Students’ accounts (on AIMS)
6.1. All new students are expected to activate their student account on ‘AIMS’ (Academic Information Management System), in order to enroll, access fees structure, make payments and register every Semester. To activate the account, log in to: https://student.muni.ac.ug.
6.2. Please note that for the very first time, your User ID is your Student Number, and your Password is also your Student Number as indicated on the Admission letter.
6.3. THE OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR WILL PARTICULARLY INDUCT, AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL HELP/SUPPORT TO ALL NEW STUDENTS
ABOUT ‘AIMS’ SYSTEM DURING ORIENTATION WEEK.
7.0. Semester Enrolment and Registration All new and continuing students are REQUIRED to enroll on “AIMS” with effect from 10th January.
7.1. Normal Registration shall be conducted in the first two (2) weeks of the Semester (i.e. 17th –30th January).
7.2. Students who will not be able to register in the first two (2) weeks of the Semester (due to financial challenges, sickness and other genuine reasons) are REQUIRED to apply to the Academic Registrar for late registration by January 30, 5:00 p.m.
7.3. The period/window for Late Registration is 3rd, 4th and 5th Weeks of the Semester. Late registration shall therefore be conducted with effective from 31st January – 18th February.
7.4. Registration for Retake/s will be conducted in the first two (2) weeks of the Semester. Affected students are REQUIRED to adhere to the period for Retake Registration accordingly.
NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOW TO APPLY FOR RETAKE BEYOND THE PRESCRIBE TIMELINE.
7.5. Payment of applicable University fees (Tuition and/or Functional fees) including Retake fees and late registration surcharge (where applicable) is MANDATORY for Semester Registration; using a Payment Reference
Number (PRN) generated on “AIMS” portal.
7.6. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO THE SET TIMELINES FOR ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION, IN ORDER TO AVOID INCONVENIENCES.
8.0. Payment of University Fees
8.1. University fees are paid at the beginning of every Semester.
8.2. In line with the Government requirement, effective July, all University fees shall be paid in any Bank branch using a Payment Reference Number, generated on the Student’s ‘AIMS’ account.
8.3. Note that payments made outside the prescribed ‘AIMS system shall be treated as null and void. PARENTS AND SPONSORS SHOULD BE ADVISED AND GUIDED APPROPRIATELY.
8.4. Beware that all payments (fees) deposited at Bank attract a transactional charge (Bank Charge). Bank Charge vary across the banks.
8.5. For any inquiries pertaining to payment of University fees contact the Office of the Academic Registrar OR Accounts office.
9.0. Compliance with Covid-19 SOPs
9.1. All students (and staff) are expected to strictly adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place prescribed by Ministry of Health, i.e.
i) Mandatory wearing of face masks covering the mouth and nose,
ii) Social/physical distancing, and
iii) Washing of hands with water and soap regularly and/or sanitizing
hands.
9.2. YOU ARE THEREFORE REQUIRED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SETS OF FACE MASKS, AND ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZERS FOR PERSONAL USE, AT ALL TIMES.
9.3. FURTHERMORE, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE COVID-19 VACCINATION BEFORE REPORTING.
10.0. Inquiries
For inquiries/help, please contact the Office of the Academic Registrar on the following: Email: ar@muni.ac.ug; Office Tel.: (+256) 476 420 314; Mobile Tel. (also WhatsApp): (+256) 772 353 680; (+256) 772 347 958; and (+256) 773 217 339.