OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

Ref: KIU/MM/VC/26                                                                                                                                                          29th October 2021

ACADEMIC CIRCULAR FOR RESUMPTION OF STUDIES AT THE MAIN CAMPUS

1) GENERAL INFORMATION

As you are aware, H.E. The President of the Republic of Uganda directed that post secondary education institutions will be reopened effective 1st November 2021. Further guidance for Universities and other tertiary institutions has been given by the National Council for Higher Education allowing for a staggered re-opening in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This communication therefore, is intended for Kampala International University (KIU) students, staff, and other stakeholders, to provide a detailed road map and plan for a phased implementation of the same. All concerned students and staff are advised to carefully read this circular and follow its contents to the letter in order to ensure a smooth and harmonized schedule to cater for all, and in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other guidelines by the government.

Students and staff are hereby cautioned that anyone who violates these guidelines, will be subjected to the University administrative procedures, which may lead to serious consequences of a disciplinary nature and notification of government authorities.

2) FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

In order for any student to access a service, for example, learning online, attending authorized face-to-face sessions, sitting for Continuous Assessments Test (CATs), end of semester examinations, graduation etc., he or she must ensure all the outstanding balances are fully cleared.

First year students are required to comply as per the financial guidelines indicated in their respective admission letters. In case of any clarifications, urgently contact the Directorate of Finance at your appropriate Campus.

We continue to ensure that all University stakeholders are safe, healthy and strictly adhere to the MOH and University SOPs, as we aim for continuity of learning and completion of academic programs. The University Management appreciates the patience of everyone in these very difficult, stressful and challenging times. I therefore call upon each one of you to please cooperate with University officials when guided or approached, in enforcing compliance.

3) THE 24th GRADUATION CEREMONY (VIRTUAL) TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2021

This is to announce that the 24th Graduation Ceremony will be held ONLINE Saturday 20th November 2021 for all students who will have fulfilled all requirements (financial, academic etc.), for their respective academic programs. All those who intend to graduate, must ensure that they clear online via the link:
https//clearance.kiu.ac.ug OR by visiting the University Website (www.kiu.ac.ug) or relevant campus offices. Online graduation clearance is ongoing and will end on Wednesday 10th November 2021.

THIS CALENDAR IS SPECIFIC FOR THE MAIN CAMPUS (PLEASE, READ A DIFFERENT CIRCULAR FOR WESTERN CAMPUS DETAILS)

Table 1 Special Face–to–Face Exams (All affected continuing students)

Table 2 All In-service Students (Including 1:1)

Table 3 Program for Distance Learning Students

Table 4 Undergraduate Continuing students (All Year 2 Students)

Table 5 Undergraduate Continuing students (All Year 3 Students)

Table 6 Undergraduate Continuing students (All Year 4 Students)

Table 7 Undergraduate Continuing students (1:2)

Table 8 Undergraduate Freshers (August intake, 2021)

Table 9 School of law weekend (1:2, 2:2, 3:2, 4:2)

Table 10 Post Graduate Freshers (August intake, 2021)

Table 11 Postgraduate Continuing (1:2 and above)

Table 12 Schedule for UBTEB Certificate Students

In case of any clarifications or assistance, please contact the appropriate Schools and Colleges at the Main Campus.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,