OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

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

ACADEMIC CIRCULAR FOR RESUMPTION OF STUDIES AT THE WESTERN 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 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 the Wednesday 10th November 2021.

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

CATEGORY A: SUMMARY FOR ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS AND FRESHERS

NOTE: Details regarding the activities for both Continuing students and Freshers now follow in the showed subsequent Tables.

CATEGORY B: STAGGERED PHYSICAL (FACE-TO-FACE) SESSIONS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS & FACULTIES OF; POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, NURSING, PHARMACY, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

NOTE: DCM 3.2 who are currently doing Senior Clerkship (Clinical Rotations) will have their CATs at the Teaching Sites on 06th/12/2021 to 10th/12/2021 and ESE on 10th/01/2022 to 14th/01/2022.

CATEGORY C: CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES

• Cohort 1: Certificate and Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (1.1 Certificate & Diploma Direct) will do their Theory National Exams from 08th/11/2021 to 12th-11-2021.
• Cohort 2: Certificate and Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (1.2, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1) will be in the field for Practical Training/Field attachment for a period of two (2) months (November-December 2021).
• Further clarifications regarding this guidance for students of Nursing and Midwifery students may be obtained from the Dean, School of Nursing Sciences.

CATEGORY D: FACULTY OF CLINICAL MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

CATEGORY E: POSTGRADUATE FRESHERS

CATEGORY F: UNDERGRADUATE FRESHERS

CATEGORY G: IN-SERVICE PROGRAM

CATEGORY H: APRIL INTAKE 2021 STUDENTS (04th Oct, 2021 to 29th Jan, 2022)

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

Thank you.
Yours sincerely,