Announcement

Congratulations for making it to the prestigious University of Nairobi. Did it ever occur to you that the University of Nairobi has an established platform that would facilitate your spiritual and physical nourishment?

The answer is yes; from nearly all the campuses of the University of Nairobi, the Seventh Day Adventist group (UoNSDA),has been established throughout and ensures that your campus journey is marked as one of the best so far.

Would you want to join the University of Nairobi Seventh Day Adventist group (UoNSDA)? If yes,kindly fill this form so that we may get in touch with you. NOTE: The details provided are exclusively confidential.

In case of any inquiries feel free to contact us via
Email: info@uonsdachurch.org (UoNSDA Church)
Website: http://www.uonsdachurch.org
Tel no: +254726895744 or +254798674317

We would like to inform you that UoN Eye Centre has resumed operations. Eye Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and is run professionally by highly qualified ophthalmologists with sub-specialty training in various areas of eye care. The Eye Centre IGU offer services such as; Cornea and Anterior segment, Pediatrics Ophthalmology, Orbit and Oculoplastic, Glaucoma assessment and treatment.,Trabeculectomy/Trabeculotomy, Laser Retina and Investigations.

UoN Eye Centre has also expanded to offering Optical & Glass Dispensation services including correcting all Refraction Errors & offering quality Spectacles Frames & Lenses. Please call 020491519 or 0745563240 to book for an appointment.

Eye Centre Team,

Location:         Argwings Kodhek Rd, Opposite Nairobi Hospital.

Telephone:      0204915919

Email:              eyecentre@uonbi.ac.ke

The University of Nairobi wishes to take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome all the students who have been selected for the various degree programmes at the premier university, the University of Nairobi.

The orientation of new students joining the University is done in order to acquaint the students with the University policies, procedures and help the students adjust to the new life at the University. The orientation will be to a large extent college-based. .

DAY ONE: MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2020

REPORTING AND REGISTRATION

9.00 – 11.00: Welcome by:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Academic Registrar

Director ICTC

Registration

DAY TWO: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 01, 2020

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Course registration in the Faculty/School/Institute/Centers and Departments.

2.00 pm  - 3.30 pm

Address by Director Graduate School. For Postgraduate Students only

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 02, 2020

9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Address by Principals, Deans/Directors of Faculties/Institutes/Schools, Chairmen of Departments.

2. 00 p.m - 5.00 p.m

Course Registration to continue at respective Faculties/Institutes/Schools/Centers and Departments.

DAY FOUR: THURSDAY  SEPTEMBER 03, 2020

9.00 am - 10.00 am - Vice Chancellor’s Address

Thereafter students to continue with Course Registration at their respective Faculties/Institutes/School/Centers/Departments

DAY FIVE: FRIDAY  SEPTEMBER 04, 2020

9.00 am - 1.00 pm Library Orientation

2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Students to continue with Course Registration at their respective Faculties/Institutes/Schools/Centers/Departments

END OF ORIENTATION

HELP DESK & HELPLINES

Tel. contacts:

Academic Registrar 0204913199/3027/3196/3067/3065 Graduate School 0204913128/3129/8030/8032

Customer Experience Centre contacts: 0204910000, 0204914112

During the registration process, we have noted that some students are unable to access the registration portal. Please find simplified responses to queries from students relating to the registration process:

How do I get my registration number?

• Government sponsored students (Module I) get registration numbers sent directly to them from the University via SMS and email contacts provided through KUCCPS

• Self-sponsored (Module II) and Graduate students generate their registration numbers from the application portal

How to access the Students Management Information System(SMIS) Portal?

• Visit: smis.uonbi.ac.ke

How to log into the Registration Portal?

Government Sponsored students(Module I)

User name: Student Registration Number

Password: School index number

Self Sponsored students (Module II) User name: Student Registration number Password: Application reference number

Postgraduate students

User name: Student Registration number

Password: Application reference number

How to upload documents in the portal?

• Complete, scan and save all the documents in the joining instructions as listed on the check list

• You can use mobile apps from play store to scan your documents. Apps such as Adobe Scan, Fast Scanner, Genius scan, Camscannner or any other apps on smart phones

• Once you access the registration portal, undertake the following steps to upload each document:

1. Cross-check details before submitting the documents for approval
2. Wait and login in later to see decision from the university
3. If you are required to review, address the issues and submit again.

What is a fully executed Bond?

• The Bond is made by the University Council and Senate (hereinafter referred to as 'The Enacting Authority') and forms part of the binding terms and conditions upon which anyone may be admitted, re-admitted into, or permitted to remain in studentship in the University.

• Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the conditions spelt out in the Bond and to have it executed as required. The executed Bond must be returned to the University on registration day. The Bond is fully executed upon being signed and stamped by a Judge, Magistrate or Commissioner for Oaths.

What do I do if I upload a document wrongly?

• No need to worry, if you submit wrong documents the university will mark your registration back to you to re-upload the faulty documents and submit again. Always cross-check before submitting to avoid unnecessary back and forth

How do I know my registration was successful?

• After the registration is checked and accepted by the University, you will see the successful registration message in your portal

How will I connect to the Orientation Programme?

• Visit the university website for University orientation programme and your College website for the detailed programme of orientation for your college

• Also follow the University official social media pages for constant updates.

HELPLINE:

Contact the customer care: customercare@uonbi.ac.ke

MONDAY 7th  - FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER, 2020

1. MODULE I GOVERNMENT SPONSORED STUDENTS (KCSE 2019)

This process is online.  The portal will be activated one (1) week after

Reporting, Orientation and Registration i.e. on (midnight) 6th to 14th September 2020

• • Log in to student portal: smis.uonbi.ac.ke

• • Click the icon Inter-Faculty transfer.

• • Follow laid down instructions which include the payment of the transfer fee.

NB: Students who have previously benefited from Inter-University Transfer are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for Inter/Intra-Faculty Transfer.

2. MODULE II/SELF SPONSORED STUDENTS

• Write a letter to the Academic Registrar through:

1. Your Current Dean/Director
2. The Dean/Director of the School/Faculty/Institute you wish to transfer to.
3. Pay the prescribed fee and attach the payment receipt.

• Scan and email to your School/Faculty/Institute for processing.

The Transfer fee is Kshs.1,000/- payable at any ABSA Bank, Account Number 030948245531, Branch Queensway.

The outcome of your application will be communicated within fourteen (14) days after the deadline for applications.

The deadline for application will be 14th September 2020.

24th August 2020 - Early Registration commences

31st August 2020

- Students report virtually

- Orientation programme begins

- Registration continues

3rd September 2020 - Vice Chancellor’s Address

7th -14th September 2020 - Inter/Intra Faculty Transfers

7th -18th September 2020 - Training on Online platforms

21st September 2020 - Online classes begin

Chancellor Academic Affairs will address First Year students on Monday 31st August, 2020 at 9 am. The students will also be addressed by the Academic Registrar and Director ICT.

To join the event one needs internet access and laptop/desktop or smartphone. The virtual address will be on the Microsoft Teams video conference platform. The students will be required to install Microsoft teams meeting application or alternatively join via any internet browser i.e chrome, opera Firefox, and safari. The students will be able to participate in the live session by posting questions on the platform using the Q&A chat facility

Please join early by clicking on Microsoft Teams.

Click on this YouTube link to watch UoN's VC Prof. Kiama's address to the UoN community on his reform agenda on Friday 28th August 2020 5pm.

Online Registration Ongoing