FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

How do I Transfer from one Institution to the University of Nairobi?

1. Identify a course in University of Nairobi.

2. Check whether you qualify for the course you want to transfer to.

3Write a letter to the CEO KUCCPS , through the Vice-chancellor/Principal where you were admitted through the Vice-Chancellor University of Nairobi 

How do I do inter- Faculty Transfer?

1. Check whether you qualify for the course you want to transfer to
2. Write a letter to the Academic registrar, through the two Dean/Director of the School/faculty/Institute i.e where you are leaving and where you are going.
3. Pay transfer fees of KSh 1000/-.
 
How do I defer my studies?

1. Write a letter to the Academic registrar, through the Dean/Director of the School/faculty/Institute requesting for deferment.
 
How do I get re-admitted back after deferment?

1. Write a letter to the Academic registrar, through the Dean/Director of the School/faculty/Institute requesting for Re-admission.

 Is it possible for secondary students to visit the Institution?

1.  Yes it is.  You write a formal request for the visit to the Academic Registrar.

Do you re-issue Degree Certificates?

1.  At the moment the institution does not re-issue certificates but you can get a letter in lieu of certificate by producing a police abstract indicating it is lost

Do you certify academic credentials?

1.  Yes it is done at Central Examinations Centre at a fee of Ksh 200/- per leaf.

How do I get a Registration Number?

1. You first pay the fees for first semester. 

2. Go to students’ portal and generate it by imputing the reference number then generate online.

How do I get my Admission Letter?

1. Go to the students’ portal. 

2. Use your registration number as your user Name, then your password is your KCSE index number.

How Do I get my Students ID?

1. First pay school fees.

2. Request for the Id Online through the students Portal.

3. Use your registration number as your user Name, and then your password is your KCSE index number to access your Students portal.

 How do I Get a room at the University?

1. First pay school fees. 

2. Use your registration number as your user Name, then your password is your KCSE index number 

3. Book for a room online.

As a Module II student, am I eligible for accommodation in your Campus?

You make your own arrangement for accommodation. The University does not cater for accommodation for Self-sponsored Students.

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What are the requirements for collection of Certificates by self?

1. Original and copy of the National Identity Card.
2. Online clearance/Copy of the Clearance Certificate for graduates of 2007 and below.
3. Copy of the gown collection form.

What are the requirements for collection of Transcript by self?

1. Original and copy of the National Identity Card.
2. Online clearance/copy of online Clearance Certificate.

What are the requirements for application for Letter in lieu of lost certificate by self?

1. Original and copy of the National Identify Card.
2. Original and copy of a Police Abstract.

What are the requirements for re-issuance of a transcript?

1. Original and copy of the National Identify Card.
2. Payment of Ksh. 500/= per set via M-Pesa.

What are the requirements for collection of transcripts by agent?

1. Original and copy of National Identify Card/Passport for both the owner of the Transcript and the agent.
2. Authority from the sender for collection of Transcript.
3. Copy of Clearance Certificate.

What are the requirements for collection of a letter in lieu of certificate by agent?

1. Original and copy of National Identify card/passport for both sender and agent.
2. Authority from the sender for collection of the letter in lieu of lost Certificate.
3. Copy of Police Abstract.

What are the requirements for Letter of English Proficiency?

  1. Copy of National ID.
  2. Copy of Certificate.
  3. Ksh 200/= paid via M-Pesa.
  4. Request Letter.

 

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