KUCCPS Admission – Karatina University | Inspiring Innovation and Leadership

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KUCCPS 2021/2022 AY Admission Letter

Congratulations on being placed at Karatina University. This is to kindly inform you that the
reporting date is Monday 6 th September 2021 at Main Campus. Students are therefore advised as
follows:

Laptops are mandatory for blended learning.
Accommodation spaces are limited. Only students who have paid all requisite fees and
accommodation fees will be considered on First Pay-First Accommodated basis (Beds and
Mattresses are available). Requisite Fees is payable to any branch of Cooperative or
Equity Bank or Mpesa paybill with details as follows;
Cooperative Bank
Account Name: Karatina University; Karatina Branch; Account Number: 01129059776700
Equity Bank
Account Name: Karatina University; Karatina Branch; Account Number: 0040298291603
Mpesa Pay Bill
Go to Lipa Na Mpesa; Business Number: 716188; Account Number: Student Registration
Number; Amount; PIN: Send.
All First Year Students are required to carry along with them Original and Photocopies of
all documents as outlined in the admission letter. The link for Joining instructions is: HERE.
All students shall adhere to the Ministry of Health guideline on Covid-19 such as wearing of
masks, maintaining social distance, washing of hands and sanitizing at all times.

For any clarification do not hesitate to get in touch with us via Tel: 0729-721-200; 0716-135-171;
0723-683-150 or email: admissions@karu.ac.ke. We will be availing regular updates on Admission
information on the University website: www.karu.ac.ke and through your emails.

Welcome Message to First Years 2021.202 2 AY Joining Instructions to First Years 2021. 2022 AY

Click the links below to download the Admission Forms

AA-F001-Letter-of-Acceptance

AA-F002-Students-Personal-Details AA-F003-Medical Form

Click the link below to download the Library Form and the Fee Structures.

LIB- F003-Library-User-Registration-Form Fee Structures

Click the link below to download either the Non-Resident Form or the Resident Form(University Hostels).

Room Agreement Form for University Residence Non-Resident-Form

Commonly Asked Questions for Registration

As you prepare to report on 6th September 2021, find below a guide to Commonly Asked Questions.

1) How do I access my admission letter?

Admission letter is accessible via the link:

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2) How do I access fee structure?

Answer: Fee structure is accessible via the link:

Click Here to Download Fee Structure

3). What are joining instructions?

Answer: Joining instructions provide guidance on mandatory requirements on the reporting date.

4). How do I access Joining Instructions?

Answer: Joining instructions is accessible via the link:

Download Joining Instructions Here

5). How do I pay fees?

Answer: Fees is payable to any branch of Cooperative or Equity Bank or Mpesa pay bill with details asfollows;

Cooperative Bank

Account Name: Karatina University; Karatina Branch; Account Number:

01129059776700

Equity Bank

Account Name: Karatina University; Karatina Branch; Account Number:

0040298291603

Mpesa Pay Bill

Go to Lipa Na Mpesa; Business Number: 716188;

Account Number: Student Registration Number; Amount; PIN: Send

6) Is it mandatory to reside in the University Hostels?

University has a limit to accommodate residential students. Students who complete payment of fees and accommodation (Kshs. 6,500/ =) will be considered on First: Pay- First Accommodated basis (Beds and Mattresses are available) till the capacity is achieved. Accommodation fees is paid to the accounts provided in 5). Those who will be accommodated in the University will fill the Resident Accommodation form. Those who will not be accommodated at the University are advised to seelc prior arrangement for accommodation outside the University fill the Non-Resident Accommodation form and provide on reporting date.

7) What documents are needed during reporting day?

Answer: All First Year Students are required to carry along with them Original and Photocopies of all documents as outlined in the admission letter and Joining instructions.

8) Is National Identity Card a requirement for registration?

Answer: You will only be registered if you provide Original National Identity Card and its Photocopy OR Original Birth Certificate and its Photocopy.

9) Is Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)a requirement for registration?

Answer: You will only be registered if you provide Original KCPE Certificate and its Photocopy. In case a candidate does not have the Original KCPE Certificate, He/She should contact Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) early enough before reporting day and request for a confidential report to Karatina University. KNEC has charges for this request that is met by the student. The candidate will then come with KNEC receipt on reporting date.

10) Is Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)a requirement for registration?

Answer: You will only be registered if you provide Original KCSE Certificate and its Photocopy. In case a candidate does not have the Original KCSE Certificate or Original KCSE result slip, He/She should contact Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) early enough before reporting day and request for a confidential report to Karatina University. KNEC has charges for this request that is met by the student. The candidate will then come with KNEC receipt on reporting date.

11) Where do I go for medical Examination?

Answer: Students are required to be examined at any GOVERNMENT health facility by a Medical doctor to fill the Medical form

12) Is National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) card a requirement

Answer: You will only be registered if you provide NHIF Card registration card and its photocopy. Students who are yet to attain 18 years of age and are listed as beneficiaries of their parents NHIF card will need to provide Original NHIF card and photocopy of the parent. Those who have attained 18 years of age are required to visit any NHIF office and pay for acquisition of the card. They will then report with a copy of waiting card for reporting.

13) Can I change the programme I was placed to?

Answer: After reporting, students will be communicated on a date to place requests for change of programmes. Requests will only be granted if the studentfulfi.ls all requirements as follows:

1) The student has met KUCCPS Cluster Points of the programme he/she seeks to change to,·

2) The student has met programme Professional Requirements like Teachers Service

Commission, Nursing Council etc and;

3) There is a vacancy in the programme intended for change.

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