UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
ACADEMIC
DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
FRESHERS' JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
1. CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondences to the University Administration should be routed through your Head of
Department and Deputy Principal of College/Associate Dean of School/Deputy Director of
teaching Institutes. You should also quote your year of study, course and registration number
as shown on your Identity Card.
2. ORIENTATION WEEK
All freshers (for Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Mlimani Campus and the School of Journalism and
Mass Communication are required to report at the Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Mlimani Campus
on Saturday 29th September, 2012 for the orientation and registration which begin on 1st
October, 2012. Freshers admitted into the Dar es Salaam University College of Education
(DUCE) and Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) are required to report
directly at their Colleges on the same date. Once you report at the University you will be
expected to conform entirely to University regulations.
3. ORIENTATION WEEK PROGRAMME
Obtain a copy of the programme from the Dean of Students' offices on arrival.
4. RESIDENCE
Accommodation at all the campuses is available on application at the cost of 800/= per day
on the University Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Mlimani Campus and 500/= per day for Mabibo
Hostel (for Tanzanian nationals). The rate for non-Tanzanian nationals is USD 3.00 per day
for all the three campuses. All accommodation queries should be directed to the University
Students Accommodation Bureau (USAB) Manager, Hall V, Simba Road No. 7 or at the
respective Colleges. Adhering to the accommodation agreement/contract is a must. Cooking
is strictly prohibited in the Halls of Residence.
5. FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES
The University will only register students who have either paid all their fees, be it for
semester or per year. Fees paid will not be refunded.
6. REGISTRATION
You will be required to register at University and College/School level. You will therefore be
required to complete two sets of Registration Forms, each with copies of Birth, O-level and
A-level certificates. University registration will be conducted by the respective
Colleges/Schools/Institute where you will submit the two sets of registration forms for
verification of payment of tuition and other University fees and authenticity of certificates.
Once registration is done, duly filled, signed and stamped document should be presented to
the Identity Card Unit together with a copy of your admission letter for issuance of student
identity card. University Registration will last for two weeks from the first day of the
Orientation Week. Registration of first year students will be closed formally on Friday 19th
October 2012. Students are encouraged to download the registration forms from the
UDSM website. Photocopied forms will not be accepted.
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7. MEDICAL EXAMINATION You will be required to go for medical examination at any Government hospital/Health centre or any hospital recognized by the National Health Insurance Fund. You will therefore have to fill in medical examination form which will be presented for registration. The form can be downloaded from the UDSM website. Students with medical problems are advised to see the Deputy Director of Medical Services at the Mwl. J.K. Nyerere Mlimani Campus and the Medical Officers-in-Charge at DUCE and MUCE. 8. IDENTITY CARD Only students who have completed University registration will be issued with the University of Dar es Salaam Student Identity Cards. 9. DEFERREMENT OF STUDIES Students who have been selected but cannot join the University for any reason cannot defer the admission to the next year. Such students need to apply afresh for the coming year. 10. CHANGE OF COURSE No student will be permitted to change the degree he/she has been selected to pursue without the approval of the Senate. The procedures for changing a course will be on condition that:
(i) there is a vacancy;
(ii) the student has met the criteria and cut-off points used to select students to the course;
(iii) the transfer can take place not later than the Friday of the fourth week after the beginning of the first semester; and
(iv) the application letter is addressed to the Director of Undergraduate Studies through the Principal/Dean of the host and the receiving Colleges/Schools.
(v) Transfers from Education programmes are not entertained.
11. CHANGE OF NAME No change of names will be allowed during the course of study. Students will be allowed to use only those names which appear in their certificates. 12. POSTPONEMENT OF STUDIES Postponement of studies is not allowed except under special circumstances, e.g. sickness, serious social problem or severe sponsorship problem. 13. PHYSICAL FITNESS MEDICAL EXAMINATION B.Ed. (PESS) students are required to bring with them the following items for the physical fitness test:
(i) Track suit
(ii) A pair of shorts
(iii) A pair of training shoes
(iv) A pair of football boots
(v) T-Shirt
14. CONTACT In case of any problems/questions, please contact the Admissions Office, Room No. 105, Administration Building, at the University Main campus. WE WISH YOU AN ENJOYABLE STAY AT THIS UNIVERSITY
Prof. A.R. Mushi Director of Undergraduate Studies