Notice To All First Year And Returning Students – February To June 2023 Semester

1.0 ALL NEW STUDENTS

Activity

Dates

Check in for both residential and non-residential students at the Main Campus

29 January 2023 0800hrs – 1000hrs

Student Orientation: Venue Main Campus

30 January -3 February 2023

Verification of Certificates, Issuance of Students ID’s  and Registration

3 February 2023

Vice Chancellor’s Address

3 February 2023

Lectures begin

6 February 2023

First  Half Semester One 2023 Examinations

23-31 March 2023

Second Half Semester One 2023

15-23 June 2023

End of Semester

23 June 2023

1.1 All new students must bring Proof of payment of fees, the Offer Letter, Original Birth Certificate, relevant Academic Certificates including Ordinary and Advanced level and certified copies of the same, National Identity Card and two passport size photographs.

1.2 Students who encounter registration challenges and/or have any other queries, should contact the University Administrative Staff as detailed below:-

NAME AND DESIGNATION

EMAIL ADDRESS

PHONE Number

Mrs. P Vumbunu

Acting Senior Assistant

Registrar, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Registrar, Faculty of Science and Engineering

pvumbunu@buse.ac.zw

+263772773142

Mrs. T Sibanda

Senior Assistant Registrar,  Faculty of Science Education

Science Education

tgate@buse.ac.zw

+263772932567

Mrs. S Mukwayi

Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Agriculture and

Environmental Science

smukwayi@buse.ac.zw

+263772347760

Mrs. CD Nyama

Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Social Sciences and

Humanities

cdnyama@buse.ac.zw

+263772960816

Mr. N Makadho 

Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Commerce

nmakadho@buse.ac.zw

+263772700870

2.0     NEW STUDENTS ADMITTED THROUGH THE MATHEMATICS BRIDGING COURSE ROUTE

  • The University wishes to inform applicants who were admitted into various programs of study through the Mathematics Bridging Course (MBC) route that the course shall run as follows: –

Item/Activity

Notes

Registration

TBA

Registration Fees

ZWL10 350

Banking Details

NB: After payment, please contact the Program Coordinator Dr Z Ndemo on 0779328070 or email zndemo@buse.ac.zw for further instructions.

Account Name: Bindura University Operations

Account Number: 4536743766082 Branch: Bindura

Online lectures

TBA

Face to face lectures and Examination

TBA

3.0 ACCOMMODATION – FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ONLY

3.1 Students who wish to be considered for on campus accommodation should    contact the University’s Students Affairs Department, Mrs. A Sajiwa the Full Time Warden on  +263 772 772 464 or email asajiwa@buse.ac.zw before making any payments.

3.2 Accommodation is limited and shall be allocated on a first-come/apply, first serve basis. All New Students should check in by 1600 hours latest on 29 January 2023.

3.3 Students shall be accommodated taking into consideration the proximity of the hostels or boarding houses to their learning venues given the multi- campus nature of the University.

3.4 Students who fail to secure University accommodation will be assisted to secure appropriate alternative off campus accommodation. Please contact Mr FMT Zanza the Coordinator, Off Campus Life on +263777775336 before making any payment.

4.0 RETURNING STUDENTS

4.1     All returning students are reminded that the Academic Calendar remains as published before and that registration starts immediately after publication of results. Lectures start on 6 February 2023.

4.2 The late registration penalty is ZW$1000 per day inclusive of weekends up to a maximum of thirty (30) days. After 15 February 2023 no registration requests shall be entertained. This deadline also applies to students on industrial attachment.

5.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS

5.1 The safety and health of our students and staff remains a top priority for the University. The University will operate under the prescribed COVID-19 pandemic regulations to ensure the safety of students, staff and other stakeholders.

5.2 Each student must bring enough face masks to last a semester i.e. at least a box of 50 disposable face masks or any appropriate alternative.

5.3 Students, Staff and stakeholders are encouraged to be vaccinated and produce proof of vaccination. Where medical conditions preclude vaccination, Students,Staff and stakeholders are encouraged to get Exemption Certificates from qualified medical practitioners.

5.4 Students, Staff and stakeholders are encouraged to continue practicing good hygiene, washing hands frequently with soap for at least twenty (20) seconds and practicing social distancing.

5.5 Students and staff should minimize printing and exchange of hard copy documents Both students and staff must use and embrace virtual and digital platforms for communication.

5.6 All students should remain vigilant and strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols as stipulated by the World Health Organizations (WHO) and guidelines set by  the Ministry of Health and Child Care to combat the COVID-19 virus.