SEKU/ARI/ADMS/F-10

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY

ORIENTATION WEEK PROGRAMME 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

MONDAY, 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2023 TO SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023

PREAMBLE:

Orientation of new students joining the University is done in order to:-

i) Acquaint the students with the University policies and procedures.

ii) Help the students to adjust themselves to the new life at the University
iii) Introduce the students to Senior Officials of the University.
iv) Familiarize the students with the facilities, amenities and services
available in the University, which includes:-
a) Academic facilities such as Libraries, Lecture Halls/Rooms,
Laboratories and Workshops.
b) Welfare facilities such as medical, counseling, accommodation,
catering, sports and games.
v) Introduce the studentsto clubs and societies.

MEALS
Meals are served at the various catering units in the university on
PAY- AS- YOU -EAT (Cash) basis as follows:-

6.00a.m.-8.30am Breakfast
12.30p.m.- 2.00pm Lunch
6.00p.m. - 7.30pm Supper

HALLS OF RESIDENCE
The Halls Officers/Custodians will be available to meet the students in their
respective halls of residence after registration.

OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

Officers in the Dean of Students’ Office will be available during the orientation
week and throughout the Academic Year for consultation and/or assistance when
required.

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 DAYONE: MONDAY, 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

On arrival, students will be expected to register with the Universityat the

Registration venue as follows:-

1. Admissions - Verification of Documents and submission of

duly filled forms of the Joining Instructions.
- Signing of the Nominal Roll

2. Health Unit - Submission of the Medical Examination Form

3. Finance - Verification of Payment for University

Accommodation

4. Halls of Residence - Allocation of Rooms

NB: Meals are available at the various catering units.

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

6.00a.m. - 8.30 a.m. - BREAKFAST

9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. - Students to continue with

Registration at Central Administration
Block (School of Education & School of
Humanities and Social Science Building).

1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. - LUNCH BREAK

2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. - Students to continue with

Registration.
(Admissions Office to coordinate)

DAYTHREE: WEDNESDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

6.00 a.m. - 8.30 a.m. - BREAKFAST

Students to be addressed by key University Officials at Graduation Pavilion:

Session one: Coordinator – Academic Registrar (AR)

8.30 a.m. - 9.30a.m -Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARI)/Academic Registrar (AR)

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 9.30a.m - 10.30a.m -Director-HRM/Director-FMA, Director Finance and
Accounts

Session Two: Coordinator - Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARI)

10.30a.m-12.30p.m - Vice Chancellor’s address/Matriculation

Ceremony

12.30 p.m. -2.00 p.m. - LUNCH BREAK

Session Three: Coordinator – Dean of Students.

2.00 p.m.-3.00 p.m. – Library Orientation – Students to be guided

through the University Library operations, online
registration.

3.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. – Address by the Director, Facilities Management &

Administration (FMA)

4.00p.m.-5.00 p.m. – Address by the Dean of Students,

SEKUSA officials and other Departments
under the Dean of Students’ Office.

DAY FOUR: THURSDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

6.00 a.m. - 8.30 a.m. -BREAKFAST

8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. -Address by the respective Deans of Schools

and Chairmen of Departments
(See Orientation Schedule)

1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. -LUNCH BREAK

2.00 pm - 5.00 p.m. -Course Registration at the respective Schools

and Departments to continue.

DAY FIVE: FRIDAY, 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

6.00 a.m. - 8.30 a.m. - BREAKFAST

9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. - Course Registration at the respective

Schools and Departments to continue.

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 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. - LUNCH BREAK

2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. - Course Registration at the respective

Schools and Departments to continue.

6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. - SUPPER

7.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. - Entertainment.

(To be coordinated by the Dean of
Students’ Office).

DAY SIX: SATURDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

6.00 a.m. -8.30 a.m. -BREAKFAST

9.00a.m. - 12.30 p.m. -Church service for various denominations/free time

12.30 p.m.-2.00 p.m. -LUNCH BREAK

2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. -Sports and Games at the University play grounds.
(Games Tutor to Co-ordinate)

6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. -SUPPER

DAY SEVEN: SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023

6.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m. - BREAKFAST

9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon - Church service for various

denominations/free time

12.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. - LUNCH

3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. - Own time management

6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. - SUPPER

END OF ORIENTATION

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 MONDAY, 2ND OCTOBER, 2023

8.00 A.M. - All students expected to start attending lectures as

per the Schools’ Teaching Timetables.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

(25th SEPTEMBER 2023 – 1ST OCTOBER 2023)

DATE TIME ACTIVITY VENUE RESPONSIBILITY

Monday 8.00a.m- Arrival and Registration TBH 2 Registration Team
25.09.2023 6.00p.m

Tuesday 8.00a.m- Arrival and Registration Central Registration Team

26.09.2023 6.00p.m Admin
Block
Wednesday 8.30a.m- Students to be addressed by Academic Registrar
27.09.2023 10.00a.m Key University Officials: (AR)/Admissions
-DVC(ARI)/Academic Registrar
-Director(FMA)/ Director
Finance & Accounts & Director
(HRM)

10.00a.m- Vice Chancellor’s Graduation DVC(ARI)/Academic

12.30p.m address/Matriculation Pavilion Registrar(AR)
Ceremony

2.00pm- Address by the University The University

3.00p.m Librarian/Library orientation Librarian/Director (ICT)
(Students to be guided through
the University Library
operations).
Director (ICT) to guide on the
online course registration.

3.00pm- Address by the Director FMA, Dean of Students

5.30p.m Dean of Students, Coordinator- Office/SEKUSA officials
Career Services and SEKUSA
officials and other related
Departments/Units
Thursday 8.30am- Address by the respective Deans of Schools and
28.09.2023 1.00p.m Deans of Schools and Chairmen Chairmen of
of Departments Departments
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 (See Orientation
Schedule)
Deans of Schools and
2.00pm- Registration for Course units Chairmen of
5.00p.m Departments
Friday 9.00am- Course Registration Continues Deans of Schools and
29.09.2023 1.00p.m Chairmen of
Departments
2.00- Course Registration Continues
5.00p.m

7.30 pm – Dean of Students

10.00pm Entertainment office/SEKUSA officials
Saturday 9.00am- Church services Dean of Students
30.09.2023 12.30pm

2.00p.m-
6.00p.m Sports and Games Games Tutor
Sunday 9.00a.m - Church Services/Free time. Dean of Students
01.10.2023 12.30p.m

3.00pm-
5.p.m Own time management

END OF ORIENTATION
Monday 8.00a.m. Classes commences All Students
02.10.2023
Lecturers in all Schools/TVET

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 SESSION WITH THE DEANS OF SCHOOLS AND CHAIRMEN OF TEACHING DEPARTMENTS –
THURSDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2023

S/NO. SCHOOL NO. OF TIME VENUE

STUDENTS
1. School of Education (SOE) 943 8.00a.m - Graduation
10.30a.m Pavilion
2. School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) 283 8.00a.m - LT1
10.30a.m
3. School of Engineering & Technology (SET) 334 10.30a.m- Graduation
Pavilion
1.00p.m

4. School of Business and Economics (SBE) 133 10.30a.m - LT1

12.30p.m
5. School of Health Sciences (SHS) 239 2.00p.m- Graduation
Pavilion
4.30p.m

6. School of Sciences and Computing (SSC) 155 2.00p.m - LT2

4.00p.m
7. School of Agriculture, Environment, Water & 87 1.30p.m- N2
Natural Resources Management (SAEWNRM) 3.45p.m
TOTAL 2174
8. TVET Diplomas 307 4.00 p.m - LT2
6.00p.m
GRAND TOTAL 2174

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 SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY

Our Vision
A globally competitive Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research,
Innovation and Service.
Our Mission
To provide Quality Education through Teaching, Research, Extension,
Innovation and Entrepreneurship with emphasis on Dryland Agriculture,
Natural Resources and Environmental Management.
Our Core Values
Professionalism, Innovation, Integrity, Freedom of thought, Teamwork,
Respect and Conservation of the Environment

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