Mzuzu University to celebrate 25 years Anniversary since it's inauguration in 1997.


 


Mzuzu University wishes to inform the general public that, this year, it will hold Silver Jubilee which will be launched by the Chancellor, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi on Wednesday, 6th September, 2023. The celebrations are marking 25 years of existence and service to the Nation. The theme for the celebrations is MZUNI@25: Serving the Malawi We Want.   As part of the Silver Jubilee, the University wishes to inform all students who completed their studies after December 2022, their parents, guardians and the general public that the 25th University Congregation is scheduled to be held in two sessions as follows:  

A.        FIRST SESSION:

Date            :        Wednesday, 6th September, 2023                 

Time           :        7:30am                

Venue        :        Mzuzu University Sports Grounds   

His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi and Chancellor of Mzuzu University will preside over the First Session of the 25th Congregation.   During this Session, graduands from the following Faculties and programmes will be presented for academic awards:  

                1.        Faculty of Environmental Sciences 

  Bachelor of Science (Fisheries and Aquatic Science) Bachelor of Science (Forestry and Environmental Management) Bachelor of Science in Land Management (Estate Management) Bachelor of Science in Land Management (Land Surveying) Bachelor of Science in Land Management (Physical Planning) Bachelor of Science (Transformative Community Development) Bachelor of Science (Value Chain Agriculture) Bachelor of Science (Water Resources Management) Master of Science (Fisheries)         Master of Science (Forestry)       Master of Science (Geoinformatics)   Master of Science (Transformative Community Development)  PhD in Water Resources Management  

                2.        Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovation

  Diploma in Information Communication and Technology  Bachelor of Science (Information, Communication and Technology)  Bachelor of Science (Renewable Energy Technologies) Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation Management Control (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Parasitology and Disease Vector Control (Honours)

                3.        Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Management

  Bachelor of Culinary Arts Bachelor of Cultural and Heritage Tourism Bachelor of Science (Hospitality Management) Bachelor of Science (Tourism)  

                4.        Faculty of Education (Postgraduate Programmes)

  Master of Education (Leadership and Management)        Master of Education (Teacher Education)  

                5.        Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Postgraduate Programmes)

  Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies  Master of Library and Information Science                                  PhD in Theology and Religious Studies           B.        SECOND SESSION:  Date            :        Thursday, 7th September, 2023                  Time           :        7:30am                 Venue         :        Mzuzu University Sports Grounds    Professor Wales Singini, Vice-Chancellor of Mzuzu University, will preside over the  Second Session of the 25th Congregation.   During this Session, graduands from the following Faculties and programmes will be presented for academic awards:  

                1.        Faculty of Education

  University Certificate of Education Diploma in Education (Arts) Diploma in Education (Languages) Diploma in Education (Science) Bachelor of Education (Arts) Bachelor of Education (French) Bachelor of Science Education (Information, Communication and Technology)  Bachelor of Education (Languages) Bachelor of Education (Science)  

                2.        Faculty of Health Sciences

  University Certificate in Preceptorship and Clinical Teaching Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery) Bachelor of Science (Optometry) Honours

                3.        Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

  Diploma in Security Studies Diploma in Library and Information Science Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) Bachelor of Library and Information Science Bachelor of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies) Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies  

Academic Regalia

  Academic regalia will be available for hire at the following charges:  

Diploma set                              :        MK25,000.00

Bachelor’s set                           :        MK35,000.00

Master’s set                              :        MK60,000.00

PhD Set                                     :        MK100,000.00  

The appropriate academic dress hiring fee should be paid into the following bank account and present the deposit slip to the Cashier in the Finance Office to obtain a receipt to be used for collecting the academic dress in the Registry:  

NBS Bank  Mzuzu University Fee Collection Account Account No. 23232057 Mzuzu Branch

  All graduands shall be required to return their academic regalia immediately after the graduation ceremony. Any unreturned academic dress shall attract a penalty equivalent to the academic regalia hiring fee for each subsequent day of delay, payable before the release of the certificate.      

Dress Rehearsals

  Dress rehearsals will take place as follows:                  

Date            :        Tuesday, 5th September, 2023                 

Time           :        9:00am                

Venue         :        Mzuzu University Sports Grounds   

All graduands are required to come to the dress rehearsals in their academic regalia and are asked to be punctual.    Only those that attend rehearsals shall be allowed to process during the graduation ceremony. Graduands who will not return their academic regalia on the same day will be charged a new hiring fee and a late return penalty.  

Collection of Academic Awards

  All certificates, diplomas and degrees will be available for collection at the Mzuzu University Registry soon after the graduation ceremony, after returning the academic regalia and upon signing the graduate register. Graduates will be required to present an identity document (ID) such as the National ID, passport, driver’s license and previous student ID.  

Outstanding Debts and Names of Graduands

  Graduands still owing the University any outstanding fees or other financial obligations will not graduate. The University is giving such candidates an opportunity to clear their debts by Friday, 18th August 2023 to be included on the list of graduands which will be published on the University website: www.mzuni.ac.mw on Monday, 21st August 2023. Candidates who fail to honour their dues by the given date will not be included on the list of graduands and they will have to wait for the next Congregation.   Graduands should clear their debts by depositing the funds into the fee collection account provided above.   The deposit slip should be scanned and e-mailed to dfi@mzuni.ac.mw with a copy to academic@mzuni.ac.mw for clearance; or may be presented in person on Campus to the Finance Department. If you have queries regarding outstanding fees or financial obligations, please e-mail: student-finance@mzuni.ac.mw .  Travel, Upkeep and Accommodation    Graduands will be responsible for their own travel, upkeep and accommodation.     

Photographers and Other Businesses

 The University will designate specific areas for all photographers who wish to operate at the Campus during the dress rehearsals and during the Congregation Day. All photographers and businesses shall be required to deposit the business fee into the Fee Collection Account shared above and present the deposit slip to the Cashier in Finance Office to be issued a receipt which will form a business pass during the Congregation Day.   The following are the charges for photography and other businesses:  

  • Within the Congregation arena near the stage (limited spaces): K50,000 per day
  • Photography stalls anywhere around Campus                         : K30, 000 per day
  • Other businesses anywhere around Campus                           : K20,000 per day

  For further information, please contact:  

University Registrar

Mzuzu University

Private Bag 201

LUWINGA

MZUZU 2 MALAWI    

Phone: +265 111 620 424 (during working hours)     

E-mail: info@mzuni.ac.mw    

Dated: Monday, 7th August, 2023

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