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Beginning of Semester 1 Circular 2021/2022

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To: All Students
Makerere University

BEGINNING OF SEMESTER 1 CIRCULAR, 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

1. Welcome

Happy New Year, 2022 to you all. You are welcome to Makerere University. The University opens to resident students on Saturday, 29th January, 2022 for Orientation week.

2. Registrations with the Halls of Residence/Attachment

All students are reminded and encouraged to register with the office of the Warden in their respective Halls of Residence/Attachment. Accurate information is an asset in solving many human issues that may arise during your stay on Campus and thereafter.

3. Academic Registration

Academic registration is at the core of your life at Campus. Confirm in good time that you are properly registered with your School/College Registrar for the courses you are going to offer this semester.

4. Payment of University Tuition and Other Fees

You are encouraged to (advise your benefactors to) settle University fees as soon as possible so that you settle to concentrate on redeeming your academic record. If you have brought tuition and fees with you, make sure all moneys are deposited on the University accounts for your safety and security. Officials of the University, particularly the Wardens, are requested to assist the new students.

5. Accommodation

Resident government students are expected to report to their Halls of Residence. The Wardens will guide you to the places of aboard. All the non-resident students are expected to have contacted private hostels and acquired accommodation for themselves. they should accordingly report to their places of residence in those private hostels.

Government students who are non-residents, will be paid Living-out Allowances to assist them offset part of the cost of accommodation in the private hostels.

6. Food Allowances for Government Students

All Government sponsored students (both Resident & Non-Resident) will be paid food allowances at the beginning of the semester through their personal bank accounts.

7. Personal Bank Accounts for Payment of Allowances

As indicated in 2 and 3 above, all government students will be paid their allowances through their personal bank accounts. Therefore, every student must have an active bank account in their registered names. Please open a bank account immediately, if you have not yet opened one, and submit the account number to the Warden of your Hall of Attachment on arrival.

8. Students with Disability

Government sponsored students with disabilities should report to their Wardens, who will guide them on how they can be assisted. Further guidance will be given from Room 214 in Senate Building beginning 29/01/2022.

9. Conclusion

Lastly,let me take this opportunity to congratulate all of you on being admitted to Makerere University. I wish you the best during your studies at this great University.

I wish you all a fruitful Semester on all fronts of engagement.

Winifred Kabumbuli
DEAN OF STUDENTS

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Makerere University Waste Management Boosted by Centenary Bank

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) shakes hands with Centenary Bank's Mr. Sunday Julius (C) as L-R: Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Paul Agaba and SSP Kaheebwa Geoffrey applaud on 11th May 2026. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.

Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.

Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.

Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.

In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.

Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.

Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.

The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.

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Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

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The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2026/2027 held on Saturday 18th April, 2026.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.

Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.

Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively:

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Makerere University-ND Sign MoU to Enhance Collaboration

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and the ND 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd shake hands after signing the MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.

Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.

Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.

The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses.

Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.

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