KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
P O Box 267-60200, MERU, Kenya Fax: 064-30162
Tel: 254-064-30301, 31229, 31171 E-mailinfo@kemu.ac.ke
Application No ……. ……… Receipt No …….………...
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read each item carefully before filling in any information
2. Give as detailed information as possible. You may use extra paper for additional information, where necessary.
3. Please write down all the information clearly or type it in.
4. Attach a copy of your National ID, Certified Copies of your Academic /Professional Certificates, Result Slips, Transcripts or any other supporting documents. If they are not in English, send a translated certified copy.
5. Attach FOUR recent passport size photographs
6. No application will be processed without the Application Fees 7. All completed forms to be sent to the address below:-
The Academic Registrar Kenya Methodist University
P.o Box 267- 60200 MERU, Kenya
SECTION A: PERSONAL PARTICULARS
1. Applicant’s Name (Surname) ………
Middle Name ……… First Name ……….
2. Gender (Male/Female) ……….……..
3. Date and place of birth ………..
4. Marital status (Single/married/widowed) ………..
5. Religion ……….. Denomination ……….
6. Nationality ……….
7. National ID Card No./Passport No ………
8. Contact Address ……….
……… Tel ………. Fax ……… E-mail ……….…………
9. Permanent /Home Address ………
10.a) Have you ever been in employment? Yes/No ………
b) Nature of Employment ………
c) Duration ………...
11.a) Are you currently in employment? Yes/No ………
If the answer to 11 (a) is Yes:-
b) Which organization are you working for?
Name: ………... Address: ………...
Tel: ………. Fax: ………
How long have you worked in this organization?
12.Who will pay your expenses at KEMU? (Self/Parent/Guardian/Sponsor)
Name (if not self) ……….. Relationship ………... Address: ……… Tel ……….
SECTION B: PROGRAMME PARTICULARS
13.State the course you wish to be considered for……….
1st Choice ……….
14.Alternative Courses in which you would wish to be considered if you do not qualify for the
2nd Option ………...
3rd Option………
15.State the mode of learning you would wish to be considered for: Full Time/Part Time/Distance Learning/School Based
16.State the Campus/Centre where you would wish to study for the course:
Main Campus – Meru, Nairobi Centre - View Park Towers, Nyeri Centre – Mbaki House, Nakuru Centre – Naca Plaza
SECTION C: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 17.Names of Schools /Colleges Attended
i) Schools From-To (Years) Examinations Qualifications ……… … ………… …..…………. ……… ……… … ………… …..…………. ……… ……… … ………… …..…………. ……… Colleges Years Examination Qualifications ……… … ………… …..…………. ……… ……… … ………… …..…………. ……… ……… … ………… …..…………. ………
18.Attach Copies of all academic qualifications (Result slips, Transcripts Certificates etc) SECTION D: PERSONAL STATEMENT
19.How did you (or your parent, sponsor/guardian) learn about Kenya Methodist University (Please tick all that apply)
Personal Contact: Advertising: Colleague ‘Nation’’
Former/Current Student ‘Standard’’
Friend/Family ‘People’’ Career Teacher ‘Kenya Times
School/College ‘Radio”
Exhibition(s) careers days ‘Television”
Brochure ‘Internet – Website
Others (Please specify) ………...
20.What are your lifetime goals? ………
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21.Briefly state two major accomplishments or experience in your life, what it took to make them happen and what you learned from them that you believe will be helpful in your future ………... ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………
22.Briefly explain why you want to study at KEMU and how you believe that the KEMU experience will help you accomplish your lifetime goals ………...
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23.I certify that the information given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of applicant……… Date ………
KEMU/AP/3 KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
STATEMENT OF SPONSORSHIP
This Form is to be completed by the sponsor who will be responsible for the applicant’s expenses and fees charged at the University.
1. Name of applicant (Surname first) ………...
2. Course/Degree programme (Title) applied for ……….
3. Type of sponsor (individual/organisation) ………...
4. Name of Sponsor ………..
Postal Address ……….. Telephone (Office) ……… (Home) ……… Fax ……… E-Mail ………. STATEMENT
a) I/We undertake to sponsor ………. as a FULL
TIME/PART/DISTANCE LEARNING student at Kenya Methodist University to undertake a course of study in the ………. Programme. This sponsorship covers the period from ……….. to ………. and will include payment for the following:
i) Tuition fees and other statutory charges ii) Books and stationery requirements
iii) Room and Board
iv) Out of pocket expenses
v) Others (specify) ………..
b) I/We understand that all fees are payable on or before the first day of each Trimester and I/We will undertake to make payment as required. Payments are to be made in bankers cheques (cash payments not acceptable).
c) Sponsor’s signature ………. Date ………
(If sponsor is an organization, please indicate name and position of responding officer)
Name ……….. Position ………
Signature ……… Official stamp of organisation:
KEMU/AP/4 KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FOR ACCOMMODATION
Notes: This form should be completed and returned along with the application for admission form.
PART 1
1. Name of applicant ………
2. Course ………..
3. Sex ………...
4. Date of Birth ………
PART 2: To be completed by those wishing to be considered for accommodation in KEMU hostels.
I hereby apply to be considered for accommodation in the hostels at KEMU. I do/do not have any special needs as follows:
(Physical disability, diet etc) ………... ……… ……….... Applicant’s signature ………. Date ……… Parent/Guardian/Sponsor’s
Name ……….. Signature ……….. Date ………
PART 3: To be completed by those not wishing to be considered for accommodation at KEMU.
I do not wish to be considered for accommodation in KEMU hostels because of the following reasons ………... ……… ………
PART 4: To be completed by the parent/guardian/sponsor.
I do/do not approve of the above accommodation request or arrangements made by the applicant for whom I am the Parent/Guardian/Sponsor.
Full name ………... Signature ……… Date ………
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date recorded ………. Hostels allocated ……… Signature of Hall Officer ………... Stamp & Date ………....
KEMU/AP/2 KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
PERSONAL REFERENCE FORM
Notes:
1. Information given on this form will be treated as confidential – It will be used sorely for the purpose of processing the application for admission and will not be made available to other parties.
2. Part two of this form should be completed by a Teacher, Church Leader or any other responsible officer who knows the candidate personally and is willing to be his/her Referee. The completed form should be returned directly to the Registrar, KEMU under confidential cover.
Part 1: To be completed by Applicant:
1. Name of applicant ………
2. Name of Parent, Guardian or, Sponsor………..
3. Contact Address ………
……… ………
4. Course applied for ………
5. I authorize the referee named below to avail to KEMU the requested information concerning me as clearly as possible to assist in processing my application. I understand that the information will be given honestly and in confidence.
Name of Referee ………
Signature of applicant ……….. Date ………
Part 2: To be completed by referee.
6. How long have you known the applicant? ………
7. In what capacity have you known him/her? ………
8. To the best of your knowledge, which is the applicants religious affiliation? ……... ………....
10.How does he/she relate with others? ………. ……… 11.How would you describe this student? State any personal strengths, weakness or problems
of which you feel we should be aware of ……...………... ... ... ... 12.Compared to other University bound students; tick how you would rate this student in terms
of Academic skills and potential.
Below Average Average Average Above Average Exceptional Creative/original thought Motivation Perseverance Independence/Initiative Intellectual ability Academic achievements Written expression of ideas Effective class discussion Disciplined work habits Potential for growth
13.To the best of your knowledge, does the applicant smoke, drink, use drugs or participate in
any practices that would be considered unbecoming? Please comment.
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……… ……… ……… 14.Please give any information that you consider useful to the University in considering this
applicant to KEMU ……… ……… ……… Name of Referee ……… Church/Ministry/Organization ……… Position/Title of reference ……… Address ……… Signature of referee ………
Stamp of Referee’s Organization.
Distance Learning Mode (DLM) Introduction
Many Kenyans (and other nationals too) wish to further their academic qualifications, but may not have opportunity to study as regular students because of various reasons. Some have to work to earn a living and therefore cannot find adequate time for school, others find it difficult to sit in class because they feel too old for it, others find it too expensive to register full-time, while other have various other restricting circumstances. The interest and need for attaining higher academic qualifications keeps on growing even though the opportunities appear to be decreasing. With the changing global, economic and technological environment, the demand for new methods of study that are friendly to the working individuals is likely to continue to increase. The KEMU Distance Learning Mode seeks to satisfy this demand.
The Mode
The Distance Learning Mode of study provides students with opportunity to study at home. The home environment provides a favourable personalised atmosphere for individual study. Using well-prepared instructional materials, assignments, continuous assessments and tutorials, students are guided through various course units to acquire levels of knowledge equivalent to classroom instruction. DLM students take regular University examinations along with other students at the end of the Trimester.
The programme is structured to cater for mature candidates who possess post-high school certificates, diplomas or degrees in various fields. It is essentially an upgrade programme. It is not suitable for direct entry by young candidates without previous tertiary level education. These are unlikely to have attained the required experience, discipline and college culture to benefit from private home study.
Each candidate is evaluated individually against the degree programme of his/her choice based on his/her transcripts and the academic level of the institution where the candidate graduated from. The University determines the level of entry and the specific course units that can be acceptable as transfer credits. Candidates from more senior institutions thus enter at a higher level. The maximum transferable credit is approximately half of the required credits for graduation. Once the transferable credit is determined, the candidate covers the rest of the course units to complete the degree requirements at his/her own pace.
To ensure students get adequate exposure to develop University culture, they are encouraged to maintain as much contact with the University staff and students as possible. They are expected to make use of the library, and are required to make frequent physical, telephone, e-mail or written contacts with Departmental staff within the Trimester. Extramural centres are being developed where students can be tutored or regular basis. In addition, they are expected to visit the campus whenever there is a University function. At the end of the Trimester, students get an element of residence when they visit the campus for examinations. They make their own arrangements to be on campus for examinations and other functions. They can rent KEMU facilities depending on the availability during that period.
Besides the regular full time/part time mode of study the following programmes are also available by Distant Learning Mode:-
i. Bachelor of Business Administration ii. Bachelor of Theology
iii. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture iv. Bachelor of Education and Counselling
v. Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
vi. Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology.
Our academic year begins in August and admissions are done three times a year, at the beginning of each Trimester in September (1st Trimester), January (2nd Trimester) and May (3rd Trimester).
Application procedure
Application forms are available from the office of the Registrar (Academic): at Main campus – Meru, Nairobi Centre – View Park Towers, Nyeri Centre – Mbaki House, and Nakuru Centre – Naca Plaza.
For further information contact:- The Academic Registrar Kenya Methodist University P.O. Box 267 – 60200, Meru Telephone 064 – 30301, 31229, 31171
Fax 064 – 30162
LOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
i. Location and Climate:
The Main campus – Meru is situated at Kaaga, 5km from the Center of Meru town, approximately 200 km from Nairobi. The University is located on the former Kaaga Rural Training Centre and Methodist Training Institute.
Meru has a bimodal climate regime. The main rainy season is in October to December and the second one in March to May. Temperatures can go low but generally around 200c. The coldest
months are around June/July and November/December. One may require sweaters and sometimes heavier clothing. Night temperatures are usually moderate.
ii. How to get there:
a) By private means.
(i)From Embu, Drive through Meru town on the main road towards Nanyuki. Turn right at
Makutano to the Meru – Maua Road. Drive past Meru Teachers College, Meru School and Kaaga Girls High School. KEMU is approximately 3 km from the Makutano junction.
(ii) From Nanyuki: Turn left at Makutano to the Meru-Maua Road and drive as described above (i).
(iii)From Maua side: You get to KEMU before Makutano and Meru Town.
b) By public means
i. From Embu; take a matatu from Meru Town Stage (Maua or Ruiri/Maua matatus). Alight at
Kenya Methodist University signboard, OR take a small matatu (taxis) behind Standard Bank in Meru town. Alight at Makutano and take another matatu to KEMU (Maua Road) OR
ii. If you come in a bus/matatu headed for Maua, then you alight at KEMU i.e. no need to drop in town first.
iii. From Nanyuki, alight at Makutano and take a matatu (Kaaga/Ruiri/Maua matatus).
iv. From Maua: Take a Meru bound matatu or bus and alight at KEMU before you reach Makutano.
Accommodation in KEMU hostels
The University offers accommodation on the basis of shared rooms and on first come first served basis. No single rooms are available. You will be provided with a bed, mattress and pillow. You will therefore be required to provide your own beddings and personal effects. You will be expected to live in the hostels for the Trimester you have paid for accommodation.
Pleas note that acceptance of hostel accommodation means that you will abide by the regulations governing use of the hostels. These regulations are issued separately during registration.
Students who do not wish to be accommodated at the University are advised to indicate so. There are plenty of private accommodation facilities in the University’s neighbourhood.
Rev. Dr. Nahashon Gitonga Deputy Registrar (Academic)
