For students to achieve their goals in the University, they are entitled to some undeniable rights. For the University Community at large to facilitate the attainment of these goals, students owe the University some obligations in exchange for the privileges which the institution offers.

 Rights

  1. The right of membership to the University Community
  2. The right to receive tuition in the courses for which they have been duly registered
  3. The right to evaluate teaching
  4. The right to be examined in accordance with the approved rules and regulations governing the award of degrees and diplomas
  5. The right to be heard in accordance with the rules governing the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and natural justice.

 Privileges

  1. The privilege of using the name of the University to protect themselves in all honesty and lawfultransactions
  2. The privilege of using university facilities to enhance the attainment of their ultimate objectives inthe University
  3. The privilege to be certified at the end of their degree programme at the University upon satisfactionof the requirements
  4. The privilege of receiving medical care on campus within the limits of the available resources provided they have been duly registered at the University Health Centre
  5. The privilege of living in the University Halls of Residence on the payment of the prescribed accommodation fees

 Obligations

Consequent upon the rights and privileges the University confers on students as members, they are obliged to:

  1. Observe the rules and regulations governing academic programmes such as registering for courses as well as sitting for examinations at the appropriate times (see General Regulations Governing First Degrees and Regulations on Examinations)
  2. Respect and obey constituted authorities of the University
  3. Show consideration for other students and for staff of the University
  4. Treat premises which they may rent off-campus in a responsible manner and observe the rules and regulations governing such premises.
  5. Abstain from doing anything whatsoever that can bring the name of the University into disrepute or embarrass its authorities
  6. Pay fees at rates as determined from time to time by the University authorities