Student Affairs

The department of Students Welfare and Development is headed by the Dean of Students who coordinates all the sections of the department and represents the department in the University management, Senate and all other relevant organs of the University. Among the services offered by the department include;

Coordination of students activities [Students' organization, Associations, clubs, welfare societies],
Liaison with Chaplain on matters of students' spiritual development,
Games and sports, International students services, Work study and Vocational placement of needy students,
Career guidance, Students' counseling services, Inter-University students' programs, Orientation programs, gender issues.
Coordination of Students' Health Insurance Scheme and other health services.
Identification of needy students for award of scholarships,
Coordination of University students' community service programs,
Management of University Halls of residence, Provision of oversight on students' catering services, Administration of student's code of conduct and discipline among others.


STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

1. Housing

Mount Meru University has a limited number of student houses and dormitories. First priority will be given to:

(i) Students with disablities

(ii) International students,

(iii) First year students who will have paid their fees.

It is required of every resident student to always maintain cleanliness in and around their houses in the students’ village. The Office of the Dean of Students will conduct regular inspection for cleanliness and safety, and those who fail to meet the required standard will be penalized.

2. Students’ Union -”M.M.U.S.U.”

The main purpose of the “Mount Meru Student Union” (M.M.U.S.U.) is to promote fellowship and cooperation among students, staff and faculty.

It organizes special activities of prayer, worship, recreation, entertainment and gives assistance to students in distress. It works closely with the University administration and faculty to communicate matters that affect the welfare of all the students and enhance the life of the institution.

3. Devotional Life

Chapel: Each student is encouraged to attend Chapel services which are held according to Semester schedules posted on the notice boards..

Local Church Membership: Each Christian student is encouraged to attend worship service every Sunday in a church in the ARUSHA area. During the first and last year of residence at the University, attendance is required at the campus chapel for students in the Faculty of Theology. Other students are encouraged to attend worship service during their time of study at the University. In case their sanctuaries are not found in the ARUSHA area, they are free to worship anywhere within the neighbourhood.

4. Recreation

During their enrolment at the University, students are required to engage in at least one sport or game. Mount Meru University has fields designated by the administration for such games as football, volleyball, basketball and tennis, and the students are free to use these facilities for such purposes. A student may ask for other equipment for recreation from the Dean of Student’s office such as indoor games e.t.c.

5. Health Matters

A clinic is maintained on campus for the benefit of the University community. The working days and hours will be posted. A minimum charge will be determined for each visit by the administration. A Health Insurance Scheme is provided with a preferred MMU Health insurance.

6. Domestic Animals

No animal of any kind is allowed in the student village.

7. Immigration Regulations

Each non-Tanzanian student is required to apply for and acquire the Residence Permit from the Tanzania Government before he/she can be allowed to officially stay for studies at the University. It is the responsibility of every non-Tanzanian student to ensure that he/she is in acceptable immigration status at all times he/she is in residence.

8. Standards of Conduct

It is not permitted for a student to use tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or drugs on the University Campus.

Each student is required to have a copy of MMU Student BY-LAWS. It contains important information needed by each student, covering various areas of student life at the University.Students should read and understand the Student By-Laws provided.