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Issue No. 12 | Special Edition | 2 Sep 2022 |
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PHOTO: Daystar University Main Campus (Athi River)
WELCOME TO DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
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Hello and a very warm welcome from the Orientation Team! Congratulations on your admission to Daystar University. We have been praying for you and are excited that you are finally here. Watch Welcome Video Here
Please take note of the following: The Orientation Week begins on Monday 5th September 2022 at Daystar University Main Campus Athi River and ends on Sunday11th September 2022. Click here to download the full orientation programmes for Undergraduate and Diploma Students, Virtual Orientation Programme for Evening Postgraduate and Undergraduate students, and Certificate Students’ Programme. Certificate students will report to Nairobi Campus located at the junction of Ngong road and Valley Road roundabout opposite Nairobi Hospital and Kenyatta Hospital. All undergraduate and diploma Day students will report to the Athi River main campus. Please note that Orientation is mandatory for all new students.
Athi River Campus is located approximately 40 kilometres from Nairobi and 5 kilometres off Mombasa Road junction. If approaching from the direction of Nairobi and Athi River, take the second left turn after Greenpark Estate immediately after the KENHA bridge currently under construction. If approaching from Machakos, drive past the KENHA bridge and take the next U-Turn back to the Daystar turn off. If you have a smartphone, follow this location PIN https://maps.app.goo.gl/A69ZsLN3xXZGuYfk8 for direction. In case you need help, please call +254 748 100 759.
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On Monday 5th September 2022, the Vice Chancellor will address all new students and their parents/guardians at Daystar University Main Campus Athi River, from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Please download the Programme for the VC’s Welcome Address to Day Students here and plan to attend. In the evening of the same day, the VC will welcome and address all postgraduate and evening students starting at 5:30pm. Please download the VC’s Welcome Address to Evening Studentshere.
The Orientation Week is meant to welcome you and get you acquainted with your University. It should also help you to make friends faster and give you an unforgettable freshman experience, as well as impact you spiritually and socially as you begin your academic journey on 12th September 2022.
Upon arrival, a group of amazing Daystarians specially selected from various student groups and ministries will receive and help you to get the best experience of our wonderful University. They make the Orientation Team. |
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Is Orientation Week necessary? Yes! In fact, it is compulsory, and a very important part of our Daystar culture. With that said, we request your full presence and cooperation during this week.
1. The Orientation Week runs from Monday 5th September to Sunday 11th September 2022:
All Diploma and Undergraduate students, will report to Daystar University Main Campus Athi River. Students and parents from distant places who may arrive earlier than 5th September can contact our Helpline +254 748 100 759. ● Postgraduate and Evening Undergraduate students will take their Orientation Virtually via Zoom every evening starting at 5:30pm daily. Login credentials will be sent to you directly via SMS. We have also prepared a detailed Online Orientation Pack which you can access any time for guidance. There will be no classes during the Orientation Week, but we have lined up a schedule of important activities for you! The Day Orientation Programme will also be in your Infopack. Each day has specific tasks to be accomplished as outlined in the programme that you will receive at the Registration Desk upon arrival at the Main Campus in Athi River. Accommodation will be offered to Boarders and there will be sufficient transport for Day Scholars commuting to Athi River Campus from Nairobi & its environs. Please check the Fees Structure and pay the Orientation Fee for your respective category. All meals, transport and boarding services will be provided to you by the University in line with your student status either as a Boarder or a Day Scholar, under the Orientation Fee. Boarders will be required to stay on campus at all times during Orientation Week, and Day Scholars will be required to be on Campus until 5:00pm daily when they board the bus to their respective homes or go to their off-campus hostels unless otherwise stated in the Orientation Programme. Medical Cover: All Boarding students are required to have medical cover as detailed in the Fees Structure. Students with a separate family cover should bring a letter from the insurance company in order to get exemption. For more information contact hr@daystar.ac.ke |
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Download the Orientation Programmes |
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VICE CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME ADDRESS TO PARENTS & NEW DAY STUDENTS |
PROGRAMME |
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VICE CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME ADDRESS TO EVENING ONLINE STUDENTS |
PROGRAMME |
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Welcome Message by Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Research and Student Affairs - Prof. Faith Nguru
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Please Note
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There will be verification of original certificates by Heads of Departments (HoDs), hence you are required to bring the documents used to apply to the University for this process.
Matriculation ceremony: On Wednesday 7th September, all new Diploma and Undergraduate students will be required to attend a Matriculation Ceremony. This is a special and important ceremony that involves swearing in and signing of a Consent Form to officially get admitted to Daystar University. Please plan to attend as scheduled in the Orientation Programme. Dress Code: All students are advised to always observe the Daystar University Dress Code as prescribed in the Students’ Handbook. The dress code observance includes the Freshmen dinner and sports activities. On the evening of Friday 9th September 2022, there will be a Freshmen Dinner which you are required to attend dressed up in dinner wear. Kindly bring along appropriate dinner wear, especially if you are boarding the entire period. The best dressed Freshmen will be awarded. On Saturday 10th September 2022, you will be required to attend teambuilding and bonding activities at the Main Campus Athi River. Please bring along comfortable sportswear for this, including closed-toe sports shoes, water bottle, sunglasses, a hat/cap, as well as any necessary medication e.g., insulin, asthma inhalers etc. The only gadgets allowed on that day are mobile phones. Other gadgets like speakers are prohibited on the playgrounds. Owing to the weekend activities, ALL Day Scholars from both Athi River and Nairobi campuses will be required to stay at the Athi River Campus from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The Orientation Week will end on Sunday after Chapel service. Therefore, if this applies to you, you are encouraged to report packed on Friday morning for the activities on the programme.
Transport to Athi River will be available on Friday afternoon from Nairobi Campus.
Accommodation will be given and transport back to Nairobi will be available on Sunday afternoon.
On the evening of Saturday 10th September 2022, we shall have a Freshmen Night to showcase talents. All freshmen are encouraged to sign up with Orientation Team leaders in order to be scheduled for stage performances either individually or in pairs/groups.
On Sunday 11th September 2022, we shall have community Chapel service at the Amphitheater as we close the Orientation Week. All are required to attend.
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2. Transport:
For Day scholars commuting to the Athi River Campus daily, buses will leave the Nairobi Campus at 6:30am and leave Athi River Campus at 5:00pm daily, unless otherwise communicated. 3. Meals:
Boarders will be provided with all meals for the duration of the Orientation Week, while Day Scholars will be provided with meals at 10:00am and lunch hour daily, as well as all meals from Friday dinner until Sunday lunch hour. Kindly inform Orientation Team leaders about any special meal requirements as early as possible.
4. Accommodation:
It is highly recommended that ALL Freshmen board on campus during the Orientation Week. To book accommodation in advance, please give feedback here give your feedback via this link https://cutt.ly/5X5Pvh1 (if you have done so please do not complete this twice). To Board during Orientation week, all you are required to do is pay the orientation boarding fee of Ksh 7,500. For clarity, this includes freshmen from:
If you choose to board, you will be hosted in University hostels from Monday 5th through Sunday 11th September 2022. After the Orientation Week, all Freshmen will be required to change rooms and move to their permanent hostels for the semester as booked through the Student Portal.
Please bring your personal effects (soaps, toothbrush/paste, bucket, towels, beddings, and slippers etc). Please note that the Athi River Campus gets quite cold at night and quite warm / hot during the day. Plan to bring appropriate wear for both extremes. A heavy blanket/duvet is advisable. Beds and mattresses will be provided by the University
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Why Board?
You save time, energy and money on daily commute during orientation week. You get the full orientation experience, including evening programmes custom-made with Freshmen in mind. You spend quality time meeting new people and bonding with other Freshmen. - You get to know more about the on-campus student experience in one week.
Should you feel ‘lost’ or have any questions, contact your Orientation Team Leader or Email feedback@daystar.ac.ke or call: 0709972000/0748100759. We wish you an enjoyable Orientation Week. Once more, welcome to the Daystar family!
Yours sincerely,
Daystar University September 2022 Orientation Team
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ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT |
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ICT DEPARTMENT |
Tom Makunda E-learning Support tmakunda@daystar.ac.ke
Susan Butuku, Sarah Murithi, Jane Kabochi & Mary Shiundi
Email & Portal password reset ictsupport@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 324 | +254 709 972 293 | +254 709 972 452
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