THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is a public university, established by the Act of Parliament No 17 of 1992. Since 1st January, 2007, the University has been operating under the OUT Charter Inc. of 2007, which is in line with the Universities Act No. 7 of 2005. Its stated mission is to continuously provide open and distance education, research, and public services for sustainable and equitable socio-economic development of Tanzania in particular, and the rest of Africa. The Open University of Tanzania operates through its temporary headquarters in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam and its 27 regional centres in each region of Tanzania Mainland and two coordination centres in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands.
The University hereby invites applications from competent and suitably qualified persons, to enhance its human resource capacity needed to fulfill its mission, as follows Read more

"PROJECT ACQUISITION" TRAINING FOR FSTES

A group photo of staff from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies (FSTES) of the Open University of Tanzania after a two day training on "Project Acquisition" facilitated by Prof. Elifas Tozo Bisanda (The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic) from 2nd -3rd September, 20013 at OUT Kinondoni Regional Centre.

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GUIDE TO PROSPECTIVE GRADUANDS FOR 2013

TO: ALL STUDENTS
FROM: DIRECTORATE OF EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
DATE: 23rd AUGUST 2013
RE: GUIDE TO PROSPECTIVE GRADUANDS FOR 2013
 
The following are the most frequently asked questions by the prospective graduands, please read them carefully so as to be successful toward graduation.

1. How will I know if I am a prospective graduand?
A comprehensive list of prospective graduands is available in your DRC’s office.
You’re advised to contact the faculty/Institute examination officer for any missing information as indicated against each name. You may also wish to contact the respective head of department or coordinator of certain programs for specific issue.
All the contact information are available in your DRC’s office.

2. How will I know if I will graduate?
Notification regarding your graduation status will be announce by DVC (Ac) after
SENATE approval. However to know whether you have met all graduation
requirements or if you have any deficiencies you need to contact your faculty/Institute examination officer.

3. Can I graduate after passing ODEX exams?
Yes, it is possible provided you will meet other requirements for a particular study
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4. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my graduation status?
The most appropriate office to contact is your Faculty/Institute, however you may
also get in touch with your regional director.

5. Should I visit HQ to engineer my graduation?
No, we strongly discourage students from regional centres to travel to Dar es salaam
for cases which can be handled at their regional centres; please seek endorsement
from your DRC if it is necessary for you to meet any officer at HQ for cases related to
examinations and SARIS.

6. Am I allowed to visit DES offices
No, DES offices are out of bound to students for all matters related to examinations and SARIS; all such cases should be channeled to DES through DRCs, HoDs or Examination officers. However students may communicate directly with DES through
their official email addresses to des@out.ac.tz

7. When will I get my transcript or Certificates?
Students who are certified as graduates and who do not have financial obligations at the University may pick up their transcripts two weeks and certificates three months after graduation.

8. How can I correct my personal information?
Note that, your certificates will bear names and study program as indicated in your SARIS, if you have incorrect information, please contact the admission office in the Directorate of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS) for non degree/degree students or
Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies (DRPS) for postgraduate students.

9. How can I collect my certificates?
Certificates are issued by the Directorate of Examinations Syndicate under the
university regulations for issuance of certificates; please visit our website for more
information.

DIRECTORATE OF EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE-DAR ES SALAAM