katima mulilo Campus Student Life introduction

The Region (formerly, Caprivi Region) where The Katima Mulilo Campus is one of 12 thriving the Katima Mulilo Campus is situated, borders four campuses of the University of . Situated in the countries (Zambia, Angola, and ), mighty , the campus currently offers two making this unique campus an ideal destination for the Bachelor Degree programmes in Education, as well as a regional integration of its student populace. Diploma in Junior Primary Education.

The campus is a mere stone’s throw away from the In order to complement the successful Community mighty Zambezi River, Africa’s longest river, which flows Based Natural Resources Management reputation into the Indian Ocean after a stretch of about 2,574 of the Region in terms of wildlife and other natural kilometres. Our students and lecturing staff alike, take advantage of weekend adventures to the Victoria resources, apart from training teachers, the campus Falls, or merely socialising on the banks of the Zambezi also offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Wildlife with its rich ecosystem, supported by a myriad spread Management and Ecotourism, as well as a three-year of fauna and flora. Higher Diploma in Animal Health.

distance Education

The Centre for Open, Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) offers a variety of courses on distance mode. Courses range from certificates to postgraduate studies. The minimum entry requirements for this mode of study are similar to those for degrees, diploma and certificates on a full-time basis.

Entry Requirements The UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus offers the following courses to prospective students:

· Bachelor of Education Degree in Pre and Lower · Diploma in Junior Primary Education Primary Education (Honours) Entry Requirements: 22 points in 5 Subjects, with a “D” Entry Requirements: 25 points in 5 Subjects, a “C” symbol in English. symbol in English and a “D” symbol in Silozi and · Bachelor of Science Degree in Wild Life Management Mathematics. and Ecotourism (Honours) · Bachelor of Education Degree in Upper Primary Entry Requirements: 25 points in 5 Subjects, with a “C” Education (Honours) symbol in English, Mathematics & Biology, and a “D” Entry Requirements: 25 points in 5 Subjects, a “C” in Geography, Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics symbol in English and a “C” in the required subject · Higher Diploma in Animal Health specialisation. Entry Requirements: 22 points in 5 Subjects, with “D” symbols in English, Mathematics & Biology and at least an “E” or better in Physical Science & Chemistry or Physics.

Living on Campus

Residences/Accommodation

The Campus provides a tranquil and safe environment is to ensure that all our students are served with a well- for those who choose to reside on campus. Our student balanced meal in order to help them concentrate and residences accommodate a maximum of two students do well in their studies. Catering facilities are available per room, giving students enough privacy for them to during the course of the day and such facilities cater concentrate on their studies. to all students, including the great number of student commuters. The rooms come with standard fixtures, which include beds, desk, chairs and curtains. Students however, share Field Kitchens recently renovated ablution facilities. In some of the student residence blocks, provision is made Student Counseling & Support Services for field kitchens, where students are allowed to cook (self-cater) for themselves. Field kitchens are equipped Counsellors within the Office of the Dean of Students with a stove, a microwave and refrigerators. support students when they encounter problems in their fields of study, or when they experience personal or health related problems. Sporting Facilities The Katima Mulilo Campus has a medium sized gym for Meals on Campus students and staff on campus, a soccer pitch, tennis and All student accommodation within the University of netball courts. The Main Hall also serves as a multi-purpose Namibia system comes with a mandatory breakfast. This venue for indoor sporting activities. learning resources and Facilities

The campus abounds with lecture theatres and rooms that are fully equipped with multi-media resources. The Campus has three functional computer labs in which students can do assignments and access online resources, such as e-journals.

The University’s library system is set up in such a way that students at each campus can benefit from the latest online catalogues and inter-library loan facilities. Each library on campus therefore serves as a national learning resource centre for the communities in which the campus is situated and the Katima Mulilo Campus library is no exception. The library has a collection of +-10 000 books, e-journals and also houses an audio- visual room with video conference facilities.

Internet

The campus community enjoys a high speed wireless internet service. Additionally, students are also provided with 3G devices in their first year of study, in order for them to be able to access internet outside the internet coverage radius.

The Katima Mulilo Campus is one of 12 thriving campuses of the .

finding Your Way

Below is a map showing the main facilities of the campus.

Hostels A - Lecture Theatre Block N - Kitchen & Dining Ground Floor.... = AK 1 O - Vet Laboratory First Floor...... = AK 2 P - Early Childhood Care Academic facilities B - Multi Purpose Hall Q - Language Centre C - Admin Block / Offices R - Computer Centre Social areas D - Shaded Seating R1 - Centre for External Studies E - Ablution Block S - Store Room Staff Housing F - Lecture / Classroom Block T - Service Block G - Offices / Labs U - Generator Container H - Science Block V - Hostel Blocks Covered Walkways I - Workrooms / Offices W - Common Rooms J - Bookshop X - Preparation Tank / Anatomy Hall Facilities Management K - Cafeteria / SRC Offices Y - Staff Houses L - Library M - Office Block about Katima Mulilo Town The town of Katima Mulilo offers a variety of recreational Banks places such as the very popular Stony City, on the Zambezi All of Namibia’s major commercial banks have branches River. This is a place where students can relax, braai and in town. These include Standard Bank, Bank , even cool themselves by swimming in the river. A variety NedBank, First National Bank, and a Post Office. of Game Parks and Lodges are available, region wide. These are places where students can go for game drives, Shopping boat cruises, camping, etc. The presence of many of the national retail chains which Medical Care Facilities are all within walking distance from campus, provide students a great shopping experience on weekends. Medical health facilities in Katima Mulilo are within a 10 ContactsKatima Mulilo is also home to a thriving open market, minute drive from the Campus. The town is home to the where students and their guests can enjoy the famous regional state hospital as well as state and private clinics. Zambezi bream, with many other traditional delights, while witnessing the skillful weaving of baskets and wood carving right in front of their own eyes. contacts

Assistant Pro-Vice Chancellor Communications & Marketing Officer Student Counsellor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] +264 66 262 6001 +264 66 262 6061; 0812585203 +264 66 262 6068; 0811476404

Student Support Officer Assistant Faculty Officer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] +264 66 262 6060; Cell: 0812354752/08 +264 66 262 6071; 0813720100