Meru University of Science and Technology is one of the best-performing public universities in Kenya. For students at MUST, understanding the Student Portal is essential to the success of their academic journey throughout their stay at the University. But do you know how to use the MUST Student Portal and how to access it? Below is all that you need to know.
Meru University was established in 1979 as Meru College of Technology (MECOTECH). In 2008, the Meru College of Technology was renamed Meru University of Science and Technology through Legal Notice No. 103 of 18 July 2008 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Two years later, on 17 April 2010, Meru University became a fully fledged university after being launched by the late His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki.
How do I access the Meru University student portal?
Once you receive a letter of offer to join the Meru University of Science and Technology, the MUST Student Portal will also become your academic friend throughout your 4-year course. Accessing the Meru University student portal is an easy process. However, before you access the Portal, you must make sure to meet the following Requirements:
- Be admitted to Meru University
- You must not be deregistered by the University Senate
- Have a Registration Number
- Have a device that can access the Internet
To log in to the student Portal, follow the instructions below:
- On your internet browser ( Chrome, Firefox, etc), visit the official Meru University website at https://www.must.ac.ke
- On the main homepage, click on “Students,” located at the top of the Navigation Bar
- A page will open with a list of services. Just click on the Students Portal and wait for the Page to load
- Once the student Portal page loads, log in using your Student registration number as username and password. For new students, the default password is your Mobile phone number or National ID card number.
- Once logged in, familiarise yourself with the dashboard layout and available features.
If you are a continuing student and have forgotten your login credentials, the portal will allow you to reset your password. Here is how
- Visit the Student portal login page at https://student.must.ac.ke/Default.aspx
- Click on “Reset Password”
- Enter your Registration Number and Click on Reset
- Once your password is reset, you can log in with your Phone number or National ID number as your default password.
Portal Features and Services
Now, what does MUST Students Portal have to offer? Well, as a student at Meru University, think of this portal as your academic friend. You will need this portal to access all the University services. All the services the portal has to offer are:
- View Graduation Links for the Previous years
- View, download, and print your fee statement for your current semester.
- Register your current semester Units. You can also see the number of units you have registered for in previous years.
- Apply for academic Requisition
- Apply for Industrial Attachment
- View your Provisional Result Slip
- Download your exam card
- Apopkly for University Clearance
- Apply for Hostel accommodation
How to Register for Units at Meru University
Once the semester starts, all students with access to the student Portal Must register for the current semester. If you have stumbled on the process to follow, here is how:
- Proceed and log in to your student’s Portal
- Once you’re in the portal, navigate to Units registration under Academics on the left sidebar
- Now, proceed and select Registration Type. This will allow the system to populate the available units for you.
- After selecting the registration type, you can choose the units you want to register for. Once you’ve made your selections, submit the registration.
- You’ll see a section at the bottom of the page where you must complete the registration process. Follow the instructions and circled areas to finalise your unit registration.
- After completing the registration process, you should receive a message confirming that you have registered for your chosen units.
How to Change Your Course at Meru University
Aside from registering for a unit, the Student Portal allows you to change your Course. This process is called the inter-university transfer and mainly applies to first-year students. So long as you have met the Program requirements for the course that you want to change to, you can apply for it on the portal. Just follow the Process below:
- Visit the Meru University student portal at https://student.must.ac.ke/ and log in using your registration number and password
- Once you’ve logged in, select the “Academic Requisitions” section on the left-hand side menu.
- From the requisitions page, click on the “New Requisition” button.
- In the form that appears, select “Course Change” as the requisition type and fill out the rest of the details accurately.
- After completing the form, submit your course change request. The application will then be approved.
- You can track the status of your course change application from the “Academic Requisitions” list page.
Conclusion
And there you have it. The Meru University student portal is an essential gateway to your academic success. As a Meru University of Science and Technology student, you should maximise the Portal features for academic success. Luckily for you, in this Guide, we have taken you through everything you need to know, from how to log in to access various services. Bookmark this guide for future reference in case you encounter any problems.
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