Academic Excelence
Academic Excelence
Grow your Knowledge
Thank you for trusting us with your academic journey. We aim at giving you an clear path to success.
Sports
Sports
Rugby and More
Come showcase you skills and keep fit. We offer Rugby and many other sports activities.
Creatives
Creatives
Musical Journey
Let your Musical Journey into self discovery and personal cretivity grow in JOOUST. We offer you a chance to share your talent with others of like mind and outlook.
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Services and Facilities
Accomodation
At JOOUST, there's a variety of accommodation options available within and around our main campus, ensuring your comfort is well taken care of. These facilities provide a secure environment, conveniently located within walking or biking distance to your classes. Whether you opt for on-campus or off-campus housing, your safety and convenience remain our top priorities. Our accommodations are thoughtfully situated to facilitate easy access to all that the campus offers, enhancing your experience at JOOUST.
Games
At JOOUST, we're committed to your fitness journey with our excellent sports facilities! Engage in a variety of exciting sports including basketball, football, volleyball, netball, track and field, rugby, and martial arts. Our facilities are designed to support your active lifestyle, providing everything you need to stay fit and have fun. Join us in the vibrant sports community at JOOUST and make fitness a rewarding part of your university experience!
Catering
At JOOUST, our on-campus cafeteria is a fantastic dining spot! We offer a diverse range of nutritious meals at affordable prices. Our menu is carefully crafted to suit various dietary preferences. Whether you prefer dining in our spacious facility or grabbing a takeaway, we've got you covered. Join us for quality meals and a welcoming atmosphere right here on campus!
Counceling
The university's Student Counselor's office fosters a supportive academic environment, nurturing students' personal and academic growth across various life domains. Through counseling and mentorship, their core commitment is to empower students by identifying barriers, enhancing coping mechanisms, and maximizing their potential. Adapting to the changing landscape during COVID-19, they incorporated digital platforms to sustain crucial support for students' well-being and development.
Counseling Services:
- Tailored counseling sessions are designed to tackle a broad spectrum of issues including depression, substance abuse, anxiety, relationship struggles, academic concerns, and self-esteem challenges in a supportive setting.
- Group therapy sessions foster peer interaction, mutual support, and a cohesive community for students navigating diverse challenges.
- The office actively engages in initiatives aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse, employing campaigns, educational efforts, and support systems to advocate responsible behavior and raise awareness among students.
- Additionally, they provide short-term counseling and facilitate referrals for specialized long-term care in addiction recovery programs, addressing a range of substance use and addictive behaviors.
Mentorship Activities:
- Guidance services encompass psychological, social, academic, and career-related needs, nurturing a conducive learning space that fosters holistic development.
- Life skills training initiatives span essential areas such as leadership, self-awareness, stress management, time management, conflict resolution, and relationship building.
- Collaborative partnerships with stakeholders like parents, faculty, SWA, external organizations, and professional bodies aim to deliver comprehensive support for students' holistic growth.
Response to COVID-19:
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Swiftly adapting, the office embraced e-counseling through versatile digital platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, emails, Google Meet, Zoom, and telephone calls. This adaptation ensures effective addressing of emerging pandemic-related challenges while offering vital support and guidance to students during these uncertain times.
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Through their holistic approach merging counseling, mentorship, and digital adaptation, the Student Counselor's office remains an invaluable resource, steadfastly supporting students' well-being and academic journey.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy Department at the university, overseen by the Dean of Students, plays a crucial role in supporting the spiritual well-being of students and staff. It manages various religious activities, including organizing events, aiding religious groups, supervising peer educators, and facilitating work-study programs and mentorships. Promoting unity among diverse religious groups and engaging with the community, it offers counseling, conducts religious ceremonies, and administers the university choir.
The department focuses on continuous growth through professional development and new student orientations while collaborating with hall wardens and hosting public lectures on social and religious issues. Overall, it stands as a vital support system for holistic development within the university.
The department focuses on continuous growth through professional development and new student orientations while collaborating with hall wardens and hosting public lectures on social and religious issues. Overall, it stands as a vital support system for holistic development within the university.
Academic Resources
Student Portal
The University endevours to make access to servicess and information easily available and accesible to our students. To this end we have the student portal. Click here to access the portal.
Students can also get information through our facebook and youtube pages.
Students can also get information through our facebook and youtube pages.
Library
JOOUST has Library facilities in Bondo and Kisumu campuses as well as at the faculty in Siaya Town. The Library offeres both physical and online bases services and resources. Visit the Library website to access the services you require or use the links below to access some of the most popular online library services:
Library Catalogue
Institutional Repository
Ejournals and Ebooks
Library Catalogue
Institutional Repository
Ejournals and Ebooks
Downloads (Teaching & Examination Timetables)
Financial Aid
- Government Scholarships and Grants: Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans and bursaries.
- Institutional Scholarships: Offered by universities based on merit, need, or specific criteria.
- NGO and Private Scholarships: Provided by non-governmental organizations or private institutions.
- Work-Study Programs: Part-time on-campus work opportunities.
- Financial Aid from International Organizations: Scholarships or aid from international foundations.
- Research and Teaching Assistantships: Positions providing stipends or fee waivers.
- Corporate Sponsorships: Scholarships from companies or corporations.
- Community and Religious Organizations: Financial assistance from local groups or religious entities.
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awards for outstanding academic or talent performance.
- Constituency Development Fund (CDF): Grants or scholarships from MPs' funds.
- Ward Development Fund: Financial aid from County Assembly Ward Representatives' funds.