The College of Technology – COLTECH of the University of Bamenda is one of the 12 Establishments that makes up The University of Bamenda. COLTECH comprises eight academic departments and is unique in Cameroon in that its programs.

Our Mission

The mission of COLTECH is to provide an enabling and conducive learning environment to train morally and intellectually sound professionals who are nationally competitive and internationally recognized to gain knowledge and acquire skills in developing and managing innovative technologies for sustained socio-economic development.

College of Technology – COLTECH Programmes

Rules and Regulations

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

Admissions

There are two types of admissions into the University of Bamenda.

1. Admission through a competitive entrance examination: Admission lists for successful candidates are published by the Minister of Higher Education. Only admitted candidates can proceed with the registration, within the time frame specified by the Ministry of Higher Education. Failure to respect such time frames automatically relieves your privilege as a student in COLTECH. This procedure is compulsory for regular students intending to enrol on the first year of the different (regular) COLTECH programs.
2. Special admission for private candidates based on a study of file: Admitted candidates will be issued admissions letters after the publication of the final admission list of students signed by the Vice-Chancellor. This procedure is applied to private candidates, as well as those applying to postgraduate programs.

Step-by-step Procedure for Registration

In line with the regulations in force at UBa, ALL COLTECH students have to register online, at the end of which they submit hard copies of documents to the competent services to complete the registration process.

Registration Procedures for newly admitted and old students

The College of Technology of The University of Bamenda welcomes all freshmen on campus for this academic year. As a freshman, you are requested to follow the under-mentioned registration procedures (Guide) very strictly to enable you to begin classes effectively. Old students MUST also register regularly, at the beginning of each academic year. As of the 2018/19 academic year, registration of both new and old students is done by the student online. The online registration can benefit from the following guide:

Step 1: Verification of Credentials

1. Visit www.ubastudent.online and create a Student Account if you do not have a Student Account (for new students), or use the student registration number to log in (old students)
2. Pay your (School and medical) fees online (School fee and caution fee = FCFA 60.000; Medical and Insurance Fees = FCFA 8700)
3. Download and print receipts for payment of fees (in colour)
4. Take the Originals of School fees (in colour) plus three (03) photocopies to the Division of Administration and Finance for authentication.
5. Go to your Department to present the Originals of your Certificates for validation/ Authentication
6. Go for the Medical Examinations at the University Health Unit and later on validate online
7. Register for your Courses online
8. 8. Print 2 copies of the courses registered (Form B).

Step 2: Verification of Credentials

All newly admitted students are expected to present originals and photocopies of entry certificates (Birth certificate, GCE O & A Levels or Probatoire & Baccalauréat or their equivalence, bachelor and Masters’s Degrees) at their various Departments for verification. Depending on the study level, these may include:

1. Birth certificate
2. GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or Probatoire
3. GCE Advanced Level Certificate or Baccalaureat
4. Any other entry certificate (e.g. bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates)
5. Any other certificate required for entry/admission

Step 3: Submission of registration File

Go to the Division of Admissions and Records. Collect and fill out Form “A”. Submit Form “A” alongside the following:

1. Admission Letter (printable online),
2. Authenticated copies of school/medical/insurance fees receipts,
3. Form “B” (downloaded after registering for courses online)
4. copies of entry certificates (O/L, A/L, BACC, Probatoire, Bachelor & Masters Degrees, etc)
5. Two (02) passport-size photographs
6. Proof of medical examination (from the University Health Unit)
7. Any other documents as specified in the admission process

Note 1: Duration for Online Registration is NOT elastic

The period for online registration is often restricted. Students who do not register on or before the online platform is closed will have to face the consequences, which may include (1) losing their status as students for the academic year; and (2) not being able to participate in examinations.

Note 2: Medical Examination is Compulsory

The photocopy of the medical and insurance fees receipt should be attached to the test results and reports from The University of Bamenda Health Centre and presented at the Health Centre of the University. The Health Centre will in turn issue an attestation which the students will present at COLTECH as part of the registration documents. Note that after the medical examinations, each student MUST validate the medicals online before proceeding to submit the admission file Test results and report expected at the Health Centre at time registration of freshmen are:

1. Chest X-Ray
2. Blood sugar level
3. Weight and height
4. Blood pressure
5. Vision
6. Hearing
7. Tuberculosis
8. Urine analysis
9. Etc

Note 3: Participation in Orientation is Mandatory

The schedule for Orientation will be published by the College. Participation by All freshmen in the Orientation is mandatory, as the information provided will facilitate the online registration process. For instance, the Heads of departments will provide information which is needed by the student to generate their Form Bs. In addition, Orientation exercises usually go beyond the registration process to provide students with other information of high relevance for the student’s life in the University (e.g. course, exams, course registration, course suspension, teaching, sport and recreation, lodging, accessing library resources, etc.) Participation in orientations is therefore mandatory for ALL newly admitted students.

Step 4: Production of Student Identity (ID) Cards

Another photocopy of the receipt will be presented at the time and place that will be announced by the service in charge of producing university ID cards. Students are advised that if they have problems with their registration, they should seek assistance from of the College, preferably from their host Departments and/or the focal points at the Division of Admissions and Students’ Records.

Step 5: Health Insurance Benefits

Each student of the University of Bamenda is required to undergo a medical examination at the beginning of each academic year before registration. The examination is Obligatory.

The University provides health insurance for all registered students with the following benefits:

1. Reimbursement of medical expenses for all
2. Serious illness ¬————————————- 350.000FCFA maximum
3. Death through illness —————————– 250 000FCFA
4. Death by accidents ——————————– 500.000FCFA

To benefit from the insurance policy:

1. Each student must have registered in the University Health Centre for the current academic year;
2. Each student must have undergone the annual systematic medical examination;
3. All medical condition must be reported to the University Health Centre or referred by the University Health Centre to another medical Centre.

Students are also informed that those who will not do the medical examination will not be allowed to register or to sit COLTECH examinations.

The period for the medical examination goes alongside the payment of fee registration. Students are advised to do the medical examination early so as to avoid congestion during the registration period. The procedure to be followed is specified in the notice to students on registration procedures.

College of Technology – COLTECH of the University of Bamenda Code of conduct for all students

As a corporate institution, the University of Bamenda accepts the responsibility of providing/ensuring the most congenial atmosphere for the academic, physical and moral development of its students. The following guidelines are set out for this purpose:

1. The University expects students to conduct themselves decently and responsibly at all times, whether on or off campus.
2. No student shall engage his/her fellow student or any member of the University or public in physical scuffles.
3. While is it not required that students appear in suits and ties or expensive clothes, they should be neat and presentable at all times. This applies especially to their appearance in class and the restaurant
4. All students should contribute to the cleanliness of the facilities put at their disposal. They should avoid littering and should make maximum use of the dustbins provided
5. The full cost of the damaged property will be borne by the student(s) responsible for such loss or damage.
6. No item or furniture should be moved out of the Common Rooms, Restaurant, Classrooms, or Library without permission. The full cost of the damaged property will be borne by the students responsible for such loss or damage.
7. The junior staff of the University (messengers, drivers, security men, yardmen, etc) are responsible officers of the University: Students should not, on any account, insult or assault them. Any Student aggrieved by any employee of the University shall make a report of such grievance to the Director of Students Affairs who shall take the matter up with the appropriate quarters of the University.
8. No students may be absent from class without prior authorization except for reasons of health which should be justified. Students are to be punctual to class, show due respect to their teachers and maintain order and quiet in the class.
9. Students are advised not smoke as this is dangerous to their health. In any case, no smoking is allowed in the Administrative Building, Restaurant, Classroom, Lecture halls, Laboratories and Library
10. No liquor may be sold or consumed on the University Campus. Any student found drunk or misbehaving under the influence of alcohol either on or off campus shall be severely disciplined
11. The possession and/or consumption of any dangerous drug is prohibited. Any student found contravening this regulation shall be summarily dismissed from the University
12. Any student found stealing shall be severely disciplined in accordance with the University Regulations. Those found stealing outside the University premises may be handed over to the law enforcement officers

RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS

For students to achieve their goals in the University they are entitled to some undeniable rights. For the University Community at large to facilitate the attainment of these goals students owe the University some obligations in exchange for the privileges which the institution offers.

A) Rights

Application files are constituted as indicated in the ministerial decision that launches the competitive entrance examination into the Institute or the press release of the Vice-Chancellor launching admissions into Master’s and PhD in Engineering Science.

1. The right of membership to the University Community
2. The right to receive tuition in the course for which they have been duly registered
3. The right to be examined in accordance with the approved rules and regulations governing the award of degrees and diplomas.
4. The right to be heard in accordance with the rules governing the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and natural justice.

B) Privileges

The privilege of using the name of the University to protect themselves in all honest and lawful transactions.The privilege of using University facilities to enhance the attainment of their ultimate objectives in the University.The privilege to be certified at the end of their degree programme at the University upon satisfaction of the requirements. The privilege of receiving medical care on campus within the limits of the available recourses provided they have been duly registered at the University Health Centre. The privilege of living in the University Halls of Residence on the payment of the prescribed accommodation fees.Privileges to eat in the University restaurant

C) Obligations

Consequent upon the rights and privileges the university confers on students as members, they are obliged to:

1. Observe the rules and regulations governing academic programmes such as registering for courses as well as sitting for examinations at the appropriate times (see general regulations governing first degrees and regulations on examinations
2. Respect and obey constituted authorities of the University.
3. Show consideration for other students and for the staff of the University.
4. Treat all University property with care.
5. Observe rules and regulations of the University Halls of Residence if they live in one or when visiting the same
6. Treat premises that they may rent off-campus in a responsible manner and observe the rules and regulations governing such premises.
7. Abstain from doing anything whatsoever that can bring the name of the University into disrepute or embarrass its authorities.
8. Pay fees at rates as determined from time to time by the University authorities

DISCIPLINE

Students are reminded that the following acts constitute a breach of discipline:

1. Any acts incompatible with the rules governing University property and dignity;
2. Unauthorized absences from school
3. Direct or indirect participation in acts likely to jeopardize the smooth function of the University such as rows, acts of violence, destruction of property, deliberate organization of the boycott of classes, disturbance at lectures, unwanted demonstrations on campus or highways;
4. Any acts of subversion;
5. Examination fraud. It should be recalled that in keeping with the provision of decree No 93/027 of 19 January 1993 laying down common provisions for all universities, consequences for breach of discipline range from a simple warning to outright dismissal. Students are advised to read these regulations in conjunction with the University’s general Regulation governing the award of Degrees and Examination Guidelines.

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