The 2025 USIU-Africa 47th Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Only students who will have completed degree requirements will be allowed to participate.

1. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

• All graduation-related communications will come only from graduation@usiu.ac.ke.
• No official communication will be sent via WhatsApp.

Always include your student ID number in all email correspondence for faster reference

2. DINNER DANCE: The graduation dinner dance will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Venue- Movenpick, Nairobi. Charges: 5,000/=

3. GRADUATION E-TICKETS: Kindly note that e-tickets for graduating students have been sent to your email addresses. In case you do not receive your e-tickets by Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5.00pm, Ticketsasa team will be available on campus on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1.00 pm and Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1.00pm to provide support to graduands who will not have received their tickets.

4. PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AND ANY SPECIAL NEEDS: Names of graduands with disability / special needs or with guests with disability / special needs who will be attending the commencement ceremony need to be forwarded to Millicent Wanderi on mwanderi@usiu.ac.ke and Elizabeth Wanjiku on ewanjiku@usiu.ac.ke by 22^nd September 2025 for appropriate planning.

5. GOWN ISSUANCE: Gowns for undergraduate and graduate students will be issued at the University Auditorium backroom upstairs from September 16, 2025 to September 23, 2025; Mondays - Fridays -------------1.00 p.m. – 4.00p.m; All gowns must be returned by October 9, 2025. A fine of Kshs.1,000.00 per day will be charged effective October 13, 2025, for overdue gowns. Any graduate who retains the academic regalia after October 21, 2025 will pay a fine of Ksh.10,500.00 and still return the regalia.

Doctoral students to contact the vendor directly through contacts shared earlier for arrangements.

6. REHEARSALS: All students expecting to participate in the ceremony must attend a mini graduation rehearsal on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1.30pm and a major rehearsal on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1.30pm. The Line-up will begin from Parking B opposite the hostels. Those who do not participate in the rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. During rehearsals, the procedures of lining up, marching, seating arrangements, exiting, and so on will be presented and all matters pertaining to graduation explained. PLEASE NOTE YOUR POSITION IN THE PROCESSION. The line–up will be sent to your emails and also posted on the USIU–Africa website at a later date.

7. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY AND LIVESTREAMING: Please note that the university will be taking photographs and recording video footage of the ceremony. The event will also be live-streamed on our official univesity social media pages, and media partners networks. We kindly request that you review and complete the consent form available here: Consent for Photo/Videography and Use of Images/Videos

8. GRADUATION FEE: - Graduation fees vary depending on your level of study and completion date:

Doctorates: All doctoral students to pay Kshs. 15,500 - graduation fees.

All Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctorate students who are not planning to attend the graduation ceremony (In absentia), will pay only the respective graduation fees as indicated above. No gown deposit will be required.

Go to payment-options/ for information on the various payment options and share payment details to finance@usiu.ac.ke for payment verification. Please do not send graduation payment confirmations to the registrar’s office.

9. FINAL CLEARANCE : The Registrar's Office will activate your final clearance automatically and will send a follow up email once this is initiated. Students who complete degree requirements in August 2025 will be eligible for final clearance after graduation. .

10. YEAR BOOK UPDATES: For any enquiries regarding yearbook 2025 please reach out to the Year Book team on yearbook@usiu.ac.ke

11. EXIT SURVEY: We would like to thank all students who have completed the online exit survey. For those who are yet to do so, kindly take a few minutes and complete it on https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/RZzFdyeF. This feedback will go a long way in helping the registrar’s department in serving you better.

Dear USIU-Africa Community,

As we prepare for the commencement ceremony scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, we request that the graduating students, guests, faculty, staff, and all other visitors take note of the following security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

A. Before Arrival

1. All visitors coming to campus are encouraged to come early to allow enough time to complete security screening.
2. Gate access:

• All RED and BLUE sticker holders will access University grounds through the Main Gate (Gate A).

• Red stickers: Drop-off at Parking Lot A exit point. Ushers will guide visitors to the venue; vehicles will be parked in Lot A.
• Blue stickers: Drop-off at Parking Lot C exit point or the Auditorium roundabout. Vehicles will be parked in Lot C. Ushers will direct all visitors accordingly.

• All other motorists, including the graduating students and invited guests, will access campus through gates B, C, and D (accessible from Mirema Drive, Lumumba Drive, and Northern Bypass). They will park their vehicles at the designated parking zones between the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) as well as in the open field behind SHSS.
• No taxis will be allowed on campus, all visitors will be dropped-off outside the gate and access the venue on foot.
• All pedestrians including persons with disabilities will access campus through gate A.

3. Faculty and staff are advised to arrive before 7:00 a.m. and park near the School of Science & Technology and the Library.
4. All motorists must observe traffic laws and a speed limit of 10 KPH while on campus.
5. Motorists should not park their vehicles in the soccer field.
6. Motorists are advised to use the following Google Maps coordinates for gate directions:

To access the campus using any of the 4 available gates, key in the following Geo-Coordinates into your Google Maps for direction:

• Gate 'A' (Main Gate) - QVJH+7M3 ( -1.219362, 36.87917)
• Gate 'B' - QVPH+CXR ( -1.213888, 36.87989)
• Gate 'C' - QVRJ+M26 ( -1.208337, 36.88002)
• Gate 'D' - QVRJ+8RM ( -1.209162, 36.88205)

B. At the venue

• Security screening: All attendee and their bags will undergo a security inspection
• Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited inside the venue: Confetti, bottles, cans, and outside food or beverages, weapons including firearms and knives, and animals. Please dispose of prohibited items before entering the campus.

C. On-site safety

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Water will be available throughout the venue. Do not bring any water from outside.
• Situational awareness: Be mindful of your surroundings and watch for any hazards on the ground. Report any safety concerns to security officers.
• Emergency services: A first aid station staffed by medical personnel is available for any urgent medical need.
• Cooperation: Follow instructions from ushers and security staff at all times to help maintain order and ensure everyone’s safety.

D: General information

• Stay for the full Ceremony: Out of respect for all graduates, please remain seated until the event concludes.
• Emergency Procedures: In the event of an emergency, follow announcements and instructions from event staff.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to make this a memorable and secure occasion for everyone.

Congratulations to the #USIUClassOf2025!

• To register as an alumnus, kindly fill out the form at www.usiu.ac.ke/online-registration
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Benefits and Activities

United States International University - Africa values the lifelong relationship we have with our over 25,000 alumni. As an alumnus or alumna of USIU-Africa you are automatically a member of our Alumni Association. We are proud to offer all our members a wide range of exclusive benefits, and we encourage you to take advantage of these Alumni Association services:

• Alumni Library Services
  1. For KShs. 1,000 annual alumni membership fee, you have access to the Library, but you can’t borrow any materials
  2. For KShs. 3,000, you have 3 - months full access to the Library
  3. For KShs. 5,000, you have 12 - months full access to the Library
  Please note that for number 2 and 3 above, you need to add KShs. 1,000 annual membership fee.
  Check here for payments options.

• Membership to the Alumni Executive Committee
  The Alumni Association is governed by the Executive Committee, consisting the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and four other officials. If you wish to vie for any of these positions, you must be a paid up member of the Association. Further, only paid up members are eligible to attend and vote during the Annual General Meetings (AGM).

• Participation in Alumni Events
  The Alumni Office, working very closely with the Executive Committee, plans and executes several on campus and off campus events geared towards mentorship, networking, and socializing. These events include, but are not limited to Homecoming, Class Reunions, Affinity Evenings, Cocktails & Dinners, Breakfasts, and CEO Visits, among others. Plans are underway to introduce day and overnight trips at subsidized rates. While some of the events are open to all Alumni, a few are limited to only paid up alumni.

• Access to University Counseling Services
  This benefit is available to fully paid-up members of the USIU-Africa Alumni Association

• Access to The Incubation and Innovation Center
  Want to become an entrepreneur, launch a new business, or grow your startup venture? As you may know, here at your alma mater, we run an entrepreneurship incubation program for current students and alumni. We offer free entrepreneurship coaching, mentoring, training, guest speakers, focus groups, investor pitching, networking, and office space. This benefit is available to fully paid-up members of the USIU-Africa Alumni Association.

• On-line Alumni Career Services
  1. This service is free
  2. The Placement and Careers Services (PACS) Office provides opportunities through Career Link for alumni to post their CVs, find careers, improve their careers, or help other USIU-Africa graduates with their career search. Our career services section features a password-protected online, searchable listing of the latest job postings.

• Alumni Electronic Magazine
  1. This service is free
  2. The e-magazine is sent out to all members to keep them informed of the past, current and future alumni news and events. It also highlights selected new developments within and beyond the campus, which may be of interest to members.

• On-line Alumni database (coming soon)
  A password protected alumni database (directory) will be designed to facilitate communication amongst alumni. Each alumnus will have a profile which will contain the most recent information. One can update their profile with their current address, phone number, work address, work phone number, email address and other information. Along with our privacy policy, an alumnus will also be in a position to choose/select what items they would like to be available for other alumni to search and view.

• Financial Aid for Continuing Education Opportunities
  1. Family Tuition Waiver: This is 10% tuition waiver in recognition of parents/guardians or sponsors continuous support for USIU-Africa. Eligible applicant must have two nuclear family members previously or currently enrolled at USIU-Africa. Proof of blood relationship is required. The Applicant must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (at Undergraduate level) and a cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 (at graduate level). Doctoral program students are not eligible.
  2. Legatee Tuition Waiver: This is a 10% tuition waiver for children of fully paid-up members of the USIU-Africa Alumni Association. this waiver may be availed to eligible applicants upon admissions and is subject to availability of the allocated funds. The Applicants must maintain a cumulative G.P.A of 2.0 (at undergraduate level) and a cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 (at graduate level). Doctoral program students are not eligible.
  3. Alumni Graduate Tuition Waiver: This is a 10% tuition waiver for USIU-Africa alumni who are pursuing their graduate studies at the university. Applicants must be fully paid-up members of the USIU-Africa Alumni Association prior to applying for the grant and must NOT be enrolled in doctoral programs. Beneficiaries of the grant must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 and above for the continued eligibility and are not legible for the Family Tuition waiver or the Legatee Tuition Waiver.

• Gym access
  This benefit is available to fully paid-up members of the USIU-Africa Alumni Association. For a monthly fee of KShs. 1,500, paid up alumni have access to the gym and swimming pool.

  If you wish to register as a member, please click here.

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