Nkumba University eLearning Officer, Mr. Joseph Lwevuze, has urged new students to embrace the institution’s e-services including eLearning system, student portal and the digital communication platforms for a smooth academic journey.
Addressing the freshers during an orientation session on today, 8th August 2025, Mr. Joseph Lwevuze, the University’s eLearning Officer, took students through a practical demonstration of how to log in, update details, make payments and register for course modules on the University’s student portal.
“Your student number is all that you need,” Mr. Lwevuze explained, as students followed along on their devices. “You can change your password at any time, but remember, this is your account. You will use it for exams, checking results and many other services.”
He emphasized the importance of updating personal information. “Whenever you forget your password, these details will be used to reset your password. If your information is incorrect, you may be locked out,” he said.
Mr. Lwevuze then guided students through the payment options available on the portal. These include paying the full invoice, making a partial payment, or depositing any amount to the account for future use.
“Let’s say you want to pay Shs2,000 towards tuition, you can do it right here,” he said, generating a sample payment code on the projector. “You can pay directly to the bank or use mobile money. Just make sure you enter the correct number when confirming payment.”
He reminded students that generated payment references are valid for only 24 hours. “Within that time, you can complete the payment at your convenience,” he noted.
The Officer also introduced key university staff who can assist with e-services, including Mr. Kalema Stephen and other IT support team members stationed around campus. “If you’re stuck, don’t queue at the finance office, first seek help from these people,” he advised.
Turning to academic registration, Mr. Lwevuze explained the self-registration process for modules. “Each semester you select your units based on your course structure. The system allows a maximum of six units, and you can also register for retakes if needed,” he said.
He cautioned students against leaving registration until deadlines loomed. “We must be the difference, let’s not keep lining up for simple things we can do ourselves online,” he urged.
Mr. Lwevuze concluded with a light-hearted but firm reminder about conduct. “Today is Friday. From the city centre to the hostels, please enjoy responsibly. Make sure you enjoy life, but don’t let life enjoy you,” he said, drawing laughter from the audience.
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