Your academic success is important, but university life is also about having fun and exploring your talents to be a well-rounded graduate who is ready for the world beyond university.
At Egerton University, we have a vibrant student life and there are many arts, cultural, sporting, and even academic extramural activities that you can participate in.
We encourage all our students to give back and build up experience through our community engagement projects.
The Student Affairs Department, housed within the Division of Academic Affairs, operates under the direction of the Dean of Students, Dr. Japhet Mburugu Muthamia, and encompasses five key operational sections. These include the Counselling section coordinated by Ms. Lydia Langat, the Sports and Games section headed by Mr. Philip Mwanzia, the Chaplaincy section led by the University Chaplain, and the Student Leadership Development Program managed by Mr. Peter Muthoka Matata
Egerton University has a multi-faith Chaplaincy, a section which provides environment for free interaction of mainly four religious groups i.e. Protestant (Egerton University Christian Union), Catholic Students Association (CSA), Egerton University Seventh Day Adventist (EUSDA) and Egerton Muslim Association (EMSA). The multi-faith chaplaincy is there for students and staff to explore spirituality, faith, religion, value, meaning and ethics.
The psychological wellbeing of every student is paramount for the achievement of their goals. To achieve this, the university has several professional student counselors to assist students stay psychologically healthy. The section is headed by a Coordinator who is a Senior Student Counselor. The section has both male and female counselors and students have liberty to choose their counselors.
Sports and games section is responsible for provision of recreational and competitive sports for all students. Egerton University has a well-established Sports and Games section manned by qualified and adequate personnel.
Egerton University provides secure and comfortable on-campus halls of residence designed to offer a conducive environment for academic success and student well-being. To ensure every resident's comfort and convenience, room facilities are fully furnished to include a study table, chair, closet, bed, and high-density mattress for each occupant