The Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement (KUCCPS) has given students, who are joining tertiary institutions in September 2023, a final opportunity to select their preferred institutions and programmes.
In a statement, KUCCPS informed 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) students that they can opt for a switch if they are unhappy with their initial placement.
The final day to make institutional or programme transfers is August 15, 2023. This extension will allow students to carefully reconsider their choices and make the best decisions for their future academic pursuits.
How to Switch Universities/Programmes
According to KUCCPS, inter-university transfers can only be done online by logging in to www.students.kuccps.net and no physical forms from preferred universities are accepted.
Once logged onto the portal, students should navigate to the "Transfers" tab and select the specific program they wish to transfer to.
Upon doing so, the portal will display an inter-institution field, prompting the student to input the program code for their preferred course.
Before proceeding with the transfer, KUCCPS will verify if the student meets the required cutoff points for the desired program. Additionally, the student will need to provide a comprehensive explanation for initiating the transfer.
To complete the transfer application, students must make a non-refundable payment of Ksh1,000 through mobile transfer. The transaction code received from this payment will be used to validate the transfer application.
Once your transfer request is validated, the chosen institution will automatically receive your application and consider it and subject it to available slots.
If the institution approves your transfer, it will be forwarded to your initial school for endorsement before final approval by KUCCPS.
Once KUCCPS approves your request, a transfer letter will be issued via your portal, serving as your admission letter to the new university or college.
Reasons for Inter-University Transfers
According to KUCCPS, students may decide to switch courses due to a variety of reasons.
Some of the common reasons cited by students include; medical and financial challenges, as well as accommodating persons with disabilities.
Moreover, KUCCPS recognizes the importance of students pursuing courses that align with their interests and passions.
As such, they allow students the flexibility to change their programmes if they find that their current course is not in line with their interests.
The placement body will automatically reject your transfer request if you do not meet the cut-off points of the preferred Degree or Diploma course.
