MSU makes u-turn on decision to bar students with fees arrears from sitting for exams

In a statement, Midlands State University (MSU) said it has made a U-turn its decision to bar students with fees arrears from sitting for their second semester examinations

The decision comes after a demonstration held at the university’s main campus in Gweru by students. The statement reads:

Please note, all our students will be permitted to sit for examinations for the second semester 2017.

Early this month, MSU imposed a daily fine of $2 for students who missed the October 20 registration deadline for the July to November 2017 semester. They have also advised unregistered students to apply for bank loans under the government educational loan facility.

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