Uganda Matyrs University Community Outreach UMU is dedicated towards improving the lives of the surrounding rural population through the Community Outreach Programme. The University received a honorable mention in Community Outreach from the Association of Commonwealth Universities PR Marketing and Communication 2007/2008. In this regard the Vice Chancellor established a Community Relations Committee to enhance harmony with UMU neighbors. Furthermore the University has appointed a Director of Outreach Research and Development to coordinate research within the Community. In place is a Centre for Distance Learning Studies to coordinate all activities of distance learning students. The University runs on Semester system. The first Semester starts in August and ends in December and the second Semester starts in January and ends in May.
