MINISTRY OF FINANCE

INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Kupanga ni Kuchagua

Directorate of Academic Support Services

Overview

The Office of the Director of Academic Support Services (DASS’s) is the steward of the academic record, ensuring its accuracy to protect the value and integrity of the IRDP Academic programs.  The office serves undergraduate and graduate students in all matters related to degree and non-degree requirements and progress toward completion. The office is responsible for overseeing registration, grading, conferral of diplomas and degrees, and distribution of transcripts and certificates. It is also responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the Institute’s academic policies and procedures.  The DASS is the official custodian of academic records, and the office is mandated by law to maintain unabridged past, present, and future academic records. The office continually improves its processes and procedures utilizing technology when possible to deliver services most effectively.  The office's goal is to provide comprehensive and accurate academic records with the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and security in order to help students achieve their educational goals.

Academic Calendar

An academic calendar is a schedule that outlines important dates and events for the academic calendar of the Institute of Rural Development Planning. It includes information about the start and end dates of the academic year, holidays, breaks, exam periods, and other important deadlines. Academic calendars help students, departments, and staff stay organized and plan their schedules accordingly.


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Academic Calendar for Academic year 2023/2024  Preview

Examination Time Table

A final examination schedule is a timetable that outlines the dates and times for final exams at IRDP. This schedule provides students with information on when their exams will take place for each course. Students need to review the schedule carefully and make note of any potential conflicts or overlapping exam times.


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SUPP/SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS NTA LEVEL 4 & 6 AND END OF SEMESTER I EXAMINATION FOR POSTGRADUATES EVENING PROGRAMMES  Preview

Graduation

Graduation is a formal ceremony that celebrates the completion of a degree or academic program. It is a significant milestone in a student's academic journey and marks their transition from student to graduate. At IRDP this ceremony is celebrated every year in December. Graduation ceremonies include speeches, awards, and other special events to commemorate the occasion.


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Transcript Request

A transcript is collected from the DASS office after clearance

Forms

Here you can have access to all forms


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Appeal Form  Preview
Clearance Form  Preview
Complain Form  Preview
Postponement Form  Preview
Repeating Module Form  Preview
Request of Absence Form  Preview
Resume Form  Preview
Students Identity Card Application Form  Preview

Contact Us

DASS’s Office

2nd Academic Building, Second floor

Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 9:30 pm. We are closed during official holidays.

Telephone: +255 746 777 005

Email: dass@irdp.ac.tz

Fax: +255 26 2963036