The following members constitute the University Senate:
- The Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
- The Deputy Vice-Chancellors;
- The Registrars;
- The Finance Officer;
- The Deans/ Directors of Schools, Institutes, Campuses and other academic units;
- Heads of Directorates;
- The Associate Deans and Directors;
- The Chairpersons of Academic Departments or Centres of the University;
- Professors of the University;
- The University Librarian;
- One representative of each of the School, Institute or Campus Board appointed by the respective School, Institute or Campus Boards from amongst its members;
- The Dean of Students;
- Two members elected by the Students' Organization in accordance to its Constitution; and
- Such other member as the Council may determine in accordance with these Statutes
The Registrar (Academic Affairs) is the Secretary to Senate.