Collaborating USSD Platform in Web-Based Student Registration

Abstract

The number of students joining universities is increasing fast congesting existing registration systems. Online registration with student web portals common in many institutions of learning was adapted to solve this problem. Online registration has helped alleviate some of these problems, however it has not entirely eradicated the problem. Long queues and delays are still experienced during registration exercise. The reason is due to the huge number of students trying to access the web simultaneously. Accessing the web through the internet becomes slow and tedious process. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate the application of USSD protocol in students registration system. The USSD platform described below is not intended to substitute existing systems, but rather to enhance the reach of facilities to the target users using the most popular and commonly available technology with student populations.