HIV and AIDS infection and prevalence rates in Lesotho rank among the highest worldwide. The HIV and AIDS pandemic continues to have a far-reaching adverse impact at individual, household, community and country levels. One of the most significant aspects of that impact is the escalating death rate among youth, a group that includes the NUL student population.

The National University of Lesotho considers HIV and AIDS to be a serious challenge that threatens the development of the institution and the nation, and is therefore committed to fighting the spread of the disease, both within and outside the University community. The NUL does not discriminate against students on the basis of their HIV and AIDS status. It aligns itself with the Natioal HIV and AIDS Policy and the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (2006-2011), both of which are designed to create an environment where all have a positive attitude conducive to acceptable behaviour change and where people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) can live positively with their status.

Students have a right and responsibility to know and exercise their rights and responsibilities in the fight against HIV and AIDS. They also have a responsibility to access relevant information about HIV and AIDS and to protect themselves and others against infection.

Students can access counselling, treatment and information on HIV and AIDS at the NUL Wellness and Counselling Centre. They can also participate in HIV and AIDS related activities by enrolling in any of the student group activities coordinated by the NUL HIV and AIDS Coordinating Office.