On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern requiring global attention and action by heads of state. On the 30th, of March 2020, Uganda confirmed its first SARS-CoV-2 infection in a traveller from the United Arab Emirates. By April 15, 2020, 54 cases had been reported in the country, (Migisha, R., Kwesiga, B., Mirembe, B. B., & Amanya, G., et al…2020). In Uganda, a lockdown was announced by President Yoweri Museveni on 1st April, and it entered into force a few days later after the announcement the lockdown also involved the closure, among others, of universities, and recreational spaces (including sports clubs). To investigate the effects of COVID-19 lockdown effects on behavior change among students of Africa Renewal University. Data collection was collected using both qualitative and quantitative/ methods; quantitative approach was used in order to allow the researcher to gather more accurate and measurable information on the behavior of university students during C-19 lockdown. Qualitative method was used in order to allow respondents to express their thoughts on the effects of Covid-19 lockdown effects on the behavior change. Finding from this study indicate that, during Covid-19 lockdown, majority of students were badly affected by stress, suicidal thoughts and this was at the total frequency of 40, (64%) of the total respondents. Stress is a major risk factor for trauma and behavioral change, when one is stressed, they can do anything in search for happiness and peace of mind. This research reveals that, some students were engaged in uncontrolled sexual activities and this was at the total frequency of 11, (18%). More government intervention and NGOs should be of a crucial factor so as better mechanisms that can be put in place to up lift lockdown policies for example, movement restrictions should be up lifted with strict rules to the use of Masks and washing hands that can allow students to move and associate with families freely. This can reduce on the level of stress, trauma and performance of students.

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