A review ot the literature indicates that a atudent's transition from school to university, is frequently accompanied by a variety ot adjustment problems. This study investigates the particular problems experienced by a large group of undergraduates in a developing country, namely Zambia. A variety or techniques are used, including paper and pencil questionnaires and individual and "group" interviews. A statistical analysis of the results shows a considerable number o! adjuatment problems that are generally experienced, keenly felt and persistent. The majority or these problems are academic, rather than social in nature. Some categories of student, are found to experience significantly more adjustment problems and more severe adjustment problems, than others. The causes of the problems are investigated and finally suggestions are made for their elimination, or amelioration.