The University of Guyana is set to begin the new academic year with a week-long series of orientation sessions which will end with a formal opening this Friday. 

In a release, the University’s administrators said although many programmes are at capacity, students who have applied and not yet heard from the University or who wish to register for programmes that are not yet at capacity, are encouraged to complete pending applications or registrations at the earliest or risk losing their places.  Those registrations will close on August 31^st.

Registration is also ongoing for those students who have already applied and have still to accept the offer placement as well as for students who are continuing. 

The University said it will continue to offer its students three attendance options – face-to-face, online or blended learning format. UG said the mode of delivery will depend on the discipline being pursued by students, their geographical location and other special conditions such as work commitments or disabilities.

Meanwhile, virtual and face-to-face orientation sessions will take place from August 26 – 30 for new students at all campuses (Turkeyen, Berbice and IDCE Regional Campuses) and from September 12 to 13 for continuing students also on all campuses.
This year, the university is expected to welcome over 3,500 new students, who will join over 8000 continuing students pursuing studies in various academic disciplines. Orientation sessions will begin daily from 09:00hrs.

“The most significant aspect of the activity is an introduction to all key administrative and academic personnel who provide guidance and services. This activity, which is a highpoint of the university’s academic calendar, is particularly important for students to start their classes seamlessly,” UG said.

The formal Friday Commencement activities will begin at 12 Noon on Friday with an open campus event, which will provide students with the opportunity to meet faculty staff at other administrators of the University. 

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