GCTU Welcomes And Orientates 2024/2025 New Students
GCTU has officially welcomed its fresh January 2025 intake of undergraduate students into the University community with a comprehensive overview of campus life and academic expectations towards ensuring a smooth transition into their university journey.
The two-day orientation programme was held from Monday, January 27 to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Tesano campus.
This year’s orientation programme took a decentralized approach, with separate sessions held concurrently for each of the three faculties – Faculty of Computing and Information System (FoCIS), Engineering Faculty and Business School. This was to ensure that the unique needs and interests of their respective students had been adequately catered for
The Engineering Faculty held its orientation at the Florence Onny Auditorium, where the Heads/Officers of the various Departments namely, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Electricals and Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering addressed the students, providing an overview of the various course structures, modes of assessment and programmes offered by the faculty.
The highlight of the presentations was a speech by the Dean of the Engineering Faculty, Dr. Ruhiya Abubakar. She described GCTU as a leading institution in ICT and commended students for their dedication to their academic advancement.
“Being accepted into the Engineering Faculty is a testament to your hard work and commitment. It marks the beginning of an exciting journey and we are thrilled to be a part of it,” she said.
Dr. Abubakar emphasized the importance of time management, describing it as a key factor in academic success. She also encouraged students to build meaningful connections with individuals who inspire and support their ambitions.
Dr. Ruhiya concluded her address with a quote from Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
The Business School orientation also took place at the Eva Von Hirsch Auditorium.
A Senior Assistant Librarian, Madam Asmawu Abubakar, discussed the rules and regulations governing the use of the University Library, emphasizing the library’s significance as the heart of the institution. Madam Abubakar highlighted her Department’s role in providing a conducive space for research, learning and knowledge advancement.
An officer from the Finance Directorate, Rev. Lewi Amanor Agbozo, took the students through the financial guidelines, clearly outlining the procedures and deadlines for fee payments, as well as other essential financial obligations that students are expected to fulfill during their studies.
Another officer from the Student Affairs Office, Mrs. Rachael Opoku, shared relevant information about available services like counselling, career development, scholarships and other important services that students can obtain from her office.
The Student Representative Council (SRC) was given the opportunity to address the students. The representative of the Council provided an overview of their operations, activities and programmes designed to enhance the overall student experience.
The Faculty of Computing and Information Systems held its orientation programme at the Great Hall.
Key stakeholders including Deans, Directors and Officers from the various Directorates, Faculties and Departments attended the event. They made brief presentations outlining the services they provide to support students’ academic journey and highlighting their expectations of the students.
The orientation programme culminated in an interactive question-and-answer session where students had the opportunity to seek clarification, provide feedback and contribute to the discussions, ensuring they were well-informed and equipped for their academic journey.
