2023 University of Ghana Virtual Orientation For Freshers; Dates & Arrangements

University of Ghana has made several arrangements for the upcoming virtual orientation for newly admitted students for the 2022/2023 academic year.

All newly admitted students are to note that they are to participate in a compulsory Orientation Programme from Monday, January 9 to Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The programme will be carried out virtually.

The Session for Monday, January 9, 2023 will be premiered in 2 sessions through the following links:

Morning Session, from 9.00 am: https://youtu.be/jNatudE_hAA

Afternoon Session, from 1.00 pm: https://youtu.be/nb0zx9Kl6Zs

The 2022/2023 Orientation programme is scheduled as follows:

DAY 1: Monday, January 9, 2023

Morning Session: 9.00am -11.00am

1. Knowing Your University

Speaker – Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, (Director, Academic Affairs Directorate)

2. Your life as a Junior Member in the University of Ghana

Speaker – Professor Rosina Kyerematen (Dean of Students Affairs)

3. Your financial responsibilities and obligations

Speaker – Mr. Samuel Osei Mensah (Accountant, Students’ Accounts)

4. Meeting your ICT Needs at the University of Ghana

Speaker – Mr. Benjamin Cobblah (Deputy CITO)

5. Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: The Sakai Learning and Management System

Speaker – Mr. Francis Awuye-Kpobi (UGCS)

6. Getting to know the University of Ghana Library System.

Speaker – Mrs. Theodosia Adanu (Ag. University Librarian)

7. Surviving the Challenges of University Life

Speaker – Dr. Mrs. Bridget Ben-Naimah (Director, Careers and Counselling Centre)

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DAY 1: Monday, January 9, 2023

Afternoon Session: 1.00pm -2.00pm

1. Financial Support to Students

Speakers – Mrs. Selina Torrison (Head, Students’ Financial Aid Office)

2. Taking Care of Your Health on Campus

Speaker – Dr. Mark Frempong (Director, University Health Services)

3. Sports at the University of Ghana

Speaker – Mr. Augustine Amissare (Representative of Director, Sports Directorate)

4. Security Consciousness on Campus

Speaker – Major Gariba Pabi (Rtd) (Security Coordinator)

5. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy of the University of Ghana

Speaker – Professor Margaret Amoakohene (Chairperson, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee)

6. Services available for Students with Special Needs

Speaker- Dr. Efua Esaaba Mantey (Coordinator, Office of Students with Special Needs)

DAYS 2-4: Tuesday, January 10, to Thursday, January 12, 2023

INTERACTION WITH COLLEGES

All students are to link up with their respective Colleges on each day from 9:00am for live interactive sessions. The links for the orientation at the Colleges will be released on Monday, 9th January 2023.

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

The Ghana Education News Editorial Staff is comprised of seasoned education consultants, policy analysts, and verified journalists dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and credible updates on the Ghanaian GES curriculum, WAEC updates, and academic leadership.