Are you aware that the KNUST Freshers Biometric Registration Date, Orientation Dates, and Lecture Start Date have been released?
KNUST Freshers Biometric Registration Dates and More The management of KNUST has released new updates for freshmen biometric registration.
According to the blog post by KNUST sighted by Ghanaeducation.org, the university indicated that the registration of the first semester of KNUST for the 23/24 academic year will be opened on Saturday, January 6, 2024, and will close on Monday, February 5, 2024.
It added that online course registration and biometric registration are necessary for all students. All freshmen are expected to start arriving on campus on January 6, 2024. Online course registration starts from January 3rd to February 6th, 2024.
However, accommodation registration started on January 6th and is expected to end on January 12th, 2024.
Orientation for all freshmen at the university, faculty, and department level will be held from January 9th to January 13th, 2024.
Between January 4 and February 7, all freshmen are required to take the compulsory medical examination at the university. Academic work for the first semester of the 2023–2024 academic year commences on January 15, 2024.
The matriculation for freshmen will be held on February 6, 2024, while that of IDLs will take place on February 10.
KNUST Freshers Biometric Registration Dates and More
| Event | Date | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biometric Registration | Jan 6, 2024 – Feb 5, 2024 | 1 month | Required for all students |
| Online Course Registration | Jan 3, 2024 – Feb 6, 2024 | 1 month | Required for all students |
| Freshmen Arrival | Jan 6, 2024 | N/A | Expected arrival date |
| Accommodation Registration | Jan 6, 2024 – Jan 12, 2024 | 1 week | Freshmen only |
| Orientation (University, Faculty, Dept.) | Jan 9, 2024 – Jan 13, 2024 | 5 days | Required for freshmen |
| Medical Examination | Jan 4, 2024 – Feb 7, 2024 | 1 month | Compulsory for freshmen |
| Academic Work Begins | Jan 15, 2024 | N/A | First semester start date |
| Matriculation (Freshmen) | Feb 6, 2024 | N/A | Ceremony for new students |
| Matriculation (IDLs) | Feb 10, 2024 | N/A | IDLs |
- Biometric registration and online course registration are both mandatory for all students.
- Freshmen should plan to arrive on campus on January 6th.
- Accommodation registration is open for a limited time, from January 6th to 12th.
- The compulsory medical examination can be taken anytime between January 4th and February 7th.
- Academic work for the first semester begins on January 15th.
- Matriculation ceremonies for freshmen and SDLs will be held in February.