With 3500 new entrants, UG welcomes more than 11,000 students for 2024/2025 academic year

The University of Guyana launched the 2024/2025 academic year with a week of orientation events, culminating in a vibrant formal opening ceremony on Friday. This year, the University anticipates welcoming over 3,500 new students, adding to the existing 8,000+ students enrolled in various academic programs.

The new Multipurpose Auditorium at the Turkeyen Campus was the focal point for the formal opening and faculty introductions. Friday’s activities began with an open campus event, offering students and their families the chance to meet faculty, staff, and peers, explore the campus, engage with student clubs and societies, and enjoy various festive activities.

The day continued with a Ceremonial Opening, featuring addresses from senior university officials including Registrar Dr. Nigel Gravesande, Acting Deputy Registrar Dr. Daniella King, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Engagement Professor Emanuel Cummings, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin. The ceremony also highlighted cultural performances by the university’s talent ambassadors and other top performers.

Orientation sessions for new students at all campuses—Turkeyen, Berbice, and the IDCE Regional Campuses—took place from August 26-30, with additional sessions planned for September 12-13 for continuing students. These orientations are designed to provide a thorough introduction to the University’s systems, policies, and resources, aiding students in their transition to academic life.

Classes for most new and returning undergraduate students are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 2, 2024. Registration remains open for students who have applied but have not yet confirmed their placement, as well as for continuing students. The University offers three modes of attendance: face-to-face, online, and blended learning formats, tailored to individual programs, students’ locations, and specific circumstances such as work commitments or disabilities.