An induction programme in line with the guidelines issued by UGC has been organized by the office of DSW on Thursday, the 21st of September, 2023 as a beginning of orientation to the students who have taken admission into Integrated Masters Programs and Masters level programs at University of Hyderabad for the academic year 2023.
The session included a Cultural event, an introductory session; an Information session titled ‘Academics and Life at UoH; and an interactive session titled ‘Know your University.
The programme started with the welcome dance of 1) Ganesha Kowtham, 2) Amba Stuthi and 3) Thillana performed by the students of Dance department, S.N. School.
In the introductory session, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. B.J. Rao gave a brief address and congratulated the students who secured seats through CUCET in UoH which is one of the best Universities in the Country. He urged the students to constructively utilize the resources available at the University. He hoped that the students would flourish as the brand ambassadors of the University. His address was followed by the Registrar Dr. Devesh Nigam, the Controller of Examinations Mr. P. Thukaram, Joint Registrar (F&A) Mr. A. Praveen Kumar, Prof. V. Srinivasa Rao, DSW, Dr. C. Vanlalhruaii representative of Chief Warden and the University Engineer Col. Shri. Hanumantha Rao who presented before the students and explained about the various services of the university and several factual figures of the students and available services.
This was followed by the Information sharing session titled ‘Academics and Life at UoH’ with the Deans and representatives of the Deans of various schools. The Deans and representatives explained to the students about the framework of courses, opportunities and the arena of the field chosen by them. They also explained about the importance of academics and various facts of life for the students in the university, and the precautions to be followed by them. They also explained about the do’s and don’ts that the students need to follow during their stay on Campus.
The last session of the day was “Know your University”. This session involved the interaction of several key administrative and controlling officers in the University with the new students. They explained about the various services like a) Councelling Unit, Primary Health Centre, Sports facilities, NSS, ICC (GS CASH), Medical Insurance, IGML, PGAB, Security protocols and ECDAP.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks from Dr. Naresh Annem, Deputy DSW – 2.
The DSW Office organised the Student Induction Programme successfully with the help of NSS Volunteers.