The University of Ghana – UG, Legon begins a online virtual orientation programme for freshers (newly admitted students). All fresh students are to note that they are to participate in a compulsory Orientation Programme from Monday, January 9 to Thursday, January 12, 2023.
Given the current circumstances, 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 9:00am.
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UG – Legon Virtual Orientation Link
Morning Session, Join via:
Afternoon Session, Join via:
The 2022/2023 Orientation programme is scheduled as follows:
DAY 1: Morning
- Monday, January 9, 2023
- Morning Session: 9.00am -11.00am
Knowing Your University
Speaker – Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, (Director, Academic Affairs Directorate)
Your life as a Junior Member in the University of Ghana
Speaker – Professor Rosina Kyerematen (Dean of Students Affairs)
Your financial responsibilities and obligations
Speaker – Mr. Samuel Osei Mensah (Accountant, Students’ Accounts)
Meeting your ICT Needs at the University of Ghana
Speakers – Mr. Benjamin Cobblah (Deputy CITO)
Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: The UG Sakai LMS – Learning and Management System
Speaker – Mr. Francis Awuye-Kpobi (UGCS)
Academic Quality Assurance in the University of Ghana
Speaker- Professor Daniel Twerefou (Director, Academic Quality Assurance Unit)
Getting to know the University of Ghana Library System.
Speaker – Mrs. Theodosia Adanu (Ag. University Librarian)
Surviving the Challenges of University Life
Speaker – Dr. Mrs. Bridget Ben-Naimah (Director, Careers and Counselling Centre)
DAY 1: Afternoon
- Monday, January 9, 2023
- Afternoon Session: 1.00pm -2.00pm
Financial Support to Students
Speakers – Mrs. Selina Torrison (Head, Students’ Financial Aid Office)
Taking Care of Your Health on Campus
Speaker – Dr. Mark Frempong (Director, University Health Services)
Sports at the University of Ghana
Speaker – Mr. Augustine Amissare (Representative of Director, Sports Directorate)
Security Consciousness on Campus
Speaker – Major Gariba Pabi (Rtd) (Security Coordinator)
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy of the University of Ghana
Speaker – Professor Margaret Amoakohene (Chairperson, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee)
Service 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.
