Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) opened its doors to new students at Fern Hill Main campus on Monday 04 September 2023.
The new students who are drawn from various parts of the country commenced their academic journey with a three-day long orientation which was facilitated by the Student Affairs Department in conjunction with various departments in the university.
Students were facilitated with lessons that would assist them to get acquainted with the new environment and operations of the university.
In his welcome remarks, MSUAS Executive Dean of Students, Mr I. A. Chaka thanked the students for enrolling with the Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences.
“I welcome all our new students and wish them well in their academic journey. I believe that the institution will help all students grow intellectually and emotionally under the leadership of the University’s various staff and stakeholders. This is the beginning of a new journey in your life and this time around you are carrying the MSUAS brand, you chose to be at MSUAS and that means everywhere you go, you are Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, hence represent us well. The secret to success in any discipline is to start strong so that you also finish strong. Hence, the Students Affairs Department serves as a student support network providing advocacy, problem resolution and crisis intervention for those times when additional support is needed”, said Mr. Chaka
Among the departments which welcomed the new students were Campus Security, Catering services, Health Services, Marketing, Information and Public Relations as well as the Information Technology department.
Through presentations from various departments in the university, new students were educated about the transition that comes with home to university lifestyle and sentiments on character and discipline were the themes of the day.
Delegates from the Zimbabwe Republic Police, National Aids Counsel, SAYWHAT, Christ Embassy Church among other organisations also reminded new students to remain focused and committed on academics so as to be successful.
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