The University of Guyana (UG) expects to admit approximately 5,000 new students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The new students will join more than 10,000 continuing students enrolled in programmes across the university. Registration remains open.
Orientation for new students will continue up to September 4 at the Turkeyen and Berbice campuses and the university’s Institute of Distance and Continuing Education regional locations. Sessions for continuing students are scheduled for September 9 to 11.
According to a UG release, the Registry’s orientation sessions will begin at 9 am daily and will be conducted in a blended format. Students can attend in person at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre at the Turkeyen Campus or participate virtually after registering online.
The Registry sessions will be followed by faculty-specific activities hosted by the university’s academic divisions. The relevant registration and access information will be sent to students by their faculties and through UG’s official communication channels.
The programme will introduce students to the university’s academic and administrative systems, policies, personnel, facilities and support services. Students enrolled in online and blended programmes will also receive assistance with navigating UG’s digital learning environment.
The university’s ceremonial opening for the new academic year is scheduled for Friday at the Ameena and Sattaur Gafoor Multipurpose Auditorium, Turkeyen Campus.
Activities will begin at 10 am with an open-campus event, during which students will be able to meet faculty members and their peers, tour the campus and learn about student clubs and societies.
The formal ceremony will begin at 2 pm and is expected to include presentations from Chair of the Transitional Management Team Professor Stafford Griffith, Registrar Dr Nigel Gravesande, Deputy Registrar Dr Juneann Garnett and Senior Assistant Registrar Dr Daniella King.
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