Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) which previously announced a postponement of the highly anticipated Freshers’ Orientation Program originally scheduled to hold on Sunday, January 21, 2025 has now fixed the date for the ceremony.
According to the statement, the postponement was necessary to ensure the proper organization and delivery of the orientation program, which is critical for welcoming and familiarizing new students with the university’s operations, policies, and academic culture. While specific reasons for the delay were not disclosed, university officials cited “logistical considerations” as a key factor.
The orientation is a tradition at UNIPORT, aimed at guiding freshers in settling into the academic environment and fostering a sense of belonging within the university community. Sessions typically include interactive workshops, tours, and important addresses by university officials, faculty members, and guest speakers. The postponement was expected to impact the thousands of new students who were preparing to attend the event.
The Orientation Programme for duly registered First Year Students in the University of Port Harcourt for the 2025/2026 Session has been rescheduled to take place as specified below:
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY, 2025
TIME: 10:00A.M.
VENUE: NEW CONVOCATION ARENA, UNIVERSITY PARK [ABUJA CAMPUS]
The Orientation will afford you the opportunity to interact with the officials and get you better informed about the basic rules and regulations governing your stay in the University as a student. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on any matter of interest to you during the Orientation.
It is therefore, mandatory for all First Year Students in the University to attend the programme and participate fully in the discussion.
This event is compulsory for all fresh students. You are expected to be at the venue at least 1hr before commencement of the programme.
