KNUST Releases Orientation Details for Newly Admitted Students
- KNUST has shared valuable information with newly admitted students as they prepare to report to school
- This comes after the university informed fresh students about its planned orientation programme
- Social media users who took to the comments section of the post shared varied opinions on the announcement
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has released details regarding its planned orientation for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic year.
In a post on its Facebook page on January 1, 2026, the university announced that the orientation for new entrants will be held on Friday, January 2.
Source: Facebook
However, it indicated that the orientation will be held virtually.
In this regard, the university, on its website, shared a livestream link through which new entrants can access the session.
The announcement also admonished students to forward their questions for answers.
The orientation, which is scheduled to start at 5:00 pm, is expected to assist new entrants in transitioning seamlessly into the university environment.
“The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST–Kumasi) invites all newly admitted students to a Virtual Orientation Session for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Date: Friday, 2nd January 2026. Time: 5:00 PM. This session will provide all essential information you need before reporting to campus, including academic life, student services, and campus expectations. Kindly send your questions,” the post read.
KNUST advises students facing admission offer challenges
The university earlier also issued a statement addressing newly admitted students who were having difficulty accepting their admission offers due to name mismatches.
In a video advertisement released on December 17, the university stated that admitted students must send an email to admissions@knust.edu.gh with the subject “Name Mismatch.
In this regard, it explained that affected applicants must attach their National Identity Card (Ghana Card), birth certificate, or any other official document showing the applicant’s correct name.
The university also urged newly admitted students to include their applicant identity number, full name, and phone number in the email.
Source: Twitter
The Facebook post of KNUST orientation below:
Peeps react to KNUST orientation
Social media users who took to the comments section of the post made known their questions regarding the planned orientation.
Nelson Ampomah asked:
“Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), please have you closed admissions for postgraduate distance programmes?”
Joshua Attah Mensah stated:
“Super.”
Alfred Nkrumah indicated:
“Please, are postgraduates also part of this orientation?”
Stephen Nana added:
“Please, have they started giving out admissions to distance learners?”
Boy thanks Alpha Hour after gaining admission to UG
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that an SHS graduate who sat for the WASSCE could not control his joy after realising he had been admitted to the University of Ghana.
A now-viral video captured the young man in a jubilant mood as he sang along to the Nigerian gospel song “Not by Might” by Moses Bliss.
The young man, who was offered admission to study BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences, singled out Alpha Hour for praise, stating that constant prayer had paid off.
Source: YEN.com.gh
