Üsküdar Üniversitesi 2025-2026 academic year orientation days have been completed. The orientation programs, conducted with the participation of academic and administrative staff, concluded with the Preparatory School, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Vocational School of Health Services.
The new academic year orientation programs, which began on September 22nd with the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, were completed this week with other faculties at the Central Campus Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall, Faculty of Health Sciences Ibn Sina Auditorium, and Çarşı Campus Emir Nebi Conference Hall.
Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör: “Being a good communicator fundamentally means being a good person”
Within the scope of the Faculty of Communication Orientation program, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör also gave a speech. Güngör stated; “Dear students, welcome all of you. You are excited, and this is wonderful because excitement is the most important source of motivation on the path to success. As of today, set your goals and draw your roadmap in line with these goals. If you want to study communication to become a journalist, advertiser, or producer, you are taking the first step today. First and foremost, being a good communicator fundamentally means being a good person. Because our profession is intertwined with people and society. It is our responsibility to contribute to society and guide it towards betterment. For this, we must read a lot, develop our culture, and be close to art and science. The more we read, think, and question, the more versatile and visionary individuals we become.”
Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay: “You are in one of Turkey’s best communication faculties”
Within the scope of programs where information about the university's entire operation and activities was conveyed, students from the Faculty of Communication also gathered. The opening speech of the orientation program was delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay.
Atalay stated; “Today is the first day of a four-year journey. During this process, we will work to prepare you for the sector in the best possible way and graduate you as communication professionals. You are truly in one of Turkey’s best communication faculties, and being a graduate of Üsküdar Üniversitesi Faculty of Communication will be an identity you carry throughout your life. Therefore, I recommend that you actively participate in classes, events, and all opportunities. Being a university student is not just about attending classes; it also requires being intertwined with the city you live in, especially with the artistic and cultural opportunities offered by Istanbul. Participate in events, get to know the city, and draw from cultural riches. Because a communicator is an individual who is aware of everything and deeply involved with culture and art. We implement an open-door policy in our faculty. You can always reach out to your advisors, department chairs, and the dean’s office.”
Prof. Dr. Deniz Ülke Kaynak: “You will be able to create your own synthesis by blending different disciplines”
During the orientation of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, general information about the faculty was provided. The opening speech of the program was delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Deniz Ülke Kaynak.
Kaynak stated; “Today, our students among us are taking their first steps into the university. This is an exciting start for both them and us. Over the next four years, we will not only convey knowledge to you but also teach you how to think, question, and learn. A university is a place where you can create your own synthesis by blending the perspectives of academics from various disciplines, not just a single source. What is important here is your desire to learn. We only guide the way. The university is also a strong networking area where you will gain new friendships, interests, and experiences. I recommend that you regularly attend your classes and actively participate in club and seminar activities. Following in the footsteps of our successful graduates, I believe that you too will make a difference in your field. Remember, your advisors and instructors will always be by your side during this process. I wish for these four years to be spent productively and efficiently, with mutual respect and love.”
Lecturer Dilek Batur: “Our goal is to provide a strong language foundation”
The opening speeches of the Foreign Languages and Preparatory Program orientation programs, held at the Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall, were delivered by the Foreign Languages Coordinator, Lecturer Dilek Batur.
Providing information to the students about the preparatory program, Batur stated; “As Üsküdar Üniversitesi English Preparatory School, we provide education with a system that has international EQUALS accreditation. This means quality, reliability, and continuous development. Our education progresses with a modular system. Students advance step-by-step from A1 to B2 level. In each module, we closely monitor your progress with regular exams, short tests, and teacher evaluations. Furthermore, with ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses tailored to your departments, you learn English terminology relevant to your field. In short, our goal is not only to teach you English but also to provide you with a strong language foundation that you can use in academic and professional life.”
International students gathered
During the orientation of the Directorate of International Relations, presentations were held. In this context, the efforts made to ensure that students from all over the world receive the highest quality education and instruction services were discussed.
Prof. Dr. Osman Çerezci: “We raise competent individuals who are beneficial to society in their profession”
The opening speeches of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences orientation were delivered by Prof. Dr. Osman Çerezci. Çerezci stated; “You have taken an important step by choosing Üsküdar Üniversitesi, and I congratulate all of you. As the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, our aim is to raise you not only with knowledge but also as competent individuals in your profession and beneficial to society. Our faculty will provide you with all kinds of support with its strong academic staff and research infrastructure. In addition to classes, develop yourselves socially and culturally by participating in club and event activities. You can easily reach out to your advisors, department chairs, and the dean’s office for any matter. I wish all of you a successful educational journey.”
Faculty of Health Sciences orientation program took place in two separate sessions
The opening speeches of the orientation program were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Arif Aktuğ Ertekin. According to their departments, students met at NP Health Campus and Çarşı Campus.
Prof. Dr. Arif Aktuğ Ertekin: “We are all excitedly starting the new academic year together”
Speaking at the orientation, Ertekin stated; “We are all excitedly starting the new academic year together. Today I had my first class with a student from the Mediterranean; we have truly missed you all very much. For us teachers, being in communication with students is both instructive and energizing. My expectation from you is to be successful in your classes, but also to take advantage of Istanbul’s cultural and social opportunities. Build beautiful friendships, because friendships formed at university last a lifetime. Your instructors will always be by your side. Our door is open when you have problems or needs. I wish for the new term to be productive, healthy, and beautiful for all of us.”
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Karasakal: “Acquisitions such as social responsibility courses will prepare you for professional life”
The orientation program of the Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO) took place at Çarşı Campus. The opening speeches of the program were delivered by the Director of the Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO), Assist. Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Karasakal.
Karasakal stated; “You have left a challenging year behind and have been placed in one of the 38 programs of our Vocational School. May this choice be auspicious for you, your family, and our country. In the next two years, we will equip you with courses combining theoretical knowledge with practice, laboratory studies, field applications, and summer internships. Additionally, acquisitions such as positive psychology, professional ethics, communication skills, and social responsibility courses will prepare you for professional life. You can gain academic experience with R&D opportunities such as TÜBİTAK 2209 projects. University is not just about courses, but also an area for social and cultural development. It is very important for you to participate in social contribution processes with 93 active student clubs and various events. Along with all these, our goal is for you to graduate after two years as a competent professional, with strong communication skills, well-developed social aspects, and as a qualified graduate. Your advisors, program chairs, and the directorate will always be by your side.”
In the program with high participation, after the opening speeches, the directorates and departmental heads operating within Üsküdar Üniversitesi, provided information to newly registered students of Üsküdar Üniversitesi before the new academic year.
