The School of Business (KSB) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has held an orientation programme for first-year students for the 2026/2027 academic year to familiarise them with academic requirements, university regulations and expectations for student conduct.

The programme covered course registration, lecture attendance, examinations, disciplinary procedures and support services available to students.

The school’s Registrar, Mrs Benedicta Kwakye, welcomed the students and encouraged them to participate actively in the sessions to understand the university’s operations and requirements.

She said the programme would help students settle into their new environment, understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions throughout their studies.

“Listen attentively, ask questions, and seek clarification whenever necessary,” she advised, adding that departments would provide further guidance on programme-specific requirements.

The Vice-Dean, Professor Felicity Asiedu-Appiah, stressed the importance of discipline and compliance with university regulations, urging students to familiarise themselves with the KNUST Student Guide and Code of Conduct.

She said the guidelines were intended to safeguard students’ welfare and maintain standards within the university community.

Prof Asiedu-Appiah cautioned that examination malpractice, unauthorised absence, inappropriate behaviour and other breaches of university regulations could attract sanctions ranging from warnings and reprimands to suspension or dismissal.

She encouraged students to consult the Student Guide and Code of Conduct throughout their studies.

The Assistant Examinations Officer, Dr Kwame Ohene Djan, highlighted the importance of regular lecture attendance, timely course registration and adherence to examination procedures.

He said students who failed to meet the prescribed attendance requirements could be barred from taking examinations in the affected courses. He urged them to attend lectures consistently and keep track of their academic responsibilities.

Dr Ohene Djan advised students to consult official university timetables for lecture and examination schedules, cautioning against reliance on unofficial sources or provisional examination timetables.

He reminded students to arrive early at examination venues, present their student identification cards and bring all required materials. Cheating and possession of unauthorised materials in examination halls could result in severe disciplinary action, he warned.

He also outlined the procedures for requesting the remarking of examination scripts, explaining that applications must be submitted through the appropriate university authorities within the stipulated period after results are released.

Dr Ohene Djan explained the university’s grading system and how students’ academic performance contributes to their Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) and final degree classification.

He urged students facing difficulties that could interrupt their education to seek guidance from their departments and follow the official procedures for deferring their studies.