Academic success at CPUT
NEW BEGINNINGS: First-year students celebrate their first day at the Wellington Campus
Thursday, 17 January 2013
First-year students who have secured a coveted spot in one of CPUT’s programmes can be assured of gaining relevant skills in their respective fields of study.
This assurance was reiterated by CPUT’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga, who addressed thousands of first-year students during a series of Welcome Ceremonies, held this week on the various campuses.
SUPPORT: CPUT’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga encouraged students to work hard
“Our main business is to achieve academic success,” says Mazwi-Tanga.
At CPUT, first-years will have access to internationally recognised academic programmes, which have been specifically designed to ensure they gain relevant knowledge and training.
The university also boasts an impressive array of laboratories and lecture halls, well-stocked libraries and first-rate computer facilities. First-year students will also have access to academic support programmes as well as sporting and cultural activities.
Prof Mazwi-Tanga encouraged first-year students to work hard and make the most of their time at the university.
“Seize this opportunity,” she says.
Dean of Students, Cora Motale, who also addressed the students, used the opportunity to urge students to make use of resources on campuses, which will play a role in ensuring their academic success.
“You all have the ability to do well. Do your best.”
*For additional information on the registration processes for first-year students, please see the notices on the CPUT homepage
By Candes Keating
Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za
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