Aporosa Vuki (left) during the FNU College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) Orientation yesterday.
The Fiji National University (FNU) campuses and centres around the country are abuzz this week with new and continuing students attending their College orientation sessions and resuming Semester 1 studies.
Speaking to students at the College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) orientation yesterday, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr William May said the University’s academic and support staff were eager to welcome students back to campus.
“After several months of restrictions and virtual learning due to the pandemic, the University’s academic and support staff fervently looked forward to today,” Dr May said.
“I also acknowledge our new students who have had to navigate the last two years of their secondary school life through online learning successfully to join the National University.”
“You have chosen FNU as your destination for tertiary education and your pathway leading you to your ultimate profession and career goal. The University has invested in its facilities and equipment to provide you with a better learning experience”
Dr May encouraged the students to utilise the academic and support services available to all new and continuing students to enhance their student experience.
The students also had the opportunity to meet their lecturers and peers and toured the campus to familiarise themselves with their place of study.
The FNU Students Association (FNUSA) also presented on their role and the services they offer to students.
Former Gospel High School graduate Aporosa Vuki said he had decided to undertake the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course at CEST as it aligned with his interests and ambition.
“I am excited to start classes in this TVET (technical and vocational education and training) course and will learn today where all my lectures and workshops will be.”
“I’m grateful that 5,000 places for TVET studies at FNU is provided by the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) and have applied for a placement.”
The Fiji Maritime Academy (FMA) also hosted its new and continuing students at an orientation session at its campus yesterday.
FNU’s various Colleges are conducting one-on-one consultations throughout the week with students and their parents and guardians.
New students are encouraged to attend and complete their admission and registration process. The College and School-based Orientations will continue until April 1.
5,000 TVET placements
Students completing or have completed Year 12 or 13 have the opportunity to undergo Semester 1, 2022 studies in any TVET course (Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma level qualifications) at FNU through the 5,000 TSLS placements.
Students eligible for TSLS-funded studies must have successfully completed Year 12 with a minimum mark of 200/400 or completed Level I and II studies from the Technical College of Fiji or equivalent institutions.
Year 13 students who do not meet the entry requirements for a degree programme can still study a TVET course at FNU with a minimum Year 12 mark of 200/400.
Year 12 students can also apply while waiting for their external examination results.
Semester 1 studies
Applications for Semester 1, 2022 studies at FNU are still open.
For enquiries, students can visit our website on www.fnu.ac.fj email the Academic Team via admission@fnu.ac.fj or call 9555760 or Text (Toll-Free) 857 for Vodafone and Inkk users.
Prospective students can also contact our Call Centre on 3432 966 and 9103413 from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays. Vernacular options are also available.
In addition, students, parents and guardians can visit our FNU KONA Express Booths today (22 March), on Saturday (26 March) and next Saturday (April 2) from 9 am to 3 pm at Tappoo City, Suva, Shop & Save Supermarket in Navua and Sugar City Mall, Lautoka for application requirements and academic counselling and queries.
Students can also visit our campuses in Koronivia, Nasinu, Derrick (Samabula), Namaka (Nadi), Natabua (Lautoka), Ba and Labasa to complete their enrolment process.