Arid University holds orientation for new students

Rawalpindi

An orientation ceremony for the newly admitted students of Agriculture Faculty was held at the Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) Research Farm Koont, here on Monday.

The ceremony is a regular activity of the university which is arranged for the newly-enrolled students to familiarize them with the university's environment, its rules and regulations, so that students can sail smoothly while earning their degree and harvest optimal benefits out of available facilities.

The university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, while welcoming the new entrants, congratulated the students for becoming the part of this prestigious institution. He said that this University provides an environment that enables its students to develop their academic moral and spiritual excellence and this institution endeavoured professionalism and demand a sense of responsibility from its students. Dr. Ahmad stressed the students to work hard and focus on research activities with an aim to lead the country towards progress and prosperity. He advised the students to take the opportunity that had been bestowed upon them and put all their efforts to achieve academic career.

Speaking about Scholarship-s/financial assistance, vice chancellor said that university offers a range of scholarships to encourage students and help the meritorious and deserving students to overcome their financial hardships during their academic career.

He also announced 10 scholarships for the topper of Agriculture faculty. Highlighting the university's efforts for quality education, he said PMAS-AAUR has been striving to provide an access to quality literature by facilitating the students with modern technologies.

The university's deans of the faculties, registrar, principal officers students affairs/public relations & publications also addressed the students and assured them of their full cooperation in their academic pursuits.