Orientation Week for First-Year Students Concludes at the Higher School of Education

To mark the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year, an orientation week was organized for first-year students admitted to the Higher School of Education at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

The main purpose of the orientation week was to introduce first-year students to the University’s academic environment, the organization of the educational process, internal regulations, the University’s structure and infrastructure, and to provide comprehensive support as they adapt to their new educational environment.

The orientation week began on September 1 with a ceremonial event marking the start of the new academic year. Afterwards, students were introduced to the leadership and faculty of the Higher School of Education, as well as their advisors and curators. The meetings provided information about the specifics of the educational programs, the organization of the academic process, and the academic support available to students.

Throughout the week, first-year students received guidance on the organization of the academic process, the credit-based learning system, class schedules, attendance requirements, students’ rights and responsibilities, internal regulations, and the use of the University’s information systems. They were also introduced to the main provisions of the Code of Honor and Conduct and to the principles of academic integrity, responsibility, and mutual respect.

As part of the orientation week, students became familiar with the University’s academic buildings and key infrastructure. During their visit to the ENU Library, they learned about the library collection, reading rooms, electronic resources, and opportunities to search for and use academic and research literature.

Students also visited the University’s museums, where they learned about the history of ENU, the stages of its establishment and development, its achievements, and its historical and cultural heritage. These activities were designed to broaden first-year students’ understanding of the University’s history and values.

During the orientation week, students were also introduced to the areas of activity of the University’s structural units and to the academic, social, educational, and organizational support available to them. Curators and advisors answered questions related to the academic process and university life and provided the necessary guidance and explanations.

Special attention was also given to helping students get to know one another, develop interaction within their groups, and integrate into the University community. Group representatives were elected in several groups, and organizational matters related to the new academic year were discussed.

By the end of the orientation week, first-year students had received the essential information needed to begin their studies and had become more familiar with the University’s academic and social environment, infrastructure, and available opportunities. Support for their continued adaptation to university life will be systematically provided by the faculty, advisors, and curators of the Higher School of Education.