28 Eylül 2026 Pazartesi
The Logistics Management Department of Giresun University Bulancak Kadir Karabaş Applied Sciences Vocational School organized a comprehensive orientation meeting for its first-year students who joined us in the 2026-2027 academic year. The program, held in the school's conference hall with the participation of our School Director Assoc. Dr. Oktay KARAMAN, our academic staff, and administrative personnel, aimed to help students quickly adapt to university life, campus culture, and their departments. The meeting began with a presentation on the socio-cultural structure of Giresun city center and Bulancak district, transportation options, and the advantages offered to student life. Following this, information was provided about the functioning of the school building, classrooms, cafeteria, canteen, and social areas. The university and vocational school management mechanism, administrative units, and the structure of academic titles were introduced to the students, and institutional procedures were shared. The academic information section of the program addressed the vision of the Logistics Management Department, course content, and global sector dynamics. The session included an introduction to the department's faculty members. The 4-year curriculum, compulsory and elective courses by semester, course selection principles, and exemption processes for students who have previously received university education were detailed. Furthermore, the use of the Student Information System (UBS), the examination and relative grading system, success/failure criteria, attendance rules, and ECTS credit requirements for graduation were discussed. The importance of the academic advising mechanism was emphasized, highlighting the crucial role of communication with advisors throughout students' academic lives in their academic success. The final part of the meeting provided information on scholarship opportunities, part-time work possibilities, and the effective use of the college website for following official announcements. Following a question-and-answer session where students' questions were answered, the program concluded with best wishes for success to all students in the new academic year.