{"id":61494,"date":"2024-01-23T13:52:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T11:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-accredited-off-campus-accommodation-applications-go-digital-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T16:57:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T14:57:48","slug":"greetings-spu-class-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/greetings-spu-class-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Greetings, SPU Class of 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"61494\" class=\"elementor elementor-61494\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f54436d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f54436d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d406e0a\" data-id=\"d406e0a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb53972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb53972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A hearty welcome and hats off to you for sailing through matric in such challenging times. Now, prepare to embark on an incredible and transformative journey at <a href=\"http:\/\/WWW.SPU.AC.ZA\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sol Plaatje University<\/span><\/a> (SPU).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The SPU <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/division-of-student-affairs-home\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Division of Student Affairs<\/span><\/a> (DSA) is your guiding star during the much-anticipated Orientation Week \u2013 a rite of passage for all our First-Year students.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What\u2019s Orientation Week? It\u2019s a vibrant array of events and programmes designed to introduce you to your new academic and social circles. It\u2019s an integral part of the First Year Experience (FYE) Programme, designed to spark connections, friendships, and familiarise you with a wealth of support initiatives SPU has on deck for every aspect of campus life.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><u>Eager to know what\u2019s in store? Here\u2019s a sneak peek:<\/u><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>An introduction to your academic leaders, including your Dean of Faculty, the University Registrar and the Dean of Student Affairs.<\/li><li>Insight into the resources at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ctlpd\/#:~:text=The%20Centre%20for%20Teaching%2C%20Learning,and%20learning%2C%20quality%20assurance%2C%20academic\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Centre for Teaching, Learning and Programme Development <\/span><\/a>(CTLPD)\u2013 think academic writing, tutor support, and academic advising.<\/li><li>Discover the heartbeat of Kimberley with a campus and city tour.<\/li><li>A deep dive into essential academic tools you&#8217;ll be using, including Moodle, MS Team, and various learning support activities.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And for the grand welcome&#8230; Prof Andrew Crouch, SPU\u2019s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, will greet you at the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Official Welcome event at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre on 17 February 2024. This is a signature event for First Year students and their families.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then get your walking shoes on! Join us and the entire SPU community for the 4.9km Big Walk on 24 February 2024. A day brimming with fun and festivity for everyone. Explore a wide range of stalls featuring games and attractions! Find out more about this epic day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/coming-soon-spus-second-annual-community-big-walk\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Come start your SPU journey here \u2013 click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/2024-orientation-week\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here<\/span><\/a> to access all you need for a smooth transition into our vibrant, learning-centred University.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">#Achieve_Believe_Explore #MySPU<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A hearty welcome and hats off to you for sailing through matric in such challenging times. Now, prepare to embark on an incredible and transformative journey at Sol Plaatje University (SPU). 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