Valley View University matriculates 330 fresh students at Kumasi Campus
Valley View University has held its 31st matriculation ceremony, officially welcoming 330 fresh students at its Kumasi campus in the Ashanti Region.
The event, which took place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, inducted the new students into various academic programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The matriculants were admitted into degree programmes in Education, Nursing, Business Administration, as well as postgraduate programmes, including Masters in Business Administration and a Master’s in Education.
The ceremony formally marked the students’ admission into the university community and signified the beginning of their academic journey at the institution.
Addressing the students, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Daniel Ganu, urged them to remain focused on the purpose of their admission and to approach their studies with seriousness from the onset.
He emphasised the importance of regular attendance at lectures, active participation in class discussions, and consistency in academic work.
“Participate in class. If something is not clear, ask questions early. A semester is short. When you lose the first few weeks, you spend the rest of the semester chasing,” Prof. Ganu advised, urging the students to stay engaged with their studies throughout the semester.
The Vice Chancellor also encouraged the fresh students to develop effective time management habits, noting that the freedom associated with university life must be balanced with discipline and planning.
“University gives you freedom, but freedom without structure becomes stress. Plan your week. Decide when you will read, when you will do assignments, when you will rest, and when you will worship. If you plan well, you will still have time for friends, family and healthy activities,” he said.
The guest speaker for the ceremony, Dr. Matilda Obeng Kyere, Registrar at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), challenged the matriculants to prepare themselves for the academic and personal challenges ahead.
She reminded them that the university experience was not only about passing examinations but also about personal transformation and growth.
“There will be challenges. There will be moments of doubt. There will be difficult courses, demanding deadlines and perhaps personal struggles. But remember, excellence is built in the process, not in the comfort zone,” she said
Dr. Matilda Obeng Kyere added that the students must strive to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead, innovate, and serve society.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah
