The Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services of Aksaray University Social Sciences Vocational School organized an orientation program for students newly enrolled in our department for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The program, held on Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:30 in Classroom 5, was conducted by our Head of Department, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Talip ARSU. Our faculty members Asst. Prof. Dr. Serap SERİN KARACAER and Lecturer Dr. Gülsüm Cansu DİKKAŞ also attended the program.
In the first part of the program, our department, the structure of the Tourism and Hotel Management program and career opportunities after graduation were introduced. Students were informed about employment areas ranging from accommodation establishments to food and beverage and catering businesses, and from travel agencies to the tourism units of public institutions.
The second part focused on academic processes. Students were given detailed information on the four-semester, 120-ECTS structure of the associate degree program, course registration and academic advising, attendance requirements, the examination and grading system, conditional pass (DC), excuse and leave of absence procedures, the compulsory internship and Cooperative Education Program processes, which are among the graduation requirements, and the graduation requirements. Students were also reminded that all official notifications are made through the Student Information System (OBS) and institutional e-mail addresses, and that these should be checked regularly.
In the awareness part of the program, “The Harms of Online Betting, Games of Chance and Gambling” was addressed in line with the letter of the Directorate of the Social Sciences Vocational School dated 14.09.2026, and the goal of a “Terror-Free Türkiye” and social peace in line with the letter of the Council of Higher Education dated 17.09.2026 and numbered 66272. The economic, psychological, social and legal dimensions of online gambling were explained, the sanctions under Law No. 7258 were reminded, and the units where students who notice risk signs can seek support were shared. At the end of this part, it was emphasized that differences are a richness, and attention was drawn to the importance of unity, solidarity and the culture of living together.
The program ended with answers to students’ questions.
We wish all our new students a successful academic year.
