11th January , 2012

More female students are expected to enrol at Divine Word University (DWU) at its main campus in Madang this year.

DWU’s vice president for academic and adminisrtative services, Br Andrew Simpson said 783 females are expected to enrol while males would account for 634 spaces bringing the total to 1417 students. He said this total is for all years of study and does not include enrolments in the three other campuses of DWU and the Faculty of Flexible Learning (FFL), the latter offering programs to working class people doing studies in the flexible mode.

Br Simpson said the enrolment figure may be adjusted when non-school leaver selection is finalised.
He said while most students will be accommodated on campus, there will be some who will be enrolled as on non-residential basis.

Br Simpson said acceptance letters for selected students particularly for first year programs have been posted already and applicants should check their nominated postal addresses.

“Selections have been carried out on the basis of academic merit and also the references given on applying students.  Preference is not given to students who do not meet the required standards,” Br Simpson emphasised.

“There is also the expectation that selected students enter into the community spirit and contribute towards the up-building of the DWU community,” he said.

“DWU also maintains a zero-tolerance on alcohol and does not accept that the community be disturbed by alcoholic behaviour,” Br Simpson warned.

He also warned that “late arrival could also lead to non-registration.”

Br Simpson said DWU places an emphasis on academic standards and performance and this must be maintained by incoming students.

“The 2011 External Academic Audit was favourable to the programs offered at the university and has given indicators for the ongoing review of programs.

“DWU also places emphasis on community and community service,”  he added.

DWU lecturers will resume duties on Monday 30th January while students are expected to arrive on campus during the week and register and begin classes on the following week beginning Monday 6th February.