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The Non-School Leaver for available programs at the Wewak Campus for studies in 2026 is now open and will close on the 31st of July 2025.

Details to guide applicants is provided on the application form.

 

 
 
  1. NSL Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Diploma in General Nursing program Application Form – Click here
 
 

Should you wish to obtain a fillable version of an application, you may do so by contacting us via the email address عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.  

The full time program entry requirement guide for non-school leavers is available for download. Please click on link: Full Time Program Entry Requirements Guide for NSL 2025 (PDF)

 

The Program Entry Requirement Guide for Non-School Leavers provides information on all available full time programs across all our campuses.

 
 

 

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The Non-School Leaver Application for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of General Nursing program at the Rabaul Campus for studies in 2026 is now open and will close on the 31st of July 2025.

Details to guide applicants is provided on the application form.

 

 
 
  1. NSL Bachelor of Education (Primary) program Application Form – Click here
  2. NSL Bachelor of General Nursing program Application Form - Click here
 
 

Should you wish to obtain a fillable version of an application, you may do so by contacting us via the email address عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. 

The full time program entry requirement guide for non-school leavers is available for download. Please click on link: Full Time Program Entry Requirements Guide for NSL 2025 (PDF)

 

The Program Entry Requirement Guide for Non-School Leavers provides information on all available full time programs across all our campuses.

 
 

 

Released by the Office of the Registrar

 
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The Non-School Leaver Application for the Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Management) program at the Port Moresby Campus for studies in 2026 is now open and will close on the 31st of July 2025.

Details to guide applicants is provided on the application form.

 

 
 
  1. NSL Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Management) program Application Form – Click here
 
 

Should you wish to obtain a fillable version of an application, you may do so by contacting us via the email address عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.

The full time program entry requirement guide for non-school leavers is available for download. Please click on link: Full Time Program Entry Requirements Guide for NSL 2025 (PDF)

The Program Entry Requirement Guide for Non-School Leavers provides information on all available full time programs across all our campuses.

 
 

 

Released by the Office of the Registrar

 
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The Non-School Leaver and Degree Application for programs at the Madang Campus for studies in 2026 is now open and will close on the 31st of July 2025. The Program Entry Requirement Guide for Non-School Leavers provides information on all available full time programs across all our campuses.

Details to guide applicants are provided on the application forms. Application forms for our other campuses will be announced soon. Please check the DWU website for this announcement.

 

 
 
  1. NSL Application Form – Click here
  2. NSL Application Form for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program – Click here
  3. Degree Application Form – Click here
  4. Program Entry Requirement Guide Non-School Leavers – Click here

 

 
  Should you wish to obtain a fillable version of an application, you may do so by contacting us via the email address عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.   
 

 

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الخميس, 17 نيسان/أبريل 2025 01:32

2025 DWU Alumni of the Year Award is Now Open

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الجمعة, 21 شباط/فبراير 2025 02:52

2025 Graduation Information and Graduation List_Madang Campus

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Click here to view the graduation list: Name List of Graduands for 2025_Madang Campus

 
 

The Divine Word University wishes to congratulate all graduands who will be graduating in the Divine Word University’s 43rd Graduation Ceremony on Friday the 7th of March 2025.

Graduands you must pride yourself on the achievements each of you made for yourself, your parents and sponsors. You have persevered through hardwork, sacrifice and determination.

To prepare for graduation, we ask that graduands take heed of the following graduation information.

 

Divine Word University 43rd Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony will be held in the St John Paul II multi-purpose hall at Divine Word University, Madang campus starting at 8:00 am on Friday, the 7th of March 2025.

All graduands must be seated by 8.30 am before the procession of delegates/academics/staff and invited guests as a sign of respect. Graduands may be refused entry into the graduation venue after 9 am.

 

Rehearsal
Rehearsal will be on Thursday, the 06th of March 2025, at the graduation venue starting at 1.30 pm. All graduands must be at the rehearsal before 1.30 pm to have rehearsal start on time. It is imperative that you attend the rehearsal to avoid any inconvenience and embarrassment on graduation day.

 

Outstanding Fees
Graduands with any outstanding fees will find their Certificates and Academic Transcript withheld by the University until all fees owed are paid in full.

 

Cost of Purchase/Hire of Gowns
All graduating students are required to wear the DWU gown during graduation. Therefore, you can either hire or purchase a gown. The cost for hire is K200.00 and is non-refundable. The cost for outright purchase is K550.00.

Graduands will make payment for gowns into the DWU Bank Account – BSP Madang, Account Number: 1000433806. When making the deposit, ensure to print your Name/ID# and the word ‘GOWN’ on the deposit slip. Bring the bank deposit slip butt to collect your gown. No cash will be accepted on the day of gown distribution.

 

Gown Distribution
Gown distribution for graduands in the Full-Time programs will be at the Sir Peter Barter Auditorium (SPBA) starting from 1.00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, the 5th of March 2025 and from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, the 6th of March 2025.

Gown distribution for graduands in the Flexible Learning programs will be at the MM1 Room, Postgraduate Research Centre, between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on Thursday, the 6th of March 2025.

Graduands hiring gowns will need to return the gowns to the respective place of distribution after the graduation ceremony.

 

Guests and refreshment:
Graduands are entitled to invite only two guests for which DWU will provide graduation refreshment.  This will be at the Fr Van der Geest Student Dining Hall after the graduation ceremony. Meal tickets will be provided to you and your two guests.

 

Use of Facilities on Graduation Day
The two restrooms next to the DWU Staff Mess and in the SDV Memorial Auditorium will be available for public use on graduation day. Please note there is another restroom now adjacent to JPII Hall (at the back, previously for the Covid Centre).

 

Accommodation
The university will not and cannot provide accommodation for graduands and their guests. There are hotels and guest house providers within the Madang Town vicinity to choose from for your accommodation and travel needs.

 

University Graduation Regalia
All graduands are strictly required to graduate in their approved academic regalia; DWU Gown, Hood (Bachelor level and above), Stoles (Diploma) and Mortar board (Bachelor level and above).

On behalf the DWU Madang Campus Community, we extend warm congratulations to all graduands on your achievement and we are looking forward to celebrating your success during 43rd DWU Graduation ceremony.

 
   

The 2025 Graduation Committee

 
     
الجمعة, 31 كانون2/يناير 2025 07:30

Notice to TESAS students attending Divine Word University in 2025

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Notice to TESAS students attending Divine Word University in 2025
 

This following notice to new and continuing students who are on the TESAS scholarship for 2025 can collect/pick up their tickets at the nearest Air Niugini Office.

You can also use the ticket reference to check in online.

Thank you,
Office of the Registrar

الثلاثاء, 28 كانون2/يناير 2025 06:24

Notice to Continuing Students Outlining the 2025 Registration Process

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Notice to Continuing Students Outlining the Registration Process
 

The following notice to continuing students contains the registration process and required documents in preparation for student registration in 2025. The information contained is only applicable to continuing students attending full-time programs at the Madang Campus.

Registration Documents

The mandatory registration forms that are required to be completed and signed are merged into one fillable PDF file – 2025 Continuing students’ registration documents;

  1. Conditions for Enrolment
  2. Circular on Zero Tolerance
  3. Copyright Act Waiver

You are expected to complete and sign the required documents and email them to عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.. The file will be renamed as follows; Your student ID number_2025 reg. documents.

A medical check is no longer a mandatory requirement for registration. It becomes mandatory should a student suffer from a medical condition or have allergies. Your medical status must be disclosed to the DWU Medical Clinic as this information will assist the university in ensuring your health is monitored and maintained as part of our duty of care. You can use the DWU Medical form to perform your medical check. A request for the electronic copy of the DWU medical form can be made at the Office of the Registrar.

Registration Process

Steps in registration to be followed correctly;

1st Step Document Check - Submission of required registration documents via email.

2nd Step Finance Check - You must submit to the student finance officers during registration your deposit copies (all fees paid by yourself, parents, or other sponsors) and the completed Student Finance Form. You are expected to pay the required On-Registration Fee to progress to the next steps in registration. Refer to “DWU Fee Schedule for 2025” for fee advice and information on the required fees to pay.

3rd Step Data Check—This is for updating your residential status only. Once registered, you will log in to your student portal account to confirm whether you want to request a data update.

4th Step Registrar Check - Final registration is processed by the Registrar before moving to the last two steps of registration.

5th Step ICT – Activation of ICT accounts. ID photos will be taken for Third Year BS and SRS Students only moving into streamed programs after Year Two.

Final Step Student Services – To check for Room allocation if not yet allocated. Ensure that you have evidence of payment made for the boarding and lodging fee to present to the respective officers at the Student Services Division.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you back on campus.

Office of the Registrar.

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2025 Information to New Intakes, Continuing Students and Readmission
 

Congratulations to all new Intake and to all continuing students who have successfully completed studies in 2024 and will continue with their studies in 2025. The Continuing Students List, readmission and New Intake list for the 2025 academic year can be viewed or downloaded made available through this posting from the Divine Word University (DWU) official website.

The electronic copies of student progression letters, transcripts and offer letters for new intake have been sent to individual email accounts. Students are asked to read thoroughly the contents of your letter and to take heed of the information, fees and the expected dates to register.

If you are yet to receive this email, you can email your request to the Assistant Registrar Ms. Miriam Sange on عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. .

 

Registration

Official registration will begin on Monday the 3rd of February 2025 and end on Thursday the 6th of February 2025 at the OLSH Kabaleo student Mass Hall. Students are expected to register during the official week of registration as this is an integral part of your enrolment.

As per registration policy, failure to register during official registration week may affect your eligibility to be enrolled at the University. A fee of K30.00 is charged for late registration. You are advised to contact the Assistant to Ms. Mirriam Sange by email عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. should you have a genuine reason beyond your control for registering late. There will be no registration of students after the 14th of February 2025. We ask that you seriously take heed of this advice.

For new students, the mandatory requirements that must be completed and presented during registration are:

  1. Your acceptance letter
  2. Original Deposit slip from bank
  3. DWU Medical Form, duly complete and signed
  4. Student Information Form
  5. Student Parental Approval form to visit/stay with relatives
  6. Original Grade 10, 12 certificate and Upgrade Transcripts with Certificates (copies will not be
    accepted)
  7. Completed Sports Waiver Form

 

Repeating Units

To continuing and readmitting students. If you have failed unit(s) from previous semesters, you will need to repeat these unit(s) to guarantee your eligibility to graduate. You must complete and pay for the repeat unit before you can be enrolled in the unit. Enrolment into the unit must be paid for within the first three weeks of the semester that unit is offered. The Repeat Unit Application Form can be collected from the Assistant to the Registrar's Office. Enrolling into the unit without completing these requirements with the Assistant to the Registrar's Office after the third week of the semester the unit is been offered will result in your final marks for the unit(s) disregarded and cancelled. Please discuss with the Assistant Registrar on the requirements to repeat a failed unit and the cost involved.

 

FEES

To pay the correct amount of required fees, you must refer to the 2025 Fee Schedule in your letters, identify your categories and the required On-Registration fee that needs to be paid before registering. The balance of the total fee must be paid before the 31st of May.

NO GUARANTEE LETTERS FROM SPONSORS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING REGISTRATION.

For convenience, ensure that you quote the following information on your deposit slip as it is essential to identify your payment correctly. E.g. Full Name, Program and Year of Study.

Students are reminded to keep their original copy of their paid deposit slip safe. The full contents of this information are provided in each of your letters posted to your nominated email address. If you have not received your letters by the 24th January 2025 please contact Ms. Miriam Sange by emailing عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.

We look forward to seeing you in our DWU Rabaul Campus Community. Enjoy the rest of your
holidays.

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Please download the following documents:

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Notice to Readmitting Students Attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus)
 

The following notice to readmitting students contains vital information for students to prepare for registration in 2025. Any information contained in this posting is only applicable to readmitting students attending full time programs at the Madang campus.

The Madang Campus Readmission Acceptance List for the 2025 Academic Year shows the names of students who have applied for readmission and are accepted to study at DWU Madang campus in 2025. Any applicant who does not find their name on the readmission acceptance list are deemed unsuccessful. Read the Notice to Readmitting students for the 2025 Academic Year (Madang campus).

The 2025 Madang Campus Fee Schedule is available for a student’s reference when paying fees to ensure that students pay the correct amount and required fees to register and secure accommodation on campus should they wish to reside on campus.

We look forward to seeing you return to DWU to continue your studies for this academic year.

 

Ms. Maria Court

DWU Registrar
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Madang Campus

Divine Word University,

Allotment Portion 7,

Section Milinch Kranket,

Nabasa Road,

P.O Box 483,
Madang 511, Madang,
Papua New Guinea

email:
[email protected]

Tel: (+675) 424 1800
       (+675) 422 2937
       (+675) 7111 0002


Port Moresby Campus

DWU POM Campus
PO Box 582
Konedobu, NCD 131

email: 
[email protected]

Tel: (+675) 325 5668
       (+675) 7091 5741

 

Wewak Campus

St. Benedict’s campus,
PO Box 542
Kaindi, Wewak, ESP 531

email:
[email protected]

Tel: (+675) 456 2327
       (+675) 456 3243

Fax: (+675) 456 2331

 

Rabaul Campus

c/- OLSH Kabaleo
P.O. Box 138
Kokopo, ENB 613

email:
[email protected]

Tel: (+675) 982 8213
Fax: (+675) 982 8339

 

Tabubil Campus

c/- DWU POM Campus
PO Box 582
Konedobu, NCD 131

email:
tabubilcampus@dwu.ac.pg

Tel: (+675) 325 5668
       (+675) 7091 5741

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