New Bilkenters were introduced to the campus and university life with the GE100 course. This year, five of the top 10, 38 of the top 100, and 240 of the top 1,000 students, including Turkey’s top ranking in the YKS numerical score, became Bilkent students.
GE100 Orientation, a course designed to welcome incoming students and acclimatize them to the university’s academic and social environment, took place September 9–12, 2024.
During the four-day orientation, students collected points to receive credit for completing the course by attending seminars, a classical music concert, an open-air movie night, department introductions and sports activities. The program helps new Bilkenters become acquainted with the university, its academic options and its other resources.
Students also explored the campus, including the dormitories, classrooms, studios, laboratories, sports centers and other indoor and outdoor facilities. They were introduced to the library, a venue for many social and cultural activities as well as a center for study and research. In addition, they had the opportunity to join any of the university’s numerous student clubs and societies.
