Welcome to VIT Family!
We invite you to take advantage of the diverse opportunities available to help you achieve your due potential. To do the on-boarding, we will be holding an extensive 3-weeks online Orientation Program in accordance with the UGC norms, from 4th August 2023 onwards, to showcase the nuances of opportunities that can tap your potential and propel you to an exciting professional career while you are transitioning from school student to an engineering graduate. We are excited to have you join our esteemed program. To ensure a smooth transition and a successful academic journey, we have designed an orientation and induction program tailored specifically for engineering students. This program aims to familiarize you with our department, academic expectations, resources, and opportunities available to you. We will provide you with all the necessary information/regulations (Academics, Examinations, Hostels) and resources, which are required to understand with the processes, tools, expectations, and the campus community during this online orientation program, followed by the first semester. The orientation program is also induced with Universal Human Values (UHV) courses as per NEP-2020. The orientation program for Freshmen (2023 students) is starting on 04/08/2023 and is aimed to introduce the University system/culture to 2023 students.
The key objectives of the Freshers orientation program are:
- Make the transition from school to university smooth for new students by familiarizing them with academic and campus life at VIT Bhopal.
- Enable them to get to know various departments/faculty members of VIT Bhopal.
- Expose them to ways of gainfully using their new-found freedom.
- Become self-aware and reflective learners by undergoing unique teaching-learning practices of VIT Bhopal.
- To prepare students for a successful career with a clear vision about what lies ahead and what can be achieved at the end of their courses.
About VIT Bhopal
VIT Bhopal provides student-centric learning environment, technology-enabled peer learning through Futuristic Curriculum and interactive strategies of CALTech(Collaborative and Active Learning through Technology) which assures that VIT is a place to learn and chance to grow.
100% Doctoral faculties, at VIT Bhopal several expertise viz ACM Speaker, NASSCOM certified Trainer, Ethical Hacker, distinguished Scientists and Researchers, in their respective areas ensure overall development of our students
VIT Bhopal Proctoring system
VIT Bhopal University has a structured proctoring system through which the students and the faculty members are connected. The proctor is like an on-campus parent/mentor to whom the student can approach for any sort of difficulty. The proctor also keeps a check on the student academics and the student can easily approach the proctor in case of any academic/non-academic difficulties. Moreover, the proctor is a one-point contact for the parents to know the progressive growth of their ward.
Orientation & Transition Program Schedule
(04-08-2023 to 25-08-2023)
| Date | Time | Session |
| 04/08/2023 (Friday) | 11.00am – 12.00pm | Inaugural Ceremony |
| 03:00pm – 04:00pm (UHV-I Session 1) | Welcome and Introduction | |
| Day 1 (07/08/2023) | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Introduction to Schools by Deans of SCSE, SEEE and SBET |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Introduction to Schools by Deans of SMEC, SASL and VITBS | |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (UHV-I Session II) | Aspirations and Concerns (I) | |
| Day 2 (08/08/2023) | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Academic Regulations |
| 2.00pm – 3:00pm | Introduction to CALTech Teaching Pedagogy | |
| 3.00pm – 4:00pm (UHV-1 Session III) | Aspirations and Concerns (II) | |
| Day 3 (09/08/2023) | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Examination Regulations |
| 2.00pm – 3:00pm | Session on Placement/Alumni Interaction | |
| 3.00pm – 4:00pm (UHV-1 Session IV) | Self-Management (I) | |
| Day 4 (10/08/2023) | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Hostel Regulations |
| 02.00pm – 3.00pm | Proctor-Proctee Introduction | |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session V) | Self-Management (II) | |
| Day 5 (11/08/2023) | 10.30am – 11.30am | Introduction to Program by the respective Program Chair [Parallel Sessions] |
| 11.30am – 12.30pm | Student Welfare Activities | |
| 02.00pm – 3.00pm | Training on VTOP and Microsoft Teams platforms | |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session VI) | Health (1) | |
| Day 6 (14/08/2023) | 10.30am – 12.00pm | Introduction to FFCS course registration |
| 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Session from International Relation Office | |
| 02:00pm – 03:00pm | Session on English Proficiency and Mock English Proficiency Test | |
| 03:00pm – 04:00pm (UHV-1 Session VII) | Health (II) | |
| Day 7 (16/08/2023) | 10.30am – 3.00pm | English Proficiency Test |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session VIII) | Relationships(I) | |
| Day 8 (17/08/2023) | 10.30am – 3.00pm | Bridge/Mandatory courses by the Respective School Dean’s office |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session IX) | Relationships(II) | |
| Day 9 (18/08/2023) | 10.00am – 3.00pm | FFCS Mock Registration (Schedule will be shared through email) |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session X) | Relationships(III) | |
| Day 10 (21/08/2023) | 10.00am – 3.00pm | Bridge/Mandatory courses by the Respective School Dean’s office |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session XI) | Relationships(IV) | |
| Day 11 (22/08/2023) | 10.00am – 3.00pm | Bridge/Mandatory courses by the Respective School Dean’s office |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session XII) | Society | |
| Day 12 (23/08/2023) | 10.00am – 3.00pm | Bridge/Mandatory courses by the Respective School Dean’s office |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session XIII) | Natural Environment | |
| Day 13 (24/08/2023) | 10.00am – 3.00pm | Bridge/Mandatory courses by the Respective School Dean’s office |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session XIV) | Sum Up | |
| Day 14 (25/08/2023) | 09.00am – 10.00am | Bridge course Exam |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Final FFCS Registration (Schedule will be shared through email) | |
| 03.00pm – 4.00pm (UHV-1 Session XV) | Closure |
*15th August 2023 – Independence Day
Courses
Common Course for all students offered by School of Computing Science & Engineering (SCSE)
Digital Literacy
Training for all students offered by School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (SEEE)
MATLAB
Branch specific bridge courses offered by School of Advanced Sciences and Languages (SASL)
- Bridge Course – Mathematics ( For BOI, BHI, MSI Students) – Fundamental of Engineering Mathematics
- Bridge Course – Physics (For Aerospace students) – Fundamental of Engineering Physics
English Proficiency Enhancement Program (For those who are not scoring enough marks in EPT)
UHV-I: Universal Human Values
Session-wise topics
| Session No. | Topics | Aspirations and Issues | Basic Realities (Underlying harmony) |
| 1 | Welcome and Introductions | Getting to know each other | Self-exploration |
| 2 and 3 | Aspirations and concerns | Individual academic, career… Expectations of family, peers, society, nation… fixing one’s goals | Basic human aspirations. Need for a holistic perspective. Role of UHV |
| 4 and 5 | Self-Management | Self-confidence, peer pressure, time management, anger, stress.. Personality development, self-improvement.. | Harmony in the human being |
| 6 and 7 | Health | Health issues, healthy diet, healthy lifestyle. Hostel life | Harmony of the self and Body. Mental and physical health |
| 8,9,10 and 11 | Relationships | Home sickness, gratitude towards parents, teachers and others. Ragging and interaction. Competition and cooperation. Peer Pressure | Harmony in relationship, Feelings of trust, respect.. gratitude, glory, love |
| 12 | Society | Participation in society | Harmony in the society |
| 13 | Natural Environment | Participation in nature | Harmony nature / existence |
| 14 | Sum Up | Review role of education. Need for a holistic perspective | Information about UHV-II course, mentor and buddy |
| 15 | Self-evaluation and Closure | Sharing and feedback | – |
Please reach out to us whenever you have questions. We are here to support you on every step of the way in your journey to graduation and beyond. We believe, “Once a VITian, Always a VITian”.
Looking forward to hosting you soon.
