UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL NOTICE*

*TO:* All International Students (All Intakes, Majors, and Specializations) 

*FROM:* Office of International Student Affairs 

*DATE:* December 3, 2025 

*SUBJECT:* First Semester 2025-2026 Commencement 

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## *IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SEMESTER START DATE*

This is to officially inform all international students that the *First Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year* will commence on:

### *Monday, December 22, 2025*

## *MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT*

All international students across *all programs, majors, and specializations* are *required to be physically present on campus* starting from December 22, 2025. This includes:

- Undergraduate students (all years)

- Graduate students (Master's and PhD)

- Exchange students

- Visiting scholars

## *KEY POINTS TO NOTE:*

1. *First Day of Classes:* December 22, 2025

2. *Attendance Policy:* Physical presence is mandatory

3. *Registration Deadline:* Ensure all course registrations are completed by December 20, 2025

4. *Orientation:* New students must attend orientation sessions scheduled for December 22, 2025

## *ACTION REQUIRED:*