Orientation Program for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Held by the Graduate School of Social Sciences

An online orientation program was held on October 2, 2026, for the graduate students who joined the Graduate School of Social Sciences during the 2026–2027 academic year. Newly enrolled graduate students, heads of academic departments, and academic advisors participated in the program.

The program began with an address by Prof. Dr. Recep Ünal, Director of the Graduate School of Social Sciences, who wished all students a successful and productive graduate education journey and emphasized the importance of the orientation program.

Prof. Dr. Ünal stated that pursuing graduate education at Mersin University is a privilege and noted that Mersin University, established in 1992, is among the leading universities in Türkiye in terms of the diversity of its graduate programs, its experienced academic and administrative staff, and the opportunities it provides for research and development. He encouraged graduate students not only to achieve success in their coursework but also to focus on producing high-quality academic publications and research projects. He emphasized that such contributions are important for further enhancing the University's position in global university rankings.

Providing information about the structure and functioning of the Graduate School of Social Sciences, Deputy Director Dr. Ender Gürgen stated that the Institute has a comprehensive academic structure comprising 32 departments, with 19 doctoral programs, 29 thesis-based master's programs, and 16 non-thesis master's programs.

Explaining the distinctive aspects of graduate education, Dr. Gürgen emphasized students' rights and responsibilities throughout their graduate studies, procedures related to academic processes, and the importance of following current legislation and regulations. He also provided information on various issues, including the status of students admitted under the amnesty provisions, the updated course curricula, and the publication requirement for graduation. He underlined the importance of following the Institute's website and social media accounts in order to stay informed about current announcements and developments.

During the online orientation program, introductory videos prepared by the University's Department of Student Affairs and the Department of Library and Documentation Services were also shared. The program concluded with answers to questions from the participating students.