Student Orientation Programme – 2026
The Student Orientation Programme for students registered for the Bachelor of Business Management Degree Programme offered by the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Kelaniya for the academic year 2025, was held on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at the Faculty Auditorium of the Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya.
The programme commenced with the staff procession presided over by Ven. Dr. Dodamkumbure Dhammadassi Thero, Director of the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), followed by the playing of the University anthem.
Thereafter, Ven. Dr. Udawela Rewatha Thero, Deputy Director – Registration and Examination, delivered the introductory speech, highlighting the history and development of the University. During his address, a video message by Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, was played. In her message, she warmly welcomed the new students and extended her best wishes for their future success.
The welcome address was delivered by Mr. S. Manivannan, Deputy Registrar / CDCE.
The gathering was also addressed by Ven. Dr. Dodamkumbure Dhammadassi Thero, Director / CDCE, who presided over the event.
Several resource persons addressed the students on various important topics, including Dr. Chathuni Buddika Jayasinghe, Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor of Business Management Degree Programme; Mr. S. Manivannan, Deputy Registrar / CDCE; Mr. P.H.U. Nissanka, Senior Assistant Bursar / CDCE; Mr. Darshana Sampath Somarathne, Deputy Director / CDCE; and Mr. D.P.D.M. Senadheera, Audio Visual Technical Officer / CDCE.
During the programme, students were issued the Student Handbook, Syllabus Book, Student Identity Card, and Registration Confirmation Letter, together with the username and password required to access the Learning Management System (LMS).
The event concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Ven. Dr. Udawela Rewatha Thero, followed by the National Anthem.
