Your journey begins here
Welcome new students
Congratulations on being selected to the Faculty of Science at the University of Colombo! Faculty is excited to welcome you all and it is the utmost goal of the faculty to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience here.
It is also expected that you will make use of the great opportunities which are offered both in class and beyond and continue to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Orientation program of the Faculty of Science is designed to support you and to familiarise with the University as you begin your journey at the new academic home.
Further information:
Senior Assistant Registrar
Mrs. PKSK Seneviratne
Phone: +94 11-258 6868
Email: sar@sci.cmb.ac.lk
Orientation Programme
Online
6.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Online Placement Test for Intensive English Programme
The test is one hour long, and you can sit for the test anytime between 6.00 am to 6.00 pm on April 22nd from the Science Exam LMS, which can be reached at https://exam.sci.cmb.ac.lk/lms. Please use the username and password (SiS Username and Password) that you have already received by email. You should have received this email upon activating your account from the Examinations Branch of the University.
All Students
An instructional video and a practice test with regard to the Placement English Test is available in the link given below. You are requested to access them prior to the English test and get familiarized with the format of the Placement English test.
A walkthrough: How to use LMS for the English Placement Test: Click Here
Practice Exam: Click Here
Actual Exam: Click Here (This will only be activated on Monday, April 22nd, 2024.)
Coordinator: Dr Rishmali Sooriyagoda
Feedback on Online Placement Test for Intensive English Programme : [The link will be available soon]
Online
9.00 AM - 12.00 NOON
Welcome for Students and Parents
Address by the Dean/Faculty of Science
Prof. DUJ Sonnadara
Address by the Senior Assistant Registrar/Faculty of Science
Ms PKSK Senaviratne
Address by the Senior Student Counsellor/University of Colombo
Dr GRP Silva
Address by the Director of Studies
Dr (Mrs) MDT Attygalle
Address by the Permanent Student Counsellor
Prof. Sampath Seneviratne
Q & A Session
1.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Address by Senior Assistant Librarian
Mrs Sajeewani Somaratne
Address by Senior Assistant Registrar/ Examination
Mrs. Subhashini Samarakone
Address by Acting Director/Physical Education
Mr. Sanjeewa Jayasinghe
Address by Director/ITSC on course Registration via ITSC
Director/ITSC – Dr Hiran Jayaweera
Address by Acting Deputy Chief Marshal
Mr. NDV Anura
Introduction of Student Societies
Online
Introduction to Departments
9.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Department of Physics
Head/Dept. of Physics – Prof. KPSC Jayaratna
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors.
10.30 AM - 12.00 NOON
Department of Statistics
Head/Dept. of Statistics – Dr Rushan Abegunawardena
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors.
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Department of Mathematics
Head/ Dept. of Mathematics – Prof. SSN Perera
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors.
2.30 PM - 4.00 PM
Introduction to Enhancement Courses
Co-Directors/CGU
Prof. Hasini Perera
Prof. Dilushan Jayasundara
Online
9.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Department of Chemistry
Head/Dept. of Chemistry – Prof. WRM de Silva
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors
10.30 AM - 12.00 NOON
Department of Zoology & Environment Sciences
Head/Dept. of Zoology & Envi. Sciences – Prof. Devaka Weerakoon
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors.
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Department of Plant Sciences
Head/Dept. of Plant Sciences – Prof. HS Kathriarachchi
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors.
2.30 PM - 4.00 PM
Department of Nuclear Science
Head/ Dept. of Nuclear Science – Dr J Jeyasugiththan
Discussion with Department Head, Academic Staff & Academic Advisors.
Onsite
Open Day
9.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Student Societies
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Physical Education Unit / Science Library
On-site
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Inauguration Ceremony
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Entertainment Programme