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
Student Counselors – Click Here
For Academic Calendar – Click Here
Getting around – Faculty Map
Prospective Undergraduates – Click Here
Handbook: Click here
Handbook for the MIT degree: Click here
Orientation Programme
April
17
Thursday
ONLINE
9.00 AM - 6.00 PM
English Placement Test
The English Placement Test is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th, 2025, and will be conducted online. The exam will be accessible from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You may access the exam at any time within this window. Please note that you will have one hour to complete the exam.
This is a placement test only. Based on your performance, you will be assigned to a class where you will have the opportunity to improve your English proficiency.
Further details will be sent to your student email in due course.
Coordinator / English Intensive Program
Dr. Thanuja Sooriyagoda
April
21
Monday
ONLINE
9.00 AM - 12.00 NOON
Welcome for Students and Parents
Watch Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dKaeSpZ6qk
Q&A Form: https://forms.gle/
Welcome Address
Prof. DUJ Sonnadara
Dean / Faculty of Science
Student Life at Colombo
Prof. Sampath Seneviratne
Permanent Student Counsellor
Programs we offer
Prof. CM Nanayakkara
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Students Welfare
P.K.S.K. Seneviratne
Senior Assistant Registrar
Facutly of Science
Q & A Session
Interview done by Epistemics '23
April
22
Tuesday
ONSITE
8.00 AM - 10.00 AM / Location: New Arts Theater (NAT)
Inauguration Ceremony (On site)
- Welcome Address by the Dean/Science
- Address by the Director/UCSC
- Address by the Senior Student Counsellor
- Vote of Thanks by the Senior Assistant Registrar/Science
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM / Location: New Arts Theater (NAT)
Rhythm of Science Musical Event
01.00 PM - 04.00 PM / Location: New Arts Theater (NAT)
Student Societies
April
23
Wednesday
ONSITE
9.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Department of Physics
(Physical Sciences)
Head/Dept. of Physics
Prof. KPSC Jayaratna
ILC 5th Floor
Department of Zoology and Env. Sciences
(Biological Sciences / BC&MB)
Head/Dept. of Zoology & Env. Sciences
Prof. Devaka Weerakoon
SSC Auditorium
Department of Nuclear Science
(MIT)
Head/Dept. of Nuclear Science
Prof. J Jeyasugiththan
Statistics Mini Auditorium
Department of Statistics
(IS&MF)
Head/Dept. of Statistics
Dr. RAB Abeygunawardena
ILC Auditorium
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Department of Statistics
(Physical Sciences)
Head/Dept. of Statistics
Dr. RAB Abeygunawardena
ILC 5th Floor
Department of Plant Sciences
(Biological Sciences / BC&MB)
Head/Dept. of Plant Sciences
Prof. HDD Bandupriya
SSC Auditorium
Department of Mathematics
(IS&MF)
Head/Dept. of Mathematics
Dr. DB Dharmasena
ILC Auditorium
01.00 PM - 03.00 PM
Department of Chemistry
(Biological Sciences / BC&MB / Physical Sciences)
Head/Dept. of Chemistry
Prof. KMN de Silva
ILC Auditorium
03.00 PM - 04.30 PM
Department of Mathematics
(Physical Sciences)
Head/Dept. of Mathematics
Dr. DB Dharmasena
ILC 5th Floor
More informations about programmes videos done by Epistemics '23
April
24
Thursday
ONSITE
09.00 AM - 10.00 AM
CGU & EC Courses
(All students)
Co-Directors/CGU
Prof. Hasini Perera
Prof. Dilushan Jayasundara
NAT
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Department of Nuclear Science
(All students)
Head/Department of Nuclear Science
Prof. Jeyasingam Jeyasugiththan
NAT
10.30 AM - 11.00 AM
Science Library and Services
(All students)
Deputy Librarian
Ms. Sajeewani Somaratne
NAT
11.00 AM - 11.30 AM
Upholding Discipline at the UOC
(All students)
Acting Deputy Chief Marshal
Mr. AVPD De Silva
NAT
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Awareness on Physical Education
(All students)
Acting Director/Physical education Department
Mr. Anusha De Silva
NAT
01.30 PM - 04.00 PM
Campus Tour (All students)
Prof. Sampath Seneviratne
April
28
Onwards
ONLINE
Workshops for English
Dr. Thanuja Sorriyagoda
Coordinator
Email: thanuja@phys.cmb.ac.lk
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 28.04.2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| 30.04.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 01.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 02.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 05.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 07.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 08.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 09.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 14.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 15.05.2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
May
19
Onwards
Commencement of academic work
(Refer to semester timetables)