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
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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
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
April
22
Tuesday
ONSITE
9.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Inauguration Ceremony (On site)
- Addressed by Vice Chancellor
- Addressed by Dean / Faculty of Science
- Addressed by Senior Student Counsellor
- Addressed by Director / UCSC
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Student Entertainment Program
01.00 PM - 04.00 PM
Student Societies
April
23
Wednesday
ONSITE
9.00 AM - 10.00 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 & Department of Nuclear Science
(Biological Sciences / BC&MB / Physical Sciences)
Head/Dept. of Chemistry
Prof. KMN de Silva
Head/Dept. of Nuclear Science
Prof. J Jeyasugiththan
ILC Auditorium
(Biological Sciences / BC&MB)
ILC 5th Floor
(Physical Science)
03.00 PM - 04.30 PM
Department of Mathematics
(Physical Sciences)
Head/Dept. of Mathematics
Dr. DB Dharmasena
ILC 5th Floor
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
CS/IT Courses and Services
(All students)
Director/ITSC
Prof. Hiran Jayaweera
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
Dates will be notified in due course
ONLINE
Workshops for English
Dr. Thanuja Sorriyagoda
Coordinator
May
19
Monday
Commencement of academic work
(Refer to semester timetables)