The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) officially launched its 2026 First-Year Experience (FYE) Programme with the College of Health Sciences on Monday, 09 February 2026, welcoming first-time entry students into a supportive academic environment designed to ease their transition into university life.

The programme commenced with a Meet and Greet session where College leadership and support staff welcomed students who had excelled in gateway subjects such as Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences – achievements described as their “golden ticket to pursuing world-class degrees from a variety of health sciences disciplines at the College of Choice.

Annually hosted by the Student Support Services unit, the FYE Programme was described as a key intervention that “plays a vital role in enhancing the wellness and holistic development of students, contributing to improved throughput.”