Universities and colleges ready for opening ceremonies of new academic year

This year, September 5 marks the first time in history that all levels of education, from preschool to university nationwide, hold the opening ceremony of the new academic year on the same day. The event also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of National Education, now known as the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). Colleges and universities in Dong Nai will connect online with MoET to organize the ceremony.

Students of the Welding Department, Dong Nai Technology College in a general education class. Photo: C.T.V

At the same time, activities to welcome new students and to officially start the new academic year will continue to be held by many colleges and universities in the coming days.

Joining in the nation’s joyful atmosphere

The opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 academic year will take place at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi at 8 a.m. on September 5. The event will be connected online to all educational institutions nationwide, from preschool to tertiary education. The simultaneous opening of the new school year across all levels on the same day is expected to create a festive and enthusiastic atmosphere throughout the country.

Following the National Day holiday break, on September 3, Dong Nai Medical College held the back-to-school day for all students. First-year students met their academic advisers, while second- and third-year students took part in civic education session at the start of the school year. On September 4, the college organized health check-ups for first-year students. According to the plan, each faculty will host activities to welcome new students on September 10. This series of activities marks the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year for the entire college.

In line with MoET’s guidance, Dong Nai Medical College has made thorough preparation for the opening ceremony. The event will feature the participation of all lecturers, staff members, first-year students, and representatives from second-year and third-year students. After joining the online ceremony with MoET, the college will hold its own programme, including: reviewing achievements of the 2024-2025 academic year, outlining tasks for 2025-2026 school year, honouring top entrance scorers in various faculties, launching emulation movements, speeches from new students’ representatives, and remarks from the college leadership.

Meanwhile, Dong Nai Technology College has completed enrolment and welcomed new students since mid-August. The college has organised health checkups and civic education sessions for both intermediate and college-bridging systems. Regular college students officially entered on September 3. On September 5, lecturers and staff will attend the online ceremony with MoET, while the official opening ceremony for the college students remains scheduled for October, in conjunction with the awarding of scholarships.

Throughout September, Dong Nai Technology College’s Youth Union will organise various activities, including “Supporting Students to School”, a themed blackboard decoration contest “Pride of Vietnam”, and the student music contest “Youth Aspirations – Youth Beauty”.

Continuing enrolment and welcoming new students

Dong Nai University has developed and issued a plan for the opening ceremony, scheduled for September 5, with specific tasks assigned to each unit.

According to Deputy Rector in charge of Dong Nai University, Dang Anh Tuan, the university management board held a meeting on September 3 to review preparations to ensure the success of the event.

Students at Dong Nai Technology College during a class session. Photo: Hai Yen

As the university is still in the enrolment period, with new students expected to complete admission procedures from September 8, first-year students will not be present at the opening ceremony yet. Instead, the university will hold a separate welcoming programme for them after admission is completed.

Nguyen Vu Quynh, Associate Professor and Deputy Rector of Lac Hong University, said the university plans to hold its official opening ceremony on October 30 at Buu Long Tourist Area in Tran Bien ward. Following MoET’s guidance, on September 5, Lac Hong University will host an online access point for its staff and lecturers to participate in the national ceremony. In addition, the Party Committee, Trade Union, Youth Union, and Students’ Association of the university have launched an online photo contest titled "I love Vietnam – I love Lac Hong."

Ha Van Kien, Rector of Binh Phuoc college, noted that as a vocational institution, its disciplines and courses start at different times. Moreover, the college is still conducting its second enrolment round, so it has not yet been able to hold a school-wide opening ceremony. On September 5, the college will connect online to participate in the national ceremony marking MoET’s 80th anniversary. Its official opening ceremony is scheduled for November 20.

In September, Lac Hong University will organize a Freshman Orientation Week under the management of the Student Affairs Office, along with extracurricular exchange activities launched by the Youth Union, and soft skills training courses such as effective university learning methods, adapting to a new environment, and study planning skills.

Following the national opening ceremony on September 5, universities and colleges across Dong Nai province will continue their enrollment procedures in line with MoET regulations while simultaneously rolling out a range of activities to welcome new students, creating a positive learning environment and facilitating their integration.

By: Hai Yen
Translated by: My Le - Thu Ha