Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a brief orientation program on the adjustment levels of the university first grade students, and to find out their opinions as regards the orientation program. The study was conducted with 321 students who were registered in 2005-06 academic year. ‘Adjustment to University Scale’ was utilized for determining the adjustment levels and ‘Orientation Program Evaluating Questionnaire’ for discovering the students’ opinions about the program. The findings showed that there is no difference in terms of adjustment levels between the students who attended the orientation program and those who did not attend the program. A great number of students considered the orientation activities useful and necessary as they help them to be familiar with the new surroundings

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