Overview

What are the main functions? 

• • Providing assistance and services to undergraduate students of the University

The Services Provided?

• • Coordination of Mahapola Scholarship payments

  • Processing and payment of Bursaries to the Students

  • Coordination, and processing of scholarships and studentships for needy students

  • Coordination of awarding Gold Medals, Prizes, and Scholarships for students at the Convocation

  • Coordination of awarding scholarships, prizes, and medals for meritorious performance of students of all Faculties in their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and final years

  • Annual registration and renewal of Student Societies of the University.

  • Issuing concessional season tickets for undergraduates for buses and trains

  • Providing accommodation for temporary academic staff members

  • Provide assistance for the appointment of the Warden, the Sub-warden, the Senior Academic Sub-warden, and the Academic Sub-warden

  • Coordination of procedures for granting permission for events, field trips, explorations, and other academic and cultural activities with student participation

  • Assist in the process of appointments for the Proctor, Deputy Proctors, and Senior Student Counsellor on a yearly basis

  • Coordination for the appointment of the Arts Council of the University

  • Handling all proceedings of the Arts Council and the Assistant Registrar is the General Secretary of the Council by the Constitution

  • Organization of the Annual Drama Festival of the University

  • Convening/coordinating the meetings of the Career Guidance Advisory Committee and the Assistant Registrar is the Secretary of the Advisory Committee

  • Coordination work for the Director, Student Support Services and Welfare Systems, and implementing the decisions of the Advisory Board of the SSS & WS as Assistant Registrar/Student Services is the Secretary to the Advisory Board.

  • Coordinate and process the election of the student unions of the faculties and of the Peradeniya University Student Union.

  • Coordinating and assisting the Needy Student Programs of the CGU, Alumni, and other Well-Wishers directed by the Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Additionally, on advice and directive from the Vice-chancellor and Deputy Vice-chancellor, this Division coordinates and convenes the following meetings and follows up and conveys decisions made by the Committees to relevant parties.

• • Student Support System and Welfare Advisory Committee

  • Career Guidance Advisory Committee

  • Arts Council

  • Scholarships Sub-Committee (Senate Sub-Committee)

  • COVID-19 Management Committee

  • Rag Prevention Committee

  • Wardens and Sub-Wardens Committee

  • Proctor and Deputy Proctors Committee

  • Senior Student Counsellors Committee

  • Peradeniya University Student Union (PSU) meetings and other meetings of students

Whom the services are provided?

• • Mainly for the entire student community of the University and academic staff.