The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes all freshers admitted to Makerere University for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Orientation Week will run from Saturday, 1st August 2026 to Friday, 7th August 2026, providing new students with an opportunity to settle into university life, understand academic expectations, and become familiar with the services and structures that support student success.

As part of the Orientation Week programme, the Central Orientation Programme will be held on Monday, 3rd August 2026, at Freedom Square, starting at 9:00 a.m. This session will introduce freshers to key university policies, procedures, and services, while also offering guidance on how to navigate academic and social life at Makerere University.

College and School orientation activities will take place from Tuesday, 4th August 2026 to Friday, 7th August 2026. During these sessions, CHUSS freshers will be introduced to their respective schools, departments, academic programmes, student support systems, and college leadership. Lectures will officially begin on Monday, 10th August 2026, and all students are reminded to complete registration within the first two weeks of the semester.