GD Goenka University, in its vision of Foundation to Flight, believes that the holisticdevelopment of the individual begins with active involvement in activities beyondacademics. It is towards this end that the University constitutes a number of student bodies that engages the students, and also gives them a platform to perform on an internationalstage.
Life at GD Goenka University is shaped not only by the campus you live on,
but by the people who live here with you.
GD Goenka University has a well-organized Orientation program where students are introduced to their respective Schools, faculty members, coordinators as also the teaching and learning methodology being followed at the respective school level. The students are also introduced to the course plan, timetable, and credit requirements of each course by the concerned faculty of each department. The Orientation also sees an interactive session organized exclusively for parents where they interact with the leadership team of GD Goenka University.
Reva-A New Beginning is the fresher’s welcome party, where the students are initiated into university life with a small celebration where they mingle with their seniors in an atmosphere of fun and frolic.
The University celebrates the 1 July as its foundation day. It was on this day, back in 2013, that under the trail-blazing leadership of Hon’ble Chairman, Shri A. K. Goenka, the GD Goenka Group forayed into education and launched a university par excellence, imbibing the best teaching practices of the world, creating a new vista of learning that catered not only to India but to the world. The day also sees distinguished faculty and staff being felicitated and recognized through the Star Performer Awards.
The Annual Fest of GD Goenka University is a yearly mega event with three components—the Techno-cultural aspect covered in Acceleron, Sporting events covered in Sportopia,and Innovation and Entrepreneurship component titled Idea. The event concludes every year with a DJ Night and a Celebrity Performance.
The Sohna Marathon is a yearly mega event by the GD Goenka Group which sees a themed run for a cause every year. The last marathon was themed around women’s safety and empowerment and saw enthusiastic participation from the university as also the surrounding areas.
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Transcend is the farewell party that is organized for all pass outs every year. As the name suggests, transcend is a final fun event at the university for all graduates as they embark on their future endeavors. The circle of campus life comes full this day as juniors now give farewell to the seniors who had once welcomed them on campus.
Convocation is a yearly event where graduating students are felicitated with their degrees/diplomas. The convocation ceremony at GD Goenka University also sees the felicitation of meritorious students with the GopinathGoenka Gold Medals, Convocations at the University have always seen eminent personalities from the state/nation gracing the occasion.
Take your game to the next level at GD Goenka University! Our BSA-run sports clubs offer the perfect blend of social interaction, competitive spirit, and physical activity. Make new friends, challenge yourself, and represent the university in exciting tournaments! Our sporting clubs include
The Board of Student Activities (BSA) at GD Goenka University fosters a vibrant community through a multitude of techno-cultural clubs, where students can explore their interests. These clubs include
The University also has the sanctioned strength of one unit of the National Service Scheme (NSS) which also includes student volunteers who regularly organize events, awareness drives, and community service. The NSS aims to connect the students to the government of India-led initiatives and instill in them a sense of responsibility towards their society and the nation.
The Ideathon conference convened by the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) sees the culmination of the humungous work done under the auspices of the Inter- Disciplinary Project (IDP) course offered pan university to the second-year students. The conference is an evaluation and acknowledgment of the work in research/business start-ups that the participating students engage in all the year round.
The Udyami Bazaar organized by the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is a platform which encourages organization and participation by students in entrepreneurial activities. It is a unique learning experience where participants develop essential skills like marketing, sales, and customer interaction.
Unibuzz is the University magazine that comes as a half-yearly issue. The magazine is a chronicle of the happening campus life and a record of the vibrant learning-teaching happening on the campus all year round. The magazine is also a record of the energetic campus life and the various cultural events that happen all year round.
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The Alumni Meet is a yearly event that sees the Goenkan Alumnigetting together for a fun event, where they meet and network with fellow alumni. The event also sees successful alumni being felicitated in various categories with the Alma-Star Awards.
The Summer School program, offered in the months of May-June, exposes students to a variety of courses spread across the majordisciplines of higher studies. The hallmark of the GD Goenka Summer School Program hasbeen its hands-on practical training, which has involved young scholars in interactivetraining supported by a world-class infrastructure.
