The Vice Chancellor of University of Cross River, (UNICROSS), Prof. David Abua has threatened to sanction freshers who engaged in anti-social behaviour capable of dragging the image of the institution in the mud.
Prof Abua stressed that students found wanting will be shown the way out of the institution.
The VC further warned freshers not to identify with associations that will hinder them from attaining their full potentials, maintaining that as manager of the institution, he will not fold his arms and watch while the image of the school is tarnished.
The VC issued the warning during the institution 23rd matriculation ceremony that took place on Thursday at the institution’s main campus in Calabar, the state’s capital.
He listed such anti-social behavior to include cultism, examination malpractice, among others.
The VC also charged the new students to develop study schedule that will allow them to review materials thoroughly before sitting for any semester examinations, if they are desirous to graduate in flying colours.
“I urged you to manage your hearts and minds, commence hard work from the beginning of this semester.
“The next four or five years of your academic journey will be a defining period in your life, and you must not allow any form of distraction to derail you from achieving your goals.
“Today marks a milestone in your lives as you officially become members of the University of Cross River State,” Abua stressed.
He further noted that their matriculation marked a moment to celebrate, “but it’s also a moment to reflect on the journey ahead; a 4-year that will demand your hardwork, determination and focus.”
Breakdown of the admission shows that 40 students were admitted into the Faculty of Agriculture; 1,374 – Management Science; 886 – Biological sciences; 157 – Architecture; 1,836 – Physical sciences; 1,101 – Communication Technology; 1,204 – Engineering and 1,554 – Education.
Basic Medical Sciences, 820; and Environmental Sciences 302 bringing the total to 9,284.