VIT | Vidyalankar Institute of Technology

OTHER THAN HOME UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Convener

Dr.Uday Kashid (First Year Engineering)

Overview

The OHU Committee supports students who come from towns, cities, states, and countries outside the local university region. The committee is committed to mentoring, counselling, and guiding students while helping resolve concerns related to academics, accommodation, food, commuting, and personal well-being. Through timely support, the committee enhances student wellness, confidence, and overall academic performance. 

Goal

  • Bring together all OHU students in VIT and provide the guidance, care, and assistance required for a smooth academic journey. 
  • Help OHU students settle comfortably into a new environment so that their studies and personal growth remain uninterrupted. 

Activities

  1. Counselling support from higher semester OHU students, faculty mentors, and counsellors.
  2. Assistance in identifying accommodation, food arrangements, transport options, and managing homesickness.
  3. Extra lectures and academic support sessions to improve results.
  4. Professional counselling sessions whenever required.
  5. Personal mentoring for confidence building and goal setting.
  6. Sports coaching and wellness activities for balanced development.
  7. Extra lectures to increase result
  8. Interaction with OHU students from higher semester
  9. Counselling sessions by professional counsellor
  10. Mentoring
  11. Sports coaching
  12. Accommodation assistance