An orientation program was organized by the Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center (TÖMER) of Kastamonu University for international students studying at our university within the scope of the 2026-2027 academic year.

On November 4, 2026, the program held in the Faculty of Theology Conference Hall was attended by the Head of the Student Affairs Department, Aydın Caymaz, the Director of TÖMER, Prof. Dr. M. Onur Hasdedoğlu, academic staff, and international students.

The program, which started with a moment of silence and the reading of the National Anthem, was hosted by Jazmine Claire Ruz. TÖMER Director Prof. Dr. Onur Hasdedeoğlu delivered the opening speech of the program and wished the students success in the new academic year. 

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Hasdedeoğlu, who touched on the center's mission and vision, stated that they aim to promote Turkish culture and develop intercultural interaction in addition to teaching the Turkish language. Stating that they aim to contribute to the international dissemination of Turkish through contemporary language teaching techniques and research and application activities, Prof. Dr. Hasdedeoğlu emphasized that they adopt a student-centered, high-quality, and sustainable educational approach. 

After the opening speech, the presenters delivered presentations in English, Indonesian, and Arabic to inform international students about different language groups. In the presentations made by Mariel Grace Bucog, Ahmad Dhiaulhaq, and Murad Imad Awad Joma, information was shared about the University's academic and social facilities, the educational processes at TÖMER, and university life. Additionally, topics were addressed to facilitate students' adaptation to Kastamonu and the university environment. 

After the presentations, the Head of the Student Affairs Department, Aydın Caymaz, answered students' questions and provided information about the registration, education, and student affairs processes. Caymaz provided explanations about the university's administrative processes, the services available to students, and the important matters they need to consider throughout their academic lives, while also clarifying the issues that students are curious about to help them adapt to university life. 

The program, which contributed to international students getting to know our University and TÖMER more closely, learning about the educational processes, and communicating with each other, concluded with a tea and refreshments event following the question-and-answer session.