Dear Student,

First of all, we hope that you and your family are doing well in this intense struggle against the pandemic.
We left a year behind in which new words and alternative practices, especially corona, new normal, social distance, distance education and restrictions, shaped our lives. It was undoubtedly difficult and wearing. In the first month of the 2020-2021 academic year, which started in the shadow of the pandemic, our wish was to welcome our students with health and well-being on our campuses. In this context, as well as the hygiene practices that we carried out in our physical areas, we also made improvements in our distance education system in the context of access, communication, course contents, live lessons, assessment and evaluation. At this stage, as Istanbul Kültür University, we are prepared for all possible scenarios of the pandemic, taking into account your health, safety and education needs. On this occasion, we would like to state once again that no matter how harsh the conditions are, we are always there for you.

Dear Student,

We are aware that this year you couldn’t have the chance to live the university life that you and your family worked hard, that you prepared with great enthusiasm, and that you have successfully earned, as you had in your ideals. We know how difficult and wearing conditions are for you, and share all the emotions you feel.

All of us are affected by the dilemmas of the pandemic at certain levels and we make various comments regarding the process. We describe the past nine months sometimes as a sick joke, a misfortune, a tragedy. Of course, the pandemic has deeply affected everyone, from 7 to 77, in life, especially health workers, and even created unutterable pain and destruction. The whole world is going through a global test against the anxiety and sorrow we feel for the health of our relatives, the pressure created by the unknown, sociological, psychological-economic erosion, and the constraints that affect the normal flow of life. Based on our education and life experience, we would like to state that these days will pass. Every observation and experience you have about this period will be an extraordinary guide for you on your life journey. In the face of crises, risks, pressure and constraints, you will surpass our generation with your flexibility, agility, digital experience, and most importantly, your life culture and courage. We trust you all very much.

In the light of scientific developments, our country and the world will leave the pandemic crisis behind in 2021. We, as Kültür Family, will meet again on our campuses. We sincerely believe that better times will come very soon; and congratulate your and your family's new year with our best wishes.

Best regards

Dr. Bahar Akıngüç Günver                                                                                                  Prof. Dr. Erhan Güzel 
Head of the Board of Trustees                                                                                            Rector