Hostel facility is available to both boys and girls, though for a limited number of students. Students from outside Visakhapatnam can seek admission into the hostels by applying to the Chief Warden of the Hostels.

Medical Centres

Both allopathic and homoeopathic medical centres are functioning on the campus. There are two allopathic medical centres, one in the North Campus and the other in the South Campus. The homoeopathic medical centre is situated next to the telegraph office.

Games and Sports

There are two play grounds, viz., The Silver Jubilee play ground and the Golden Jubilee Play ground on the campus. There is a department of Physical Education too. In addition, there is also a Gymnasium.

Yoga

There is a Yoga Village on the beach road, attached to the Institute for Yoga and Consciousness, where various training programmes in yoga are conducted.

Psychological Services

Psychological assessment and counseling is available in the department of Psychology and Parapsychology. Those who wish to avail the services are required to take a prior appointment in person or by making a call to telephone No. 2710031 or 2844430.

NSS

There is an NSS unit in the University, situated near the School of Distance Education, to encourage students to be involved in social service activities.

Assistance to Foreign Students

There is a Foreign Students' Advisor on the campus, who coordinates and monitors the requirements of the foreign students. Prof. U. Tataji of the Department of Sociology is the present Foreign Students' Advisor.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Students are encouraged to take part in the campus Beautification Programme including gardening and horticulture, and also in the Janma Bhoomi Programme and the Clean and Green Programme of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Other Academic Programmes

A remedial Course in English is conducted by the Department of English to cater to the needs of students with a rural background and to improve their communication skills.

Support Services Available

1. Central Library
2. Computer Centre
3. Health Centre
4. Sports facilities
5. Press
6. Workshop
7. Hostels
8. Guest Houses
9. Housing Accommodation
10. Canteen
11. Welfare Schemes
12. Grievance Redress Cell
13. Vehicle Parking Shed
14. Non-Resident Centre

Others

1. Faculty Club
2. Ladies Waiting Halls
3. Banking facilities
4. Training and Placement Cell
5. Homeo Dispensary
6. Creche Centre
7. High School
8. Employment Information & Guidance Bureau
9. Post Office
10. Telegraph Office

Bulletin of AU Research Forum

The University constituted a Research Forum in which the lectures are delivered by the Senior Faculty Members and other dignitaries once in a week. These lectures expect a better interaction in research among the teachers of different departments. The Research Forum brings out a monthly bulletin called Bulletin of AU Research Forum to cover the summaries of lectures delivered and extended abstracts of paper presented or published by the Faculty at the National and International Seminars of Journals.

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