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First Year

Orientation Guide

2014 NMMU CAMPUSES

South CampusNorth Campus

Second Avenue Campus Missionvale Campus Bird Street Campus

IMPORTANT!

The way forwardRead this guide before you arrive on campus to have an idea of what to expect.

Contact usIf you are unsure about anything, do not hesitate to contact us:

or see: Useful contact details @ NMMU in this guide

Please note: Registration information can be found in the Registration Guide.

Join us on the How2 Facebook page

Tel: : +27 41 504 3222 E-mail: [email protected]

OR Call NMMU Contact Centre on +27 41 504 1111

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ContentsGeneral guide to NMMU .......................... 4

Message from the orientation team ..................... 4

Message from the Vice-Chancellor ....................... 5

Glossary of university jargon ................................ 6

NMMU in brief .................................................... 7

Faculty administration information ...................... 8

Orientation at a glance ............................. 9

Description of events .......................................... 11

Important information for computer modules .............................................15

Caring for you .............................................16

Accommodation ................................................16

Arts and Culture ................................................. 17

Campus Health Service ....................................... 17

Contact Centre ................................................... 17

Financial Aid ......................................................18

Graduate Placement and Cooperative Education .......................................18

HIV and Aids Unit ...............................................19

Library and Information Services .........................19

Office for International Education....................... 20

Peer Helping .................................................... 20

Postal Services ...................................................21

Sexual harassment ............................................21

Sport ............................................................... 22

Student Counselling, Career and Development Centre ......................................... 23

Student Governance and Development .............. 23

Beyond the Classroom ....................................... 24

University Shop ................................................. 24

Students with disabilities ................................... 24

Supplemental Instruction .................................. 25

Writing Centre .................................................. 25

Faculty Orientation Programmes ........ 26

Faculties at NMMU ............................................ 26

Welcoming ceremony and Faculty meet and greet ................................................. 27

Faculty of Arts ................................................... 28

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences ......... 37

Faculty of Education .......................................... 47

Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment & Information Technology ............. 50

Faculty of Health Sciences.................................. 65

Faculty of Law ................................................... 78

Faculty of Science ..............................................80

Useful contact details @ NMMU ......... 87

List of societies at NMMU.......................90

Troubleshooting guide .............................91

How to thrive in 1st year .......................... 93

What the students say ....................................... 94

Unofficial guide to NMMU ..................... 95

On the go (transport) ........................................ 95

Eating in, eating out (food) ............................... 96

Show me the money ......................................... 96

Show me entertainment ................................... 96

Show me shops ................................................ 97

Show me health care ........................................ 97

Social media guidelines .....................................98

Safety and security ............................................ 99

Plan your personal orientation programme ...... 100

Finding your way around ...................... 101

Maps of NMMU campuses ............................... 101

South Campus ................................................. 101

North Campus .................................................102

Second Avenue Campus ...................................103

Missionvale Campus .........................................104

Inter-campus ...................................................105

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General guide to NMMU

Message from the how2@nmmu orientation team

Dear new Madibaz

Welcome to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)! Coming to university for the first time is often an exciting, life-changing experience. However, it can also be challenging and stressful. The transition often involves major changes, like leaving friends and family for the first time, coming to grips with a new course and independent study, to new ways of doing things and to new expectations.

It is normal to experience some difficulties while adjusting to your new life at university. Our goal is to get you off to a good start in adjusting successfully to the demands of higher education.

We have spent a great deal of time preparing for your arrival. The orientation programme for first-years is called How2@nmmu: how2 do things at NMMU, how2 succeed at university, and so on. We have academic, wellness, career, social, cultural and sports events planned for you, some to help you understand how you can study and learn in a university setting, and some just to have fun and meet new people. This is an important kick-off for you and it is compulsory to attend all academic orientation events, some of the wellness events and the Byways to Highways (Societies’ Expo).

Your How2 orientation leader (How2 buddy), a senior student doing the same course as you, will guide you through a programme of academic orientation prepared by the Student Counselling department. You will meet your lecturers and fellow students who will be studying the same course. The buddies will be easily identifiable by their blue T-shirts and are ready and willing to answer any

questions you may have. It is our aim to ensure that you have a positive experience during your orientation.

The programme is only the start of activities designed to assist you in adjusting successfully to university. Your How2 orientation leader will “buddy” you for the first term to support you in the challenges you may face along the way.

Attending orientation will give you a head start in meeting new friends and staff and familiarising yourself with what is expected of you. Studies have shown that students who attend orientation adjust with far greater ease and have a better chance of success. If you miss orientation you will be at a distinct disadvantage! See you there!

Warm regards Shereene KnippE-mail: [email protected] Tel: 041 - 504 3222

Shereene

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Message from the Vice-ChancellorWelcome to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). On behalf of all our staff and students, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to become part of the university community. By registering at NMMU, you are joining the ranks of one of South Africa’s most vibrant, exciting and creative higher education institutions. At NMMU, we place great premium on excellence, innovation and service to the public to promote a more equal, fairer and democratic social order in South Africa, the wider African continent and world.

The core purpose of a university is knowledge production and its use to make a difference in society. We want our students and our scholars to use this knowledge for the promotion of public good, social justice, equality and dignity in a world that has become increasingly unequal and fragmented. Globalisation, massive and ongoing changes in science and technology have created vast new opportunities for human progress, but it has also been accompanied by growing levels of inequality across the world today. We hope our students will use the opportunity of studying at our university to acquire the richest possible educational experience - that is technically rigorous and socially compassionate – to create a world in which the fruits of these changes can be brought to the benefit of all citizens in our respective countries.

At NMMU, we promote and celebrate original thinking, critical reflection and the search for ideas that can change the world for the better of all its inhabitants. We hope you will take full advantage of this unique opportunity in your life to rise to the best that lies within you.

NMMU offers a rich and diverse spectrum of academic programmes organised into seven faculties spread across our six campuses in Port Elizabeth and George. Here, you will find some of the best and most dedicated staff members who will be more than willing to assist and guide you in your journey from first to final years of study. Our aim is to foster a student-centred learning experience and we encourage you to make full use of the many experiences at NMMU.

Naturally, your primary mission is to study with the purpose of fulfilling all the requirements for

conferring a qualification at the end of your period of study. Towards this end, the university offers a wide range of learning resources – modern library facilities, online computer networks with vast data-bases, enrichment and remedial support programmes, student counselling services, tutoring and advisory services. We would encourage you to make full use of these services, ensuring you having optimal support in pursuit of your academic responsibilities.

At the same time, your life as a student also extends beyond the classroom context, and university life seeks to assist you in developing all dimensions of human life, including sports, recreational, cultural and aesthetic interests. There are many clubs and societies, as well as the Student Representative Council (SRC) and affiliated organisations, and we strongly encourage you to participate in these bodies with the view of developing and stimulating all your faculties.

Above all, enjoy the adventure ahead, making the best of it, and I sincerely hope to see you some day at Graduation. All the very best!

Professor Derrick SwartzVice-Chancellor

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GlossaryGetting to grips with university jargon

As you start university, so you will be confronted with a whole new vocabulary – words like semester, DP and VC. To make things easier, we have compiled a glossary of terms to help you understand what is happening around you.

For a more comprehensive list please go to Information and Tools on the student portal.

APS Admission Point Score - points allocated to your school subjects for admission to tertiary institutions.

BA Bachelor of Arts degree.

BCom Bachelor of Commerce degree.

BSc Bachelor of Science degree.

BTech Bachelor of Technology degree.

Credit The recognition obtained when a student passes examinations or tests to comply with conditions needed for completion of a qualification.

Dean Head of a faculty.

DP

Duly performed certificate – some academic departments have minimum requirements for course work and class marks, before you are allowed to write the exam. If you have achieved these minimum requirements, you “get” a DP – usually indicated on a class list posted on a notice board before exams start.

DVC Deputy Vice-Chancellor - those who are second in charge. NMMU has three of them.

Faculty A collection of schools and departments focusing on similar fields of study e.g. Faculty of Science.

Faculty administrator Assists with registration, cancellation of modules.

HOD Head of Department – in charge of a specific academic department.

MBA Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Module A self-contained unit of learning that forms part of the course.

NSFAS National Student Financial Aid Scheme, a loan scheme to enable students to borrow money for their studies.

Orientation A period that gives newcomers an opportunity to familiarise themselves with their new university.

Postgraduate What you become when you complete your degree.

Registrar Responsible for student administration and institutional governance.

RPL Recognition of Prior Learning, the acknowledgement of the knowledge a student possesses as a result of prior learning.

Senate The body that governs academic policies and procedures in respect of teaching, learning, research and academic functions.

Semester First half of the academic year.

SRC Student Representative Council.

Undergraduate If you are doing your first degree, diploma or certificate.

VC Vice-Chancellor, the highest managerial position of a tertiary institution.

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NMMU in briefNMMU, a new generation university whose students are nicknamed Madibaz, is named after the metropole which bears the name of one of the greatest men of the modern era, Nelson Mandela, popularly known as Madiba.

We’d like to think we share many of the former president’s greatest attributes – integrity, honesty, leadership and a zeal for developing our great multicultural nation.

Our vision

To be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future.

Our mission

To offer a diverse range of quality educational opportunities that will make a critical and constructive contribution to regional, national and global sustainability.

Our values

Respect for diversityExcellenceUbuntuIntegrityRespect for the natural environmentTaking responsibility

Our enthusiasm at NMMU lies in laying the groundwork for life-long learning, by providing you with a first-class education. NMMU wants to help you reach your full potential and assist you in making your dreams and aspirations become a reality.

You are one of over 26 000 students spread across six campuses, five of which are in Port Elizabeth and the other in George. We have seven faculties, tip-top facilities and offer a lifestyle that is the envy of many.

Reasons to be proud

We pride ourselves in:Being the only South African university situated in a nature reserveHaving internationally-recognised quality programmesOffering academic support programmes along with free personal, career and academic assessmentHaving renowned partnerships with local, national and international companies and other universitiesBeing multicultural. 9% of our student body come from outside South AfricaProducing graduates who are sought-after the world over

diversityrespect for the natural

environment excellence integrity ubuntutaking

responsibility

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Faculty administration information

Faculty/Position Name Campus Venue Tel

ARTS

Dean Manager: Faculty Admin Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator

Prof V Notshulwana Drucilla BlaauwNadeema Azem VacantMandie Muller Noxolo Mngonyama

South South South South South South

Building 1301 Embizweni - Room 056 Embizweni - Room 055 Embizweni - Room 057 Embizweni - Room 057 Embizweni - Room 054

2187 3252 2802 3478 4608 2855

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC SCIENCES

Dean Prof Niekie Dorfling South Main Building 0910 3892

Faculty Administrator: Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Internal Auditing

Adanaan Smith 2nd Ave Bldg 409 - Room 019 3804

Faculty Administrator: HR, Management & Economics

Denistia Gert 2nd Ave Bldg 409 - Room 019 3707

Faculty Administrator: Inventory Management, Logistics, Marketing & Tourism

Fundiswa NgubuMandisa Mazinyo

2nd Ave2nd Ave

Bldg 409 - Room 017Bldg 409 - Room 017

37063707

Faculty Administrators: BCom

Sandiswa Maswana Juliet Kakembo Tammy Bulembu

South South South

Building 7 - Room 30 Building 7 - Room 7 Building 7 - Room 29

2801 2939 2248

EDUCATION

Dean Manager: Faculty Administration Faculty Administrator

Prof Denise Zinn Ridaa Salie Jackie Hay

South South South

Bldg 6 - Room 00 28 Bldg 11 - Room 00 06B Bldg 11 - Room 00 06A

2953 2125 4568

ENGINEERING, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND IT

Dean Senior Manager Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator

Dr Oswald FranksJonathan DorothyJason Ah Tow Nobathembu Ngcayisa Jorinda Botha Lungiswa Bobi

North NorthNorth North North North

C Block - Room C252 C Block - Room C112 C Block - Room C113 C Block - Room C112 C Block - Room C113 C Block - Room C112

3283 3447 3660 3446 3480 3995

HEALTH SCIENCES

Dean Manager: Faculty Administration Faculty Administrator Faculty AdministatorFaculty Administator

Prof Victor ExnerNouwaal IsaacsVanessa Heunis Marilyn AfrikanerHeloise Levack

South South South SouthSouth

M&P Bldg - Room 0126 M&P Bldg - Room 0123 M&P Bldg - Room 0121 M&P Bldg - Room 0120M&P Bldg - Room 0122

2815 2121 2957 29562749

LAW

Dean Manager: Faculty Administration Faculty Administrator

Prof Vivienne Lawack Nikki Terblanche Dieketso Billie

South South South

Embizweni, Rm 114 Embizweni, Rm 104 Embizweni, Rm 104

2190 2588 2474

SCIENCE

Dean Manager: Faculty Administration Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrator

Prof Andrew Leitch Lynette RoodtFiona ClaassenLinda Koen

South South South SouthNorth

P&C Bldg - Room 0105 P&C Bldg - Room 0102 P&C Bldg - Room 0101 P&C Bldg - Room 0101 Tue & Thur: A Block - Room 0036

2873 2268 2679 9922

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Orientation at a glanceYour academic year starts with ORIENTATION. Attendance is compulsory. Orientation is much more than showing you where the toilets are! It is indeed not just that thing where they show you where everything is! It is much more than that. Orientation is about helping you to make a successful transition from school to university. It is about helping you to bridge this ever-widening gap and to adjust with far greater ease to the huge demands of higher education. Studies have shown that students who attend orientation are more likely to succeed than those who don’t. The orientation programme is designed to give you a kick start to your university career.

The programme will kick off with the Welcoming Ceremony and Faculty Meet & Greet on Saturday 25 January 2014 and end with the last orientation session for this initial phase on Saturday 8 February. Lectures commence on Monday 10 February. The Orientation Academic Sessions as well as Byways to Highways will take place during the first week of lectures. The Campus Life Festival will take place two weeks later on the last Saturday in February.

First-year registration takes place from Monday 27 January to Wednesday 29 January (see separate registration guide for your registration date).

On the day of your How2@nmmu Programme, you will be placed in a How2 group with a How2 Buddy who will take you through a specially-designed programme of adjustment to university – have fun! Your buddy will also support you throughout the first term.

Failure to arrive timeously may prevent you from gaining the maximum benefit of orientation in preparing you for your studies.

The following section provides a summary of all events held during orientation. Please note that academic events are compulsory for all students to attend. The wellness, career, social and cultural events provide an ideal opportunity to meet fellow students, make friends and find out more about university life and are, therefore, highly recommended. We trust that you will make full use of these wonderful opportunities.

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Academic events (all compulsory) Social, cultural and sports events

Welcoming Ceremony Faculty Meet and Greet Meet your lecturers Student-staff fun eventHow2@nmmu buddy programmeMaths refresher (for all BSc and BSc Mechatronics students)Computer lab orientationAcademic sessions:

} Note-taking } Introduction to referencing & plagiarism } How to get the most out of lectures } Lecture etiquette } Career portfolio development

Byways to Highways (societies’ expo - this event is compulsory)Mass danceInteractive theatreCity bus tour First-year picnic

Campus Life Festival (end of February): } Sports programme } First-year social } Campus Life concert (show off your talents!)

Wellness events

Rock ‘n Roll & BulgesBudgets and bursariesAccessAbility

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Description of eventsAcademic events

WELCOMING CEREMONy On this day, new students and their parents are welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Derrick Swartz. The VC is the principal of the university. Please take note of the campus and venue where your faculty will meet, firstly for the Welcoming Ceremony, and secondly, for the Faculty Meet and Greet that follows, where refreshments will be served.

FACULTy MEET AND GREETAfter the VC’s welcoming address and refreshments, students and parents move off to the Faculty Meet and Greet. Carefully check in which venue your faculty will meet. Here you’ll be welcomed by the Dean of the faculty and be given an opportunity to meet your lecturers, who will provide you with information about your programme (course of study).

Parents are encouraged to attend these events as they offer great insight in terms of academic expectations and in particular, registration.

NB: EACH STUDENT ENROLS IN A SPECIFIC FACULTY. YOU NEED TO CHECK IN WHICH FACULTY YOUR PROGRAMME (COURSE OF STUDY) FALLS.

MEET yOUR LECTURERS Here you will be addressed by the Head of Department or School (or head of academic

programme) in which you will be studying (faculties are divided into various schools or departments). You will also be addressed by your lecturers and be informed about the textbooks required, what the course entails, course requirements, career options available and so on. An overview of the programme for your Meet your Lecturers Meeting appears under your faculty section in this guide. HOW2@NMMU BUDDy PROGRAMMEOn the day of your How2@nmmu programme, you’ll be divided into small groups of first-year students doing the same course. Your group will be led by a senior student called your How2 Buddy. Your Buddy will take you through a programme of academic orientation organised by the orientation staff at Student Counselling. You will learn how2 make a success of your stay at NMMU by finding out about:} adjusting successfully to university life} resources to help with you with finances, career decisions, health, and workshops to help you with study skills, managing your workload, etc.} university terminology (all those acronyms!)} your new campus - you will be given a tour of the campus to orientate yourself, so you don’t miss your first lecture!} using the library - this is a must for academic success} how to log onto your e-mail, using the student

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portal and finding your notes online} your timetable} challenges you may face in your course and how to overcome them

Your How2 Buddy will “buddy” you for the first term, helping you adjust to life at university. You will meet informally once every fortnight over lunch or coffee, to chat about your concerns and challenges. Your How2 Buddy will also be available to you via e-mail, Facebook, and BBM or MXit to find out how you are doing, and to support you in any way.

NELSON MANDELA CHAMPION WITHIN (NMCW)Aimed at reaching 1 million youth and 100 000 leaders by 2020, Nelson Mandela The Champion Within programme utilises the life-work and example of Mr Mandela to help students reflect and think about their mentality, mindset and attitudes, their purpose, their leadership potential and their contribution to the community and country. This highly interactive and innovative media-based programme assists students in developing skills that promote academic and personal success, while enhancing an understanding of diversity and respect for all.

STUDENT - STAFF FUN EVENTAt this event you will have some fun with your lecturers, get to know them better and appreciate that consulting with them about your studies is not such a daunting task. It will also help you develop a sense of belonging. For most faculties this immediately follows your Meet your Lecturers Meeting (check your timetable for when this event will take place).

COMPUTER LAB SESSIONIn this session you will be shown how to use the NMMU e-mail system, how to navigate the student portal, especially for accessing your class notes, which lecturers use for posting lecture notes. It is very important to check your NMMU e-mails for messages from lecturers, tutors and other staff.

NOTE-TAKING SESSIONSIn these sessions you will learn how to take notes successfully in class (when you get home you make notes and summaries of the lecture). If you think you are going to remember everything the lecturer said, you are making a mistake! Lecturers give important explanations of complex concepts and

processes – you need to take notes in the lecture – but you cannot write down every word the lecturer says. This session will help you to be better prepared to take accurate notes from the first day.

INTRODUCTION TO REFERENCING & PLAGIARISM When you write assignments and essays at university, you have to acknowledge where you get your information from – you have to say whose ideas you are using. Taking other people’s work and pretending that it is your own is called plagiarism – and is a serious offence! In this session you will receive some more information in this regard.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF LECTURESIt is not enough to simply get the notes “off the net”. You have to attend the lecture! But merely sitting there like a zombie will not help you much either. This is a wonderful session to help you make the lecture work for you! It is vital to your success at university.

LECTURE AND E-MAIL ETIqUETTEThere is a required protocol for lecture behaviour and writing e-mails to staff. A huge part of receiving a higher education is to develop yourself holistically. Learning about etiquette is an important part of this development. Having good lecture etiquette will make your life and that of your lecturer and class-mates better. Being considerate will assist everyone in their success.

Remember: It is important to consult with your lec-turers to get clarity on assignments, to gain a clearer understanding of the content and requirements of the course and also to develop your intellectual abil-ity. Lecturers have consultation hours, usually posted on their office doors. They want you to do well. Do not hesitate to make an appointment, and have your questions ready. Your Buddy will tell you more.

CAREER PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTHere you will be shown the importance of developing your career portfolio, and how to start developing it. It is not enough just obtaining a qualification – you need to develop yourself holistically, and be a well-rounded student. You can do this by joining one of the many societies or leadership programmes on the campus, and/or finding a part-time job. The need to develop your personal, social and academic skills has become imperative (these skills are what employers are looking for – they are interested in a good qualification and in the skills mentioned). It is

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important that you start early on in your university career. Waiting until your final year just before your first big job interview is too late!

MATHS REFRESHER (for BSc and BEng Mechatronics students only)Given the challenges of the new school curriculum, the Maths Refresher will provide you with a good start to the Maths module in these courses, refreshing Matric Maths and bridging the gap between high school Maths and first-year university Maths.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCy (EPA)Students enrolling for certain national diploma qualifications which have an English language subject as part of the curriculum are required to write the English Placement Assessment (EPA), a two-hour language proficiency assessment. These qualifications include: Economics, Fashion and Textile, Human Resource Management, Inventory and Stores, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Tourism, Public Management and Sport Management. The EPA is used for language placement as it indicates English proficiency levels and determines which of the following will be the best language placement for you:

} Placement into Communication in English A (BKH1120), a business English module.

} Placement into Communication in English B (BKI1120), an intensive academic literacies module as preparation for English A in year two.

See application form with details in your Admissions pack.

Social, cultural and sport events

ByWAyS TO HIGHWAyS Take the highway to academic success – but travel a byway or two on your way there! No, taking byways in this case does not mean taking the long road or getting ‘lost’! The byways are the roads you travel to gain personal and leadership skills which feed into your highway to success.

Your How2 Buddy will take you to the Byways to Highways Societies’ Fair - this is where all the societies and clubs have stalls showcasing their activities. Come and enjoy this festive event that takes place along the main walkways of each campus. The value of your out-of-classroom

experience should not be underestimated - join a society or club of your choice to enhance your university experience and to start building your soft skills, imperative requirements for work in the 21st century! Come on, don’t be a PCP student – Parking lot-Classroom-Parking lot! Get involved.

MASS LINE DANCECome and join in the fun! You do not have to be a good dancer. The Dance Society will demonstrate a very simple line dance routine. Let’s make this the biggest line dance in SA!

CITy BUS TOURGet a grand tour of Port Elizabeth, the Friendly City. See the sights, the beautiful beaches, the shopping malls, and the highways and byways of Port Elizabeth.

FIRST yEAR PICNICJoin the SRC as they take you on a picnic – free for all first-year students. Here you will get to socialize with other first-years and meet the student body tasked with looking after student needs.

CAMPUS LIFE FESTIVAL (last Saturday in February)This festival consists of a series of events: Campus Life concert, Rag, sports programme and the first-year social.

CAMPUS LIFE CONCERTWhat good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play!Most of you are probably too young to know this song by Liza Minnelli. Nevertheless, come and showcase your talent! Can you sing, dance, play a musical instrument, recite poetry or perform magic? The Campus Life concert is a huge event. If you are just going to watch, be there early as this is a hugely popular show!

SPORTS PROGRAMMEOn the last Saturday in February residences stage dance formations at the NMMU Stadium, South Campus. Witness the precision and dramatic displays. Following the inter-residences sports programme, there’s a rugby match with the Madibaz taking on another university. Come and show support for your team!

FIRST-yEAR SOCIALAt the end of this day, join the party at the first-year social. Relax and let your hair down.

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Wellness events

ROCK ‘N ROLL AND BULGESSounds interesting? You bet! Come and hear some more…

yOUR MOVES IN COMPUTER LABS When your Buddy takes you to a computer lab to show you how to log onto your e-mail, how to use the student portal and how to find your module notes online, you will also play a game called Your Moves to assist you in improving your decision-making skills.

BURSARIES AND BUDGETSThe team from the Financial Aid Office will share important information about bursaries and scholarships available to you. They will also help you with ideas on how to budget well. Some students receive bursaries. For many being away from home means running your own budgets for the first time – this can be disastrous in terms of misspending and running out of money. It could mean the difference between leaving university prematurely or graduating successfully.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES / SPECIAL NEEDSNMMU would like to ensure that you do not experience any unfair discrimination as a result of your disability while you are a student here. We strive to make reasonable adjustments concerning accessibility, examination and other academic concessions, in order to meet your needs. The Disability Unit attends to the needs and challenges

that students with disabilities/special needs may encounter. Please register your disability/special needs request with this unit, as early as possible, during the year prior to application so that we can assist you. Please familiarise yourself with NMMU’s Policy on Disability, available from the Disability Unit’s website http://disability.nmmu.ac.za/Home. Services offered to students include:

} Co-ordination of placement into adapted on-campus student housing

} Volunteer Buddies } Provision of adapted transport (available in

and around campus) } Facilitation of assistive technology and

portable devices } Facilitation of the NSFAS Disability bursary } Facilitation of links with relevant support

organisations.

Looking ahead

HOMESICKNESS & LONELINESS WORKSHOPSAre you missing your mother’s food, your friends, your pet cat and the dog? Seriously, missing home and being lonely when you leave home for the first time is very real and not a good feeling. You miss your culture and the comforts of home and having your family and old friends close to you. You are not alone. So come join others and let our team help you deal with this. These workshops are offered later in the term. Enrol at Student Counselling on your campus.

THINKING OF CHANGING yOUR COURSE?

Step 1 Make an appointment

with a student counsellor who will help you to decide

whether there are good reasons for a course

change

Step 2 Assuming you meet all the requirements for the course you wish to change to, check with the Admissions Department that the

course is not full at that stage Step 3

Complete a change of course form with

Admissions

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PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS (WRA101)

Lecturer: Prof Jean Greyling (Embizweni Building, room 090211)Textbook:To be confirmed.First lectures: Monday, 10 February, 13:00 Thursday, 13 February 09:15Practicals: Tuesday or Wednesday, 13:45-15:05

COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS (WRFC101)

Lecturer: Mrs Marinda Taljaard (Embizweni Building, room 090229)Textbook: Parsons, JJ & Oja, D et al. 2011. NMMU Computing Fundamentals. 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-1-4080-3982-3. Course Technology, Engage Learning: United States of America.First Lectures: Week of 10 FebruaryFirst Lessons and Applications: Week of 17 February

SCHEDULING OF LECTURES AND PRACTICALS INTO PERSONAL TIMETABLE

South Campus students:Collect a coloured scheduling form at your first lecture and bring it to the labs from Wednesday to Friday during first week of lectures to choose lecture and practical sessions and collect study guide.

APPLICATION FOR ExEMPTION

South Campus students:If you have been successful in prior learning opportunities in Computer Science – Computing and/or Programming Fundamentals – you may apply to write a competency test(s). Submit applications to Ms Dudu Fani (in Embizweni Room 0214 - Tel: +27 41 504 2530) - closing date: Friday, 14 February 2014. There is an administrative cost involved and an exemption fee. Please note that you must still register for the module(s) in the Vodacom Indoor Sports Centre from Monday 27 January to Wednesday 29 January 2014.

Missionvale Campus students:If you have been successful in prior learning opportunities in Computer Science – Computing and/or Programming Fundamentals – you may apply to write a competency test(s). Submit applications to Ms Dudu Fani (in Embizweni Room 0214 - Tel: +27 41 504 2530) - closing date: Friday, 14 February 2014. There is an administrative cost involved and an exemption fee. Note that you must still register for the module(s) in the Yebo Gogo Sports Centre from Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 January 2014.

Important information for Computer Modules

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Caring for youWhat we can do for you

AccommodationOn-campus accommodationYou have chosen to live in well-resourced, professionally staffed, homely accommodation on a premier site next to the sea. Here you will meet students from a variety of backgrounds and where you will be challenged intellectually, culturally and in the sports arena. Expect to learn a variety of new and exciting skills which will enhance your personal development. Our university residences are a haven for hardworking, diligent, creative and progressive young people. For any queries concerning fees, catering and other concerns, please contact a residence administrator. Please note that Student Villages do not accommodate first-year students.

STUDENT HOUSING

Central Admissions Office

For All Residence Enquiries & Applications 041 504 1415041 504 3690

Campus Name of residence Contact numbers

South Xanadu (first-year males)Unitas Main (senior males)Unitas Annex (senior females)Melodi (first-year females)Veritas (senior females)

Manager:041 504 4547041 504 2405041 504 2405041 504 2402041 504 2485

Renaissance Postgraduate Student Village (mixed gender) Manager: 041 504 3941

North Lebombo (females)Letaba (males)

Manager: 041 504 9107 Manager: 041 504 3049

Sanlam Student Village (Senior females)Sanlam Student Village (Senior males)

Manager: 041 504 4506Manager: 041 504 4746

Second Avenue Oceana (separate housing for males & females) Manager: 041 504 3839

George Saasveld Manager: 044 801 5034

Call the relevant Manager for general enquiries or visit our website: www.nmmu.ac.za/studenthousing

Off-campus accommodationStudents requiring off-campus accommodation may call:

Campus Contact person Contact numbers

Port Elizabeth E-mail:[email protected]

Tel: 041 504 4735/6Fax: 041 504 9661082 416 3673 (emergencies)

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Arts and CultureSouth Campus: 041 504 2508North Campus: 041 504 9995Missionvale Campus: 041 504 1234George Campus: 044 801 5029

Arts and Culture is a vibrant unit that makes a substantial contribution to the enhancement of your university experience, contributing to your holistic development and enrichment of campus life. The department provides you with the opportunity to express your talents by joining a wide range of interactive, cultural and active societies. These societies are diverse and include performing arts, dancing, music, drama and choirs.

Campus Health ServiceSouth Campus: 041 504 2174North Campus: 041 504 3364George Campus: 044 801 5062Missionvale Campus: 041 504 1374Second Avenue Campus: 041 504 3762

Medical assistance is available on your campus. When you are not feeling well or are in need of information about any health-related issue, visit Campus Health Services. A comprehensive primary health care service is available on every NMMU campus. Various free services are available e.g. HIV testing and treatment, contraceptives, etc. A minimal fee is charged for some services, including the services of a medical doctor. All services are provided by registered health care professionals. Please phone the numbers above to make an appointment to consult with us.

NMMU Contact Centre 041 504 1111This one-stop information hub will handle enquiries on study programmes, admissions processes, registration, financial aid, residence applications, access assessment, testing results, student orientation, student records, sport facilities and the like.

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Financial AidThe Financial Aid office is there to assist students financially. Not all students qualify for assistance and financial aid is granted on the basis of certain financial and academic criteria. If you would like to apply for financial aid, please visit one of the following offices:

FINANCIAL AID OFFICES

Campus Office Telephone

North New Admin Building

041 504 3096

Missionvale Building G38 041 504 1242

George Finance Office 044 801 5098/5563

Do you know about our Scholar Merit scheme?Scholar merit is an automatic award. It is based on your final Matric or National Senior Certificate results and is calculated according to a point system. For enquiries please phone the Financial Aid offices or visit our university website (www.nmmu.ac.za) for further information pertaining to bursaries & our student merit awards.

questions about your student fees or account?

If you are not sure about the financial status of your student account, please visit the Student Fees Accounts department. Make sure you have checked the due dates for payment of accounts and cancellation of modules.

How does not paying your account affect you?

You may not be allowed to re-register Your exam results / diploma / degree may be withheld Your account may be referred to external debt collectors with costs You may be evicted from residence.

Financial planning

Ensure that you have sufficient money on arrival as your bursary might not cover certain expenses such as food, transport and rent. You must have cash for services like printing and photocopying throughout the year. Please read all documentation sent to you by the Financial Aid office. If you are unsure about anything, please contact them. It is important to come prepared.

Graduate Placement and Co-operative EducationThe following offices operate on all campuses to assist with the placement of students for: Permanent employment (for graduates)Experiential learningService learningInternships and learnershipsInternal student assistant positionsAd Hoc placements

Offices Contact person

South Campus, lower ground floor, building 10, Graduate and Student Placement

041 - 504 2951

North Campus – R block, room 12,Co-operative Education and Service learning

041 - 504 3540

Second Ave Campus – room 125Co-operative Education and Service learning

041 - 504 3751

Join our Facebook Page @ NMMU Graduate and Student Placement

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HIV/AIDS UnitNMMU South CampusDirector: Dr Jill von der Marwitz 041 504 2958Admin assistant: Anri van der Merwe 041 504 2876

The unit strives to be recognised for its leadership role in driving a sustainable comprehensive response to mitigate the health, and socio-economic impact of HIV/Aids on students, staff and the broader community through governance, teaching and learning, research, community engagement and service provision.

Programmes developed, supported or facilitated by the unit are informed by evidence-based research and have a comprehensive approach encompassing the domains of prevention, treatment, care and support.

Local and international students are encouraged to enquire about and become involved in the various programmes that the unit facilitates, supports, monitors and evaluates.

Library and Information Services

South Campus: 041 504 2281North Campus: 041 504 3410George Campus: 044 801 5004Second Avenue Campus: 041 504 3851Missionvale Campus: 041 504 1269Business School: 041 504 2044

NMMU has six libraries, five of which are situated on the Port Elizabeth campuses, and one on the George campus (Saasveld).

All registered students and staff at NMMU are entitled to free membership of the Library and Information Services (LIS). Students must present their student cards annually at the Circulation Desk to register as library patrons.

Registered library patrons have access to the following services at all libraries:Short loan collection of books, articles and class notes that are in high demandStudy collection with multiple copies of prescribed textbooksInter-branch loans of library material between the different campus librariesComputer work stations for accessing Online Library Catalogue, full-text electronic databases and online journalsAssistance with and training in finding information for assignments and researchSelf-service photocopiers/printers and areas for reading, studying, viewing and listening

A range of Library and Information Services Guides, Posters and the Library Website provide further information about services, facilities and information resources.

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Office for International EducationNMMU South Campus Tel: 041 504 2161E-mail: international@nmmu.ac.zawww.international.nmmu.ac.zawww.facebook.com/NMMUInternationalOffice

The NMMU Office for International Education (OIE) is on South Campus. Its main objectives are to comprehensively internationalise the campus and to bring the benefits of internationalisation to local students and the local community by establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with like-minded universities across the globe. All this is done to build global links for our university, add to NMMU’s diversity and provide both our local and international students with the opportunity to extend their academic, research and social networks beyond borders.

The OIE assists international students and visitors to feel welcome and looked-after during their time at NMMU. In addition, the OIE provides study-abroad opportunities to South African second- to final-year students registered at NMMU.

The OIE thrives on building relationships and strongly objects to acts of xenophobia. It encourages all students to appreciate diversity, and for this reason facilitates various fun food and cultural days such as Africa Day, Indian Day, Chinese Day and more at the on- campus restaurant, Rendezvous Campus Cafe.

Services offered by the OIE:

International student finance:Facilitates payment of fees, membership and accommodationCheque requests

International student admissions:Provides documentation for visa renewalLiaises with faculty, residences and departments at NMMU on behalf of our international students/ guestsAssists with student academic and wellness support

Engagement:Cultural functions and excursionsIncoming short programmesCommunity serviceResearch

Marketing:Recruitment of international students to NMMU programmesPromoting opportunities abroad for South African studentsManagement of international partnerships and student mobility

International student orientation – please refer to this booklet and your enclosed programme

Peer HelpingNorth Campus: 041 504 3222South Campus: 041 504 2511Second Avenue Campus: 041 504 3854Missionvale Campus: 041 504 1106

Peer helping is based on the idea that students often seek out their friends when they experience frustrations, concerns, or when they have to make decisions. The Peer Help Programme equips students to further develop and refine their natural helping skills. Students (peer helpers) are trained and supervised to provide listening, understanding and support to fellow students (their peers) – and to refer them to available resources. They are also provided with opportunities to put this training to practice by assisting other students in decision-making on matters such as life-style enhancement, career development and employability, as well as learning and academic skills. Peer helpers can also assist and empower students to deal with issues related to loneliness, problem relationships and health (such as HIV/Aids). The ultimate aim of peer helping is to assist students in creating beneficial living and learning environments, making their university life as meaningful and enjoyable as it is meant to be!

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Sexual harassmentNMMU is firmly committed to providing an environment that fosters mutual respect and is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. To this end a sexual harassment policy is in place that governs the prevention and resolution of sexual harassment, behaviour which is not tolerated by the university.

Any member of the NMMU community who experiences sexual harassment is encouraged to express his / her complaint without fear of prejudice. The allegation will be investigated and a decision taken on the most appropriate course of action. Strictest confidentiality will be maintained.

Postal ServicesMail items:Mail items for students in residence will be accepted, sorted and delivered to the different residences.

Addresses for residences:Unitas – PBag 6054, Port Elizabeth, 6000Melodi – PBag 6057, Port Elizabeth, 6000Veritas – PBag 6053, Port Elizabeth, 6000Xanadu – PBag 6056, Port Elizabeth, 6000Post Grad Student Village – PO Box 1600, Port Elizabeth, 6000Oceana Residence – PO Box 13357, Humewood, 6013 Sanlam Student Village – PBag X6011, Port Elizabeth, 6000Lebombo Residence – PBag X6011, Port Elizabeth, 6000Letaba Residence – PBag X6011, Port Elizabeth, 6000

Courier items:Courier items or parcels addressed to students in the residences will be kept in safe custody. Notifications will be sent to the student by e-mail to inform the student where to collect the item. Proof of identification must be submitted upon receiving the item.

Post boxes at the SA Post Office post point on South Campus:Students staying on or off campus can rent a post box from the SA Post Office on the South Campus to receive mail.

Where to go for help:

The Campus Health Service on your campus:

South 041 504 2174North 041 504 3364Second Ave 041 504 3762Missionvale 041 504 1374George 044 801 5062

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Sport“Success in Sport, Success in Academics, Success in Life”While the primary function of NMMU is academic, the value of the holistic development of students and establishing of a culture of participation and competition is central to the institution’s focus on the well-being of students.

Madibaz Sport offers a wide variety of competitive and recreational sport programmes for students and staff, as well as for the wider university community. These provide opportunities to participate in sport and recreation ranging from informal and social games for fun and enjoyment, to highly competitive leagues where skills are tested against the best in the province and country. In addition, through the various high performance programmes and academies of sport, NMMU plays a major role in the process of developing elite and potentially elite players.

Athletics Athlons(tri-, bi-, du- and biathle)BasketballChess CricketCycling

GolfHockeyJudo Karate NetballRugbyRock climbing*

RowingShooting*SoccerSquash SurfingSwimmingTable tennis

TennisUnderwater hockeyVolleyballWater poloFitness and aquatics Centre

* George Campus only

Madibaz Sport provides club members with excellent sport facilities, scientifically-based coaching programmes and organisational and administrative support.

For an application form or more information contact the Madibaz Sport (formerly the Sport Bureau at: Port Elizabeth: 041- 5042165 or George: 044 – 801511

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Student Counselling, Career and Development Centre (SCCDC)George Campus: 044 801 5051 / 801 5168South Campus: 041 504 2511North Campus: 041 504 3222Second Avenue Campus: 041 504 3854Missionvale Campus: 041 504 1106After hours Crisis helpline: 082 428 5009

Who are we? We are professionally qualified and experienced student counsellors who are registered psychologists and educators. Our team includes supervised national and international graduate interns-in-training. A team of peer helpers is also available to support you.

We offer you: } A free, private, confidential, individual

professional counselling service } Numerous group programmes presented in

collaboration with your lecturers, other staff and Peer Helpers and packaged in relation to: academic issues, career choice and planning, wellness and personal, social and emotional issues

} Orientation Programme for new students } A variety of self-help pamphlets, web-based

materials and DVDs.

Student Governance and DevelopmentNorth Campus: 041 5043229South Campus: 041 5043351Second Avenue Campus: 041 504 3894Missionvale Campus: 041 5041235George Campus: 044 801 5029

This department contributes towards the holistic development of students. Its core functions are the training and development of student leadership, the coordination of student life and events and supporting student governance structures such as the Student Representative Council (SRC). All students are invited to join a society of choice; the 76 societies are categorised as academic, religious, developmental, social responsibility and political.

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Students with disabilitiesNMMU South Campus: 041 504 2562E-mail: [email protected], ground floor, office number 57

NMMU would like to ensure that students with disabilities do not experience unfair discrimination due to their particular challenges. This unit strives to ensure that reasonable accommodation, reasonable adjustment concerning accessibility, examinations and other academic concessions are made to meet your needs. Services currently available include portable devices for recording of study materials and enhancing quality of hearing devices, on-loan wheelchairs for hard-to-negotiate areas, special work areas in the libraries and general computer laboratories equipped with magnification and scanning software, and a wheelchair-friendly vehicle to assist with specific transportation needs.

As every case needs to be individually assessed, please register your special needs with the university’s Disability Unit as soon as possible, preferably the year prior to registration and application. At your first appointment you will need to provide medical documentation from an appropriate professional. The goal of the consultations between students and the Disability Unit is to identify the impact of disability on the student and to maximize opportunities for independent participation.

We offer:Confidential, professional individual consultation sessionsWorkshop and information sessions for studentsA link to support organisations and networks relevant to your disabilityTraining on assistive devices and software

Familiarise yourself with NMMU’s Policy on Persons living with Disability, copies of which are available at this unit or on the NMMU Portal. Bursaries for students with disabilities are available on an annual basis, upon application through the Financial Aid Office.

BtC – Beyond the Classroom Leadership Development The leadership training and development unit of Student Governance and Development (SGD) believes that all students, (not just those who hold formal leadership positions) are potential leaders.

This unit offers workshops that assist in the development of creative, independent, community-minded students who will contribute towards a positive living and learning community and assist in the creation of a vibrant student life and experience at NMMU. Join the Beyond the Classroom (BtC) Leadership programme which starts early in March.

The University Shop corporate gift and clothing storeSanlam Student Village (Main Store): [email protected] or 041 - 504 4371 Missionvale Student Centre: [email protected] or 041 - 504 1369 George Student Centre: [email protected]

The University Shop is a project of the NMMU Alumni Association and was established as a brand development tool. By wearing NMMU branded items, students, staff, alumni and friends can show their affinity and support for the institutional brand. You can visit the one-stop shop for all NMMU branded clothing, bags, folders and stationery. The best sellers include hoodies, backpacks, caps, golf and t-shirts and pens.

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To email your draft to them, go to your NMMU Stu-dent Portal and click on their logo to get to the web-site. At the bottom of the first page, click ‘Fill in the registration form’ and, after completing the form, upload your draft (with your lecturer’s instructions).

Writing Centres do not offer an editing service. If you need an editor, there is a list of editors (with details of how much they charge) on our website.

Supplemental InstructionFaculties of Arts, Business and Economic Sciences, Education, Law and Science: Celeste Barker: 041 504 2752

Faculties of EBEIT, Health Science and George Campus: Liesl Smith: 041 504 2118

What is SI?SI is a student academic assistance programme that increases student performance and retention. The SI facilitators are senior students themselves, who have successfully completed the course concerned. They offer regular, out-of-class, peer- facilitated sessions after attending the lectures. The programme is offered to all students in the selected courses, predominantly at first-year level.

Where is it offered?SI is currently only available in selected courses at the South, North, Second Ave, Missionvale and George campuses. Departmental notice boards and lecture announcements will tell you where to find your sessions. You can also find out more from 10 -01 15/17 (M&P Building), South Campus.

Writing Centres North Campus - M214C, 2nd Floor: 041 504 [email protected] Campus - Room 12, Building 10, Lower Ground Floor: 041 504 2686. [email protected] Avenue Campus - Room 015, Building 410: 041 504 3773. [email protected] Campus: Room 003, Mopani Building, Saasveld Road: 044 801 [email protected]@nmmu.ac.za

Consultants in the Writing Centres work with your lecturers on the teaching and learning of the differ-ent kinds of writing as well the audience, purpose, structure and style of each.

Once they have agreed a writing development strat-egy with your lecturer, you can phone or email them for an appointment or can email your draft writing to them for advice and feedback.

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Faculties @ NMMU

In which faculty are you studying?

Faculties appear in alphabetical order as follows:

} Arts

} Business and Economic Sciences

} Education

} Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology

} Health Sciences

} Law

} Science

1. Find the course / programme to which you have been admitted.2. Take note of the faculty within which your course / programme is offered.3. Take note of the campus on which your course / programme will run (some faculties are split across campuses).

It is important that you attend the Welcoming Ceremony scheduled for your faculty.

VENUES @ NMMU ExPLAINED

Venue numbers are indicated by either 6 or 7 digits: the first two or three digits indicate the building number; the middle two digits indicate the floor level; and the last two digits indicate the room number.

For example:

35 0040 building 35; ground floor; room 40

123 0007 building 123; ground floor; room 7

261 0132 building 261; first floor; room 32

Some venues on South Campus also have names, for example, Embizweni (building 9), Old Mutual (building 4) and Sanlam (building 5), while some are referred to by the main academic programme offered there, for example, Music (building 10), Media and Psychology (building 7), Education (building 11), new HMS and Dietetics (building 125).

At North, Second Avenue and Missionvale campuses, venues were previously named after letters of the alphabet, for example, A - M at North; X, Y, Z at Second Avenue; and A, B and DD at Missionvale. Though sometimes still referred to by letters, they have been changed to only numbers, for example, M-block at North Campus is now 261.

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Welcoming Ceremonies

Saturday 25 January 2014

Vice-Chancellor’s Address9:00 – 10:00

Dean’s AddressFaculty Meet and Greet

10:30 – 12:00

Check the detailed programme for the venue for your faculty meet and greet.

Detailed faculty programmes follow

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Overview of the Faculty of Arts

FACULTy OF ARTSCreating tomorrow

SOUTH CAMPUS

School of Music, Art and Design Department of Music All Music programmes

School of ArchitectureDepartment of ArchitectureDepartment of Architectural Technology & Interior Design

BAS (Architecture) NDip: Architectural Technology NDip Interior Design

School of Language, Media and Culture Dept of Applied Language StudiesDept of Journalism, Media Studies & PhilosophyDept of Language & LiteratureDept of Public Relations & Communication Studies

BA MCC (Media, Communication & Culture)NDip Journalism NDip: Public Relations Management

School of Governmental and Social Sciences Dept of Political & Governmental StudiesDept of Sociology & Anthropology BAdmin (Public Administration

BA

NORTH CAMPUS

School of Music, Art and DesignDept of Art and Design: Introductory Studies Department of Studio Arts Department of Applied Design

Introductory Studies – the general first year of study towards national diplomas in Fine Art Graphic Design, Photography, Textile Design and Technology

SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS

School of Governmental and Social SciencesDept of Political & Governmental Studies NDip: Public Management

*(including extended programme)

School of Music, Art and DesignDepartment of Studio Arts Department of Applied Design

NDip: Ceramic DesignNDip: Fashion

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Overview of Faculty of Arts Orientation Programmes

Welcoming Ceremony

Saturday 25 January 2014Vodacom Indoor Sports Centre, South Campus

9:00 – 10:00Vice-Chancellor’s Address

Faculty Meet and Greet

10:30 – 11:00Dean’s Address

Vodacom Indoor Sports Centre, South Campus

11:30 – 12:30Departments/Schools breakaway

BA MCC, Journalism & Public Relations Building 35, Ground floor, Room 05 (35 0005)

BAdmin & Public Management Building 35, First floor, Room 01 (35 0101)

BA General Building 35, Ground floor, Room 27 (35 0027)

Music Building 10, First floor, Room 16 (10 0116) (Music Building)

BAS Architecture, Architectural Design and Interior Design

Building 8, Second floor, Studio Space (Library Building)

Introductory Studies Building 35, Ground floor, Room 04 (35 0004)

Fashion and Ceramics Building 35, Ground floor, Room 01 (35 0001)

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Faculty of Arts South Campus

School of Language, Media and CultureSchool of Architecture

School of Music, Art and DesignSchool of Governmental and Social Sciences

Mon 27 Jan Where What

See Registration guide Registration

Fri 31 Jan Where What

08:30 – 15:00 35 0040 How2@nmmu Buddy Programme Day 1 } By the end of today, you will know: } what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues - campus tour } how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable } the resources available to help you

Tue 4 Feb Where What

8:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2@nmmu Day 1

How2@nmmu Buddy Programme Day 2

Wed 5 Feb Where What

9:00 – 11:00 123 0007 Nelson Mandela Champion Within

11:30 – 12:30 35 0040 Bursaries and Budgets

12:45 – 13:45 35 0040 Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

Thur 6 Feb Where What

9:00 – 10:00 Auditorium South Campus

Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover

topics related to your academic programme } Some Schools will have a student-staff fun event

10:30 – 11:30 35 0004 BA

123 0026 BA MCC and NDip Journalism

35 0018 NDip Public Relations

35 0005 BAdmin

No meeting today – date and time to be announced by School of Architecture

BAS Architecture; NDip Architectural Technology; NDip Interior Design

Music block Music programmes

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11:30 – 12:00 Break

12:00 – 13:00 Auditorium South Campus35 0040

Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)Basic Computer Literacy

14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium South Campus Rock ‘n Roll and Bulges

Sat 8 Feb Where What

09:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC office South Campus before 8 Feb

Venue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic

Mon 10 Feb Where What

Follow lecture timetable Lectures begin

Mon 10 Feb – Fri 14 Feb

Where What

Follow lecture timetable Orientation Academic Sessions: } How to get the most out of lectures } Note-taking } Lecture and e-mail etiquette } Referencing and plagiarism


12:05 – 13:05 In front of library,South Campus

Mass danceByways to Highways

Fri 21 Feb Where What

Venue and time to be announced First-year concert


9:00 – late NMMU Stadium,South Campus

Campus Life Festival } Residences formations } Sports programme } First-year social

Faculty of Arts North Campus

Introductory Studies Programme and Extended 1 and 2

Tues 28 Jan Where What



9:00 – 11:00 276 0003 (New Engineering Venue)

Nelson Mandela Champion Within

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11:30 – 12:30 206 018 (J18) Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

12:45 – 13:45 206 018 (J18) Bursaries and Budgets



Rock ‘n Roll and Bulges


8:30 – 15:00 208 0051 (K51) Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover

topics related to your academic programme } Student-staff fun event

How2@nmmu Buddy Programme } By the end of today, you will know: } what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues - campus tour } how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable } resources available to help you


9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC office before 8 FebVenue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Cafeteria Quad North Campus




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09:00 – late NMMU StadiumSouth Campus

Campus Life Festival Residences formationsSports programme First-year social

Faculty of Arts Second Ave Campus

School of Governmental and Social ScienceNDip Public Management



Wed 29 Jan Where What

13:30 – 16:00 411 0215 (Z215) 2nd Avenue Campus

English Proficiency Assessment


08:30 - 09:00

09:00 – 14:00

411 0108 (Z108)

Small group venues to be announced

Centralised meeting for How2@nmmu Buddy Programme

How2@nmmu Buddy Programme Day 1By the end of today, you will know:

} what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues - campus tour } how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable } the resources available to help you


8:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2@nmmu Day



9:00 – 11:00 411 0015 (Z015) Nelson Mandela Champion Within

11:30 – 12:30 411 0015 (Z015) Bursaries and Budgets

12:45 – 13:45 411 0015 (Z015) Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium2nd Avenue Campus


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09:00 – 13:00 411 0108 (Z108)2nd Avenue Campus

Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:30 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



Mon 10 Feb –Fri 14 Feb

Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Area between main entrance and Auditorium

Mass Dance Byways to Highways


Venue and time to be confirmed First-year concert


9:00 - late NMMU StadiumSouth Campus


Faculty of Arts Second Ave Campus

School of Governmental and Social ScienceDepartment of Applied Design: NDip Fashion



Tue 28 Jan Where What



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08:30 - 15:00 413 0024 (F024)2nd Ave Campus




8:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2@nmmu Day



9:00 – 11:00 411 0015 (Z015) Nelson Mandela Champion Within

11:30 – 12:30 411 0015 (Z015) Bursaries and Budgets

12:45 – 13:45 411 0015 (Z015) Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium2nd Avenue Campus



09:00 – 13:00 413 0024 (F024)2nd Avenue Campus




09:30 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What


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12:05 – 13:05 Area between main entrance and Auditorium

Mass DanceByways to Highways






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Overview of the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

FACULTy OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCESManaging tomorrow

SOUTH CAMPUS

BCom(General; General Accounting; Accounting; Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management;

Computer Science and Information Systems; Information Systems: Accounting Information Systems: Auditing, Information Systems: Business Management, Marketing Management; Law; Sport &

Recreational Management; Economics & Statistics; Financial Planning.

BCom Rationum (Accounting and Business Management / Economics)

(Accounting and Law)(Accounting and Computer Science & Information Systems)

BA Human Resource Management

SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS

Dip in AccountancyNDip: EconomicsNDip: Financial Information SystemsNDip: Human Resources Management NDip: Human Resources Management Extended Programme NDip: Inventory & Stores ManagementNDip: LogisticsNDip: Management NDip: MarketingNDip: Tourism Management

MISSIONVALE CAMPUS

BA Development Studies NDip: Management

Extended Programmes for the following qualifications:BCom

NDip: EconomicsNDip: Logistics

NDip: ManagementNDip: Marketing

NDip: TourismNHC: Business Studies

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Overview of Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences Orientation Programmes

Welcoming CeremonySaturday 25 January 2014

Second Avenue Auditorium, Second Avenue Campus


Faculty Meet and GreetSecond Avenue Auditorium, Second Avenue Campus


11:00 – 12:00

Departments/Schools breakaway

Departments/Schools Breakaway Venues to be announced at the ceremony

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Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences South Campus

Financial AccountingBusiness Management

EconomicsIndustrial and Organisational Psychology

BA Human Resource Management

COMPULSORy ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES



Thur 30 Jan Where What

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 – 15:00

Auditorium South Campus



How2@nmmu Buddy Programme Day 1 } By the end of today, you will know: } what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues - campus tour } how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable } the resources available to help you





9:00 -11:00 123 0007 Nelson Mandela Champion Within




8:30 – 15:30See breakdown below

Auditorium South Campus


topics related to your academic programme } Some Schools will have a student-staff fun event

8:30 - 08:45 Auditorium Short address by the Dean

8:45 - 09:009:00 - 09:45

AuditoriumAuditorium

Subject meetingsDepartment of EconomicsDepartment of Financial Accounting

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9:45 -10:15 Mid-morning break

10:15 -10:4510:45 -11:1511:15 -11:30

AuditoriumAuditorium35 0017

Department of Ind & Org PsychologyDepartment of Business ManagementIntroduction to faculty rules – BCom Law

11:45 -12:45 Auditorium35 0027

Subject meetingsProgramming fundamentals (WRA101) Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)

12:45 -13:30 LUNCH

13:30-14:30 Auditorium Subject meetingsMathematics for Accounting (MACC101)

14:30-14:4515:00-15:15

AuditoriumAuditorium

Introduction to Student CounsellingIntroduction to Campus Health


9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Area in front of library South Campus

Mass Dance Byways to Highways




09:00 - late NMMU Stadium,South Campus


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Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences Missionvale Campus

Extended Programme BCom students




13:30 – 16:00 508 0003 (A3)Missionvale Campus

English Proficiency Assessment for Dip Management


8:00 - 08:30

8:30 – 13:30

519 -0104 (DD106)





14:00 – 15:30 519 -0104 (DD106) Rock ‘n Roll and Bulges


9:00 – 10:00 519-0104 (DD 106) Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

10:15 – 11:15 519-0104 (DD 106) Bursaries and Budgets

11:45 – 13:45 519-0104 (DD 106) Nelson Mandela Champion Within


8:30 – 09:30 519 -0104 (DD106) Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover


09:30 -15:00 Venues to be announced at How2@nmmu Day 1



09:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC officebefore 8 FebVenue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic



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Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Venue to be announced Mass Dance Byways to Highways






Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences Second Ave Campus

NDip Logistics NDip Economics NDip Applied Accounting NDip Internal Auditing NDip Financial Information Systems NDip Human Resources Management NDip Cost & Management Accounting

NDip Marketing NDip Management NDip Tourism ManagementNDip Inventory & Stores


See Registration Guide Registration


13:30 – 16:00 411 0015 (Z015)411 0115 (Z115)411 0215 (Z215)

English Proficiency Assessment for: NDip Inventory and Stores, Logistics and Management


13:30 – 16:00 411 0015 (Z015)411 0115 (Z115)411 0215 (Z215)

English Proficiency Assessment for: NDip Marketing and Economics


13:30 – 16:00 411 0015 (Z015)411 0115 (Z115)411 0215 (Z215)

English Proficiency Assessment for NDip Tourism, and Human Resource Management

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08:30 - 09:00

09:00 - 15:00

Auditorium2nd Avenue






08:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2@nnmu Day1



9:00

10:00

Nelson Mandela Champion WithinAccountingInternal AuditingFinancial Info SystemsEconomicsHRM

Venue Auditorium 2nd Avenue

Bursaries and Budgets LogisticsInventory and StoresMarketing

Venue 411 0015 (Z015)

Bursaries and Budgets ManagementTourism

Venue 411 0115 (Z115)

10:15

11:00

Career PortfolioAccessAbilityLogisticsInventory and StoresMarketing

Venue 411 0015 (Z015)

Career PortfolioAccessAbilityManagementTourism

Venue 411 0115 (Z115)

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11:30

12:00

Bursaries and Budgets AccountingInternal AuditingFIS

Venue 411 0015 (Z015)

Bursaries and BudgetsEconomicsHRM

Venue 411 0115 (Z115)

Nelson MandelaChampion WithinLogisticsInventory and StoresMarketingManagementTourism

Venue Second Ave Auditorium

12:45

13:45

Career Portfolio AccessAbilityAccountingInternal AuditingFIS

Venue 411 0015 (Z015)

Career PortfolioAccessAbilityEconomicsHRM

Venue 411 0115 (Z115)


9:00 – 13:30See breakdown below

Auditorium2nd Avenue

Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce you to your modules and

cover topics related to your academic programme } Student-staff fun event date to be announced

9:00 – 09:10 Auditorium2nd Avenue

Welcome by the Dean

9:10 – 09:50Auditorium2nd Avenue

Introduction of HoDs/Programme Leaders

10:00 -13:30 Auditorium2nd Avenue

} Introduction to Student Counselling Services } Financial Aid } Library Services } Introduction to Writing Centre Services } Health matters } Societies Officer

14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium 2nd Avenue Rock ‘n Roll and Bulges


9:30 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



Mon 10 Feb-Fri 14 Feb

Where What

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Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences Missionvale Campus

BA Development Studies NDip: Management

NDip: Management ExtendedNDip: Economics Extended NDip: Logistics Extended

NDip: Marketing ExtendedNDip: Tourism Extended




13:30 – 16:00 508 0003 (A3) English Proficiency Assessment forNDip Management


8:00 - 08:30

8:30 – 13:30

519 -0104 (DD106)



How2@nmmu Buddy Programme DAy 1By the end of today, you will know:

} what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues - campus tour } how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable the resources available

to help you


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9:00 – 10:00 519 -0104 (DD106) Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

10:15 – 11:15 519 -0104 (DD106) Bursaries and Budgets

11:45 – 13:45 519 -0104 (DD106) Nelson Mandela Champion Within







9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What

Follow lecture timetable Orientation Academic Sessions: } How to get the most out of lectures } Note-taking } Lecture and E-mail etiquette } Referencing and Plagiarism


12:05 – 13:05 To be announced Mass DanceByways to Highways






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Overview of Faculty of Education

FACULTy OF EDUCATION

Guiding tomorrow

SOUTH CAMPUS

BEd (FP) Foundation Phase

BEd (IP) Intermediate Phase – Language Option ORMaths and Science Option

BEd (FET) Further Education & Training – Economic & Management Sciences ORNatural Sciences

Overview of Faculty of Education Orientation Programmes


Vodacom Indoor Sports Centre, South Campus

9:00-10:00Vice Chancellor’s Address


Venue 123 00710:30 – 12:30

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8:30 – 09:00

9:00 -15:00

35 0040









9:00 -10:00 35 0040 Bursaries and Budgets




14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium South Campus



9:00 – 13:00 35 0040 Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC offices, South Campus before 8 Feb


City bus tour

First-year picnic



49


Where What










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Overview of Faculty of EBEIT Orientation Programmes


Goldfields Auditorium, North Campus

9:00 – 10:00Vice-Chancellor’s address



Goldfields Auditorium, North Campus

11:00 – 12:00Department/School Breakaway

Venues indicated below

Civil Engineering Building M, second floor, Room 22261 0222 (M222)

Electrical Engineering New Engineering Building - Auditorium

Industrial Engineering New Engineering Building – Sweat Lab

Mechanical Engineering Senate Hall, North Campus

Mechatronics Building N, ground floor, Room 2207 0101 (N2)

Building Building M, first floor, Room 54

261 0154 (M154)

Construction Studies Building C, first floor, Room 16

204 0116 (C116)

Construction Economics (quantity Surveying) Building J, second floor, Room 12

261 132 (M132)

School Of ICT Building D, ground floorGoldfields Auditorium, North Campus

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School of EngineeringNorth Campus

Department of Civil Engineering




8:30 – 09:00

9:00 - 15:00

204 0116 (C116)






9:00 – 10:00 261 0136 (M136) Bursaries and Budgets

10:15 – 11:15 261 0136 (M136) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility

11:45 – 13:45 207 0001 (N1) Nelson Mandela Champion Within







9:00 – 13:00 204 0116 (C116) Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



09:15 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



52


Where What








9:00 - late NMMU Sports StadiumSouth Campus


Department of Electrical Engineering




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

204 0009 (C9)







11:30 – 12:30 204 0009 (C9) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility

12:45 – 13:45 204 0009 (C9) Bursaries and Budgets


8:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2@nmmu DAY 1


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9:00 – 13:00 204 0009 (C9) Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05-13:05 Cafeteria Quad North Campus







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Department of Industrial Engineering




8:30 –9:00

9:00 - 15:00

261 0249 (M249) Centralised meeting for How2@nmmu Buddy Programme


} what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues- campus tour } how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable } the resources available to help you



11:30 – 12:30 206 018 (J18) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility



8:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2@nmmu DAY 1





09:00 – 13:00 New Engineering Venue – Sweat Lab




9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



55


Where What










Department of Mechanical Engineering




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

207 0001 (N1) Small group venues to be announced






10:15 – 11:15 261 0132 (M132) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility





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9:00 – 13:00 261 0222 (M222) Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:15 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What








9:00 - late NMMU Sports StadiumSouth Campus


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North and South Campus

BEng Mechatronics

Your studies and hence your orientation, straddles two campuses, namely, North and South.The following events will be at North: Welcoming Ceremony and Faculty Meet and Greet on Saturday 25 January. The rest of your orientation programme will take place with the BSc students at South Campus, except for Meet Your Lecturers on Tues 4 Feb.




8:30 - 9:00

9:00 – 15:00

35 0027








14:00 - 15:00 261 0247(M247)NB: North Campus

Meet your Head of Department and lecturers (Mechatronics)

Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover topics related to your academic programme


9:00 - 11:00 123 0007 Nelson Mandela Champion Within

11:30 - 12:30 35 0040 Bursaries and Budgets

12:45 – 13:45 35 0040 Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility


9:00 – 12:00 35 0101 Compulsory Refresher Maths programme

13:00 - 14:00 123 0007

Embizweni 2nd floor: Lab 4

Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)

Students registered for both Programming fundamentals (WRA101) and Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)

14:00 – 15:30 AuditoriumSouth Campus

Rock ‘n Roll and BulgesAlternative date: Tue 4 Feb North Campus 14:00 -15:30

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12:30 – 14:30 Venue to be announced Student – staff fun event


9:00 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC office, South Campusbefore 8 FebVenue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Area in front of librarySouth Campus





9:00 – late NMMU stadium,South Campus

Campus Life Festival } Residences formations } Sport programme } First-year social

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School of The Built Environment

Dip Building




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

261 0154 (M154)








11:45 – 13:45 276 0003(New Engineering Venue)








9:00 – 14:00 261 0154 (M154) Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:15 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



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Where What










BSc Construction StudiesBSc Construction Economics (quantity Surveying)




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

CS: 261 0157 (M157)QS: 261 0132 (M132)










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8:30 – 12:00 CS: 261 0157 (M157)QS: 261 0132 (M132)


topics related to your academic programme

12:30 – 15:00 Venue to be announced Student-staff fun event } Bridge building competition } Finger lunch } Awards handed out


13:00 - 14:00 123 0007 South CampusEmbizweni 2nd floor: Lab 4

Computing fundamentals (WRFC101) Students registered for both Programming fundamentals (WRA101) and Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)


9:15 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05-13:05 Cafeteria QuadNorth Campus







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School of Information and Communication Technology

Dip: Information Technology(Support Services, Software Development, Communication Networks)




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

276 0003 (New Engineering Venue) Small group venues to be announced







11:30 – 12:30 Surnames A – L: 261 0132 (M132)Surnames M – Z: 261 0136 (M136)

Bursaries and Budgets

12:45 – 13:45 Surnames A – L: 261 0132 (M132)Surnames M – Z: 261 0136 (M136)

Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility







9:00 – 15:00 207 0001 (N1) and 207 0101 (N2)



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9:15 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05- 13:05 Cafeteria Quad North Campus







Faculty of Ebeit Missionvale Campus

Higher Certificate in Information Technology User Support ServicesBachelor of Human Settlement Development




8:00 - 8:30

8:30 – 13:30

519 -0104 (DD106)




} what it takes to be a successful student } how to deal with university challenges } where to find your venues - campus tour

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} how to use the library } university terminology } how to read the timetable } the resources available to help you












9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City Bus Tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Venue to be announced Mass Dance Byways to Highways






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Overview of the Faculty of Health Sciences

FACULTy OF HEALTH SCIENCES Caring for tomorrow

SOUTH CAMPUS

Human Movement Science BHMS (Human Movement Science)

Human Movement Science NDip Sport Management

Dietetics BSc Dietetics

Pharmacy BPharm; Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Support (Pharmacy Technical Assistant)

Psychology BA (Psych); BPsych (Sport Psych)

Environmental Health and Social Development Professions

Bachelor Social Work

NORTH CAMPUS

Nursing ScienceEmergency Medical CareBiomedical Technology and Radiography

BCurBEMCNDip Biomedical TechnologyNDip Radiography

Environmental Health and Social Development Professions

NDip Environmental Health

MISSIONVALE CAMPUS

BCur Extended Programme

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Overview of Faculty of Health Science Orientation Programmes

Welcoming CeremonySaturday 25 January 2014Venues indicated below




Same venues as for the Vice-Chancellor’s address

11:00 - 12:00Departmental Breakaway

Department Venues forVice-Chancellor’s Addressand Dean’s Address

Venues for Departmental Breakaway

Psychology 35 0040, South Campus 35 0040, South Campus

Social Development 35 0040, South Campus 4 0003, South Campus

Pharmacy and Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Support

12 0288, South Campus 12 0288

HMS 123 0026, South Campus 123 0026

Sport Management 123 0026, South Campus 35 0017

BSc Dietetics 123 0026, South Campus 35 0018

Nursing Senate Hall, North Campus Senate Hall, North Campus

Biomedical Technology Conference Centre, North Campus

202 0120 (A120)

Radiography Conference Centre, North Campus

202 0028 (A28)

Environmental Health Conference Centre,North Campus

202 0027 (A27)

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Faculty of Health Science South Campus

Psychology, Social Development, Pharmacy, BSc Dietetics and HMS Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Support (Pharmacy Technical Assistant)




8:30 - 09:00

9:00 - 15:00

05 000305 000535 001712 02884 0005




ØPsychology ØSocial WorkØHMS ØPharmacy; Pharmacy Technical AssistantØBSc Dietetics






10:15 – 11:15 35 0040 Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbililty



9:00 - 12:00

05 000305 000535 001712 02884 0005



ØPsychologyØSocial Work ØHMS ØPharmacy; Pharmacy Technical AssistantØBSc Dietetics

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13:00 – 14:00 123 000735 0040

Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)Basic Computer Literacy (ITCL101)

14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium,South Campus



9:00 - 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets from SRC office South Campus before 8 FebVenue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What








9:00 – late NMMU Stadium South Campus Campus Life Festival } Residences formations } Sports programme } First-year social

Faculty of Health Science South Campus

Sport Management






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Fri 31 Jan Where South Campus

What

8:30 - 9:00

9:00 – 15:00

125 0002B New HMS Building





Tue 4 Feb WhereSouth Campus

What



Wed 5 Feb WhereSouth Campus

What


10:15 – 11:15 35 0040 Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbililty


Thur 6 Feb WhereSouth Campus

What

9:00 – 13:00 125 0002B New HMS Building

Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce you to your modules and

cover topics related to your academic programme } Student-staff fun event

14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium South Campus Rock ‘n Roll and Bulges


9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC office before 8 Feb


City Bus Tour

First-year picnic



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Where What




Mass dance Byways to Highways






Faculty of Health Science North Campus

Nursing Science




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

Senate HallNorth Campus








11:30 – 12:30 222 0101 (D101) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility

12:45 – 13:45 222 0101 (D101) Bursaries and Budgets

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Rock’ n Roll and Bulges


9:30 – 13:00 Senate Hall North Campus




9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets at SRC officebefore 8 Feb Venue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Cafeteria QuadNorth Campus







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Faculty of Health Sciences Missionvale Campus

Nursing ScienceExtended Programme




8:00 - 8:30

8:30 – 13:30

519 -0104 (DD106)





to help you












9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



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Faculty of Health Sciences Missionvale Campus

Nursing ScienceExtended Programme




8:00 - 8:30

8:30 – 13:30

519 -0104 (DD106)





to help you












9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 To be announced Mass dance Byways to Highways







Biomedical Technology




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

201 0120 (A120)










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9:30 – 13:00 201 0120 (A120) Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00

Collect tickets from SRC office before 8 FebVenue to be announced

City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What










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Environmental Health




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

202 0027 (A27)
















9:30 – 13:00 202 0027 (A27) Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover



9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



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Where What











Radiography




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

202 0028 (A28)










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9:30 – 13:00 202 0028 (A28) Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce you to your modules and

cover topics related to your academic programme } Student-staff fun event


9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What










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Overview of the Faculty of Law

FACULTy OF LAWDefining tomorrow

SOUTH CAMPUS

LLB LLB Extended programme

Overview of Faculty of Law Orientation Programmes


Venue 123 0002


10:00 – 10:30

Dean’s Address

11:00 – 12:00Faculty Meet and Greet

Law Faculty South Campus

LLBLLB Extended




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 – 15:00

123 0002





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8:30 – 13:30 Venues to be announced at How2 Day 1



9:00- 10:00 35 0040 Bursaries and Budgets

10:15-11:15 35 0040 Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility



9:00 – 13:00 123 0002 Meet your Lecturers } Address by the Faculty Administrator } Lecturers will introduce you to your modules and

cover topics related to your academic programme } Student-staff fun event: mock trial


14:00 – 15:30 Auditorium, South Campus



9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What




Mass danceByways to highways






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Overview of the Faculty of Science

FACULTy OF SCIENCEDiscovering tomorrow

SOUTH CAMPUS

BSc (General)BScIS (Computer Science & Information Systems)

BSc (Human Movement Science and Biochemistry)

NORTH CAMPUS

NDip: Analytical ChemistryNDip: Polymer Technology

NDip: Agricultural ManagementNDip: Game Ranch Management

NDip: Chemical Process TechnologyExtended Programmes for: NDip Analytical Chemistry

MISSIONVALE CAMPUS

Extended Programmes for BSc

Overview of Faculty of Science Orientation Programmes


Auditorium, South Campus 9:00 – 10:00: Vice-Chancellor’s Address

Faculty Meet and Greet Auditorium, South Campus

10:00 – 10:30: Dean’s Address

11:00 – 12:00Departments/Schools Breakaway

All Science academic programmes Auditorium

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Faculty of Science South Campus

All BSc degrees




8:30 - 9:00

9:00 – 15:00

35 0027









9:00 - 11:00 123 0007 Nelson Mandela Champion Within

11:30 - 12:30 35 0040 Bursaries and Budgets

12:45 – 13:45 35 0040 Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility



13:00 - 14:00 123 0007

Embizweni 2nd floor: Lab 4

Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)

Students registered for both Programming fundamentals (WRA101) and Computing fundamentals (WRFC101)

14:00 – 15:30 AuditoriumSouth Campus

Rock ‘n Roll and BulgesAlternative date: Tue 4 Feb North campus 14:00-15:30



12:30 – 14:30 Venue to be announced Student – staff fun event

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9:00 -14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What








9:00 – late NMMU stadiumSouth Campus


Faculty of Science Missionvale Campus

Extended Programme BSc students




8:00 - 8:30

8:30 – 13:30

519 -0104 (DD106)


Centralised meeting for How2@nmmu Buddy Programme Day 1



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9:00 – 10:00 519-0104 (DD 106) Career Portfolio Workshop; AccessAbility

10:15 – 11:15 519-0104 (DD 106) Bursaries and Budgets

11:45 – 13:45 519-0104 (DD 106) Nelson Mandela Champion Within







9:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What



12:05 – 13:05 Venue to be announced Mass dance Byways to Highways






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Faculty of Science North Campus

Analytical Chemistry Polymer Technology




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

222 0101 (D101)






9:00 - 10:00 261 0222 (M222) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility








9:30 – 11:00 222 0101 (D101) Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover

topics related to your academic programme

11:00 - 13:00 222 0101 (D101) Subject meetings: only for main stream Analytical Chemistry & Polymer Chemistry students


9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic



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Where What









Campus Life Festival } Residences formation } Sports programme } First-year social

Faculty of Science North Campus

Agriculture & Game Ranch Management




8:30 – 9:00

9:00 - 15:00

261 0221 (M221)






9:00 - 10:00 261 0222 (M222) Career Portfolio Development; AccessAbility




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9:30 – 13:00 261 0221 (M221) Meet your Lecturers } Lecturers will introduce your modules and cover

topics related to your academic programme } Student-staff fun event } T-shirt design


9:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 17:00


City bus tour

First-year picnic




Where What










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Assignment Writing

Writing Centre on your campus Refer to p. 26

ATM ABSA

First National Bank

Standard Bank

On campus, next to Kraal (S); next to Food Court (N)

On campus, next to Kraal (S) and Sanlam Student Village, University WayOn campus, next to Kraal (S)

Banks ABSANedbankFirst NationalStandard Bank

Summerstrand Village Shopping CentreSummerstrand Village Shopping CentreSummerstrand Village Shopping CentreOn campus (S): next to Kraal

Biokinetics Centre

Reception (S) New HMS building (Building 125)

504 2603

Books & Stationery

Van Schaik’s SummerstrandVan Schaik’s Second AveVan Schaik’s MissionvaleRehab Secondhand Text BooksCNAPick ‘n Pay (Supermarket)

Student Village (University Way)Ground Floor, Main BuildingTechnical Services (M)South campusSummerstrand Village Shopping CentreSummerstrand Village Shopping Centre

Centre for Admission and Access Research (CAAR)

Embizweni next to Student Counselling

504 2918

Useful contact details @ NMMUNorth (N), South (S), Second Ave (2nd Ave) and Missionvale (M) campuses

What Contact Room Tel: 041 - Absence from class or tests

your course lecturer

Absence from examinations

Contact the Exams Office:

Examinations Office (N)Examinations Office (2nd Ave)Examinations Office (M)Examinations (Off campus)Postgraduate Examinations (N)

Heinz Betz Hall

504 1000504 1000504 1210504 4068 or 3469504 9968

Academic problems

1. Your course lecturer2. Head of Department3. Dean of Faculty4. Faculty Administrators5. Centre for Teaching and Learning6. Student Counselling 7. Supplemental Instruction

Refer to Caring for You for contact details

Accommodation For all residence enquiries and applications

Central Admissions Office 504 1415

Accounts(Payments & queries)

Cashier (S)Student Accounts (S) Cashier (N)Cashier (2nd Ave)Cashier (M)

01 OG Foyer01 OG FoyerMain Entrance FoyerD28 – D31

504 2513504 4229 / 3090504 3224 504 3838504 1287

Admissions Central Admissions Office 504 1415

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Campus Health Service

SouthNorthSecond MissionvaleGeorge

504 2174504 3364504 3762504 1374044 801 5062

Campus Drivers’ Academy

Toufeeq Bethanie (S)[email protected]

SRC Goldfields South 504 4286

Computer access Your student card will be activated on registration day.

Contact Centre North Campus 041 504 1111

Cultural activitiesArts & CultureCultural Activities

Please note the NMMU Choir falls under the Marketing Dept

Main OfficeMr Michael Barry (S)Student Societies (S)NMMU choir (S)NMMU choir (N)Cultural Council (M)

1 16111 1611

504 2508504 2566504 27930736203784504 1302504 1302

Disability Unit South Campus 9 0009 504 2562

Doctors/dentists Consult Campus Health Services

Emergencies(all hours)

Security (S)

Security (N)Security (2nd Ave)Security (M)

504 2342 / 2482(9111 from campus)504 3636 / 3483 / 6000504 3710504 1231 / 1439

Financial Aid Office

Bursaries and loans (N)

Bursaries and loans (M)

Opposite Admissions

504 3182(NSFAS)504 3096 (Bursaries)

Food Kraal (student cafeteria) (S) Rendezvous (S)Van’s Tuck Shop (S)

Food Court (N)

Cafeteria (M) Residence dining hall Supermarkets

Below library Below International Office Behind stairs in front of Main Building

Near Goldfields Auditorium

ArenaAt residencesVillage Shopping Centre

Graduate Placement & Co-operative Education

SouthNorthSecond Ave

Embizweni, ground floor, opposite cashier

504 2619 504 3540 504 3751

International Student Enquiries

Office for International Education (S)

Goldfields (S)87 01 05 +27 41 504 2161

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Library General enquiries (S) General enquiries (N)General enquiries (2nd Ave )General enquiries (M)

504 2294 / 4315504 3410 / 3409504 3851 / 3486504 1269

Lost Property Lost property (S) Campus control (M)

SecuritySecurity

504 2208504 1231

Post Office and NMMU Postal Services

NMMU Post Office (S)NMMU Post Office (N)NMMU Post Office (M)

Main Building, Lower Ground K-Projects 007D006

Sport Sport Bureau (S)Director: Sport (S)Facilities Consultant (S)Sport Manager (M)

Sport CentreSports BureauSports BureauArena

504 2165504 2584504 2555504 1244

Student Counselling, Career & Development Centre

South CampusNorth Campus Second Ave CampusMissionvale Campus

09 0002D BlockY001D124

504 2511 504 3222 504 3854 504 1106

Student Records (Academic records, progress reports, change of address, etc)

Student Records (S) 09 0142 504 4699504 4112

Student societies and clubs

Lynette Roodt Goldfields (S)86 0020

504 3561

Student interests

SRC Goldfields (S)86 0013

504 2172 / 2171 / 3351

Switchboard All Port Elizabeth campuses 504 1111

Most of these will be pointed out on the campus tour organised as part of the how2@nmmu programme for first-year students.

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Societies at NMMUReligious societies

ANSOC (Anglican Society) ACTS (Catholic)Wells of Life Athletes in ActionHINDU Bahai FaithMuslim Student Association Believers Love WorldMethsoc Burning Bush MinistriesChurch of Christ Chi Alpha Campus Ministries20Twenty destiny Christian StudentsStudents Christian Organization (SCO) Family Christian FellowshipLutheran Students Forward in FaithKlema His People (Livewire)TASA (Twelve Apostles) Jesus ArenaCongsoc NACCS (New Apostolic)

RUCC Force UPCSAS

SDASM (Seventh Day Adventist Student Association) Zion Christian Student Fellowship

Social Responsibility

Eleqour (Gay, Lesbian & transgender) SEACC (South Eastern African Climate Consortium)GCI (Green Campus initiative) Student RightsMasinyusane (Tutoring program at schools) Together We Can (Tutoring at schools)Peer Helpers UBUNTUSAIYC Fusion (Disability)Metro Swagger (International Student Events) Alumni

Political societies

AZASCO (Azanian Student Convention) DASO (DA Student Movement)SASCO (SA Student Congress)

Developmental societies

AIESEC BMF (Black Management Forum)Toastmasters InvestsocGlam Squad (Modelling and Grooming) SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)

Academic societiesAgriculture MediaComputer SCIENCSO (Science)Teachers in Practice (Education) Industrial & Organisational PsychologyConstruction Management TourismGEOS (Geology) Human ResourcesHMS (Human Movement Science) Marketing Law Students Logistics PEPSA (PE Pharmacy Students Association) EconomicsQuantity Surveying Social WorkSAPASA (SA Public Administration Students Association) StatisticsIndustrial & Org Society ASS (Architecture Students)Profiles (PR Students) Black Lawyers Association – Student ChapterABASA (Advancement of Black Accounting Students) DENOSA (Nursing)Computers Biotech (Biochemistry & Microbiology)Managerial Student Forum (Management Students) Financial Planning

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Troubleshooting guide (With some fun and some serious causes and solutions!)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONNervous about being at varsity

· Not sure if I’ll make it; not sure what to expect

· I’m the first person in my family to come to varsity

· Don’t know anyone

· Attend orientation; find your How2 buddy; go to Student Counselling

· See above

· Join How2 to make friends quickly; add us on Facebook

Missed orientation · What’s orientation???· Not cool to attend orientation· Got better things to do· Not registered yet· Was busy with Admission or Financial Aid · Did not have bus/taxi fare · I have a part-time job; had to work· No place to stay yet· Couldn’t find the orientation venue

· Contact the orientation team; inbox us.· WHAT???!!!· Ja, surfing 101 will help you pass!· Get moving!· Join a group asap· Find out about late orientation· Heard of swopping shifts?· Should’ve planned ahead? · Ever heard of asking?

Failed a test,module or exam

· What test??? Were we writing today?· Didn’t attend most lectures

· Turned up at wrong venue

· Allocated too little time to study

· Didn’t understand the work

· Didn’t have the right notes

· Don’t have a good study method

· Babelas (SA slang for hangover )

· Use your free NMMU diary - write in it!· This is not a correspondence university – attend class

· Make sure you know the venue, join the campus tour in How2!

· You can’t watch ALL the series ALL the time…

· Attend time management workshop - see Keys to Success on Student Portal

· Talk to lecturer; Join SI; form study group; talk to mentor or buddy

· Its high time you got organized· Attend note-taking workshop· Attend study workshop - see Keys to Success on Student Portal

· 0 sucks!Missed a test or an exam

· Oops! Had the wrong date/time· Sick· Grandma was sick· Test clashed with your hot date

· Huh? No teachers to remind me?· My cat went missing

· Double check ahead of time· Provide medical certificate· Sorry, no excuse· Score points with g/friend - but how will that help you pass Chem 101?

· You’re a big boy now! Use your diary· 0 sucks, hey!

Missed lectures · Eish, 7:45 is too early!

· Not an important subject

· Partying until 03:00 the night before is not an option

· Get up earlier· All subjects are important. Attend all classes!

Feeling homesick · No friends

· Different culture· Missing Mama’s food· Missing my boyfriend

· Join How2 to make friends quickly· Talk to a student counsellor· Attend Homesickness Workshop · Join a club or society· Attend Diversity Workshop· You’ll survive…· Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Don’t have the finances to pay for the rest of my course

· Course fees don’t come cheap· Did not make provision long ago· Parents do not have the means

· Pop in at Financial Aid for assistance

· Get a loan or bursary, or a part-time job

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Didn’t do well in assignment

· Wasn’t sure what to do

· Oops, didn’t know I was supposed to reference

· Didn’t know lecturers subtract marks for late submission

· Academic terminology not clear – haaibo, can’t lecturers speak plain English?

· Lost course outline

· Speak to your lecturer ahead of time · Visit the Writing Centre· Plagiarism is a BIG no, no!· Read referencing rules – see Infowise· Get organized!· Use your free NMMU diary· Talk to other students or SI Leader· Read, read, read….· Being organised contributes to success

Don’t know what to expect in tests/exams

· Didn’t attend lectures· Lecturer was vague about test

· Speak to lecturer, buddy, mentor or seniors· Get hold of old question papers (library or intranet)

Don’t understand section of the work

· Didn’t attend class

· Lecturer doesn’t explain the work properly

· Life’s tough, hey… attending lectures is your job, old chap.

· Consult lecturer & other students· Attend SI· Prep for class - pre & post read

Don’t know where to find notes on NMMU intranet

· Don’t know how to use the intranet or · the NMMU portal

· Attend How2· Ask lab assistant for help

Didn’t get a DP · What’s a DP?· Didn’t hand in assignment· Failed class tests· Poor attendance

· Find out sooner rather than later· Yeah, you should have done it!· See you next year bud.· So you didn’t know you get marks for attending lectures?

Excluded from exam (EBEIT)

· Received a warning!· Failing your subjects.

· See a student counsellor at your campus· Join a study group or attend a study skills workshop

Poor study skills · Don’t know what your learning style is· This is not high school – parrot fashion does not work

· Studying the night before is not studying

· Speak to a student counsellor· Attend a study skills workshop

Not checking your NMMU e-mails

· Do we have e-mail?· Not sure how· Using your personal e-mail (gmail etc)

· So now you know …· Ask your buddy or lab assistant· Failing to check NMMU mail will result in missing out on important information

Don’t know photocopying system

· Not familiar with NMMU system · Ask your How2 buddy

Not enjoying my course

· Don’t understand the work or course

· It’s not what I thought it would be· Not my first choice· Not challenging enough

· See your buddy or SI leader

· See a Student Counsellor

Wrong course choice

· A girl I liked was doing the course …

· Because my dad said so

· Didn’t have enough information· Followed the money instead of my passion

· She’s dating your best friend – look where that got you!

· Dads can be tough. See a Student Counsellor

· See a Student Counsellor· Eish!

Will I get a job when I graduate?

· That depends….

· Poor academic record· Poor planning for after graduation· No work experience

· Develop personal skills beyond the classroom

· Develop yourself holistically· Get good general knowledge· Join a club or society; become buddy, mentor or SI leader

· Work hard from first year· Develop yourself from first year· Get a part time job; visit Graduate Placement office

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How to survive in 1st yearthrive

10 guidelines that you should follow to make the best of your time at varsity:

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What the students say!

What advice would you give someone starting at NMMU?1. Get involved. The more you put in, the more you get out.2. Keep a sense of humour. When you’re lost, lonely or don’t have a clue as to what your lecturer is rambling on about, smile because at least you’re at university and you will have something to laugh about after you’ve graduated.3. Keep your eye on the prize – and that should be your qualification.4. Rely on your intuition. Your gut instinct will tell you if something is good or bad for you. 5. Ask. At varsity you’re encouraged and expected to ask questions. Get used to doing it because it will help you for the rest of your life.6. Maintain a balance. All work and no play, makes Frik, Matt or Thabo a dull boy.7. Embrace diversity. Relish the opportunities of meeting students oh-so different to yourself.8. Volunteer. Try something new. Offer your help. You’ll be amazed by what you learn and who you meet.9. Be responsible. For every action there’s a consequence.10. Eat, drink and be merry – in moderation. You want to remember the good times, don’t you?

“The How2 experience was exciting and challenging. It was a great tool to help me become more diverse and interactive. I have learnt a great number of inter-esting things and met fascinating people. Thanks to the How2 experience ...Viva la experience...”– Tashriek Fondling, Information Technology, North Campus

“Starting first year can be very daunting, new faces, new environment, new ways of doing things. The How2 experience was very informative and saved me a lot of time in terms of knowing where to go to, who to go to and how to go about doing things ... Definite-ly worthwhile!” – Darelle yon, BPsych, South Campus

“My How2 1st year experience was really wonderful. It is one of the days I will always remember– it has made a positive impact on my studies here in NMMU. I remem-ber, I had no idea what we were going to do, in fact I had this pre-conceived thought that it would be one of those events where we would have to sit for a long time listening to what different speakers would have to say in orientating us. However, it turned out to be something totally unexpected. It was lively, I interacted with different people and everybody was friendly! I liked the technique, for lack of a better word, that was used to convey the information to us. I also remember how helpful the leaders of my group were.” – Abigail Ndlovu, Construction Management Economics, North Campus

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Unofficial guide to NMMU

On the goTransport

By PLANEAirport:The Port Elizabeth airport is about a ten-minute drive from the university. You can get to NMMU by cab or shuttle. There is no bus or mini-bus service from the airport.Cab services: Air Taxi 0822113874; Beach Cab 0834761079; Sisa 076 4260145; Hunter Cabs 041 – 5855500.Shuttle: Blunden 041-4514803; Van Rensburg Shuttle Services 041 – 5834435 or 0836543242Alternatively, enquire at the Info Centre at the airport.

Cab services: See telephone numbers under Airport information.

By BUSBus station: The main long-distance bus services travelling to Port Elizabeth are Translux, Greyhound, Intercape and Roadlink. They all stop at, or close to, Greenacres Shopping Centre. You can travel from Greenacres to NMMU with Algoa Bus Service, the city’s public bus service, or by cab or mini-bus taxi.

PUBLIC BUS SERVICEAlgoa Bus Service: 041 404 1200 or 080 142 1444 (free call for timetable information). A public bus service runs from Virgin Active (opposite Greenacres in Ring Road) to NMMU. The buses run daily to NMMU (except on Sundays) from 08.25 to 18:15, but more frequently in the morning. The name at the front of the bus will read NMMU or number 0. It costs about R10 to travel from Greenacres to NMMU.

CABSee telephone numbers under Airport information.

MINIBUS TAxIThe minibus taxi services runs from Greenacres (outside Mr Price), between 8:00 and 18:00. They will transport you to the city centre (Norwich terminal), where you transfer to a taxi that will take you to the university. Because of the change, this service is not recommended for a first-time visitor. It

costs R6 to travel from Greenacres to the city centre, and a further R8 to travel from town to NMMU.

By TRAINTrain station: The Algoa Bus Service (see above), as well as the mini-bus taxi service runs from the Norwich Terminal across the road from the train station. Alternatively, you can take a cab. For cab numbers, see Airport information.

Please note: Like in any big city, travel after dark is not recommended. During the day, students are advised to take care of their belongings. If arriving by train, it is advisable to stay inside the station until your cab arrives.

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Eating in, eating out

Feeding the inner man / woman is pretty important, so we’ve put together students’ favourite food spots.

EATING INIf you’re stuck for time, and you need a quick bite to eat then head for: Madibaz, Rendezvous, Cassies and Flavas Halaal Cafe at South Campus next to the Kraal Van’s Tuckshop at the taxi rank at South CampusFlavas Halaal Café & The Deli at the North Campus Cafeteria2nd Avenue cafeteria Missionvale Campus cafeteria in the Student Life Centre Fruit vendors who pop up near the various campuses

BUyING INNMMU’s main campuses are within walking distance of two major retailers – Pick ‘n Pay at Summerstrand Village, and Spar at the Mercado Centre in Admiralty Road. Govan Mbeki Road has major retail outlets where you can purchase a variety of groceries.

FOOD ON THE MOVEAll the major fast food outlets can be found at various points in Nelson Mandela Bay, but there is a drive-through McDonald’s in Beach Road, Summerstrand. There’s also KFC & Barney’s, located on the Shark Rock Pier. Great fish and chips are available from Fish Tales at Summerstrand Village. There are many other franchises such as KFC, Wimpy, Debonairs, and Steers, located mainly in the Boardwalk or Summerstrand area.

Mr Delivery, KFC and Debonairs Pizza are well known for their delivery services, give them a try.

EATING OUTIf you just fancy something light, reasonable and close by, then try:Kaffeine Espresso BarRoman’s pizzaCharlie’sNandos SteersFish TalesFish AwaysFor more restaurants, refer to “Food on the move” section

For bigger appetites at a reasonable cost, there’s:The Boardwalk, which has many restaurants Blue Waters Café La Vela CafeThe MediterraneanPrimi Piatti Ocean BasketJohn Dory’sSpur

BOOzIN’ AND CRUISIN’And when your thirst and hunger need a boost, you might want to check out the following hotspots:Barney’s TavernFinnezzThe CollegeCoco de MerCastro’sBalizza Gondwana’s Captains bar and grill The Godfather (Korsten)

Show me the money

Most campuses have automatic teller machines, but for those that don’t, Summerstrand Village and Summerbreeze are home to most banking groups.

Show me entertainment

Student life is not just about studying, eating and boozing…there are other forms of entertainment, namely:

Boardwalk (Summerstrand): movies, ten pin bowling, go karts, putt putt, game arcade, casino, Lightouse pool area, etc. Walmer Park Shopping Centre and Greenacres Shopping Centre have movie theatres and many restaurants Karaoke at the Boardwalk and Captains Bayworld and Museum in Marine Drive Seaview Lion and Game Park Opera House in Central has many theatre performances all year round Paintball entertainment in and around PEThe PE beaches - loads of free fun in the sun

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Show me the shops

Walmer Park Shopping Centre Greenacres Shopping Centre Cleary Park Shopping Centre Pier 14 Shopping Centre Govan Mbeki Street has many shops that offer variety and affordability

Show me the health care

Bay Medical Centre (Summerstrand) Mercantile Hospital (Korsten) Greenacres Hospital (Greenacres) Provincial Hospital (Mount Croix) St Georges Life Hospital (St Georges Park) Livingstone Hospital (Korsten) Dora Nginza Hospital (Zwide)

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Social Media Guidelines for StudentsYou may not realise it, but responsible use of social media is a very important issue. When communicating on social media channels, you are potentially putting yourself out there for the world to see – not just your friends as you may think. Here are some guidelines to help you to act responsibly as an NMMU student.

Do’s: } Post your accomplishments and achievements } Display your passions! } Show your service } Share your travels

Don’ts } Indicate any illegal activity } Expose too much skin } Parade your personal displays of affection } Be overly negative

Facebook privacy settingsDo you know how to change your Facebook privacy settings? Have you ever considered the fact that people you don’t even know are able to view your Facebook profile and every status update, comment, or photo you post or get tagged in? Have you ever considered the fact that your lecturers, professors, advisors, parents, employers, etc. can view everything you post on Facebook?Ten points to remember when posting on social media channels:1. Will anyone really care about this content besides me?2. Will I offend anyone with this content? If so, who? And does it matter?3. Is this appropriate for a social portal, or would it best be communicated another way?4. How many times have I already posted something today?5. Did I use the spell check?6. Will I be OK with absolutely anyone seeing this?7. Is this post too vague? Will everyone understand what I’m saying?8. Am I using this as an emotional dumping ground? Should I maybe use a different outlet?9. Am I using too many abbreviations in this post and starting to sound like a teenager?10. Is this reactive communication or is it well thought-out?

NB! If you bring the university into ill-repute in your social media posts, you may find yourself with disci-plinary action being taken against you. So please think before you post and remember that your personal brand could be at stake!

Like us on Facebook (NMMU4U)

Follow us on Twitter (NMMU4U)

Watch us on youTube (NMMUonTube)

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Safety and Security @NMMU

While the university does its best to ensure your safety on campus, you also have a role to play. Be watchful of your belongings, do not display valuable items in public and take precautions to avoid

placing yourself at risk.

Theft is the most common crime on campus. The best means of prevention is to reduce or remove the opportunity.

Criminals are particularly interested in students since students tend to have expensive laptop com-puters, cell phones and i-pods and other gadgets – and all of these things are light, portable and

very easy to sell and convert into cash. So don’t make yourself a vulnerable and easy victim.NMMU is fully committed to maintaining a stable and safe environment to allow students to study

with peace of mind. However, your safety is also largely your responsibility. Take care.

ANONyMOUS CRIME LINE NUMBER 041- 5049998

Emergencies

Call 041 – 504 2009

Save this number on your mobile phone

Road Safety @NMMUTraffic on campus is very busy. Pedestrians are more vulnerable than motorists

Take care when you cross the roadCross at the pedestrian crossing

Don’t just walk across; check for oncoming vehiclesOnly start walking when the motorist has stopped

Be courteous and say thank you!

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Plan your personal orientation programme hereAdd dates and times

My personal orientation programme(Check your programme dates and venues)

Date and time Event Venue

Academic orientationWelcoming Ceremony and Faculty Meet & Greet

Registration

Meet your lecturers

How2@nmmu

Introductory lecture

Maths Refresher (BSc and BSc Mechatronics)

Note-taking

How to get the most out of lectures

Referencing & plagiarism

Developing your career portfolio

Lecture and email etiquette

Student-staff fun event

Wellness eventsRock ‘n Roll and Bulges

Bursaries and Budgets

Social, cultural and sport eventsByways to Highways (societies’ expo)

City bus tour

First-year picnic

Campus life festival

Sport programme

First-year social

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Inter-campus mapNelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityNelson Mandela Bay

Uitenhage Rd

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Cape Rd

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