ORIENTATION GUIDE SPRING 2016 PARRAMATTA WELCOME TO ORIENTATION AT WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY! Today you can find out about your course and the services and support available to assist you. You will also have the chance to meet academics and students from your course, discover your campus, and collect your student ID card and Student Diary. ‘ASK US’ At Orientation and in the first week of university, ‘Ask Us’ Assistants are available on campus to help you. They can help you find your classes, assist with access to Western Wifi, and answer your questions. You can find them throughout your campus at Orientation, and at building EA (outside) in week one. Look for the ‘Ask Us’ Assistants in red t-shirts wearing black lanyard cards.
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ORIENTATION GUIDE SPRING 2016PARRAMATTA
WELCOME TO ORIENTATION AT WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY! Today you can find out about your course and the services and support available to assist you. You will also have the chance to meet academics and students from your course, discover your campus, and collect your student ID card and Student Diary.
‘ASK US’At Orientation and in the first week of university, ‘Ask Us’ Assistants are available on campus to help you. They can help you find your classes, assist with access to Western Wifi, and answer your questions. You can find them throughout your campus at Orientation, and at building EA (outside) in week one.
Look for the ‘Ask Us’ Assistants in red t-shirts wearing black lanyard cards.
COURSE INFORMATION SESSIONSYour course information session is a great opportunity to interact with academics, get prepared for your classes, meet fellow students and find out what will be expected of you at University.
Course information session details are available on the posters around campus on your Orientation day, at the ‘Ask Us’ information stalls, and at westernsydney.edu.au/orientationsessions
WORKSHOPSHints and Tips (30min)Get advice and tips from current students, including key University terms, time management and enrolling. Ask any IT questions you have – whether it’s about software programs or computer basics.
≥ Building EA.G.26 ≥ 9.30am ≥ 11.30am
LIBRARY TOURS (40min)An introduction to Library services and resources.
≥ Building EN ≥ 11.30am ≥ 1.00pm
CAMPUS TOURS (30min)A tour lead by current students highlighting key locations on campus.
≥ After your course information session
STALLS‘Ask Us’ information stallCurrent students are available to answer questions, give directions and assist with connecting your devices to Wifi.
≥ Building EA (outside) ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
Western Sydney University Village (accommodation) Information about the affordable, high quality and safe on campus accommodation.
≥ Building EA (outside) ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
PASSJoin group study sessions to improve your academic performance, and meet others in your units.
≥ Building EA (outside) ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
Campus LifeGet a taste for campus life. Check out information on campus activities, trips & tours, sport & student clubs as well as promotions and giveaways.
≥ Building EA (outside) ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
MATESA mentoring program that gives first year students an opportunity to connect with other new students and mentors in later years of study.
≥ Building EA (outside) ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
ENROLMENT ASSISTANCEGet help enrolling in your course or changing units.
≥ Building EA.LG.27 ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
INTERNATIONAL LOUNGEMeet the International team and chat with other international students.
≥ Building EA.LG.26 ≥ 9.00am - 1.30pm
OrientationTuesday, 12 July
DEVICE COLLECTIONCollect your course specific learning device from Monday, 18 July to Wednesday, 31 August 2016 at The University Store. For terms and conditions, eligibility and collection details visit westernsydney.edu.au/devices
‘ARE YOU READY TO START’ QUIZTry the online quiz to see how university-ready you are!
westernsydney.edu.au/areyouready
BBQPop in for a free BBQ today. Visit the ‘Ask Us’ information stall for details.
BEFORE YOU START CHECKLIST
Complete this list of key things you need to do before classes to start.
If you have any questions, speak to an ‘Ask Us’ assistant on campus during Week 0 and Week 1 – they’re the ones in red t-shirts wearing black lanyard cards. Student Central is also available year round to help you.
COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT STEPS Accept your offer, activate your account and enrol online ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/enrol
TUTORIAL REGISTRATION Read your tutorial registration emails and register for your classes as soon as possible ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/tutorialregistration
SPEND TIME ON THE STARTING AT WESTERN SYDNEY U WEBSITE Take the ‘Are you ready to start’ quiz, look into the programs and workshops you can use to prepare for uni, and find out about our support services ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/starting
PLAN HOW YOU’RE GETTING TO CAMPUS≥ westernsydney.edu.au/gettingtouni
GET YOUR STUDENT ID CARD Collect your Student ID card at Student Central anytime you’re on campus – you need it while on campus, in exams and to collect your course specific device (if eligible) ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/studentidcard
GO TO ORIENTATION Learn about your course and what’s expected at uni, meet fellow students, get to know your campus and take a library tour ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/orientation
LOOK INTO HOW MUCH UNI COSTS Find out about tuition fees, textbooks and the other costs that might come up at uni ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/fees
SPEAK TO THE DISABILITY SERVICE If you have a disability, injury or chronic health condition we can provide tailored and personal support throughout your degree ≥ westernsydney.edu.au/disability
SAVE THE SECURITY PHONE NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE (FOR EMERGENCIES)≥ 1300 737 003
THE UNIVERSITY STOREVisit The University Store to purchase your textbooks, course readers, and course related supplies.
≥ Building EJa (ground level) ≥ theuniversitystore.com.au
SECOND HAND BOOK EXCHANGEVisit the Second Hand Book Exchange to buy pre-owned textbooks.
≥ westernsydney.edu.au/secondhandbooks
What happens in your first week18-22 July
Campus Life
Week 2 ( 26 – 28 July ) is Clubs Week!
Clubs Week is a great way to find out about all the Student Clubs and Groups on offer at University and meet other students with your interests.To find out more about Clubs Week activities visit westernsydney.edu.au/campuslife
WEDNESDAY, 27 JULY ≥ Building EKb
Precinct (outside Boiler House)
THURSDAY, 28 JULY ≥ Building EKb
Precinct (outside Boiler House)
HELP AND SUPPORTSTARTING AT WESTERN SYDNEY WEBSITEFind out what you need to know and do before you start, how University works and what to expect. Access information on enrolment, your timetable, getting to uni, preparation courses and workshops available to you.
≥ westernsydney.edu.au/starting
STUDENT CENTRALStudent Central is your first point of contact for information, advice, brochures, forms and referrals to other services. Get help and advice about your enrolment, fees, exams and results.