Orientation to UniSA for International students
- What is orientation to UniSA for International students?
- Orientation start dates
- Welcome Area
- Program outline
- Pre-departure checklist
- Quarantine information
What is orientation to UniSA for International students?
Orientation to UniSA for International students is about making your transition to the University of South Australia and features activities and information sessions that are designed to introduce you to life in Adelaide and study at UniSA.
Your orientation will also provide an essential introduction to your chosen program of study at UniSA.
During orientation to UniSA you will:
- Find out what services are available to you as a student at UniSA
- Meet other students
- Meet University staff
- Be assisted in your search for long term accommodation
- Be provided with information about getting around Adelaide and UniSA
- Learn some strategies for successful study and living in Adelaide
- Have your questions answered
Postgraduate coursework students to commence in the Division of Business in study period 7, 2009 - please visit the Postgraduate studies webpage and access the 'What's new' section for a helpful online guide book about Your first weeks in the Division as a postgraduate.
Orientation start dates
For postgraduate students in the Division of Business commencing in study period 7, 2009 please see below for your orientation to UniSA program start date and time. Attendance is essential for all international students.
|
Study Period |
International Student Welcome |
Start Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| SP7, 2009 | Commencing postgraduate
coursework students within the Division of Business (Repeat session) |
Monday 23
November Start time: 9.00am Room BH4-23, Barbara Hanrahan Building, City West Campus |
Note: Your 'home campus' is the where the majority of your courses are held. Please refer
to your UniSA offer and Confirmation of Admission letters for your home campus location.
Welcome Area
The Welcome Area is a great place to meet Welcome Buddies and UniSA staff in a relaxed, informal atmosphere as well as gather information about life at UniSA, enrolment, or find accommodation.
Details of Welcome Area locations for international students commencing in study period 2, 2010 will be available in January 2010.
Program outline
For international postgraduate students commencing in the School of Commerce in study period 7, 2009, you can access a revised copy of your Postgraduate Orientation Program (Study Period 7, 2009) from the Division of Business Orientation for Postgraduate Students website.
Please visit the Studying successfully website to find out important information and advice about being a successful student at UniSA. This is information that you can keep referring back to while you are a student at UniSA.
Pre-departure checklist
Before you study at UniSA there are a number of things you will need to organise. Please download this helpful Pre-departure checklist (PDF 96kb - download Adobe Acrobat) and tick the checkboxes as you go!
Quarantine information
Please refer to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service website for information on what you are not allowed to bring into Australia.
- For example, if you have items made from wood, plant and animal material, you must declare them upon arrival.
- You are not allowed to bring in fresh food or egg products even in powder form into Australia, including dried or packet food.
Adelaide has access to products from most regions in the world. The food item you may want to bring from home is probably available in Australia.
To ensure that you have a smooth passage through Quarantine upon arrival into Australia please visit the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) website.