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International — Coffs Harbour

Monday 13th February — Day 1

• All students to arrive by 8:30am
• Students need to sign in at the start of all International Student Sessions including Friday excursion
• Please bring your Passport & proof of electronic Visa (if Visa is not displayed in Passport) and proof of overseas student health cover (if you already have cover)
• Please collect student pack and hand in passport at door
• Passports will be returned at the Photo ID session at 11:00am Tuesday 14 February 2012

Note: Sessions marked with * are COMPULSORY for all international students.

TimeEventLocation
9:30am – 10:30am* Orientation Overview

  • Welcome by Head of Campus – Coffs Harbour ~ (Prof David Lynch)
  • Welcome by Director of Studies ~ (Heather Parris-Kidd)
  • International Office - International Staff Introductions ~ (Tom Arnold)
  • Orientation Week Overview ~ (Tom Arnold)
  • Introduction to Essential Information including: ~ (Tom Arnold)
    • Emergency Contact Numbers
    • Emergency and Health Services
    • Legal Services
    • Learning Assistance o Complaints & Appeals Processes o Critical Incident Plan
    • Bank – Driver’s Licence – Rental/Tenancy
    • Your mail – International Students
    • Campus Tour – International Students
D Block Theatre

10:30am – 11:00am* Morning Tea FREE ~ provided by the International OfficeSacred Garden
* Don’t forget to sign-in for the next session …
11:00am – 12:30pm

* Student Services

  • Mentoring & Equity Services ~ (Jo Mason)
  • Learning Assistance ~ (Clare Heesom)
  • Medibank Private & Overseas Student Health Cover ~ (Liz Pearson)
  • RTA – Driver / Road Rules ~ (TBA)
  • Cultural Awareness ~ (Tom Arnold)
  • Student Association ~ (Neville Neal)
D Block Theatre
12:30pm – 1:30pm* Lunch FREE ~ provided by the International OfficeSacred Garden
* Don’t forget to sign-in for the next session …
1:30pm – 3:30pm

* Looking After Yourself in Australia

  • Safety & Security ~ (Dave Fish / SCU Security)
  • Your Visa & the National Code ~ (Tom Arnold)
  • Financial issues ~ (Tom Arnold)
    • Payment of fees, sanctions & consequences, etc.
    • Money management (living expenses)
  • Enrolment & Course Information Sessions ~ (Tom Arnold)
  • Chaplaincy / Community / Medical & Counselling Services ~ (Rachel Jones / Pam Stone)
  • Safe Surf Practices ~ (Tom Arnold – Video)
D Block Theatre
3:30pm – 4:00pmAdjusting to Uni ~ Student Health & Support ServicesA.1.09

Tuesday 14th February — Day 2

Note: Sessions marked with * are COMPULSORY for all international students.
TimeEventLocation
8:45am – 4:30pmResource Folder, Gym & Student Association MembershipStudent Association, F Block
9:00am – 11:00am* Academic Workshop ~ International Non-English Speaking BackgroundC1.32 – Group 1
11:00am – 11:45am* International Student Photo ID SessionStudent Association, F Block
12:30pm – 2:30pm* IT EssentialsA.1.22 & A.1.23
Split into 2 groups as instructed
2:30pm – 4:30pm* Academic Workshop ~ International Non-English Speaking BackgroundC1.32 – Group 2

Wednesday 15th February — Day 3

Note: Sessions marked with * are COMPULSORY for all international students.
TimeEventLocation
8:45am – 4:30pmResource Folder, Gym & Student Association MembershipStudent Association, F Block
9:00am – 1:00pmStudent MentoringGathering Space
9:30am – 11:30am* Course Information Session ~ Graduate Diploma of PsychologyD Block Upper
9:30am – 11:00am* Course Information Session ~ B. International Hospitality Management O Block Theatre
11:00am – 12 noonCampus TourM Block
11:30am – 1:30pmLive Entertainment Gathering Space
12:00 noon – 12:15pm* Admittance CeremonyA-Block Stairs
12:15pm – 12:30pm* Head of Campus Welcome ~ RecommendedGathering Space
12:30pm – 1:00pmLunchGathering Space
1:00pm – 6:00pmFree use of gym & playing courtsStudent Sport Centre
1:00pm – 3:00pm* Course Information Session ~ B. Business
* Course Information Session ~ B. Business Administration
* Course Information Session ~ B. Information Technology
* Course Information Session ~ B. Applied Computing		A.1.09
1:00pm – 3:00pm* Course Information Session ~ B. Education (Secondary)D Block Lower
1:00pm –1:45pmCampus TourM Block
3:00pm – 3:45pm* Library Information Session ~ International Students OnlyLibrary – E Block
4:00pm 6:00pmCheap Drinks & NibblesAquarium Bar
6:00pm – 7:00pmFree BBQAquarium Bar
7:00pm – 9:00pmFREE Bus to town & the Coffs Hotel for “Icebreakers”Aquarium Bar

Thursday 16th February — Day 4

Note: Sessions marked with * are COMPULSORY for all international students.
TimeEventLocation
8:45am – 4:30pmResource Folder, Gym & SA MembershipStudent Association, F Block
9:00am – 1:00pmStudent MentoringGathering Space
9:30am – 10:30am* Enrolment Session ~ B. IT, Business & Misc International StudentsVenue TBA
10:30am – 11:30am* Enrolment Session ~ International Hospitality ManagementVenue TBA
11:45am –11:45pmCampus TourM Block
1:00pm – 3:00pmOrientation wrap-up FunctionFusion Café, Aquarium Bar
4:00pm – 6:00pmCheap Drinks & CanapésAquarium Bar
6:00pm – 7:00pmFree BBQAquarium Bar
7:00pm – 9:00pmFREE Bus to town & the Coast Hotel or GreenhouseVarious

Friday 17th February — Day 5

Note: Sessions marked with * are COMPULSORY for all international students.
Bring your hat, warm clothing, sensible shoes, sunscreen, money for lunch & any souvenirs. All transport and bookings are FREE
TimeEventLocation
8:30am – 4:30pm

Billabong Wildlife Park Day Trip

  • Meet at SCU Campus Bus Bay (8:30am SHARP)
  • Depart SCU
  • Arrive Park Beach Coffs Harbour for Surf Safety Practical*
  • Depart Park Beach
  • Arrive at Billabong Wildlife Park
  • Depart Billabong Wildlife Park
  • Arrive SCU Campus Bus Bay

* Please note: all students are required to attend the compulsory, free practical surf safety session on Friday morning.

Campus Bus Bay ~ Near F Block
4:00pm – 6:00pmCheap DrinksAquarium Bar

Updated: 02 February 2012

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