UWS Residential Colleges
Welcome from The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) Welcome to the 2013 academic year and congratulations on becoming part of the UWS Residential Colleges community. UWS Residential Colleges offer unique learning and leadership opportunities to ensure students make the most of their time at university. There is much to look forward to in the year ahead, including a wide range of social, cultural and academic programs and services. I encourage you to take advantage of the programs and services available to you.
support services if you ever need assistance. Our policies and regulations aim to meet the needs of both our students and the local communities surrounding our campuses. As a member of the UWS Residential Colleges community, please ensure you are familiar with the information in this handbook and are aware of your responsibilities.
UWS Residential Colleges are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive community environment. I encourage you to refer to this handbook throughout your stay, to find information to answer any questions you may have, and direct you to appropriate
Best Wishes, Angelo Kourtis
I sincerely hope that you enjoy your time at UWS Residential Colleges, and find that it enriches your overall university experience.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) UWS Residential Colleges
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UWS CAMPBELLTOWN
Residential College By choosing to live at UWS Campbelltown Residential College, you are joining a world-wide community of individuals coming together to share, learn and teach each other about their different cultures and lifestyles. UWS Campbelltown Residential College isn’t just a place to eat and sleep. It‘s a community in which people from all parts of the world live together and have an opportunity to share common interests, make new friends and widen their horizons. Becoming part of our community you are opening up a world of new experiences for yourself. I encourage you to take full advantage of all that the College has to offer – academically, socially, culturally and in the sporting field. The College is an informal place where our residents enjoy the greatest degrees of freedom possible. However, that does not mean ‘anything goes’. There are some requirements we ask of all residents.
While that list might sound imposing, it simply means that all residents are entitled to lead comfortable lives of their own choosing. All it asks for is consideration and tolerance of others. There are a few rules concerning behaviour which condition these rights but, for the most part I rely on your own good sense to accept the responsibility that goes with freedom, bearing in mind there are 286 residents, all with equal rights, living closely together within the College.
study without interruption or interference
If you need any help, please feel free to see either myself, Simone or Hala anytime during office hours. You can also see your friendly Resident Assistant.
have respect and safety for themselves and their personal property
I wish you a happy stay with us at UWS Campbelltown Residential College
be free of intimidation or harassment
Naomi Barnard Campus Manager UWS Campbelltown Residential College
In particular, we insist that everybody behave in a way that guarantees that all residents have the right to:
enjoy individual freedom without regard to race, sex, national origin, handicap, age, religion, sexual preference or political affiliation
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UWS Residential Colleges
The College staff The College Manager
Resident Assistants
The Manager of the College, Naomi Barnard, is responsible for the College, including residential life and student support. Naomi is available to help you with any difficulties you may be experiencing yourself or with other residents. You can make an appointment or just drop in. Naomi can be contacted during office hours on extension 3061.
The Resident Assistant (RA) team are a vital part of the College and are appointed each year. They report to the College Manager and the Residential Services Coordinator. The RA’s responsibilities are varied and include, but are not limited to
The Residential Services Coordinator
The Residential Services Coordinator, Simone Collison, coordinates the dayto-day operations of the College office and assists the Manager. Simone works closely with the College Manager to provide an effective living and learning environment for all residents. Simone can be contacted during office hours on extension 3041. The Residential OFFICER
The Residential Officer, Hala Ashe, assists with the day-to-day operations of the College office. Hala is available to help you will all general enquiries, maintenance and any issues you may have during your time at the College. Hala can be contacted during office hours on extensions 3275.
caring for the residents showing leadership within the community organising college activities dealing with difficult situations such as loud noise handling emergencies administering first aid Resident Assistant on duty
The duty RA is the first point of contact for students after hours. They can help you from: 4.30pm to 9.00am weekdays 24 hours on weekends and public holidays The duty RA will attend to: emergencies such as first aid, fire, or emergency maintenance Check-in and check-out after hours any complaints or situations that arise after hours such as noise, volatile situations etc monitoring the common room lockouts
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Contact information Naomi Barnard Extension: 3061 Email: n.j.barnard@uws.edu.au
College street address (for couriers, pizza, deliveries)
Simone Collison Extension: 3041 Email: s.collison@uws.edu.au
BLD 23, UWS Campbelltown 183 Narellan Road Campbelltown NSW 2560 Australia
Hala Ashe Extension: 3275 Email: h.ashe@uws.edu.au Resident Assistant on duty Extension: *6550 Mobile: 0404 809 550 College postal address (for all mail including packages) [Your name] UWS Campbelltown Residential College Locked Bag 1797 Penrith NSW 2751 Australia
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[Your name]
College email address campbelltownresidentialcollege@ uws.edu.au Security Extension: 3444 Phone: (02) 4620 3444
Checking in: Arrival Student Residence Licence When you arrive at the Residential College office, you will be asked to sign your Student Residence Licence. You will need to read the licence before signing it and be aware that it is a legal document. Schedule 2 of the Student Residence Licence is a condition report that needs to be filled in within seven days of arrival. This report details the current state of the premises and is used when you leave to check for damages which you may be charged for, so it is important that you fill this dchedule in fully and truthfully. Handbook You will be given a copy of the handbook, which you will sign for on your Student Residence Licence. Payments If you are paying via direct debit, you will need to submit your direct debit form on or before arrival, or within seven days of arrival if you need to open a bank account. We do not accept cash, American Express or Diners Club cards.
Keys You will be issued with keys (swipe card or physical key) on arrival. You are responsible for your keys. Please see more information below under ‘Room keys’. Photograph We will take your photograph which will be stored in our computer system, so we can identify you. Your room A Resident Assistant or staff member will show you to your room and around the other facilities. They can answer any questions you may have. Arriving after hours If you arrive after office hours or on a weekend the duty Resident Assistant will be available to help you. You will need to report to the office the next day or after the weekend to finish your paperwork. Mobile phone number If you have not already given us your mobile phone number or you will be purchasing a phone, please remember to give us the number so that we can contact you if necessary.
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Facilities and services Common rooms The common room is located in the middle of the residence and has a TV room, games room and a computer lab. Pool tables, table tennis and BBQ facilities are also available for use and the room is a great meeting point for residents who want to study or just hang out. The common room is accessible 24 hours a day and is for residents use only. Visitors may use the facilities, but they must be accompanied by a resident at all times. The computer lab is for residents only. It is the responsibility of each resident to clean up after themselves when using the common rooms. Correspondence from the College All correspondence from the College will be sent to your UWS student email (MyMail) account. You need to check this regularly so you don’t miss any important information and can keep up-to-date with what is happening at the College. Fax Residents can use the fax located in the College office. Fax costs are: Incoming – free for residents Outgoing (within Australia) – $2.20 for the first page, $1.10 for all subsequent pages Outgoing (overseas) – $4.40 for the first page, $2.20 for all subsequent pages Internet Wireless internet is provided by UWS throughout the College and is free of charge.
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Laundry Residents must do their own laundry. User pays operated washing machines and dryers are provided in the laundries around the College and clothes lines are also available around the College. Mail The mail is delivered weekdays at around 11.00am. You will be notified if you have a parcel or registered mail waiting for you in the office. Outgoing mail can be left for posting in the office, but you need to provide a stamp for all envelopes. Office hours The office is open from Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm, except for public holidays. Personal details It is very important that you keep your personal details up-to-date. When you leave the College, please make sure that we have a forwarding address and contact information for you. If your personal details change at any time, you need to let the College staff know and update your information in MySR (MyStudentRecords). Telephones Each apartment/townhouse has a telephone in the living room. This phone can be used to receive calls and to make internal calls (around the University) free of charge. External calls can be made using Telstra Phone Away cards. Utilities Your accommodation fees include water, electricity and gas charges. However, excessive use may incur extra charges. Please remember to be water wise and to switch off lights and heaters when they are not in use.
Important things you should know Alcohol We promote responsible alcohol consumption among our residents. Every resident is responsible for ensuring that they monitor their intake of alcohol at any given time and avoid over consumption. We will not tolerate excessive alcohol consumption as an excuse for disruptive behaviour. Continual excessive consumption of alcohol will be treated as misconduct under the Code of Behaviour and Discipline policy and UWS Alcohol Control policy. Any serious behaviour issues that are the result of excessive alcohol consumption may result in disciplinary action taken under the UWS Residential Colleges policies. Code of Behaviour and discipline We aim to provide every individual and the whole residential community the opportunity to live harmoniously together and manage their behaviour accordingly. Behaviour that adversely affects other students will not be tolerated.
place of residence is enough evidence to remove a resident. In addition, if this policy is openly violated it will lead to immediate expulsion from the College and notification to the local Police. Harassment, vilification and bullying UWS does not tolerate harassment, vilification or bullying in any form. If you feel you are being harassed in any way please contact the Residential College staff. More information is available in the UWS policies, which are available at www.uws.edu.au/policies Noise The Noise policy emphasises general consideration for others at all times and specifies that from Sunday to Thursday, there must be no noise after 11.00pm. Residents are given leeway on weekends (Friday and Saturday) and noise is permitted until 1.00am. Noise after this time will not be tolerated.
Drugs Under Australian laws and UWS policy, illegal drugs cannot be possessed, sold or used on campus, including the Residential Colleges. If you are suspected of engaging in such activities, your Student Residence Licence may be terminated and further disciplinary action may be taken. At the Residential Colleges, the policy is that the smell of marijuana in the room/
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Sexual harassment UWS does not tolerate any form of sexual harassment. The Colleges maintain a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment. If you feel you are being harassed in any way please contact the Residential College staff. Smoking Smoking is not permitted in any University building, which includes all residential buildings and balconies. From 1 January 2013, smoking will be prohibited on all UWS campuses with the exception of a number of clearly marked designated smoking areas. More information is available in the Environmental Tobacco Smoke policy, available under ‘E’ at www.uws.edu.au/policies Visitors You can have a guest stay at the College for up to six (6) nights each teaching session. You will need to complete a visitor request form and submit it to the office before your guest arrives. You are responsible for the actions of your guests.
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Your Residential College What is provided All residences come furnished with the following: Bedroom Desk and chair Wardrobe Bed Mattress Kitchen Fridge Microwave Toaster Kettle Pots and pans Living Area Lounge suite Dining table and chairs TV Coffee table Vacuum cleaner Iron and ironing board What you need to bring All residents need to supply their own: Linen and pillow Towels and tea towels Cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery, glasses, cooking utensils Laundry detergent and dish washer detergent All meals
Cleaning You are required to keep your room and common areas in a clean and tidy condition. Cleaners will clean the common areas e.g. kitchens and bathrooms once a fortnight. It is your responsibility to make sure that common areas are able to be cleaned by ensuring that your personal effects are removed from the area or placed so the cleaners can access all areas. Cleanliness checks Cleanliness checks on the common areas are conducted monthly or more frequently where required. Cleanliness checks are conducted on bedrooms twice a year. You will be notified of when this will take place and you can be present if you wish. If the common area or your bedroom are not kept clean and tidy, the cleaners will be asked to clean for you and you will be fined and charged for the extra costs. Conserving electricity and water We expect everyone to minimise energy and water usage wherever possible. All lights should be turned off when not needed and showers and other water usage should be of a reasonable duration. Please think about the environment. Disability support If you have a disability and may require adjustments during your time at the College, please speak to the College Manager when you arrived.
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Your Residential College... Damage or loss You are individually liable for any loss or damage to your assigned residence and its furnishings and will be held jointly and individually liable for damage to any UWS property (not just in your living space) unless individual responsibility is proven. Emergency In the case of an emergency, inform the College Manager immediately, regardless of the time of day. Entering a resident’s room Only people authorised by the College Manager may enter a resident’s room for the following reasons: 1. inspection, cleaning, inventory, maintenance, safety, alterations and repair 2. in an emergency as determined by the Manager or delegate without advance notice and whether or not the resident is present Rubbish Household rubbish should be placed in the bins in the car park. Recycling should be placed in the appropriate bins. All other rubbish should go into the large skip bins. Please see the recycling information below for details about what can be placed in the recycling bins. Hazing and initiation activities Hazing or initiation activities are not tolerated. Any student involved in these kinds of activities will be immediately referred to the University for serious disciplinary action. Hospitalisation If you are admitted to hospital for any reason the College Manager must be informed as soon as possible.
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Insurance You are responsible for insuring your personal belongings while living at the College. UWS Residential Colleges are not responsible for compensation to you under any circumstances. Lockouts Lockouts are attended to 24/7. During office hours please see the College staff at the office. After hours, please contact the RA on duty or Security. Afterhours lockouts are charged at $20 per lockout. The money collected from lockouts will be donated to a charity of the College’s choice at the end of each year. Maintenance 1. How to log a maintenance request Please report all maintenance items online. Go to the website www.uws.edu.au/res_ colleges_maintenance_request Sign in using your user name and password you received when you applied, then click the relevant item. 2. Urgent maintenance Urgent maintenance, such as gas leaks, electricity shortages, plumbing blockages should be reported immediately to the Residential office. If these problems occur after hours please call the RA on duty or Security. They will assess the situation and provide assistance. 3. Service standards We are committed to providing a responsive and timely service to residents. The completion of requested work will vary according to the situation, as maintenance is conducted on a priority basis. However, we will do our best to ensure that all maintenance is carried out promptly and effectively in all cases.
Personal property You are responsible for your possessions. Remember to keep your valuables safely locked in your room. Do not leave them in common area as they may go missing. Pets With the exception of fish, pets are not allowed to be kept in the College. This includes private rooms and common areas. Please note this applies to all animals, rodents and reptiles. Fish are the only exception. Hanging pictures You can hang pictures, but you can only use blue tak. Anything stuck to walls, desks, ceilings or wardrobes must be removed (without damage) before you leave or charges may apply. Recycling As part of the ongoing commitment UWS has towards sustainability, recycling is now available in all student residences. Recycling bins are placed in each residence and these need to be emptied into the larger recycling bins with a yellow lid located conveniently outside your residences. The Recycling bins are for ‘co-mingled’ recycling, which you can use for: glass bottles and jars (all colours) plastic items (with plastic codes 1 to 6) aluminium cans aluminium cooking foil milk and juice cartons (please remove lids so they can be recycled separately to the bottle) steel cans For every six aluminium cans you recycle, you will save enough energy to offset a 10km car trip. There are bins provided for your general waste. These can be emptied into the skip bins provided.
The Residential College Advisory Committee The Residential College Advisory Committee is chaired by the College Manager and includes key stakeholders ranging from representatives from UWS International to the UWS Counselling Service. The committee meets three times each session and aims o create a forum to discuss student welfare issues at the College. The committee then formally passes recommendations on to the General Manager of the UWS Residential Colleges. Room allocation Our staff allocate rooms based on the preferences on your ‘Application or Accommodation Intentions Forms’. We endeavour to fulfil all requests, however sometimes we are unable to do so. Room keys You will be provided with a room key or swipe card to access your house and room. Please note that for security reasons you are required to lock your room and house doors as you exit and keys can only be copied by an authorised locksmith at the College’s request. Do not give your card or key to anyone else. If your key is lost or stolen, you are responsible for the costs of replacing the key and, if necessary, the re-keying of the room. Room request and changes You will be given an opportunity to change your room at the end of each session. However, if you want to change your room during the session, you must apply in writing using the forms available from the office. Mid-session changes will be made on the basis of: availability of places needs of students maintaining a harmonious living environment
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Your Residential College... Sickness If you are sick, please inform the staff – especially if you can’t attend lectures, tutorial or practical classes. We can arrange to inform the relevant academic and School staff. Shopping trolleys Shopping trolleys are not to be bought back to the residence under any circumstances. Resident activities The RAs together with the Manager and Residential Services Coordinator (or Residential Officer) will organise activities which foster the social, sporting and cultural life of the College. For information on current activities please join the UWS Campbelltown Residential College Facebook group.
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Functions If you’re planning a function for more than 8 people and you must complete a Function Request form. Forms are available at the College office. The party form must be completed and handed to the College Manager at least 72 hours (3 days) before the function is due to be held. Only the Manager can authorise/reject a request for functions. Any unauthorised functions will be immediately terminated by security at the request of the College Manager.
Financial matters Application fee You will have to pay a one-time application fee when you apply for accommodation. Informatoin about refunds is available in our Refund policy. Accommodation fees Accommodation fees vary depending on your room type. You can pay in one of the following ways: upfront at the beginning of the year or session fortnightly via direct debit If you select direct debit, funds will come directly out of your nominated bank account. Please note that we are unable to direct debit from a credit card account. Direct debit is only available for students studying for the academic year. Failure to pay your fees If you don’t pay your fees, you will be notified and payment arrangements will be made in accordance with the UWS Residential Colleges Debt Management procedures. If an agreement about paying the debt can’t be reached or if an agreed period for resolution has passed, the matter will be referred to the University, the University’s debt collector and to the Credit Reference Agency. You will not be allowed to re-enter the College as a resident or graduate from UWS until you have paid the full amount owing.
Lost and stolen keys A lost or stolen key/swipe card must be reported to the Residential College office as soon as possible and you will be charged you for the replacements. A lost key costs $50 and a lost swipe card costs $10. Room holding fee If you are returning to the College for another year, you will have to pay a nonrefundable ‘room holding’ fee to secure your room the following year. The fee is $500. Once you return to the College, that money will be used by the College to pay your $100 Resident Activity Fee and $400 of accommodation fees. Resident Activity Fee The Resident Activity Fee of $100 is compulsory and is paid annually. Security deposit Your security deposit is refundable at the end of your stay in the Residential College, as long as the premises are left in a clean and satisfactory condition and there is no damage to any College property or breach of conditions of the Student Residence Licence. It may take four to six weeks for your security deposit to be refunded.
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Financial matters... Parking All cars parked on UWS campuses must display a valid parking permit. Permits can be bought annually or on a day-by-day basis. Details about types of permits and costs are available at www.uws.edu.au/parking If you are using the University car parks, you must follow all applicable traffic rules, time zones and other restrictions and park in designated bays only. All University car parks are patrolled by UWS security and parking inspectors who issue fines for non-compliance of parking regulations and any breaches of the University traffic regulations while on campus. Termination/cancellation of the Student Residence Licence All residents are bound by the terms and conditions of the Student Residence Licence, which is a legally binding document. You must pay the full term of the contract, even if you arrive at the College after the start date or choose to leave earlier than the end date on the licence. The College Manager may apply special consideration under conditions of extreme hardship. Please note, special consideration does not apply to course placements, leaving early due to finding alternate accommodation or completion of studies.
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Safety and security Accidents and incidents All accidents and incidents must be reported to the Residential College office. We aim to improve the safety and health of the residential community by taking measures to prevent accidents from occurring. Electrical safety Electricity can cause damage, injury and death, and should be treated with care and respect. All electrical appliances should be properly installed, operated and maintained. All electrical appliances you supply must: have electrical authority approval and comply with appropriate Australian Standards be used safely and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions have a moulded plug be used with a power board of a 10 AMP limit, with a circuit breaker and a manual reset It is your responsibility to ensure that all electrical appliances are used safely. Only authorised people can make alterations to the power supply or repair electrical appliances.
not use general purpose electrical appliances when wet or when in wet areas avoid electrocution by switching the power supply off before removing the plug not use any electrical appliance that has a cut or twisted cord not use double adaptors Fire alarms The cost of a false fire alarm is very expensive. If you set off a false alarm due to carelessness or misbehaviour, the maximum fine for false alarms will be charged to you and any other residents involved and it may result in the termination of your residential contract. Fire drills Regular fire drills will take place at the residence. Please follow the instructions of the wardens. Fire safety Fire extinguishers and blankets are located in and around the residences. They are maintained and checked regularly.
It is also your responsibility to: report any apparent electrical fault to the Residential College office use the correct appliance for a task ensure that electrical appliances are clean and dry
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Safety and security... SMOKE/HEAT DETECTORS Tampering with smoke/heat detectors or the unwarranted discharge of a fire extinguisher is a serious offence and can result in grievous bodily harm. Any resident or guest found responsible for this act could have their residential contract terminated and face criminal proceedings. Smoke and heat detectors are installed throughout the residential complex. Fire prevention is important open flame candles or lamps are not permitted notify your RAs or the College staff personally about unsafe electrical equipment or wiring open bar radiators are dangerous and are strictly forbidden
Safety on campus Residents, staff and visitors all have the right to feel safe. The College works closely with Campus Safety and Security and each resident to ensure that safety is of high priority during your stay. You can help make the residences and campus safe by: reducing the opportunity for crime reporting any suspicious activity to security Learn to recognise and avoid dangerous situations. If you need help or see any suspicious activity, please contact security immediately. Please remember to do the following to help minimise the number of offences on campus and enhance your personal safety:
passageways and staircases are to be kept clear of furniture and bicycles
always lock your room door and unit front door when you leave
smoking is not allowed within any building in the residential complex. As per UWS policy, smoking is only allowed in designated areas on campus
use recognised walk ways and well lit areas
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) We are committed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all our residents and their living environment. As a resident, it is your responsibility to ensure that you take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and others. You must not interfere with equipment provided (e.g. smoke detectors, fire extinguishers), refuse any reasonable request to assist in giving first aid or preventing risk to health and safety or obstruct any attempts to give aid or disrupt the living environment.
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tell your friends where you are going and when you expect to be back do not leave your belongings unattended if you feel uneasy about walking alone, ask security to escort you to a building or your car contact either the RA on duty or security if you require assistance
What to do if you see a fire or emergency If you see a fire or emergency
If you hear a ‘Beep...Beep’ signal
If you hear a ‘Whoop...Whoop’ signal
REPORT
ALERT
EVACUATION
Warn anyone in immediate danger
Check for nearest safe exit point
Proceed to nearest safe exit point
Call security or the RA on duty
Shut down equipment
Do not collect belongings
Make sure the emergency services are called
If safe, secure valuables and effects
Leave the building and warn others
If it’s safe and you’re trained, control the fire/emergency
Be ready to evacuate if required
Proceed calmly to evacuation point
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Residential life We aim to provide a healthy living and learning environment for all our residents and it won’t take long for you to realise that there’s never a dull moment at the College. There’s a huge range of organised activities offered both inside and outside the College during the year and the RAs are always happy to take any ideas that you may have and turn them into something special. Activities cover a broad range of social, cultural, and sporting events. Get involved and be part of the community Students living in our Colleges live in a large tight knit community and it’s much more fun to be involved. Being involved gives you the opportunity to meet fellow residents and members of the community and experience some of the best fun you will have at University. Academic support Living in the Residential College gives you greater access to formal and informal academic assistance. You have access to one-on-one online tutoring in first year science and maths subject areas, as well as general English essentials such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, essay and report writing and assignment research. You will also be able to build relationships with other residents who are in your classes who you can assist you.
Leadership roles Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to apply for leadership positions within the College, including the role of RA. RAs are a central part of the College. Being an RA is a rare opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience before entering the job market. RAs undertake various training programs to give them the knowledge and skills to perform in their role effectively. It’s also an opportunity to make a difference. RAs do everything from organising social events to helping residents through difficult times. Applications for RAs are usually taken in the second half of the year. Life skills programs Our living environment is designed to foster academic and personal success and growth. Throughout the academic year we run various programs and workshops to build our community as well as personal development. How the college can offer support Our staff and the RAs are there to provide a positive and harmonious environment for you. There are a number of ways that we can help, including: providing referrals and introductions if you are having trouble coping with University or experiencing emotional problems or stress helping to mediate any house or residential quarrels or disputes providing first aid, support and coordination in the case of a serious medical emergency or incident being a friendly face that you can get advice and support from
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helping you make the College your home, make friends and get involved in activities providing assistance with a noisy resident or apartment letting you in if you are locked out of your room (see lockouts for further info) There is always an RA or Security on call after hours and on the weekends when the office is closed. Living in shared accommodation One of the most confronting things you might encounter is living with a group of people you don’t know. However, following a few simple rules can help you get along with your new housemates. decide whether you are going to share cooking. You need to consider if you have similar tastes and budgets be considerate with your use of shared facilities and equipment if something is important or valuable to you, don’t leave it in the common area – put it away in your room be aware of the noise you and any of your guests make don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight – there is nothing worse than having to do the dishes before you can have some breakfast in the morning
take out the garbage when the bag looks full Your RA will have a house meeting early in the session to help you and your housemates discuss any difficulties you may be having and talk about ideas on how to live together happily. Resolving difficulties One of the most important skills you’ll need when living with other people is maintaining a good balance between having tolerance for people and knowing when to raise an issue that is affecting your personal wellbeing. If you have an issue with a fellow resident, first try talking to them face-to-face. Try to talk about it before you’re totally exasperated and when you’re not angry or upset. Talk about how the actions of the other person are affecting your happiness in the house. Don’t get into accusations. Think of solutions that will be good for everyone. If you feel that you can’t come up with suitable compromises yourselves, you can call an RA to discuss your problem. If needed your RA will arrange a house meeting with all residents of your apartment to discuss concerns and help resolve the problem.
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Attend every class Hand in work on time Don’t be afraid of lecturers Talk to your lecturers/tutors out of class to discuss your progress and any questions you have Don’t work too many hours at your casual job Write up your lecture notes Keep up with the readings Get a study buddy to swap notes with Look up previous exam papers on the library website Allow time out from studying Exercise and get involved with social activities Eat and sleep well
Checking OUT: DEPARTURE Accommodation Intentions Form Towards the end of the year, we will send you an Accommodation Intentions Form. This form will give you the opportunity to advise your intentions to stay (or not stay) for the following year as well as your intentions for the summer break. There is a non-refundable holding fee that you will need to pay to secure your room for the following year. Vacating the premises You must vacate the premises no later than 2.00pm on the last day of your Student Residence Licence. If you aren’t out by this day, you will have to pay extra accommodation fees. If your actual departure is not during office hours please come and see us the day before to make sure that everything is organised. It is expected that you leave the unit, including your bedroom, the bathroom and living areas, clean. Remember to take all of your possessions with you. If the room is not in a satisfactory condition cleaning costs will be deducted from your deposit.
anything that needs to be fixed before you leave. If this isn’t possible because you’re leaving after hours or on a weekend, please follow the information on the cleaning flyers that you will receive or come and speak to us about what needs to be done. A few other important things to remember when you’re leaving: Furniture and fittings – make sure that all items that should be in your room are present when you leave. Anything that is missing will be replaced at your cost Lock the door when you leave Return your keys – you will be charged for all missing keys Security deposit refund – provided everything is clean and in acceptable condition, your security deposit will be refunded to you within 4 to 6 weeks.
We can organise to inspect your room before you leave so you know about
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Emergency and after hours contacts 24 hour phone support
Ambulance, Fire and Police 000 Family crisis service 1800 066 777
Salvation Army counselling
(02) 4731 1554 (02) 9331 2000
Grief support
(02) 9489 6644
Kids help line
1800 551 800
Salvation Army crisis line
Life Line
13 11 14
Sydney City Mission (02) 9219 2000
Mensline
1300 789 978
Mental health crisis service
The national pregnancy support hotline 1800 422 213
1800 650 749
Youth Line
NSW rape crisis centre
1800 424 017
20/10 gay and lesbian youth services 1800 652 010
Domestic violence
1800 656 463
Rape crisis centre
Aboriginal children’s services
(02) 9698 2222
Salvation Army care line
1300 363 622
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(02) 9633 3666
(02) 9819 7357
After hours crisis care 13 16 11
Youth services
Hospitals Bankstown Blacktown Campbelltown Liverpool Nepean Westmead
(02) 9722 8000 (02) 9881 8000 (02) 4625 9222 (02) 9828 3000 (02) 4734 2000 (02) 9845 5555
Community health Blacktown Doonside High street youth Hills Katoomba Women’s health Merrylands Mt Druitt Parramatta Figtree Cottage Dundas Early childhood Mental health
(02) 9881 8700 (02) 9881 8650 (02) 9687 2544 (02) 8853 4500 (02) 4782 2133 (02) 9682 3133 (02) 9881 1200 (02) 9845 8053 (02) 9840 3880 (02) 9638 6866 (02) 9838 6511
General services Credit helpline 1800 808 488 After hours crisis care 13 16 11 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Women’s legal resource centre (02) 9749 5333 Mental health Information & referrals SANE helpline Aboriginal Bankstown Blacktown Mental health Women’s centre Campbelltown Fairfield Liverpool Parramatta Penrith Western area mental health service Suicide prevention & crisis intervention Transcultural mental health centre
1300 794 991 1800 187 263 (02) 9556 9299 (02) 9780 2712 (02) 9881 8888 (02) 9831 2070 (02) 4629 5400 (02) 9794 1714 (02) 9828 6174 (02) 9828 6175 (02) 9843 3222 (02) 4724 6350 1800 650 749 (02) 9331 2000
Youth hotline Redbank House Telefriend counselling Early childhood intervention Legal Aid helpline (under 18yrs) Dial-a-Mum (8am to midnight) Youth line Western Sydney Youth health team teen challenge
1800 101 810 (02) 9845 6577 (02) 9419 8622 1300 656 865 1800 101 810 (02) 9477 6777 (02) 9633 3666 (02) 9644 7737
Police stations Auburn Bankstown Blacktown Camden Campbelltown Castle Hill Fairfield Granville Liverpool Merrylands Mt Druitt Parramatta Penrith Quakers Hill Springwood Windsor
(02) 9749 8599 (02) 9707 5299 (02) 9622 0000 (02) 4655 0599 (02) 4625 7844 (02) 9680 5399 (02) 9728 0399 (02) 9760 6199 (02) 9821 4444 (02) 9897 4899 (02) 9625 0000 (02) 9366 0799 (02) 4721 9444 (02) 9678 8999 (02) 4751 0299 (02) 4587 4099
Crime and violence Report a crime or get advice and information. Penrith sexual assault service Westmead sexual tassault service Crimestoppers DOCS Helpline Sexual Assault Child abuse line Sexual abuse helpline NSW Rape crisis centre Survivors of child abuse
(02) 4734 2512 (02) 9845 7940 1800 333 000 13 21 11 (02) 9926 7580 1800 066 777 (02) 9247 0600 (02) 9819 6565 1300 657 380
(02) 9840 3800
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About your STUDENT diary Your student diary is a resource that will provide you with timely information and messages on support services, programs and workshops, as well as important dates. Some of the information is for new students but much of the information is relevant to all UWS students. During your time at UWS you’ll probably have questions but not always know where to go or who to ask. Student Central is your first point of contact for information, advice and much more. This information has been placed towards the beginning of the diary on page 29. There’s a range of preparation workshops, programs and useful information to assist you with your transition into uni life. Make sure you don’t miss out on these opportunities. Find out more on pages 30-32. University is a diverse place with a range of online services and systems and terminology that might be different to what you are familiar with. Take the time to familiarise yourself with both of these important sections of the diary: page 36 for Online services and systems and page 166 for the Glossary of UWS terms.
This diary has been colour-coded for ease of use. You will notice that there are different colour boxes scheduled throughout the year that represent important dates, activities and useful tips.
IMPORTANT DATES PUBLIC HOLIDAYS PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS USEFUL TIPS IMPORTANT: each week has two numbers – the session number and the timetable number, written like this: Week 7 session / Week 16 timetable The session number refers to the week of session – these are the weeks your unit outlines refer to for assignment due dates etc. So week 1 session is the first week of classes. The timetable number refers to the week of the year – so week 1 timetable is the first week of the year. These numbers only appear on your online timetable.
All information in this diary was accurate at the time of printing.
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CONTENTS About your student diary
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Contents 26 Personal details
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Student Central
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Preparation workshops, programs and information 30 Starting out workshop
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MyOrientation 30 Transition Success @ UWS
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Skills workshops
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Academic Skills Workshop
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Study and Life Skills Workshop
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MATES@UWS 30 Equity Buddies
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Peer guides
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Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) 32 Campus Connection Getting to uni
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Transport Access Guides
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Shuttle bus service
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Student accommodation – on campus
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Student accommodation – off campus
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Online services and systems
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Student Services Fair
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Support services
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
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Careers & Cooperative Education 38 Chaplaincy 39 Complaints Resolution Unit
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Counselling Service
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Disability Service
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Equity and Diversity
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Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service
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IT Services and help
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Library 41 Mature age students
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Student Learning Unit (SLU)
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Student Representation and Participation 41 Student Welfare Service
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UWS Campus Safety and Security 43 Other services and programs
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Building and room numbers explained
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Celestial Images uni hairdresser
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Student facilities
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Child Care
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Campus maps
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Scholarships 44 UWS Bicycle User Group (BUG)
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UWS International Exchange Program 44 uwsconnect and you Campus life
Glossary 70 Notes 74 My timetable – Autumn Session
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My timetable – Spring Session
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My contacts
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Useful contacts
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Sport 46 Connect Fitness centres
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Campus shops
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Where to eat
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Student clubs
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Are you an international student? 48 Tips on being a successful university student
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Important university dates
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Student Code of Conduct
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2013 Year at a glance
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2014 Year at a glance
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PERSONAL DETAILS Name: Student Number:
E-mail:
Address: Phone:
Mobile:
Passport Number:
Visa Expiry date:
Academic Course Adviser name & details: In case of an emergency please contact: Name: Address: Phone:
Mobile:
Relationship:
POLICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Dial 000 ask for Police, Ambulance or Fire Brigade (or dial 112 for GSM digital mobile phone) Police Assistance Line: 131444 (use this number to contact the police if it is NOT an emergency) UWS PARRAMATTA CAMPUS SECURITY Emergency Number: 9685 9058 or Ext 2300 (from any UWS phone) Security Office: 9685 9169 or Ext 9169 (from any UWS phone) Make sure you always think about your safety, both on and off campus. Take the time to locate the security phones outside buildings across the campus. UWS NUMBERS International Office: 9685 9094 or Ext 9094 (from any UWS phone) UWS Counselling Unit: 9852 5199 or Ext 5199 (from any UWS phone) International Student Assistance Line After Hours (free call from any landline) : 1800 735 807 EXTERNAL NUMBERS NSW Victims of Crime Support Line: 1800 633 063 NSW Rape Crisis Centre 24 hour: 1800 424 017 Lifeline 24 hour: 131114 Macquarie Legal Centre: 8833 0911 Women’s Legal Resource Centre: 9749 7700 Interpreting Services: 131450 All information contained in the UWS International Diary is correct at the time of printing. CRICOS Provider Code: 00917K
STUDENT CENTRAL Student Central is your first point of contact for information, advice, brochures, forms and referrals to other services. Each campus has a Student Central where you can get general advice and help about a range of things including enrolment and fees, exams and results and graduation. You can also pick up a form or brochure, lodge your forms, apply for a travel concession pass or a Student ID card and get help lodging online forms. Find out more at: www.uws.edu.au/studentcentral
Locations Bankstown campus Building 1 (at the main entry) Campbelltown campus Building 5 (opposite the Ceremonial Lawn) Hawkesbury campus Building K4 (Stable Square) Parramatta campus Building EJa (next to Connect Central) Penrith campus Building K (in the building with the Connect Cafe)
Contact us Student Central InfoLine: 1300 668 370 studentcentral@uws.edu.au (All email enquiries must be sent from your UWS student email account) Standard hours of operation Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Student Central operating hours may be extended during peak times at the beginning of Autumn and Spring Sessions and during the exam period. Student Central is closed on public holidays.
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PREPARATION WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS & INFORMATION Starting out workshop This workshop is designed for students ‘returning to learning’ after a break from education. It runs before teaching session starts and covers areas relevant to your success as a mature age student. Register online and find out more about this and our other helpful workshops. P: (02) 9852 5199 W: www.uws.edu.au/skillsworkshops www.uws.edu.au/matureage MyOrientation MyOrientation is a website for new students that works hand in hand with your face-to-face Orientation session. There is also some great tips for new students and links to important information for all students, including: School leavers Mature age students First in family VET pathways MyOrientation also has some information to help your family and friends prepare for your university experience. Find out more about MyOrientation at www.uws.edu.au/myorientation
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Transition Success @ UWS The Transition Success @ UWS program gives new students the opportunity to speak to a senior student about settling into university study and any problems they might be facing. Senior students are available in each campus library during the first week of session. They can help you with UWS systems, refer you to the services you need and provide directions. They’ll be wearing a bright green shirt that says ‘Ask us’ on the back. The Transition team also try to call all new undergraduate students before census date each session (31 March for Autumn and 31 August for Spring). The call is to check in and see how you’re settling in to university life. If you have a question about the Transition Success program, please email transition@uws.edu.au Skills workshops A range of workshops are available on most campuses before and during session. Academic skills workshops Student Learning Unit (SLU) offer free workshops and programs to help students improve their academic performance and develop skills in language, learning and mathematics.
Before session: Want to brush up on your academic study and writing skills before session starts? Find out about our Bridging Programs at www.uws.edu.au/bridgingprograms During session: A range of writing and mathematics workshops are available on most campuses during session. You can choose the campus you want to attend for workshops. Find out more and register online at www.uws.edu.au/skillsworkshops Study and life skills workshops The Counselling Service runs a range of study and life skills workshops. They’re free to students and can help you improve your skills and succeed in your studies. Workshops include Time Management, Thinking of Dropping Out?, Do Presentations and Stress Less, Master Your Memory, Manage Exam Worry—Be Your Best and Motivation and Planning. www.uws.edu.au/skillsworkshops Online resources are also available in vUWS on time management, procrastination, motivation, group work and secrets to success at uni. You might find these helpful if you can’t make it to a workshop. MATES@UWS MATES@UWS is a peer mentoring program. It’s all about connecting first year students with students who are in later years of study. This helps create social networks and gives them knowledge and skills to help settle into life at university. The program runs for the first six weeks of each session. Our objectives are to help new students by: providing an excellent source of information about the University and its resources by matching them with a more experienced student who acts as a mentor
reducing social isolation by introducing them to a small group of peers on their campus raising awareness of student services and resources available and how they can access them giving them a personal connection with UWS Whether you are a new student wanting to be matched with an experienced Mentor, or an experienced UWS student willing to help out, we want to hear from you! For more information and to register your interest, visit www.uws.edu.au/mates or you can email mates@uws.edu.au Equity Buddies Equity Buddies is a coaching and mentoring network that runs at Bankstown campus. We welcome students from Afghanistan, Somalia, Southern Sudan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Burma and Libya, and there are plenty of opportunities for all students to get involved too. Student buddies are mentored in understanding UWS expectations, assignment expectations, planning study and life/work balance and accessing UWS resources. They are also provided with a friendly support network. Equity Buddies coaches learn valuable teaching and mentoring skills, focusing on: working with students with a language background other than English learning how to evaluate the needs of other students who may not have had the same learning opportunities they have had learning to build and integrate knowledge so that others can learn Student facilitators from various cultural backgrounds help coaches with information about cultural expectations and the course structures. Please email Dr Katina Zammit at k.zammit@uws.edu.au for more information.
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PREPARATION WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS & INFORMATION... Peer guides Peer guides are a collection of tips given by a range of students, which have been put together as a practical guide to help you through each stage of your course. The current guides available are: UWS Peer guide for mature age students UWS Peer guide for first in family UWS Peer guide for students studying on a budget You can grab a peer guide from Student Central or Student Support Services on each campus or download them online at www.uws.edu.au/myorientation Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a free student centred learning program. In PASS you will work with other students to understand the content of your unit/s and develop various study strategies to help you improve your academic performance.
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PASSwrite is a discipline based reading and writing enrichment program. It provides you with more opportunities to develop your academic writing skills in small groups and receive individual feedback on your writing from a successful and experienced student. For more information about these programs, see www.uws.edu.au/pass Campus Connection An online community for all UWS students where you can connect with other students to discuss student life. Resource materials are also available including ‘Emotional Health and Wellbeing’ information sheets and strategies for succeeding at uni. Register at www.uws.edu.au/campusconnection
Getting to uni Transport Access Guides Each time you travel to campus you can save money, improve your health, avoid parking hassles and reduce pollution simply by using public transport, cycling or walking. There is a Transport Access Guide (TAG) for each UWS campus that includes all the information you need to get to and from campus using low energy forms of transport. TAGs are available from Student Central on your campus or can be downloaded from www.uws.edu.au/tags Find out more online at www. uws.edu.au/gettingtouni Public transport tickets are also conveniently available from uwsconnect outlets on campus. Shuttle bus service For the safety and convenience of students and staff, a free shuttle service operates on four UWS campuses. The frequency and hours of each service varies to meet changing demands throughout the year. For details check out the website or use our GPS shuttle tracker to get up-to-date information on where the buses are at any time. Find out more about us online at www.uwsconnect.com.au
Towards Smoke-Free UWS is taking steps towards smoke-free campuses to provide a healthier, clean air environment for students, staff and visitors. Smoking is prohibited on all UWS campuses apart from a number of sign posted designated smoking areas. Visit www.uws.edu.au/towards_smokefree to find out more.
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ACCOMMODATION ON CAMPUS UWS Residential Colleges UWS Residential Colleges provide affordable, high quality and safe on-campus accommodation for local and international UWS students. There are UWS Residential Colleges on every campus, including Bankstown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Penrith and the Nirimba Precinct (Blacktown). This means where you study is where you stay – if your course is at Bankstown campus, so is your accommodation. Each Residential College is close to classes, has onsite academic support and is patrolled by UWS security 24 hours a day.. Accommodation that meets all students’ needs We have a range of self-catered accommodation from fully furnished self-contained studios to apartments, townhouses and lodges. The private quarters include beds, heaters, desks and often fridges. The shared common areas include a fully furnished kitchen, lounge and dining area. The common room facilities within each Residential College provide an ideal environment to hang out with friends and have fun, with pool table, table tennis, Foxtel, computer labs and laundry facilities. Social and cultural activities We also have a wide variety of on-campus sporting, cultural and social activities and facilities. Each Residential College has a student welfare support system and a team
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of Resident Assistants who contribute to community development by hosting social, cultural and sporting events. P: (02) 4570 1248 W: liveoncampus.uws.edu.au UWS Village, Parramatta campus UWS Village provides a choice of stylish, modern apartments, located right on the Parramatta campus. Choose from a range of fully furnished one to eight bedroom apartments with spacious bedrooms, large kitchens and flat screen TVs in living rooms. A limited number of twin and double rooms are also available, offering an even more affordable option for couples or those who want to share with a friend. From the moment you arrive you’ll find great opportunities to meet new people and experience all that campus life has to offer. Our exciting residential life program provides a range of social events and opportunities to promote academic success and learn new skills. With a swimming pool, student lounge, TV room with Foxtel, e-library, laundry and barbecue area, we offer everything you need to make the most of your university experience. For more information and to apply, visit www.uwsvillage.com.au. You can also contact us for more information: P: (02) 9630 6050 E: info@uwsvillage.com.au
ACCOMMODATION OFF CAMPUS Finding affordable and appropriate accommodation can make all the difference to your university experience! UWS Living Local is a site that provides students with a means of searching for accommodation local to the six UWS campuses. At UWS Living Local you will find listings for a range of accommodation options from rooms to rent in share houses or units, to vacant properties. E: livinglocal@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/livinglocal
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ONLINE SERVICES AND SYSTEMS UWS Students website Get to know the UWS Students site. It has all the info you need as a UWS student, including latest news and events. www.uws.edu.au/students MyUWSAccount Your MyUWSAccount gives you access to UWS online services, including MyMail (student email), MySR (your online student record) and the MyUWS Student Portal - a central online information hub for students. Your MyUWSAccount is secure with a username and password. To activate your MyUWSAccount, go to myuwsaccount.uws.edu.au MyUWS Student Portal MyUWS is the central online information hub for students. You need to log into MyUWS to access your MyMail account, MySR, PlatformWeb (timetables and tutorial registration), vUWS (online learning), Career Hub and the Library website. Important notices and announcements are also displayed in MyUWS, so make sure you check it regularly! MyMail (student email) All students have an official UWS student email account, known as MyMail. This is the official communication channel between you and UWS – so you must check it regularly! All emails from UWS will be sent to your MyMail account and you must use your MyMail account to contact the University by email. If you
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don’t check your MyMail account regularly you may miss important messages which can have serious consequences, such as cancellation of your enrolment. SMS UWS may contact you by SMS in an emergency. Emergencies include if you’re at risk of having your enrolment cancelled or the emergency closure of a campus. Make sure your mobile phone number is up-to-date and in the correct field in MySR so these emergency messages reach you. UWSstudentinfo on Twitter Follow UWSstudentinfo on Twitter to get regular updates and important messages. twitter.com/UWSstudentinfo UWS Facebook page Become a fan of the official UWS Facebook page and join in the online discussion with students and staff. www.uws.edu.au/facebook MyStudentRecords (MySR) MyStudentRecords (MySR) is the online student records system where you manage your enrolment – adding, changing or dropping units (until the census date), updating your personal and contact details and checking your fees and results. UWS Handbook (course and unit search) Once you’ve accepted your offer, you’ll need to check what units are available in your course so you can enrol. The UWS Handbook is the official list of courses and units on offer. It also has detailed
information such as the structure of each course, which campuses courses and units run on, the names and contact details of Directors of Academic Program and Academic Course Advisors and even recommended enrolment patterns. Find out more about what you’ll find in the Handbook and how to read it at www.uws.edu.au/handbookhelp You can access the Handbook online at www.uws.edu.au/handbook nUWS online student newsletter nUWS is an online student newsletter that brings you the latest news, announcements, campus events, and lecturer, student and graduate profiles. www.uws.edu.au/nUWS
Your course and units may have a vUWS site, which may include your unit or course outline, information about your assessment tasks, study resources and announcements related to your unit or course. Make sure you check your vUWS sites regularly during session as they may be updated at any time. Library Check out the Library website for services and resources, as well as help with the assignment writing process and referencing. There’s an online librarian who can answer your questions and a series of online and face to face tutorials to help you get the most out of your research. There is also an online tutorial on how to use ‘Turnitin’. library.uws.edu.au
PlatformWeb Platform Web is the online system used for registering for tutorials, creating your personal timetable and accessing your exam timetable.
Student responsibilities and policies While you’re a student at UWS, you need to make sure you are aware of the policies that affect you and your responsibilities. A summary of student responsibilities is online at www.uws.edu.au/studentresponsibilities
eLearning (vUWS) vUWS (pronounced ‘views’) is the online learning environment at UWS.
A list of the student-related policies is available online at policies. uws.edu.au/students.php
Student Services FAIR Student Services Fair (formerly Services Market Days) are on twice a year – just before the Autumn and Spring Session census dates. It’s a free on campus event where you can find out more about the services available to you as a UWS student. There are interactive stalls and information from a wide range of services and programs.
They’re available to offer advice and answer any questions you may have. There are also giveaways, prizes and food. More information is available online at www.uws.edu.au/servicesfair If you have any questions, please email transition@uws.edu.au
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education was established to provide specialist support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and enhance the educational opportunities for all Indigenous Australian students by providing the tools and encouragement to succeed at university.
You can also get information and advice by contacting: Course Information Centre: 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au Badanami 1800 032 923 www.uws.edu.au/badanami
Badanami has student support facilities on each campus and provides a range of free services for current and prospective students. Members of the local community are also encouraged to make use of the Centre’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Careers & Cooperative Education We provide career development learning to enhance students’ employability and help them manage their careers. We have a range of free services for students and recent graduates, including:
Services include computer and internet access, printing, faxing, kitchen facilities, quiet study areas and academic and course advice.
an online jobs noticeboard - with information on part time, casual and graduate positions, many exclusively for UWS students and graduates
You can call or drop in to speak with the Indigenous Student Services Officer and meet with a tutor at your campus:
Jobs on Campus – opportunities to enhance your University experience through paid professional experience right here at UWS. Email jobsoncampus@uws.edu.au for job alerts and more information
Bankstown campus Building 12 - (02) 9772 6389 Campbelltown campus Building 3.1.10 - (02) 4620 3059 Hawkesbury campus Building K8.2C - (02) 4570 1658 Parramatta campus Building EY.G.03 - (02) 9685 9255 Penrith (Kingswood) campus Building N.1.07 - (02) 4736 0697
career vUWS - 20 online career modules to assist you with all your employment and career needs. Accessible 24/7 from your vUWS site personal ePortfolio - a digital collection of your skills, experience and achievements, which can be tailored for different audiences paid, degree-relevant industry placements - from 150 to 450 hour internships, full-time or part-time throughout the year contacts with graduate employers and professional associations
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links with industry employers at Careers & Cooperative Education events workshops on a range of topics including career planning, resume writing and interview skills
Complaints Resolution Unit The Complaints Resolution Unit is here to help students deal with problems at UWS, whether it’s about a university decision or someone’s behaviour.
guest lectures by Career Education Consultants on career development topics, including career planning, job application techniques, resume development and interview skills
When a problem arises, you should:
insurance coverage letters for non-compulsory degree relevant work experience in not-for-profit organisations
You can also get support from the UWS Counselling Service.
P: (02) 4736 0424 E: careers@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/careers Chaplaincy The UWS Chaplaincy is a multifaith service supporting all students and staff by encouraging spirituality, offering hospitality and creating community. We believe in embracing our diversity, encouraging conversation and respecting our similarities and differences. Our chaplains come from a variety of spiritual traditions, and provide:
talk directly to the relevant person if you can (the one who made the decision/ who’s behaviour caused the problem) if that doesn’t fix it, talk to their supervisor
If none of these strategies work or the matter is very serious, contact the Complaints Resolution Unit. P: (02) 9678 7900 E: complaints@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/complaints Counselling Service We can help you with personal, emotional, social and relationship difficulties or if you’re just having trouble adjusting to uni life. Counselling is free and confidential. Appointments are available on all campuses, as well as over the phone.
opportunities to nurture, express and explore your spirituality
We also run a range of skills workshops and provide online help and online study resources. For further information, go to www.uws.edu.au/skillsworkshops
links to religious groups and faith communities
To make an appointment to see a counsellor:
connection of life and faith through critical thinking, exploration of ethical issues and action for social justice issues
P: (02) 9852 5199 E: counselling@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/counsellingservice www.uws.edu.au/ecounselling
a safe place and a listening ear
care and support in times of uncertainty, crisis and loss thoughtful acts of service with, and for others E: chaplaincy@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/chaplaincy Multifaith facilities are available for students and staff on all UWS campuses. For locations, visit the chaplaincy webpage at www.uws.edu.au/chaplaincy
Disability Service We provide students with a disability or a chronic health condition with assistance, support and services to make sure they can access UWS campuses and facilities, participate and compete equally in their studies.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES... We work with university staff to implement all necessary reasonable adjustments for each student registered with us, which can involve many things, such as providing note takers, sign interpreters and class notes in alternative formats, as well as assistance for all exams and tests. All our work complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability Standards for Education (2005). We strongly encourage you to make an appointment to discuss your requirements with the campus disability advisor. P: (02) 9852 5199 E: disability@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/disabilityservice Equity and Diversity UWS is a ‘Fair Go’ university that celebrates and respects the diversity of its students and staff. Our role at UWS is to develop a range of policies, procedures and structures that encourage and support students and staff of diverse backgrounds to participate fully as members of the UWS community. We provide and support programs that promote a peaceful, equitable and safe environment and host various events that are open to students, including: Women's Seminars a forum where women from different areas of the University can meet, network, share information and discuss issues of particular interest to women. Open Forums exploring a range of social issues of relevance to the UWS and wider Greater Western Sydney community.
Ally Network UWS staff and students who support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) staff and students by promoting greater visibility and awareness of GLBTI issues. We also host the Western Sydney National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO). This program works towards better post school transition, participation and graduate employment outcomes for people with a disability. It provides referral coordination, information and resources to students, prospective students or graduates with a disability, including chronic medical conditions and mental illnesses. The program is funded by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE). More information about the NDCO is available online at www.uws.edu.au/ndco P: (02) 9678 7378 W: www.uws.edu.au/equity Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service is a free information and health coaching service developed by the NSW Government. The service can provide you with an information kit on healthy eating, physical activity and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, to help you on your way to achieving your goals. You can also get free, personal health coaching. The coaching happens over the phone and is confidential. A qualified health professional will talk to you and help you with setting goals, making plans and staying motivated. Find out more and register now at www.uws.edu.au/gethealthy
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IT Services and help Students can access IT help and support via our on campus Support Desks and also via our central IT Service Desk (02) 9852 5111 (ext 5111) or ITServiceDesk@uws.edu.au UWS provides general purpose computer labs on each campus and there are further computing facilities in the libraries. In addition, UWS offers a wireless network, AirUWS Lite which is available across most areas of the campus including some outdoor spaces. You can get help accessing AirUWS Lite from the Service Desk or at any of our on campus Support Desks or via self-help Fact Sheets on our webpages: www.uws.edu.au/ it where you will find further information about a range of IT services. Library The Library is more than books. Come along and find out how UWS Library helps you succeed at University. Look for staff wearing red shirts to help you find information for your assignments. From tours to classes and workshops, group study rooms to laptops for loan, the Library is here to support and help you. Mature age students A mature age student is any student that is not a current school leaver – in other words, you didn’t come to university straight from high school. There’s some really useful information and resources online for mature age students – www.uws.edu.au/matureage Mental Health and Wellbeing Achieving and maintaining good mental health and wellbeing is important for everyone. If you would like to talk to someone about your wellbeing or changes in your emotional health, you can use the Counselling Service, which is free and confidential. There’s also some really useful information and resources online that can help.
To find out more information, go to www.uws.edu.au/ mhwb or contact the UWS Counselling Service: P: (02) 9852 5199 E: counselling@uws.edu.au
Look out for R U OK day on 12 September 2013 and Mental Health Month in October 2013. ‘thedesk’ – strategies for success Check out ‘thedesk’, an online program with strategies and skills for success and to maintain good wellbeing. Find out more about ‘thedesk’ at www.uws.edu.au/thedesk Student Learning Unit (SLU) We provide a range of online resources and free workshops and programs to help students improve their academic performance and develop skills in language, learning and mathematics. Find out more and register online at www.uws.edu.au/skillsworkshops Student Representation and Participation Student Representation and Participation at UWS is about getting involved, finding your voice and making it heard. The goal of student representation is to provide all UWS students with the opportunity and ability to be part of the UWS community and the decision making process. Student Representation and Participation has two levels: Student Campus Councils (SCCs) Campus level opportunities for viable change.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES... Student Representative Council (SRC) Wider level opportunities for viable change. There are also opportunities for you to represent your peers at an academic level through the various university academic governance committees such as the Academic Senate. Student Representation and Participation gives you the chance to get involved in something outside the lecture theatre and develop useful skills and experience. It’s also an opportunity to represent your fellow students and give a strong voice to student issues. The SCCs and SRC are run by students for students and will listen to your concerns, whether it’s an issue with your course, access to resources on campus or an equity issue. We’d also love to talk to you about new ways we can engage with students to increase participation and democratic student input. Find out more about Student Representation and Participation at www.uws.edu.au/student_representation
Looking for student facilities on your campus? Check out the student facilities chart on page 157 and the campus maps on pages 158-165.
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Student Welfare Service Each campus has a welfare officer that can assist you with a wide range of issues including academic issues, Centrelink problems, financial difficulties and any other welfare related concerns you may have. Welfare officers can offer information, support and advocacy to help you during difficult periods. We may also be able to provide you with emergency food vouchers, book vouchers for academic textbooks at the beginning of Autumn and Spring Session or other types of short term financial assistance for university and living expenses during session. You are welcome to call, email, or make an appointment to see a welfare officer. E: welfareservice@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/welfareservice
Campus Safety AND Security UWS Campus Safety and Security ensures a safe and secure environment for all students, staff and visitors.
walk along well-lit streets and main roads
24 hour Security hotline - 0414 240 458
when travelling, conceal all valuables including your wallet or purse, phone and laptop
Emergencies - Call 000 for ambulance, police and fire 24 hours a day. Security can assist you in the following ways: 24/7 patrols of all UWS campuses security escort to or from your classroom, office, vehicle or on campus residence First Aid—in a First Aid emergency, call 0414 240 458 or internal extension 2300 lost and found register on each campus Remember to do your bit by locking your car and securing your valuable items. You should report any accidents or injuries to UWS campus security by filling out the ‘Incident Report Form’ which can be found online at www.uws.edu.au/security Any criminal incidents, such as theft, assault or property damage, as well as any suspicious activity should be reported to the Police on the Police Assistance Line - 131 444. Find out more information about us online at www.uws.edu.au/security Personal safety Some tips on how to stay safe: always take care when walking at night be aware of your surroundings – try and walk with other people rather than by yourself
avoid long conversations on your mobile phone when walking at night
don't carry large amounts of money when using ATMs, be conscious of strangers nearby and put your cash away quickly when travelling by public transport at night: on a train: sit close to the guard’s compartment (indicated with a blue light) on a bus: sit close to the driver or other passengers always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return be aware of your campus security services program the security numbers and other emergency numbers into your mobile Emergency contact points Emergency contact points have a 24/7 link to Campus Safety and Security. When an emergency contact point is activated, the nearest security officer immediately goes to that contact point and the security staff in the control room continue to talk to the person who raised the alarm. Find out more at www.uws.edu.au/security/contact-points
24 hours UWS Security Hotline 0414 240 458
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Other services and programs Celestial Images uni hairdresser Specialising in cutting and Goldwell colours. Appointments are preferred but not essential. Penrith campus - Building K (next to the Bar Cafe) (02) 4736 0685 or e.celeste@uws.edu.au Child Care UWS Early Learning LTD Child Care Centres UWS Early Learning Ltd provides high quality child care and early learning experiences for children. We believe in astimulating, inclusive and nurturing environment, and in working in partnership with families, UWS and our diverse community. Our Child Care Centres are located on the five main UWS campuses. For more information, please email uwsell@uws.edu.au or visit www.uws.edu.au/childcare Scholarships UWS offers a wide range of scholarships to new and current students. The type of scholarships vary from acknowledging academic success or recognising particular course areas to assisting individuals who
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face disadvantage making university participation difficult. Applications for 2013 scholarships have now closed, but make sure you keep an eye on www.uws.edu.au/ scholarships to see if any new scholarships pop up throughout the year. Applications for 2014 will open in September. UWS Bicycle User Group (BUG) The BUG brings together UWS students and staff that have an interest in cycling to campus as well as for recreation. For more information please contact uwsbug@uws.edu.au UWS International Exchange Program Picture this – it’s Friday afternoon and you’re packing your bag for a weekend getaway to Paris or a ski trip on the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Apply to study overseas as part of your degree and make it your reality! You can choose from 380 partner institutions in over 40 different countries around the world. Attend an Exchange Information Session during the year and discover your world of possibilities. P: (02) 4620 3696 E: exchange@uws.edu.au W: www.uws.edu.au/exchange
Study overseas as part of your UWS degree – the facts! get full credit for the units you study overseas during exchange (with a full time load). That means it won't extend the length of your degree one or two sessions or short courses available courses in English and other languages pay your normal UWS tuition fees (for a full time study load) 100% of students participating in a session exchange in Spring Session 2012 received a scholarship ranging from $500 to $5,500 UWS will pay your travel and health insurance during your exchange studies you can apply for a $5,000 OSHELP government loan to support your exchange (with no loan fee) you might continue to be eligible for Centrelink benefits while on exchange or become eligible for the first time Exchange application deadlines are: 10 July 2013 - for overseas exchange commencing in Autumn Session (March semester) 2014. The closing date for overseas exchange commencing in Spring Session (July semester) 2013 closed on 10 December 2012. Late applicants will be considered, however, priority placement will be granted to applications submitted on time.
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UWSCONNECT AND YOU uwsconnect is a part of UWS and is all about services for students. Whether you want to grab a cup of coffee, buy your textbooks, play a game of pool, have a workout at the gym or catch the shuttle bus to campus, uwsconnect has something for you. There’s a great range of opportunities for students to get involved with uwsconnect, including working in outlets, managing clubs, participating in events and activities and being a director on the uwsconnect Board. We are focused on creating a vibrant campus life at UWS. Campus life There's lots to do and lots of people to meet at uni – so make the most of it and get involved. The year starts with Orientation. UWS Orientation runs for the first four weeks of Autumn Session, with a huge range of events and activities across all campuses. It’s a great opportunity to try different activities, meet other students, join a club and, most of all, have fun. During the year there’s ongoing pool competitions, music acts, lunchtime trivia, bingo and social sports and, on some campuses, bar nights. We also have ‘Out and About’ trips, which include bushwalking, skiing and sightseeing. You should also keep an eye out for our annual events, including the national band competition, Sustainability Month and the very popular UniBall. They’re all great ways to unwind with your friends or make new ones.
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Each campus has a Campus Life Officer (CLO) who’s there to provide activities and help with your questions. The CLOs can be found in central locations on your campus. To stay in touch with what’s going on, sign up for the eNewsletter and follow us on Facebook. Go to the Campus Life tab on www.uwsconnect.com.au and follow the links. SportS There are sporting activities on all campuses, with campus and inter-campus based social competitions. UWS is also an active participant in the State and National University Games with up to 200 students attending these events. NSW games are held in July each year and the Nationals at the end of September. Participants at the UniGames have included some of UWS’s Elite Athletes who are supported by UWS through its scholarship program. UWS is a proud member of the national network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities (EAFU). Connect Fitness centres There are Connect Fitness centres on Penrith (Kingswood), Hawkesbury, Campbelltown and Bankstown campuses. Our modern facilities are equipped to accommodate all levels of fitness from beginners to athletes and everyone in between. We offer a personalised service in a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
Qualified staff provide a range of programs tailored to achieve results, including group fitness classes, individual assessments and personal training. With special rates for UWS students, you’ll find Connect Fitness great value. Watch out for some great offers to save even more. Exercise your body as well as your mind. Campus shops We have Connect Central retail stores and Connect Books stores on most UWS campuses. You’ll find them in the same location on all campuses except Kingswood and Campbelltown. Connect Books is the official UWS bookshop and supplies the required textbooks, course notes and related course needs for your studies. As a UWS student you get a 10% discount on your textbooks at Connect Books. You can order online and have your books delivered or made available for collection from any uwsconnect outlet. During peak times, opening hours are extended and at the Parramatta campus we operate an additional temporary bookshop.
Where to Eat All campuses have a range of food and beverage outlets conveniently located in or near the campus hubs. We cater for a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, Halal, lactose intolerance, celiac and gluten intolerance. Check out our popular $3, $4 and $5 menu options which include recipes provided by students. Licensed bars also operate on some campuses. Opening hours vary so check the website at www.uwsconnect.com.au Student clubs There are a number of student clubs at UWS. Whether you’re interested in sport, culture, politics, social, leisure or religion, there’s a club for you. And we’re always keen to help new clubs get started. Take a look at the list of current student clubs at www.uwsconnect.com.au/clubs
We understand how expensive textbooks are and try to maximise opportunities to lower the cost beyond the 10% discount. We currently have a second-hand book service and partner with UWS in providing book vouchers through the UWS Student Welfare Service. Our stores are also your one stop shop for other course requirements and supplies such as stationery, newspapers, drinks, snacks, UWS clothing and giftware. The stores also act as information and sale points for tickets for a range of events, including UniBall, First Aid courses or payment to travel to UniGames.
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Are you an international student? overcoming study and personal difficulties assistance to achieve and maintain satisfactory academic progress strategies for better educational outcomes including reducing your study load and improving your learning skills leave of absence help understanding the University policies and procedures help with visa matters including visa extensions accommodation issues provision of proof of enrolment course transfers information on Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) referral to other services www.uws.edu.au/international All international students can call (02) 9685 9157 any day to talk to staff in the International Student Support office. If you need help at night or on weekends, call the International Student Assistant Line on 1800 735 807. The information in this diary is for all UWS students. However, as an international student, there are some things you will need to talk to the UWS International Student Advisors and International Student Support team about. The International Student Support team can help you with:
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To make an appointment to speak with an International Student Advisor email isa@uws.edu.au More information on how the International Student Support team can help you is online at www.uws.edu.au/international/support.html
Tips on being a successful university student INDEPENDENT LEARNING At university, your learning is your responsibility. Teachers are there to help you understand what you have to study and give you feedback on your assessments. However, it is your responsibility to learn, understand and complete course and administration requirements.
yourself! Your unit outline and Learning Guide are very good sources of this information. Read them thoroughly and check marking criteria.
RITICAL THINKING & C CRITICAL ANALYSIS Critical thinking is breaking information into parts, comparing, questioning and evaluating it. When you learn to think critically, it means you can think rationally and objectively.
Make the most of your lectures and tutorials Don’t miss lectures.
Critical analysis is applying critical thinking so you can understand what you read or hear. It also means drawing links to other readings and lecture material. These skills are essential for writing effective assignments - showing your own position and argument while separating it from the evidence and references you use. More information and samples of student critical writing is available under ‘Critical Thinking’ in the online learning sections of the Student Learning Unit (SLU) website at www.uws.edu.au/slu Know what’s expected of you – be prepared Get all the information about your classes, weekly topics, assessments, and timelines
Engage with your topic – give yourself time to read, re-read, understand, discuss with others and think about it! Time management is an important skill to develop at university.
Before the lecture: Always read before the lecture to become familiar with the topic and terms, phrases and words (key vocabulary) used in your unit. In the lecture: Listen carefully; do not write everything – take selective notes.t After the lecture: Revise your notes and/or handouts. Do further reading/ research to fill in the gaps. Before the tutorial: Do some preparation, revise your lecture notes, do your weekly readings, have something to share. In the tutorial: Try to join in the discussion, listen to others, and listen to the comments of other students and the answers the lecturers/tutors give. Your contribution to discussion may be assessed – check this! After the tutorial: Revise what you have learnt, do further reading/ research to fill in the gaps.
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Tips on being a successful university student... ESSAY WRITING AT UNIVERSITY Writing essays at university can be quite different from school or TAFE. If you’re not sure what’s expected of you, check your unit outline or learning guide. You can also talk to your lecturer or tutor or find out about workshops that can help at www.uws.edu.au/skillsworkshops READING AT UNIVERSITY Reading university text books and related material is a skill and is essential for researching and writing essays and assessments. Be selective about what you read, choose a relevant book or article and skim or scan read for the key information. Be an active reader, know why you’re reading, think about how it relates to the lecture or other material and take notes. Be a selective reader Select a relevant book/article to read then skim and/or scan, for example: look at the title, table of contents and index for specific information and key words quickly read through the Preface or Introduction and Conclusion to get a general idea or read the abstract of a journal article
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REFERENCING AT UNIVERSITY Referencing is acknowledging the sources you’ve read and used in an assignment. Details of how to reference should be in each unit outline. If you have questions, talk to your lecturer or tutor. You must reference all assignments at university. If you don’t, you will be disciplined for plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism: acknowledge (reference) everything that you borrow; ideas, words, music, images, tables, graphs always provide full references for sources you have consulted and used use the referencing system that your school prefers be consistent in your reference style The UWS library also has referencing guides online at library.uws.edu.au/citing.php Find out what resources and workshops are available to help improve your academic skills at www.uws.edu.au/slu
Important university dates AUTUMN SESSION (FEBRUARY INTAKE) Autumn session commences ii25 February Census date for Autumn Session 31 March 12 June Autumn session exams commence Vacation 1 July SPRING SESSION (JULY INTAKE) Spring session commences Census date for Spring Session Spring session exams commence Vacation
29 July 31 August 12 November 2 December
QUARTER ONE (JANUARY INTAKE) Classes Census date for Q1 Exams Break
14 January – 22 March 3 February 23 March – 28 March 1 April - 7 April
QUARTER TWO (APRIL INTAKE) Classes Census date for Q2 Exams Break
8 April – 14 June 26 April 15 June – 23 June 24 June – 30 June
QUARTER THREE (JUNE INTAKE) Classes Census date for Q3 Exams Break
1 July – 6 September 21 July 7 September – 15 September 16 September – 22 September
QUARTER FOUR (SEPTEMBER INTAKE) Classes 23 September – 29 November Census date for Q4 13 October Exams 30 November – 8 December Break 9 December – 13 January 2014
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Student Code of Conduct The University is a diverse and open society of students, staff, and community. Students are a fundamental part of the University and student participation is important. This code aims to provide a simple and clear statement of expectations related to student conduct in academic work and inter-personal relationships when at university.
Act honestly and ethically in the production of all academic work and assessment tasks. Give recognition to any direct quotes used from other authors or to those authors whose work has made an intellectual contribution to the contents of your work. Acknowledge shared ownership of ideas in group projects or assessment tasks.
It applies to all students when attending UWS premises or participating in activities off university premises as part of their formal enrolment with the University.
Respect the privacy and confidentiality of others, particularly in situations of group work, electronic or other communications and in the use of personal information gathered as part of an academic piece of work or research.
It is expected that as a student you will: Treat others with fairness, respect and courtesy and act in a manner that is not threatening, harassing or intimidating or likely to jeopardise the safety of others. Familiarise yourself with university policies and procedures pertaining to your rights and responsibilities as a student. Take responsibility for your own learning in the context that learning is the outcome of a collaborative partnership between teachers and students. Know the requirements of your course and progression rules and seek timely advice and assistance from university services, as required, to maximise successful progress.
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Comply with any requirements and standards of use of university services such as the Library, Information Technology Laboratories and other facilities or property, using those services in an appropriate manner that does not adversely affect their operation or the rights of other users. Not use mobile phones, cameras, MP3 players and the like in lectures, classes, or formal learning and study spaces except with the consent of the lecturer, as part of the teaching content of the Unit, or in emergency situations and then with the least disruption to other students and staff.
Maintain effective communication with the University by providing up to date information on yourself via MyStudentRecord (MySR), observing key dates and deadlines and reading and responding to official correspondence from the University. Accept reasonable direction from UWS staff members and 'when requested' identify yourself. Once enrolled at UWS, all students are issued with a Student ID card for identification purposes while on campus and in exams. The Student ID card is also used for Library and photocopier services and accessing IT services. Student ID cards can be obtained from any UWS Student Centre following an identity check. Students must carry their Student ID card with them at all times while on campus and produce it when required as proof of identity. Breaches of UWS policies, procedures and guidelines, including this code are addressed in the Misconduct - Academic Misconduct, Misconduct - Non-Academic Misconduct and the Misconduct Higher Degree Research Candidate Misconduct in Research policies. Links to relevant policies can be found at the UWS Policy DDS: policies.uws.edu.au
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Building & room numbers explained A location is made up of the campus, building, floor, and room number. There may also be the type of room noted on the end. Example BA-23.G.14 (CL03) Explanation BA = Bankstown 23 = Building number G = Floor/level 14 = Room number CL03 = Computer Lab 3 Here’s some common abbreviations you might come across Campus abbreviations BA = Bankstown CA = Campbelltown HW = Hawkesbury KW = Kingswood PA = Parramatta WS = Werrington South Room abbreviations CL = Computer Lab LR = Lecture Room
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STUDENT FACILITIES LIBRARIES The Library is more than books. Come along and find out how UWS Library helps you succeed at University. Look for staff wearing red shirts to help you find information for your assignments. From tours to classes and workshops, group study rooms to laptops for loan, the Library is here to support and help you. http://library.uws.edu.au/ IT Services and help Students can access IT help and support via our on campus Support Desks and also via our central IT Service Desk – (02) 9852 5111 (ext 5111) or ITServiceDesk@uws.edu.au UWS provides general purpose computer labs on each campus and there are further computing facilities in the libraries. In addition, UWS offers a wireless network, AirUWS Lite which is available across most areas of the campus including some outdoor spaces. You can get help accessing AirUWS Lite from the Service Desk or at any of our on campus Support Desks or via self-help Fact Sheets on our webpages: www.uws.edu.au/it where you will find further information about a range of IT services. Scanning facilities are available in all IT labs on each campus.
Scanning facilities are available in all IT labs on each campus
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Building 10 Campus Safety & Security Capital Works & Facilities First Aid Multi Faith Centre - Chaplaincy - Muslim Prayer Room
Building 9 - Joyce Wylie Library Library MARCS Auditory Laboratories (Research)
Building 8, 8a Lecture Rooms
Building 7 School of Humanities and Languages
Building 6 Childcare Centre
Building 5 Centre for Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies (Research) Interpreting and Translation Research Group Lecture Theatre & Lecture Rooms MARCS Auditory Laboratories (Research) School of Humanities and Languages
Building 4 School of Education
Building 3 Centre for Citizenship and Public Policy
Building 2 Lecture Theatres Lecture Rooms Student Representative Council
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First Aid
Campus Safety & Security
Bus Stop
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Building 24 - Barr House School of Psychology UWS Psychology Clinic
Building 21 Student Administration Building 22 Lecture Rooms School of Accounting School of Marketing Building 23 General Purpose Computer Labs Information Technology Services Lecture Theatre Lecture Rooms Margot Hardy Gallery Student Learning Unit uwsconnect Administration UWS International
Building 19 Centre for Educational Research Educational Excellence and Equity Research Program Building 20 Lecture Rooms School of Accounting School of Marketing uwsconnect Bakehouse
Building 18 Connect Fitness Centre Lecture Rooms
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The Campbelltown campus shuttle bus will operate a loop service between Campbelltown station, Campbelltown Hospital, Macarthur Square and Campbelltown campus from Monday 4th January 2011 to Friday 23rd December 2011. Buses depart from stops approximately every 30 minutes. During teaching periods hours of operation are 7.00am - 10.00pm, during exam periods 8.00am - 7.30pm and during semester breaks a reduced service is provided between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm Mon - Fri. This is a free service for UWS students and staff. Feedback/suggestions can be emailed to transportaccess@uws.edu.au
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Building 19 Childcare Centre
Building 18 Centre for Complementary Medicine (Research) School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
Building 17 Family and Community Health (Research) Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics (Research) School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Solar Energy Technologies Group (Research)
Building 16 Counselling and Disability Services Equity and Diversity
Building 15 School of Nursing and Midwifery
Building 12 General Purpose Computer Labs Information Technology Services
Building 11 School of Accounting School of Economics and Finance School of Management
Building 10 Lecture Rooms
Building 9 Lecture Theatre
Building 8 School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
Building 7 School of Nursing and Midwifery
Building 6 Bobbies CafĂŠ Information Technology Services
Building 5 Centre for Complementary Medicine (Research) Conference Room Student Central UWS International
Building 4 Lecture Theatres Lecture Rooms
Building 3 Art Collection Unit Badanami Cantre for Indigenous Education National Institute of Complementary Medicine Dean's Unit - College of Health & Science
Building 2 Cafeteria, Coffee Shop & Retail Outlet Multi Faith Centre - Chaplaincy - Muslim Prayer Room St John's Ambulance
Building 1 Connect Books Library
Campbelltown campus
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Accessible Parking
Parking Permit Machine
Parking Bay
First Aid
Campus Safety & Security
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Building 30 School of Medicine
Building 29 Observatory
Building 27 Connect Fitness Centre
Building 26 School of Computing and Mathematics School of Nursing and Midwifery
Building 24 School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Uniclinic
Building 23 - Blocks 1 to 12 Student Residences
Building 22 School of Law
Building 21 (continued) Community and Public Sector Union Lecture Theatres Lecture Rooms School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Student Learning Unit
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Building G6 General Purpose Computer Labs Information Technology Services Lecture Rooms Building G7 Student Central Student Support Services - Counselling and Disability services - Student Welfare service UWS International Building G10 A15 School of Nursing and Midwifery ZONE H A11 A19 A8H3 Building A2 Audit and Risk A7Assessment Unit A18 School of Natural Sciences A6 Building H4 A5 Dean's Unit - College of Health and Science Meeting Rooms A3 School of Natural Sciences A4 Building H5 A1 School of Nursing and Midwifery Building H7 Lecture Rooms Building H16 Crime Scene Investigation Training & Research
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PARRAMATTA CAMPUS The Parramatta campus shuttle buses will operate a loop service between the north and south campuses from Tuesday 4 January until Friday 23 December 2011. The buses depart from each shuttle bus stop approximately every 15 minutes. Hours of operation are 6.30am to 10.30pm during teaching periods and 7.30am to 10.30pm during exam periods. During semester breaks, a reduced service is provided between 7.30am and 10.30pm Mon - Fri and 8:30am to 5:30pm on Saturday with the last pick up being from the Parramatta south campus. This is a free service for UWS students and staff. Feedback/suggestions can be emailed to transportaccess@uws.edu.au
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Building O L.J Allen Library Library School of Communication Arts Student Learning Unit
Building N Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education Bar CafĂŠ Subway
Building L Connect Fitness Centre
To Kingswood
Building K PARKING Campus Safety & Security P14 Shop & Retail Outlet Cafeteria, Coffee Connect Books Capital Works & Facilities First Aid Lecture Theatre, Lecture Rooms Office of Research Services School of Education Student Central Student Welfare Services UWS International
Building J School of Education HOCKEY
Building I Lecture Rooms Registrar's Office School of Education Student Administration Student Support Services Unit
Building H Multi Faith Centre - Chaplaincy - Muslim Prayer Room
Building G School of Education Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Building F Print Services
Building E Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Centre
Building Dem C Luke Priddis Foundation
Building Dem B Nordoft Robbins Music Therapy Centre
Building D Lecture Theatre
Building C Hingston Building School of Humanities and Languages
Building B School of Social Sciences
Building A Childcare Centre
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Ben Chifley Engineering
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Parking Bay
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Campus Safety & Security
Bus Stop
Legend
Building Z Civionics Research Centre School of Engineering
Building Y General Purpose Computer Labs Lecture Theatres School of Computing and Mathematics PRIVATE LAND
Building XA, XB & XC First Aid Lecture Theatre Lecture Rooms School of Engineering
Building V - Freda Whitlam Building General Purpose Computer Labs Lecture Theatres School of Biomedical and Health Sciences School of Psychology
Building U Lecture Theatres Lecture Rooms Registrar's Office School of Humanities and Languages
Building S, SA, SB, SC, SD, SF & SG Student Residences
Building R First Aid Mail Centre
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West Bus
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To Kingswood
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Building BN - The Cottage Food Outlet & Service Centre
Building BJ Lecture Theatre Lecture Rooms School of Communication Arts
Building BH Information Technology Services
Building BD First Aid School of Biomedical and Health Science School of Communication Arts Television Sydney (TVS) Limited
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GLOSSARY UWS TERMINOLOGY The following information has been adapted from the Student Administration Glossary of Terms. For further information go to: www.uws. edu.au/students/stuadmin/glossary Academic Course Advisor: An academic staff member who performs specific tasks that contribute to the quality delivery and development of a course, including providing advice and information on things like progression through your course, taking leave from your course and your timetable. Advanced Standing: Credit given to a student for previous study or experience relevant to their course. It’s awarded as ‘credit points’. On average 10 credit points is equivalent to one unit of study. Assessments: Any process designed to test a student’s learning, including assignments and essays, in class tests and exams. Award: The qualification given to a student after they have completed all the requirements of their course. CAS/CECS/CLS (Commonwealth Learning Scholarships Program): The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) Program facilitates choice in higher education and increases the participation of students from low socio-economic backgrounds. DEEWR provides funding of a specific number of scholarships at UWS. UWS administers and selects the recipients of the UWS CLS scholarships. There are two types of CLS – Commonwealth
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Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS). Census Date: The date by which you must complete your enrolment and pay your tuition fees and student contribution. If you are eligible to defer your fees via HECSHELP, you need to make sure you have provided your Tax File Number in MySR. Course: A program of study undertaken at the University leading to the award of a degree, diploma or certificate. Credit Points: Each unit of study is worth a certain amount of credit points. To complete a course, you need to successfully complete a certain amount of credit points. For example, for a three year Bachelor’s degree, you need to complete 240 credit points, which means you need to complete 24 units worth 10 credit points each. Credit transfer: See Advanced Standing (above). Cross Institutional study: An approved arrangement where students from one university or tertiary institution study specified units at another university or tertiary institution. When those units are completed successfully, students receive Advanced Standing towards their course. Deferment: The choice to delay enrolment for a maximum of one (1) academic year. Students can choose to defer their offer before or after they accept their offer to a course at UWS.
DEEWR: Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Director of Academic Program (DAP): The academic that provides leadership and direction for a course. They also coordinate matters affecting delivery and quality control for unit outlines and curriculum materials and ensure that student issues in all areas of the program are handled appropriately. EFTSL: Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL) is the study load a student must be enrolled in to be classified as a full time student. Each unit of study has an EFTSL value, which is a proportion of the total study load required to complete one full time year of the course. At UWS, 80 credit points (or 8 units of study) = 1 EFTSL. Elective: Some courses are made up of compulsory units (sometimes called core units) and elective units. If you have elective units in your course, you can choose which units you would like to study for these units. eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form): A form that students must fill out and submit through MySR in order to be a Commonwealth Supported Student. If this form is not submitted on or before census date, students must pay their fees upfront. eCAN (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Notice): Students who have applied for a HELP loan or hold a Commonwealth Supported place will receive an eCAN from UWS. The CAN includes enrolled units (including those not Commonwealth Supported), total HELP debt amounts, total up-front payments, any discounts received and relevant census dates for payment of fees. The eCAN is only available online through MySR.
eSOA (electronic Statement of Account): All enrolled Commonwealth Supported and fee-paying (including FEEHELP) students have access to an eSOA. It lists enrolled units, total fees payable, due dates and methods of payment. The eSOA is generally available until the census date of the session to which it refers. eSOAs are only available online through MySR. Enrolment: Enrolment is the process of choosing which units to study each teaching session and selecting them in MySR. Once enrolled, students have to pay appropriate fees and sign a declaration to abide by the By Law, regulations and rules of the University. All enrolment is done online through MySR. Examination: A formal supervised assessment conducted under supervision and designed to test a student’s learning. Fee notice: See eSOA (above). Full time student: A student who is enrolled in units that add up to at least 30 credit points (EFTSL 0.375) in a teaching session. Grade Point Average (GPA): The GPA is a calculation of your average grade or result and is used to measure the academic performance of individual students in order to acknowledge excellence. Grades: Grades are the mark given for an assessment, formal exam and for each unit of study at the end of the teaching session. A table explaining the different grades is available at www.uws.edu.au/grades. HECS-HELP (Higher Education Loan Programme): HECS-HELP is a loan that lets eligible Commonwealth Supported students defer their student contribution. Students who are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan can choose to defer part or all of their student contribution.
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GLOSSARY... Invoice: See eSOA (above). Key program: A key program is a compulsory set of units that establishes the area of focus within the course. Leave of Absence: An approved temporary break from a course. The maximum period of leave a student can take during their course is 12 months. They must have successfully completed one or more units before they can apply for a leave of absence. Major: A defined sequence of units in an undergraduate degree which defines an area of focus within a course. A major has 80 credit points (approximately 8 units). A maximum of 30 credit points can be at 100 level. At least 30 credit points must be at 300 level or higher. A major may consist solely of 200 and 300 level units. Mature age student: See Non-current school leaver (below). MyMail (student email): All students have an official UWS student email account, known as MyMail. This is the official communication channel between you and UWS – so you must check it regularly! All emails from UWS will be sent to your MyMail account and you must use your MyMail account to contact the University by email. If you don’t check your MyMail account regularly you may miss important messages which can have serious consequences, such as cancellation of your enrolment.
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MyStudentRecords (MySR): MyStudentRecords (MySR) is the online student records system where you manage your enrolment – adding, changing or dropping units (until the census date), updating your personal and contact details and checking your fees and results. MyUWS Student Portal: MyUWS is the central online information hub for students. You need to log into MyUWS to access your MyMail account, MySR, PlatformWeb (timetables and tutorial registration), vUWS (online learning), Career Hub and the Library website. Important notices and announcements are also displayed in MyUWS, so make sure you check it regularly! Non-current school leaver: A student who was not completing Year 12 (or equivalent) at the time of applying to study at university. Part time student: A student who is enrolled in units that add up to less than 30 credit points (EFTSL 0.375) in a teaching session. PlatformWeb: PlatformWeb is the system you use to access Tutorial Registration, build your timetable and access your personalised exam timetable. Postgraduate course: A program that requires students to have completed an undergraduate course, equivalent studies or experience in that field of study. Prerequisite: A unit which must have been satisfactorily completed, or a requirement which must have been satisfied, before a student can enrol in a particular unit.
Rule Waiver: Students need to lodge a Rule Waiver Request form if they wish to change their enrolment in a way that would not normally be allowed. Some examples include, adding a unit after week two of session, enrolling in more than 40 credit points, studying a unit without having completed the prerequisite or studying on a different campus. All Rule Waiver Requests are completed online and must be approved by the relevant Director of Academic Program or Unit Coordinator. School: The academic unit that undertakes teaching and research in particular areas of study. Each School has a range of academic and administrative staff and looks after the teaching and administration of particular units of study. Session (also known as teaching session): The period during which a unit is taught and assessed. The main teaching sessions at UWS are Autumn and Spring Sessions.
Unit completion: A student completes a unit if they meet all of the following: a) attend the lectures and other classes, workshops, as specified in course rules b) satisfactorily complete the written and other work required and c) satisfy the assessment requirements of the unit Unit Coordinator: The academic that is responsible for academic administration matters relating to a particular unit and the students enrolled in that unit. Withdrawal: Formally cancelling your enrolment in a unit (dropping a unit). If you decide you no longer want to study a unit, you must withdraw from that unit in MySR before the census date or penalties apply. Working day: Where University documents refer to timelines specified in 'working days', these are taken to mean weekdays (Monday to Friday) within normal business hours and excluding public holidays.
Student contribution: The portion of study costs that Commonwealth Supported Students must pay. The Australian government provides a contribution to the Higher Education Provider (HEP) for each student that holds a Commonwealth Supported place, and the student contribution is the remaining amount owing. Sub-major: A sub-major is an approved, defined sequence of 40 credit points (approximately 4 units) at any level in an undergraduate course. Unit: A unit of study (subject). A unit normally runs for one teaching session.
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Cover design by Stella Lim A fourth year Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) student and winner of the 2012 Student Diary cover competition.