Orientation Week - University of Adelaide

Critical dates
Steps to success
Monday 16 March 2015 Last day to add courses online
Tuesday 17 March 2015 Due date for payment of upfront
student contributions and
tuition fees
Tuesday 31 March 2015
Census date: Last day to delete
a course or withdraw without
incurring liability for student
contributions or tuition fees
Saturday 11 April 2015
Start of mid semester break
Friday 8 May 2015
Last day to withdraw without
failure (WNF)
Saturday 20 June - Saturday 4 July 2015
Exam period
Step 1 Make a plan
Create your personalised orientation timetable:
adelaide.edu.au/orientation
Step 2 Must do
> Preliminary classes
Key contacts
Accommodation Service
adelaide.edu.au/accommodation
8313 5220
Disability Service
adelaide.edu.au/disability
8313 5962
Adelaide University Sport (AU Sport)
theblacks.com.au
8313 5403
Global Learning
adelaide.edu.au/global-learning
8313 8220
Adelaide University Union (AUU)
auu.org.au
8313 5401
Technology Services
adelaide.edu.au/technology
8313 3000
Careers Service
adelaide.edu.au/student/careers
8313 5123
Library
adelaide.edu.au/library
8313 5759
Counselling Service
adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre
8313 5663
Security
adelaide.edu.au/security
8313 5990
Semester 1 2015
> Program-specific events
Family and
parents’
orientation day
All about uni study and how families can best support their
child’s transition into first year and beyond.
When: 1.30 – 4.00 pm, Sunday 1 March 2015
Where: Bonython Hall
RSVP:adelaide.edu.au/orientation/parents
Afternoon tea will be provided
> General information sessions
> Get your bearings (sign up for tours)
Step 3 Get involved
> Have fun:
Enjoy free activities, BBQs and performances
> Get connected:
facebook.com/firstyearatadelaide
> Ask for help if you need:
Visit Hub Central
For more information:
Ask Adelaide
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia
Telephone: (08) 8313 5208
Free-call: 1800 061 459
(outer Adelaide, SA and interstate only)
Online enquiries: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/enquiries
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Personalise your timetable at:
adelaide.edu.au/orientation
North Terrace Campus
A
Plan your
orientation
Welcome to the
University of Adelaide
Create your own orientation
timetable online at:
adelaide.edu.au/
orientation
Use this orientation guide to assist you in
planning your transition to university.
B
Tours are a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with the
campus and the many services available. Make sure you add a
Campus tour and a Library tour into your timetable! Check the
online orientation planner for details.
Information boards
Lift
Security call point
Food
The Vice-Chancellor and President will open orientation week
with a welcome address to all new students. Hear from a guest
speaker and visit historic Bonython Hall.
When:9.30 – 10.00 am and 10.30 – 11.00 am (repeat),
Monday 23 February 2015
Where: Bonython Hall
Access toilet
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Access car parks
Access path
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Welcome centre
Buildings
Badger
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E8
Barr Smith South
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Braggs, The
Darling
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Elder Hall
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F10
Engineering South
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Hub Central
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Hughes
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B3
K12
Medical School North
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Molecular Life Sciences
C11
Napier
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Santos
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E10
Ligertwood
Pfitzner Court
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Engineering North
Johnson
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F6
D12
Ingkarni Wardli
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C9
D10
Engineering/Maths
Horace Lamb
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D4
Barr Smith Library
Benham
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Campus tours
Vice-Chancellor’s welcome
Key to icons
E3
D12
Schulz
F3
Union House
D6
Security
Phone: (08) 8313 5990 (open 24 hours)
J7
Visit the Welcome Centre in Hub Central on Monday and Tuesday of
O’Week to register for a campus tour, collect campus maps, ask for
directions, and hear about the various University support services
available to you. Look for our friendly welcome team who will be
roving the campus to greet you with a friendly smile and assist you
with where you need to go ... just look for the pink t-shirts!
Entertainment and fun activities
O’Week with the Adelaide University Union
The biggest tertiary event in South Australia! Live music, comedy,
free food, giveaways, drinks, pop culture and more. Different
activities every day. Get involved with university life. Join a club, play
a game, win prizes, make friends. Visit auu.org.au for more details.
When: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 February 2015
Where: Barr Smith Lawns/Maths Lawns
The Union’s free welcome BBQ
That’s right, it’s a free BBQ! Vegetarian, halal and gluten free options
available.
When: 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Monday 23 February 2015
Where: Barr Smith Lawns
O’Week with Adelaide University Sport
Jump on down for your dose of sporting action - sign up to a club,
watch a demonstration or join in the fun with some sports challenges!
AU Sport exists to provide and promote the best possible sport and
recreation environment for the University community.
When: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 February 2015
Where: Maths Lawns/Cloisters