Orientation
You must arrive in Australia at least 3 - 4 days before the commencement of classes so that you can attend the Taylors College orientation program.
Your orientation day is extremely important as it is the first exciting step on your Foundation Studies pathway to University.
It is also an opportunity to make new friends and learn your way around the campus. It is essential that all students attend orientation.
What will happen during your orientation?
During orientation program you need to ensure your enrolment details and personal details are correct. You will receive all necessary information required during your study at the Taylors College.
The orientation program includes workshops on accessing computer laboratories, visa requirements, accommodation options and other support services. Your course Timetable will also be provided to you during the orientation.
You will be advised of important procedures to be followed from the commencement of Term 1 and will be issued with your school diary, booklist and subject description booklets.
Your photo will also be taken on this day for your student identity card.
We look forward to meeting you and wish you the very best for success and happiness at Taylors College.
Orientation schedules
Check the orientation schedule for your course below:
| TAFY Standard, 21 January 2011* | ||
| 8:30 am |
Registration: 75 Karangahape Road, Auckland. | |
| 9:00 am |
Receive official documentation | |
| 10:00 am |
Welcome and introduction | |
| 10:30 am |
Introduction to TAFY program | |
| 11:00 am |
Explanations of the subjects and the university courses/careers | |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Meet your mentor teachers; receive your timetable, orientation booklet, ID photo and student ID card. Take part in school tour. | |
*Opportunity to purchase course books and optional locker allocation: 24 January 2011.
| UWAFP Standard, 24 January 2011 | ||
| 9:00 - 9:45 am |
Welcome and welfare presentation. | |
| 9:45 - 10:15 am |
Course overview presentation. | |
| 10:15 - 10:45 am |
Morning tea and meet fellow students. | |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am |
Welcome by UWA staff. | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 pm |
Subject selection. | |
| 12:30 - 1:00 pm |
BBQ lunch. | |
| 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Computer system and email induction session. | |
| 1:30 - 2:00 pm |
Campus tour and issue of student cards. | |
|
USFP Standard 1 February 2011 | ||
| 8.45 am |
Arrive at Taylors College, Sydney. Proceed towards the Student Common Room, Level 2. | |
| 8:45 - 3:00 pm |
Registration, enrolment, student visa information and elective confirmation: Student family name A - M. | |
| 10:30 - 4:00 pm |
Registration, enrolment, student visa information and elective confirmation: Student family name N - Z. | |
|
2 February 2011 | ||
| 9:00 - 10:00 am |
Elective confirmation/first computing lesson. | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Mathematics test. | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Chemistry test/first computing lesson. | |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Seminar: "What is Culture Shock?" | |
|
3 February 2011 | ||
| 9:00 - 11:00 am |
English test*, study and life skills personal safety, bookshop. | |
| 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
Visit to The University of Sydney. | |
*Students are expected to achieve IELTS 5.5 or equivalent at orientation.
Checklist of what you need to bring:
- Details of your home and term addresses (make sure you know how to write this in English, your Student Enrolment Advisor (SEA) will help you).
- Email address, phone and fax number.
- Name, address and phone number of your caregiver/guardian - if you are under 18.
- Your passport or a photocopy of the personal details and visa pages from your passport.
- Confirmation of enrolment.
- Your latest results.
- Pen and a notepad.
