Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orientation Handbook
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UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE ORIENTATION HANDBOOK 2020 CONTENTS Key contact details 2 Important dates 2020 3 Your ANU Orientation 4 ANU services 5 ANUSA (ANU Students’ Association) 9 PARSA (Post Graduate and Research Students’ Association) 10 Get involved at uni 11 Points of interest 12 ANU campus map 13 Culture Loop Shuttle Bus 14 Walking tour to amenities near ANU 16 Terms you may come across at uni 18 Student tools 19 Information for off-campus students – Griffin Hall 20 Information for on-campus students 21 Information for international students 22 ANU Sport 24 Key contact details 28 ISIS navigation tips 29 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orientation Handbook 1 KEY CONTACT DETAILS ANU Accommodation Services ANU Students’ Association Di Riddell Student Centre (building 154) Di Riddell Student Centre (building 154) Kambri, University Avenue Kambri, University Avenue Canberra ACT 2600 Canberra ACT 2600 T 6125 1100 T 6125 4093 E [email protected] E [email protected] ANU Counselling Student Central Level 3 Di Riddell Student Centre (building 154) Health and Wellbeing Centre (building 156) Kambri, University Avenue Kambri, University Ave Canberra ACT 2600 Canberra 2601 T 135 268 T 6178 0455 E [email protected] National Health Co-op Sponsored Students Health & Wellbeing Centre (Building 156) Di Riddell Student Centre, Building 154, Kambri, University Ave University Avenue Canberra ACT 2600 The Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 T 6178 0400 W nhc.coop/anu T 6125 8195 E [email protected] ANU Security Dean of Students Anthony Low Building (124) 124 Garran Road 42A Peter Baume Building Canberra ACT 2600 T 6125 4184 T 6125 2249 E [email protected] E [email protected] ACT Emergency Services Post Graduate and Research (Ambulance, Fire, Police) Students’ Association (PARSA) T 000 Di Riddell Student Centre (building 154) Kambri, University Avenue Canberra ACT 2600 ANU Crisis Support Line T 6125 4187 5pm-9am weekdays E [email protected] 24/7 weekends and public holidays T 1300 050 327 0488 884 170 2 Engagement and Success IMPORTANT DATES 2020 Semester 1 Date Description 17 February Orientation Week Begins 24 February First semester begins 2 March Last day to add first semester courses on ISIS 9 March Canberra Day holiday 13 March Due date for payment of tuition fees and up-front HECS for first Semester 31 March First semester census date Monday 6 April Teaching break commences Friday 10 April Good Friday 13 April Easter Monday 20 April Return from teaching break 25 April ANZAC Day 8 May Last day drop first semester courses without failure 29 May First semester ends 1 June Reconciliation Day holiday 4 -20 June First Semester Examination Period 8 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday Semester 2 Date Description 20 July ANU Orientation Week 27 July Second Semester begins 3 August Last day to add second semester courses 14 August Due date for payment of tuition fees and up-front HECS for second semester 31 August Second Semester Census Date 7 September Teaching break commences 21 September Return from teaching break 5 October Labour Day Holiday 9 October Last day to drop second semester course without failure 30 October Second Semester ends 5-21 November Second Semester Examination Period (Continues until 21/11) Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orientation Handbook 3 YOUR ANU ORIENTATION Welcome to The Australian National University! This handbook contains useful information about facilities and services available to all students at ANU and how to make the most of your time at university. Enrolment Plan your O-Week: programs to look Once you have received and accepted an offer to study out for at ANU you will need to enrol. Visit anu.edu.au/students/ Plan your O-Week and ensure you schedule the programs program-administration/enrolment/enrol-for-the-first-time-as- listed below. a-coursework-student for everything you need to know about enrolling at ANU. Student Central are running Enrolment and ISIS > Survive and Thrive session 17 February or 20 February Help sessions during Orientation Week if you require assistance > Academic college induction sessions (refer to with the enrolment process. Please visit the Orientation Week O-Week program) website for information. > Program and course advice workshops (refer to Get your student card O-Week program) > Careers workshops (refer to O-Week program) Your ANU student ID card will grant you access to a number of services on and off campus, including borrowing rights at ANU > Attend an academic skills workshop (refer to Libraries, access to buildings on campus and student discounts O-Week program) on Canberra public transport. > Market Day: Wednesday 19 February Need a student card? Students can get a student card from > ANUSA and PARSA social events (refer to O-Week program) Level 1 Marie Raey Teaching Centre during O-Week and Week One. You’ll need to have enrolled in courses when you collect your card, and don’t forget to bring photo ID! Work your way through the Please visit the Orientation Week website for information on student checklist how to register. These comprehensive checklists will assist you in getting ready for uni. Attend Orientation Week programs Domestic Student Checklist can be found here: Whether you are an international student, from Australia or a orientation.anu.edu.au/resources/domestic-students-checklist Canberra local, attendance at O-Week is highly recommended International Student Checklist can be found here: as the range of events is designed to help you succeed in the orientation.anu.edu.au/resources/international-students-checklist early stages of your program. Attending O-Week will help you meet other new students, Make friends familiarise yourself with the campus and prepare for study. You will receive important information about your academic college, Start to develop your support network by: support services, program and course advice, academic > Joining Clubs and Societies on Market Day skills development, staying healthy, and making the most of student life. > Sign up to ANU+ and volunteer in a range of programs and activities > Become a part of the Learning Communities. 4 Engagement and Success ANU SERVICES Academic Skills The team assist students who have a disability, medical condition or who are recognised primary carers of a person with a disability Academic Skills is here to help you develop the skills and as well as elite athletes status to participate fully in their program strategies to succeed in your study, whatever your discipline or of study by providing advice, adjustment recommendations level. Here’s how we can help: and support. Orientation: Academic Skills workshops are held throughout Di Riddell Student Centre (building 154) O-Week – check our program for details. Workshop slides Kambri, University Avenue and short videos of our presentations are also available on the Canberra ACT 2600 Orientation Wattle site. E [email protected] Writing Centre: Get one-to-one personalised writing and T 6125 5036 study advice at our Writing Centre on level 3, Di Riddell Student W anu.edu.au/students/contacts/access-inclusion Centre. There are a variety of appointment styles to suit your needs: > Peer Writers: 10 – 15 minute drop-ins. Take advantage Medical Services of the opportunity to learn from your peers. Trained senior National Health Co-op student mentors can provide quick advice on how to improve academic writing. They also help with note-taking, exam Under an agreement between the Australian National University techniques, referencing and other study-related questions. (ANU) and the National Health Co-op (NHC) all students enrolled Held throughout semester, Mon-Fri 11am-1pm. at the ANU have access to NHC membership at no cost. Information on NHC membership, how to submit your details to > Writing Coaches: Half hour booked appointments. join and what this entitles you to is available at nhc.coop/ANU Experienced academic writers who can help with breaking down the question, formulating a persuasive argument, As an ANU student, you have access to a range of health and structuring the piece, effective paragraphing and clear wellness services through NHC Clinics. academic expression. Bring your draft along so the Coach can go into more depth with your writing. Held throughout ANU students also benefit from having access to the NHC’s semester, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. extended operating hours, with some clinics open after hours and on weekends. > Learning Advisers: 45 minute booked appointments. Learning advisers work with longer and more complex The NHC operates nine medical clinics in the ACT. These clinics writing. They also help with other aspects of the research are located in Canberra’s suburbs making it easy and convenient and thesis writing process, from managing milestones to for many non-residential students to access quality health care presenting and publishing. Held throughout the year, closer to their home. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Information about the locations of NHC clinics is available at Booked appointments can be made online: anu.edu.au/ nhc.coop/ANU students/academic-skills/appointments Most services provided by the NHC to its members are offered Let’s Speak English: Conversation groups for international under bulk billing arrangements meaning there will be no out- students who want to practice their English: anu.edu.au/english of-pocket expenses for students. Services that attract fees are provided on a cost-recovery basis. Online resources: Whether you’re undertaking coursework, honours or an HDR program, a large number of learning resources and handouts are available on our website to support Griffin Hall your study: anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills Griffin Hall offers students living off campus the opportunity Turnitin Practice site: Submit your drafts to our very popular to engage in a dynamic and connected university experience.