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The official welcoming week for new first-year students will be from Thursday 26 January to The official welcoming week for new first-year classes starting on Monday 6 February 2012. On the Saturday 4 February 2012, with academic sure of the set times and assembly points that apply to you. sure of the set times and assembly points It is extremely important for you (and your parents) to study this booklet carefully and to make It is extremely important for you (and your to welcome you in true Matie fashion and to get your academic journey started as smoothly as to welcome you in true Matie fashion and possible. I hope that, when you receive this booklet, you are already burning with excitement to become part I hope that, when you receive this booklet, University. We have prepared everything necessary of the Matie community here at Stellenbosch Dear new Matie
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Our welcoming on your arrival on campus in January 2012. , which you will receive well as the Welcoming Matie to make the world a better place. to make the world a better foundation, you can live life to the full here, both intellectually and culturally, and make the University your own. and make the University and culturally, full here, both intellectually you can live life to the foundation, where we foster and it is a place that lie close to the heart, about matters known for intense debating Matieland is can excel and help fully so that you to develop your potential leadership. We want and responsible innovative thought investment in your future career – and the top-notch student life. That is the Matieland experience! life. That is the – and the top-notch student in your future career investment Thanks to this and human dignity. of mutual respect on a system of values environment is based SU’s stimulating Dear Matie Dear (SU). University Stellenbosch to study at choosing on and congratulations family, to the Matie welcome A warm here – an that you will receive academic education this choice are the excellent of the reasons for Probably some For those of you who are going to live in University accommodation, there will be the extra dimension of sharing your daily life with there will be the extra dimension of sharing going to live in University accommodation, For those of you who are of Division of Student Affairs, the welcoming programme supervisors, mentors, members Also feel at liberty to report complaints to the Project in 2010. It is rooted in our core functions of teaching and learning, research and Stellenbosch University launched the HOPE strategic initiatives. We are a leader in the Student success is one of the HOPE Project’s lasting ties with your fellow students, I trust that, in the coming years, you will form The academic introduction is the most important aspect of the programme, because we are first and foremost an academic institution. because we are first and foremost is the most important aspect of the programme, The academic introduction Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof H Russel Botman With best wishes many other students. May it be an enriching experience for you. Remember, however, that you need not feel obligated to join in any group however, that you need not feel May it be an enriching experience for you. Remember, many other students. in an choice. If you have any concerns about an activity, feel free to decline participation or residence activity. Participation is an individual honest and friendly manner. you Students’ Representative Council (SRC). If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, the House Committee (Huiskomitee) or the and Teaching and the University’s Ombudsman. Contact details are provided in this booklet may direct your complaint to the Vice-Rector: on the University’s website. on an other dimensions as well. Our research focuses on Africa, but with a global impact and community interaction, but it also has many your HOPE Project in this booklet or at www.thehopeproject.co.za. Get involved or support international standard. Read more about the favourite initiative by becoming an online activist. and we boast one of the highest first-year field of support for especially first-year students, know about the assistance on offer and pass rates in the country. Make sure that you and make use of this support, there should where you should seek help. If you work hard your studies. Just recently, we launched a be no reason for you not to be successful in to enable our students to purchase laptop project in cooperation with other universities about that in this booklet. computers at competitive prices. Read more at your disposal, so that one day you and draw maximum benefit from the opportunities time here as the best years of your life. will be able to look back appreciatively to your If you make full use of all the information sessions, you will be thoroughly prepared when your lectures start. Participating in associations, prepared when your lectures start. all the information sessions, you will be thoroughly If you make full use of interests and talents, and involved in such a way that you develop your forms part of settling in. Gradually become sport and social life also the multi-faceted Matieland experience. make a contribution to programme has been carefully designed to meet all your needs, and that is why you are expected to attend all sessions relevant to your that is why you are expected to attend all carefully designed to meet all your needs, and programme has been it along to campus in January. Please read this booklet carefully and bring academic programme.
9 | play your part in sustainability! sustainability ‘Green’ or sustainable living is more than just a buzzword; Play your part: it is a responsibility we all share. No matter how small your n Read your documents on the computer screen instead of contribution, just make sure you contribute – every bit helps. printing them. Stellenbosch University regards sustainability as an integral n Switch off your computer monitor when you have finished part of all the University’s core functions. using it instead of using a screen saver. n Switch off the light when you leave a room. In its broadest sense, sustainability entails the impact of n Remove power plugs (such as a cellphone charger) from the activities on people, society and the economy. This is closely wall socket if not used. They continue to consume energy linked to the essence of a university, as our core functions of when they remain plugged in. teaching and learning, research and community interaction are For more energy-saving tips, visit www.sun.ac.za > Facilities people-based. Add to that the large number of operational Management > Sustainability. activities involved in managing the University and its student and staff activities, and the scope for the University to give practical Waste effect to sustainability becomes even greater. At the same time, An item becomes waste if it is no longer needed and must be financial resources must be managed responsibly and sustainably disposed of. Kitchens are an important source of potentially for the University to survive. recyclable waste. This waste may be turned into compost and ploughed back into nature. The University has already launched Various initiatives have already been introduced to turn a project to recycle kitchen and garden waste for use as sustainability into a reality. In many of these, students are the compost in the University’s gardens. key role players. Play your part: Water n Recycle your waste. Separate all recyclable products from Fresh water is essential for survival and economic development. the rest. However, this resource is fast diminishing. Stellenbosch n Donate old computers and computer screens to a recycling University’s Water Institute is currently conducting research on, organisation. inter alia, water generation in order to ensure sustainable river n Deposit old newspapers, paper and magazines into recycling use, and is compiling a database in support of critical-resource bins. management. n Use reusable shopping bags instead of buying a new plastic Play your part: bag each time you go shopping. n Check for leaking taps. Transport n Take a shower instead of a bath, and keep it short. Motorised transport considerably increases the carbon footprint n Keep cold drinking water in the fridge instead of filling your of any environment. We should therefore think of ways to use glass from the tap each time. motorised transport more efficiently. Energy Play your part: Energy is vital to our society and to our University as well. n Make use of lift clubs. This will save fuel, emit less carbon However, the energy sources to which we have become dioxide into the atmosphere, and spare you all the parking accustomed are under huge pressure. Therefore, we must hassles on campus. actively seek other energy sources while we also investigate n Plan your routes and appointments to enable you to how we could utilise our existing resources more efficiently. combine trips and spend the least amount of time on the The University’s Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy road. Studies focuses on biofuels, solar energy, marine energy and n Use environmentally friendly transport modes, such as wind energy, among others. cycling. (There are safe bicycle parking areas on campus.)
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WHatto know what to know and expect and expect of the welcoming period
University is not a super high school – it is something entirely different. Therefore, do not expect your welcoming at SU to be anything like your welcoming at a high school or school hostel.
he welcoming period is the start of your journey to This will ensure that you are ready for the commencement academic success. This learning journey continues of the academic part of your learning journey on the very Tfor as long as you study at Stellenbosch University first day of class. (SU). In the welcoming week already, you start to integrate The two most important development phases of a first- the various parts of your life at SU, and you will learn that year’s learning journey are: the residences, PSO wards and clusters are value-driven environments characterised by hospitality, friendliness and coping with freedom (when and how to say no); and dignity. negotiating on your own behalf. As first-year student, you enter a phase of rapid develop Start with these in the welcoming week already. Measure ment. Remember, your social and emotional adjustment to everything in the welcoming programme against the following the university experience constitutes an integral part of your questions, and ask yourself how the various aspects of the learning journey and personal development. In particular, keep the following in mind: welcoming programme fit into the bigger picture. A first-year experiences a period of intense change, during Ask yourself the following questions on every activity which ‘familiar’ attitudes, values and behaviour patterns in which you participate during the welcoming week. are often adjusted and developed. This also facilitates the (Remember, this includes everything, even your own decision development of challenging and inspiring thought patterns. sometimes not to participate in activities.) (Research shows that you and your fellow first-years are How does this promote my journey to successful studies more susceptible to change during the welcoming period (learning journey)? than in any other stage of your university careers.) Your introduction to social and community structures Does it introduce me, as a first-year, to positive social during the welcoming week is important. These include relations/groups? structures such as clusters, residences, PSO wards, mentor Does it contribute to emotional stability and emotional groups, faculties (such as study and tutor groups), sports development? clubs and societies. Does it help me to join sound listening, living and learning Role models who live by the University’s values and communities, and encourage me to participate both achieve success on their learning journeys may be of great value to you. independently and interdependently? As part of the welcoming programme, it is extremely Does it create a relaxed, safe and constructive listening, important for you to adhere carefully and timeously to the living and learning space, where I can get clarity on the administrative and academic requirements of your faculty. nature, content, choice and form of my learning journey? 12 What should I bring along COMPULSORY SESSION for all prospective
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students for registration? with weighted aggregates (Gr 12 + access 1. Final 2011 matric results: National Senior Certificate tests, 60:40) of between 55% and 59% examination (original) Students are requested to report for a 2. Candidates who matriculated in 2010 or earlier: Original compulsory briefing and advice session from 14:00 matric exam certificate to 15:00 on Thursday 26 January. 3. Candidates from other school systems: Original school- Venue: Arts and Social Sciences Building, leaving certificate along with certificate of exemption issued Room 230 by SA Matriculation Board 4. Candidates who studied at other universities: The This session will be used to convey information abovementioned documents as well as an original academic on the compulsory Extended Degree Programme record and certificate of satisfactory conduct issued by the (EDP) for candidates whose Grade 12 and access university concerned test results (in the 60:40 combination) are below registration and access tests 60%. 5. Do you comply with all the admission requirements for your chosen study programme? This session specifically takes place prior to 6. Remember, you will not be able to register as a first-year registration to ensure that students are properly student if you have not taken the University’s access tests. advised and will be registered for the correct See below for more information on the access test session programmes or modules according to yearbook on Wednesday 25 January 2012. regulations. 7. Have you saved the emergency numbers on your cellphone? Contact persons: 8. Bring this booklet along to campus on Thursday 26 January Prof Christine Anthonissen, tel 021 808 2006, or 2012. Ms Anita Jonker, tel 021 808 2081
ACCESS TESTS To register as a first-year at Stellenbosch University, you have to write the University’s access tests. For more information or to book your place, go to www.maties.com, send an e-mail to [email protected], or contact the Access Test Office on 021 808 4027/2923. Who Where When Applicants who have not yet written the access tests General Engineering Building, Wed 25 Jan 2012, Banghoek Road 08:00–14:00
Applicants who have written the wrong test General Engineering Building, Wed 25 Jan 2012, combination, and still need to write one or two Banghoek Road promptly from 08:00 additional papers, e.g. if the choice of programme has been changed
Applicants who have written the National General Engineering Building, Wed 25 Jan 2012, Benchmark Test, but have not been selected Banghoek Road promptly from 09:00 for a programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences, have to write the Academic Literacy test in English and Afrikaans 13 | listening, learning and living communities, and clusters TS US) EN CAMP H C 2012 S ) STUD O O B S ARY P S U ( ELLEN ER AN ENCE (ST UST D I S ING 08:00–12:00 CL D? T F E ay 27 J ay RE - V O d
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UST S CAN CL W There are ten PSO wards on Stellenbosch campus and one campus ten PSO wards on Stellenbosch There are PSO wards form clusters. Together with the residences, O Students (both residence and PSO) meet in their clusters Students (both residence and PSO) meet University to learn how their social integration at the will meet could support their academic success. Students programmes, others in their cluster who follow the same in the ResEd and learn how they could become involved initiative as well as how their mentors could assist them. In addition, they will be introduced to the academic support groups at the University, such as the First-year Academy (FYA) and the Academic Affairs Council (AAC). ECOME B COMPO Huis Marais, Huis Visser, Validus: Goldfields, Academia, Huis MacDonald, ISA, Lobelia and Simonsberg, Concordia, the PSO ward Olympus Lydia, Huis ten Bosch VicMeyer: Dagbreek, Majuba, Minerva, and the PSO ward Aurora Wimbledon College: Eendrag, Helshoogte, Irene, Sonop and the PSO wards Aristea and Vesta the AmaMaties: Nemesia, Erica, Serruria, Helderberg and PSO wards Libertas and Equité and Victoria: Wilgenhof, Monica, Harmonie, Huis de Villiers the PSO wards Oude Molen and Silene wards Rubix: Nerina, Metanoia, Heemstede and the PSO Pieke and Venustia Francie Tygerberg: Hippokrates, Kerkenberg, Meerhof, Huis ward Osler van Zijl and the PSO H into are all divided do not live in residences Students who – Student Organisation’ PSO stands for ‘Private PSO wards. non-residence students. that caters for the association divided are randomly campus. New students on Tygerberg by SMS of notified in writing or Students are into PSO wards. to which they have been allocated. the specific PSO ward a student has been allocated also The PSO ward to which to which that student belongs. determines the cluster
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ING TH V OIN T J LEARNING LI A First-year students join a First-year campus that has been or- campus that listening, learn- ganised into ing and living com (LLLCs). The clusters, for non-residence stu- residences, dents (PSO wards), men listening, learning and living listening, learning and groups, houses for senior students houses for senior students all form LLLCs. An LLLC’s purpose is to integrate the purpose is to integrate out-of-class experience with out-of-class experience to the in-class experience ensure academic success and a well-rounded education for students. That is also a core focus of the First-year Acad- emy. (See page 23 for more on the Academy) Welcoming Matie for more details). S ER UST Mentors are appointed to support new students in Mentors are appointed to support new students The residences and the PSO wards belong to one of six All Stellenbosch clusters will meet from 08:00 to 12:00 on A cluster is made up of a number of residences that are A cluster is made up of a number of residences adjusting to university life, and are allocated in cluster adjusting to university life, and are allocated soon as possible. context. Find out who your mentor is as organising the Clusters are increasingly used as a way of to employ University: Faculties, for example, now tend tutor groups. clusters as a basis on which to form subject clusters on Stellenbosch campus. Tygerberg campus forms a seventh cluster. Friday 27 January (see the geographically close to one another as well as a PSO ward geographically close to one another as well the integration or two. Clusters play a significant role in and ensure that and support of new students on campus, and nurturing students experience the University as a caring experience of place. They also integrate the university in private residence students, day students and students accommodation. CL 14
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The official welcome of newcomers and their parents, vehicle where it is parked and walk to the central campus 10 student leaders and staff will take place at 10:00 on Thursday minutes away for your meeting with the deans. Comfortable 26 January 2012, in the Danie Craven Stadium. Tygerberg clothes and shoes are therefore recommended. campus and Military Academy students and their parents Shuttle buses will be available in front of Administration are included in this welcome, and will leave for their various Building B from 11:00 to 15:00 to take you back to your campuses on conclusion of the function. vehicle at Coetzenburg. Should you, however, have to
welcoming at danie craven stadium park your vehicle on campus, you can do so in front of PARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PARENTS ON Administration Building A in Ryneveld Street, Administration 26 January 2012 Building B and C in Victoria Street and behind Wilgenhof Parents are requested to park at the Coetzenburg residence. These limited number of parking bays are located sportsfields near Danie Craven Stadium for the official in the centre of campus. welcome, which starts at 10:00. Please take the traffic congestion in Stellenbosch into account when planning travelling time, parking and walking distance to the stadium. STUDENTS WITHOUT TRANSPORT ON An informal welcoming programme for students will start 26 January 2012 at 09:00 already, and we suggest that you take your seat in Students who will be travelling by train or bus from outside time also to enjoy that part of the programme. Due to the the Western Cape and will require transport from the train traffic congestion usually experienced on this day, we would station or bus stop may contact Mr Brandon Como (at recommend that on conclusion of the function you leave your Student Affairs) at 021 808 2222 or 079 995 9050.
whisper interpreters available to HELP SU wants to welcome new students and their parents as well as convey important information in a language-friendly manner. Therefore, focus groups will be provided for by means of whisper interpreting, while senior students (who will be dressed in easily identifiable clothes) will be present on the stands to interpret for those who indicate that they do not have full command of Afrikaans. 15 | Outline of the outline of the welcoming programme SU welcoming programme Academic, general and social integration
Wednesday 25 January S aturday 28 January 08:00–17:00: New students report to residences and PSO General and social integration as arranged by residences and wards. Parents meet as arranged. PSO wards Last access test opportunity for new first-year students. M onday 30 January 08:00–17:00: Academic registration/ T hursday 26 January computer user area (CUA) registration/ 10:00–11:00: Compulsory meeting at Danie Craven Stadium faculty meetings for all parents and new students (including Tygerberg campus 18:00–21:00: “Bondelsport” (Group sports male and female and Military Academy) participation in both separate and joint items) Please allow sufficient time for travelling as well as walking tuesda y 31 January from your parked car to the stadium. Comfortable clothing 07:30–17:00: Academic registration/CUA registration/faculty recommended. (See p 14 in booklet for more information) meetings 11:30–12:30: Parents meet deans of various faculties as 08:30–16:00: Library orientation indicated in booklet (p 16) (Excluding students, except where wednesday 1 February indicated otherwise) 08:00–13:00: Programme in faculties Tygerberg campus follows own programme as indicated in 08:00–16:30: Library orientation booklet (p 21) T hursday 2 February 14:00–15:00: Briefing session for students with special learning Preparations for “Vensters” street theatre needs (disabilities) and their parents. Visual Arts building 19:00–23:00: “Vensters” street theatre (no 61 on the map in middle of the booklet) Room 1024 F riday 3 February 15:00–16:30: Sports club meetings with sports managers for 09:00–14:00: prospective club members (p 22) Registration of all students ends. 16:00–16:30: Compulsory Sport-Ed session for all students Community interaction and development. Participation in who have received residence placement through Maties various activities by students and SU staff. Sport (p 22) Rest of the day: General and social integration as arranged by frida y 27 January residences and PSO wards 08:00–12:00: Cluster day for all Stellenbosch-based new S aturday 4 February students (See cluster groups on p 13 of booklet) 09:00–12:00: March for MADness Between 13:00 en 17:00 Faculty meetings and information 12:00–15:00: Community Carnival kiosks in faculties as indicated in programme (p 17-21) (See the Welcoming Matie for more information and venue details) [No formal programme for Engineering] Official welcoming programme for new students ends. 14:00–16:30: Registration for BOcc Ther and BSpeech- M onday 6 FebruaRy Language- and Hearing Therapy students on Stellenbosch Official commencement of classes for both new students and campus (those who have not yet self-registered) seniors 16 | PARENTS’ MEETING WITH THE VARIOUS FACULTY DEANS (excluding students, except where indicated otherwise) THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2012 ______Faculty of AgriSciences Faculty of Science 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof Mohammad Karaan 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof Eugene Cloete Venue: Paul van der Bijl Laboratories, Welgevallen Venue: Endler Hall, Conservatoire, cnr Victoria and
parents’ meeting with deans parents’ Experimental Farm (no 79 on the map in middle of booklet) Neethling streets (no 77 on the map in middle of booklet) ______Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Faculty of Education Dean: Prof Yusef Waghid 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof Johann de Villiers 11:00 Tea, coffee and cooldrinks Venue: DF Malan Centre 11:30–12:30 Meeting with Dean ______Venue: Room 3001, GG Cillié Building, Ryneveld Street Faculty of Health Sciences (no 74 on the map in middle of booklet) (parents and new students in MB,ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, ______and BSc in Dietetics) Faculty of Law 13:00–14:00 Dean: Prof Jimmy Volmink 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof GF Lubbe Venue: Tygerberg Sports Hall, Tygerberg campus (no 9 on Venue: Room 1023, Old Main Building (no 70 on the map in the map on page 20 in Afrikaans section of booklet) middle of booklet) See programme of the Faculty of Health Sciences on page 21 ______Faculty of Theology Faculty of Engineering 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof Nico Koopman 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel Venue: Room 2002, Faculty of Theology, Dorp Street (no 78 Venue: Room A303B, Engineering Building, on the map in middle of booklet) cnr Banghoek and Joubert streets (no 50 on the map in ______middle of booklet) Parents and new students in B of Occupational ______Therapy and B of Speech-Language and Hearing Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Therapy 11:30–12:30 Dean: Prof Hennie Kotzé 11:30–12:30 Executive Head, Interdisciplinary Health Venue: HB Thom Theatre, Victoria Street (no 71 on the Sciences: Prof Usuf Chikte map in middle of booklet) Venue: Room 230, Arts and Social Sciences Building, cnr Merriman and Ryneveld streets (no 75 on the map in middle of booklet) 17 | FACULTY PROGRAMMES faculty programmes FOR NEW STUDENTS FRIDAY 27 January 2012
Faculty of AgriSciences Faculty of Engineering 14:00–16:30 Students of the Engineering Faculty do not follow a formal Compulsory for all AgriSciences students programme on Friday 27 January 2012. Students may use the Presentation on the academic programme offering of the Faculty day to explore the campus and to attend to general matters. (All programmes: Crop Production Systems, Food and Wine Mr August Engelbrecht will however be available for general Production Systems, Animal Production Systems, Agricultural enquiries from 14:00 to 16:30 in Room A214 in the General Economics and Management, Forestry and Natural Resource Engineering Building. Sciences, and Conservation Ecology) Venue: Room 1002, JS Marais Building, Victoria Street Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 13:00–13:15 Arrival and assignment of groups Faculty of Economic and Group 1 BA (Humanities), BA (Languages and Culture) Management Sciences and BA (International Studies) For all first-year students in the following programmes: BAcc, Group 2 BA (Visual Arts), BDram, BMus and BA (with Music) BComm (Fin Acc) and BComm (Management Accounting), BComm, BComm (EDP), BComm (Management Sciences), Group 3 all other BA programmes and BOccupational BComm (Economic Sciences), BComm (Math Science), Therapy & BSpeech- Language and Hearing Therapy BComm (Psych), BComm (Act Science) Venue: Group 1 – HB Thom Theatre Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Kruiskerk, at the corner of Group 2 – Arts Building, Room 229 Victoria and Ryneveld Street Group 3 – Arts Building, Room 230 14:00 Welcoming and introduction of the Dean by Mr Pieter 13:15–14:30 Welcome by the Dean, Prof HJ Kotzé, and Lotz, Chairperson: Economic and Management Sciences BASC (BA Social Committee), and overview of pro- Student Committee grammes, timetables and registration process 14:10 Welcoming by the Dean, Prof Johann de Villiers 14:30–16:30 Presentations by departments 14:15 Further information: n Programme choices, admission requirements, Faculty of Science language practice and mini open day 11:00–13:00 Questions on modules and programmes – n Registration procedure (academic as well as for additional assistance available computer user area (FHARGA)) Venue: Stalls in foyer of Endler Hall, Conservatoire, n Timetables Victoria Street 15:00 Closure and outline of the rest of the first-year 13:00–13:45 Welcome by the Dean, Prof Eugene welcoming programme Cloete
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13:45–14:30 Programme offering of the Faculty faculty programmes Venue: Endler Hall, Conservatoire, Victoria Street LLB, BComm (Law), BA (Law) and BAccLLB students 14:45–16:00 Guidance to students, by programme Venue: Industrial Psychology Building, Room 1005 n Students in Mathematical Sciences Venue: Lecture Hall Beta, Room 3002, Merensky Building 14:45–16:00 Opportunity for questions and individual for Physics meetings – Ms Karin Wiss, Mr Bradley Greenhalgh n Students in Biological Sciences and BSc Sport and Mr Shirle Cornelissen Science LLB, BComm (Law), BA (Law) and BAcc LLB Venue: Endler Hall, Conservatoire, Victoria Street students n Students in Physical Sciences and Geo-informatics Venue: Lecture Hall Alfa, Room 0067, Merensky Building Venue: Industrial Psychology Building, Room 1005 for Physics Students who intend studying the programmes BSc Faculty of Theology Conservation Ecology, BSc Food Science, BScAgric in Viticulture and Oenology, or BScAgric Oenology Information sessions Specialised follow the Faculty of AgriSciences’ welcoming Venue: Murray Hall, Faculty of Theology programme. 13:30–13:50 Old and New Testament – Profs H Bosman, LC Jonker, J Punt, E Mouton and J Claasens Faculty of Education 13:50–14:10 Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology – 14:00–15:00 Welcoming Profs R Vosloo and D Smit, and Drs G Brand and M Venue: Room 1028, GG Cillié Building Plaatjies-Van Huffel n Meeting with the Dean, Prof Yusef Waghid 14:10–14:50 Practical Theology and Missiology – Profs n Orientation with regard to the Faculty of Education and BEd programme K August and J Cilliers, Drs X Simon, I Nell and A Cloete, and Ms S Weber n Meeting with the Education Student Committee n General information about registration 14:50–15:05 Hebrew 15:00 Cooldrinks 15:05–15:20 Greek 15:00–16:30 Enquiries about registration, programmes and modules 15:20–15:40 Break Venue: Entrance hall, GG Cillié Building 15:40–15:55 Philosophy 15:55–16:10 Sociology Faculty of Law 14:00–14:30 Welcoming by the Dean, Prof GF Lubbe 16:10–16:25 Psychology LLB, BComm (Law), BA (Law) and 16:25–16:40 Language Centre BAccLLB students Venue: Industrial Psychology Building, Room 1005 16:40–17:00 Information kiosks 14:30–14:45 Information session: General background and practical information for new students (the D14163 Stellenbosch Ad_210x210.indd 1 AMBROS D14163 >]n&EhZg!Imr"Em]blZk^`blm^k^]\k^]bmikhob]^k!G E financeducation made easy Pa^gbm\hf^lmhlmn]rehZgl%mZedmhma^^]n\Zmbhg ËgZg\^^qi^kml_hkZ__hk]Z[e^iZrf^gmhimbhgl]^lb`g^] mhlnbmrhn[^lm' WE PROVIDE FINANCE FOR: Lmn]r_^^l K^`blmkZmbhg_^^l L^mmebg`hnmlmZg]bg`[ZeZg\^l ;hhdlZg]eZimhil YOU GET: ?bq^]fhgmaerbglmZef^gml!ghlnkikbl^l" Gh]^ihlbm Ghab]]^g\hlml GhZ]fbg%[^\Znl^p^iZr]bk^\mermhma^bglmbmnmbhg CONTACT US: hg)1/)....-- hkLFLÀ>]nÁmh,+*.)Zg]p^Ãee\Zeerhn[Z\d hkoblbmppp'^]nehZg'\h'sZ_hkfhk^bg_hkfZmbhg NOTE: Pa^gZiierbg`^glnk^rhnaZo^rhnkhkrhnklihglhkÃleZm^lmiZrlebi%B=Zg] eZm^lm[ZgdlmZm^f^gm%Zlp^eeZlma^lmn]r_^^jnhm^':iieb\Zmbhgpbee[^oZeb] hg\^\hfie^m^]Zg]ma^Ziieb\Zmbhg!IZkm:"Zg]m^kflZg]\hg]bmbhgl !IZkm;"Zk^lb`g^]Zg]k^\^bo^][r>]nehZg'Mhk^jn^lmZiieb\Zmbhg_hkfl% ie^Zl^\hgmZ\mhnk\Zee\^gmk^hk`hmhppp'^]nehZg'\h'sZ 9/8/11 1:26:56PM 21 Faculty of | faculty programme: health sciences K^`'*22/()),2/*()0 h' Health Sciences 25–27 January 2012 Education All new students and their parents (MB,ChB, BSc in 15:00–16:45 Campus tour for all parents and first-year Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics) are cordially invited students from the respective venues in the to participate in the following day programme activities Teaching Block finance made (for parents, only Thursday 26 January). Students in the 16:45 Osler* students and their parents meet Osler programmes B of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy committee members and B of Occupational Therapy, together with their Venue: Main Lecture Hall, Teaching Block parents, follow the programme of the Faculty of Arts and easy * ‘Osler’ refers to the private students’ organisation on Social Sciences on the Stellenbosch campus. Tygerberg campus, i.e. students who do not live in residence. Pa^gbm\hf^lmhlmn]rehZgl%mZedmhma^^]n\Zmbhg Please note that the welcoming ceremony at 10:00 ËgZg\^^qi^kml_hkZ__hk]Z[e^iZrf^gmhimbhgl]^lb`g^] on Thursday 26 January takes place at Danie Craven 16:45 Arrival at residences (for those who did not >]n&EhZg!Imr"Em]blZk^`blm^k^]\k^]bmikhob]^k!G D14163 Stellenbosch Ad_210x210.indd 1 9/8/11 1:26:56 PM 22 | SPORTS CLUB MEETINGS 15:00–15:45 The following prospective club members (men and women) meet the sports managers as indicated: Sport Venue Sports manager Athletics Coetzenburg athletics stadium Mohamed Ally Hockey Sport Science Dept, Lecture Hall A Jilly Dix Cricket Coetzenburg cricket clubhouse André du Toit Netball Die Stal Karen Swart Rugby Coetzenburg club, Danie Craven Stadium Belius Potgieter Soccer Sport Science Dept, Lecture Hall B Garth le Roux sports club meetings Swimming Sport Science Dept, Lecture Hall C Pierre de Roubaix Tennis Coetzenburg tennis clubhouse Le Roux Conradie 15:45–16:30 The following prospective club members (men and women) meet the sports managers as indicated: Sport Venue Sports manager Squash and badminton Die Stal André du Toit Surfing, cycling, judo, kendo, underwater sport, Die Stal Candice Appollis fencing, volleyball and water polo Basketball and gymnastics Die Stal Garth le Roux Canoeing, horseback riding, rowing, sailing, Coetzenburg athletics office Wentzel Barnard taekwondo, and sport for persons with disabilities Golf Coetzenburg tennis clubhouse Le Roux Conradie 16:00–16:30 Compulsory Sport-Ed session, Lecture Hall B, Sport Science Dept, for all students who have received residence placement through Maties Sport. Contact person: Ms Jackie Wiese, 021 808 3808 CONSTRUCTION AT HOSTELS During 2012, construction work will take place at The following construction projects are planned: or adjacent to certain hostels to provide additional n Construction work at Huis Visser accommodation and to create facilities for student live- and-learn areas, which could include PSO-Hubs. n Construction work at Huis Marais A PSO-Hub is a building with various facilities where n Construction work at Irene commuter students may study and relax during the day n New live-and-learn hostels between Irene and Sonop between classes. (no construction work at Sonop) During the construction period, special arrangements n New live-and-learn hostels on the parking area between will be made with regard to the safety of students and Irene and Eendrag their belongings. During test and exam periods, quiet times will be adhered to as far as possible. If needed, n New parking structure below the existing parking area between Irene and Eendrag additional study areas will be arranged elsewhere on campus for the hostels involved. n New hostel and PSO-Hub on the eastern boundary of the parking area between Irene and Eendrag Regular meetings will be organised and representatives of the hostels will be invited to attend in order to keep n Construction work at Nerina, with new parking struc- abreast of developments. This will ensure that students ture below the existing parking experience the least inconvenience possible. n New PSO-Hub between Heemstede and Metanoia 23 | important general information important general information STUDENTS IN B OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND B n More information is available in the Welcoming Matie. OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING THERAPY Participants in the orientation programme also stand a Please note that students in the programmes B of chance to win exciting prizes. Apart from the JS Gericke Occupational Therapy and B of Speech-Language and Hearing Library, orientation programmes are also presented at the Therapy join the programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social following branch libraries: Theology, Music, Engineering and Sciences for the duration of the welcoming programme, Forestry, Health Sciences as well as the Bellville Park campus except for registration, for which other arrangements will library. The orientation programme will be followed up be made. (For more details, please consult the notice on with individual training called GetSmart@URLibrary in the registration that will still be sent to you separately.) Students subsequent week. in MB,ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics join the programme on Tygerberg campus (see page 21). FIRST-YEAR ACADEMY The First-year Academy (FYA) is a comprehensive University CONSERVATION ECOLOGY, FOOD SCIENCE, AND initiative that focuses on promoting the success rate of VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY first-year students and improving the quality of student Students who intend studying the programmes BSc learning. To achieve this objective, the FYA facilitates various Conservation Ecology, BSc Food Science, BScAgric in programmes and activities relating to first-year success, Viticulture and Oenology, or BScAgric Oenology Specialised and creates opportunities for faculties, the Student Affairs follow the Faculty of AgriSciences’ welcoming programme. Division and the Student and Academic Support Division to work together in an integrated structure. In this way, the LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE FYA provides a unique and focused environment for first- The Library and Information Service offers an orientation year students to achieve success. programme in the central library (JS Gericke) and/or branch libraries. The programme in the JS Gericke Library takes ELSENBURG’S BAgric STUDENTS place on 31 January and 1 February 2012. Library tours are arranged by faculty, and are aimed at orientating new The programme Agricultural Production and Management students with regard to the physical lay-out of the specific (BAgric) is presented in collaboration with the Cape Institute library as well as introducing the various services and facilities for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg. Students receive their the library offers. Faculty programmes indicate the dates and training at Elsenburg, and will therefore also follow the times of library visits. Elsenburg welcoming programme. Enquiries: Laetitia Smith, tel 021 808 7686, e-mail [email protected] PARKING AND REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Only registered vehicles may be parked on campus. During student registration, students will have the opportunity to register their vehicles as well. The annual parking fee will be debited against the student’s account. Students should also note that they will be able to register their vehicles at USBD throughout the year. Enquiries: Ms N Olivier, tel 021 808 3916. REGISTRATION AS STUDENT remember to swing by the 24 Societies Fair on Saturday 28 | It is important that you consult the notice on registration that will be sent to you separately by the Registrar of the January 2012 (see welcoming University, to ensure that you report at the right time and programme). Read more about the place for registration, and that you have all the necessary fair in the Welcoming Matie – documents with you. Registration for Tygerberg campus a newspaper that is handed out to all first-years upon their arrival on takes place on Friday 27 January 2012; Stellenbosch campus. Also feel free to contact campus registration commences on Monday 30 January the Societies Council chairperson, 2012. E-registration (self-registration) may start earlier Crischelle Hanekom, at already: The exact commencement date will be indicated [email protected] or in the registration notice. Please note that students who 076 673 3760. register late will be charged a levy of R500. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all the admission requirements for your study programme INSURANCE: STUDENTS AND before you leave for Stellenbosch. Also remember, you will important general information THEIR PROPERTY not be able to register as a first-year if you have not written the University’s access tests. Please turn to p12 for more “A safe campus for all”: These words summarise one of information on the access test session on Wednesday 25 the University’s central aims. Not only does the University January 2012. conduct an ongoing campaign to make staff, students and visitors aware of potential risks to their safety and/or health, but, where necessary, also makes use of the Stellenbosch COMPUTER USER AREAS (CUAs) University Risk and Protection Services (USBD) as well as Students also register at the computer user areas. the South African Police Service for the enforcement and To be able to register: monitoring of security measures. n you must take note of the University’s Electronic As at other universities, students at Stellenbosch Communications Policy (http://www.sun.ac.za/ecp/); University take part in academic outings, laboratory n you must already be registered as a student; experiments, sports and other voluntary activities, n your student card must be activated and magnetised, and where they may be exposed to certain risks. Despite its you must have your card with you; comprehensive risk management programme, the University is unable to eliminate all risks, but wants to emphasise that all n you will need your student number; and reasonable measures are taken to ensure students’ safety. n you will need the letter containing your password that The University does not offer personal accident insurance, you received in the mail. medical insurance or any other insurance to its students. Students are responsible for their own insurance, and the COMPUTERS ON CAMPUS University therefore recommends that students obtain n Students may connect their own computers to the comprehensive insurance cover for their personal property University’s campus network, subject to certain as well as personal accidents and/or medical expenses for the conditions. duration of their studies. n You may bring along your own PC or purchase a new laptop through the University’s contacts. n For all computer and IT-related information, please visit COUNSELLING our website at http://www.sun.ac.za/StudentIT. Students who urgently need assistance with their choice of career, field of study, degree programme or modules/ SOCIETIES subjects are encouraged to make use of the counselling The University’s societies have something for everyone services offered by the Centre for Student Counselling – from dancing to debating, from churches to community and Development (CSCD) at 37 Victoria Street. Alter- interaction. So, have a look in the back of the Matie Diary natively, they may consult the faculty secretaries of the or go to www.sun.ac.za/societies to find out more. Also respective faculties in Admin A. 25 EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAMMES | For more information about the Extended Degree Programmes, please contact the following persons: important general information General enquiries Mr Gert Young [email protected] 021 808 4937 Programmes in Arts and Social Sciences Ms Anita Jonker [email protected] 021 808 2081 Programmes in Science Ms Wilma Wagener [email protected] 021 808 3063 Programmes in Economic and Management Sciences Dr Ansie Loots [email protected] 021 808 3404 Programmes in Engineering Mr August Engelbrecht [email protected] 021 808 4205 Programmes in Health Sciences Dr Alwyn Louw [email protected] 021 938 9389 Programmes in AgriSciences Dr Natasja Brown [email protected] 021 808 2015 Please note: Students who are following an Extended Degree Programme register in faculty context on either Monday 23 or Tuesday 24 January. (Please consult the notices on registration that will be sent to you separately by the University Registrar.) WELCOMING PROGRAMME FOR POSTGRADUATE WELLNESS OF ALL STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The University follows a student-centred approach, with The welcoming and orientation programme for international a special focus on the wellness of all students. One of the students takes place from Wednesday 25 January to many structures that have been put in place to assist with Friday 27 January 2012 at the Wallenberg Centre at this (in close collaboration with the entire University) is the STIAS (Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study). The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD). Welcome Centre will be open from Thursday 19 January The Centre is located at 37 Victoria Street, and students until Friday 27 January 2012. All incoming international and parents are encouraged to visit the website and take students should please report to the Welcome Centre at note of all the services provided (http://www.sun.ac.za/ the Postgraduate and International Office in the Admin A counselling). building, Room 1028. A shortened orientation programme for late arrivals will be presented in the first week of term. These include the following: For more information, contact Lidia du Plessis on n An office for students with special learning needs +27 (0)21 808 2607 or [email protected]. (disabilities) n A 24-hour crisis service (082 557 0880) All international undergraduate first-years that have been enrolled for a complete degree programme at the University n Academic counselling follow the same welcoming programme as their South n A graduate placement programme, career counselling and African peers. development All new postgraduate students (South African or n Psychotherapy international) are invited to attend an orientation session on n Developmental workshops 9 February 2012. Further details will be published on the n Peer guidance and support groups Postgraduate and International Office’s website, www.sun.ac.za/postgraduate. The CSCD considers itself as students’ partner for success. 27 | CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE campus health service GUIDELINES FOR IMMUNISATION OF NEW STUDENTS The University’s Campus Health Service (CHS) strongly Varicella (chickenpox): A blood test should first be recommends that new students consider immunisation considered to determine whether immunisation against against certain diseases, particularly since they regularly chickenpox is in fact required. Your nearest general congregate in groups in residences and classrooms, practitioner may be approached now already for this and gather socially in large groups. This also applies to examination as well as for immunisation. students studying in the health or related professions. The Hepatitis A and B: Immunisation against both Hepatitis Division of the Registrar does indeed send prospective A and B is strongly recommended. Immunisation against students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) written information on specific requirements in this regard. Hepatitis B is particularly important for students exposed Therefore, the recommendations for immunisation below to blood products and sharp instruments in the course supplement the stricter guidelines for FHS students. of their studies. Infection may also occur during sexual contact. Immunisation may be obtained now already. Chickenpox and flu occur annually on a large scale in residences and other communal student accommodation, Meningitis: Due to the low incidence of primary and and can cause considerable disruption in class attendance, secondary cases of meningitis in students at tertiary in- tests and examinations. Immunisation against these stitutions in South Africa (and therefore also a lack of diseases is therefore strongly recommended. available information), the need for immunisation against this disease, which is caused by Neiseria meningitides, is not Recommended immunisation guidelines for all new yet certain. However, immunisation with the quadrivalent students: polysaccharide vaccine is nevertheless recommended. In Influenza (flu): Immunisation against flu should be this age group, protection against other serogroups after obtained annually no later than April. immunisation may last as long as three years. Immunisa- tion against meningitis may also be obtained now already Take note: n Immunisation may also be obtained at the CHS, either on the Stellenbosch or Tygerberg campus. n For more information, contact the CHS at 021 808 3490/3496. n Students are responsible for the cost of immunisations. 28 | SU Risk and Protection Services (USBD) campus safety USBD provides safety and security services on the University’s Stellenbosch, Tygerberg and Bellville Park campuses. USBD also provides a comprehensive risk service (alarm and access control, contingency planning, and occupational health and safety). USBD’s control rooms are manned 24 hours a day. The control rooms serve as a reporting point for serious 21:00. The buses depart every hour, on the hour, from or crime-related incidents. They also serve as general the JC Smuts study centre parking area on the main information centres. campus. The shuttle service provides transport to A security patrol network continuously covers the various residential areas in Stellenbosch. Students must campuses by foot and by vehicle to prevent crime. show their student cards to be able to make use of the service, and no-one under the influence of alcohol will be permitted to get on. Students will not be picked up at pubs. Green Route The Green Route is a safe route on the University’s Parking Stellenbosch campus, and is actively patrolled by security Students may park private vehicles on campus, provided officials from 20:00 to 05:00. It is recommended that that the vehicles are registered with USBD and are students use the Green Route when walking around on parked in the allocated parking areas. A registration fee the main campus after sunset. is charged, which is used to establish and maintain the parking areas. Services offered by USBD: Where is USBD? n Wait at one of the control rooms to be picked up, or ask to be dropped off there. Stellenbosch: 62 Merriman Avenue (at the corner of Merriman Avenue and De Beer Street) n If your car has a flat battery or tyre, or if your keys have been locked inside your vehicle, USBD will gladly Tygerberg: Ground Floor, Faculty of Health Sciences, help you. Teaching Block n When you need to walk home from a test or Bellville Park: Security Offices parking area examination in the evening, USBD can escort you. n Bicycles are registered for free in order to track down the owners of stolen bicycles. Telephone numbers n The shuttle service that provides free transport to Stellenbosch: 021 808 2333/2330 registered students operates every evening from Tygerberg and Bellville Park: 021 938 9507 29 | EMERGENCY NUMBERS FOR STUDENTS EMERGENC Dean of Students 021 808 2222/083 413 0400 Centre for Student Counselling and Development’s 24-hour crisis service 082 557 0880 SU Risk and Protection Services (USBD) 021 808 2333/2330 (all hours) Y NUM The Ombudsman 082 807 2994 Police Flying Squad 10111 B ERS Ambulance 084 124 (ER24) 082 911 (Netcare) Medi-Clinic 24-hour emergency unit 021 886 9999 Have you saved them on your cellphone? other IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Access Tests 021 808 4027/2923 Admissions 021 808 9111 Bursaries and Loans 021 808 9111 Campus Health Services 021 808 3494/3496 Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg 021 808 5453 Careers Office 021 808 3568 Centre for Prospective Students (CPS) 021 808 4709 Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) 021 808 4707 Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) 021 808 3717 Client Services 021 808 9111 Communication and Liaison 021 808 4977 Dean of Students 021 808 2222 Language Centre 021 808 2155 Library Enquiries 021 808 2486 Ombudsman 082 807 2994 MAD² Office (Office T18, top level, Neelsie) 021 808 3632 Risk and Protection Services (USBD) 021 808 2333/2330 (all hours) Social worker 074 172 4684 Sport Bureau 021 808 4941/4642 Student Fees 021 808 9111 Student Representative Council (SRC) 021 808 2493 SU Gymnasium 021 808 4428 Tygerberg campus 021 938 9111 ($6<6$)(6(&85( 6:,3(<285&$5'$1'*2 $)7(5+2856'5,9('5< STUDENT SHUTTLES ZZZVWXGHQWVKXWWOHVFR]D 31 | university jargon ners - ded social, receive it as d mentors, academic, and so forth. tion (PSO) are students who do not live tion (PSO) are students done. The PSO ward does not provide accom- done. The PSO ward does but PSO students maymodation to members, use their student cards to book meals to have at a residence in their particular cluster. Skakeling (interaction) An informal event where student groups of different houses meet, socialise, jointly participate in an interesting activity or learn something new. “Skakelings” can be with in residence – approximately 70% of all thein residence – approximately organisation involvesUniversity’s students. This events on cam students in social and academic entertain spectators with interesting storylines and dance moves, certainly counts among the highlights of the welcoming programme. Welcoming Matie The Welcoming Matie is a newspaper containing and other the entire welcoming programme important information. Students Prim form for “primaria” Prim is the abbreviated head “primarius” (male) – the (female) or residence or PSO ward. student of a Progress mark mark is awar a progress In a year module, opportunities up ments and other assessment year. until June of the particular PSO wards Student Orga The members of the Private nisa would have pus in the same way a residence SportEd programme makes use of mentors The SportEd programme to help first-year students adjust to university life and reconcile the demands of academics and sport. Student portal – www.mymaties.com This is an extensive website that functions much like a building foyer. The student portal provides access to information and services to meet students’ needs. One can access the portal from the University’s website. To make in with their use of the services, students log students user name and password. Prospective and former students, or alumni, have their own portals on www.maties.com and www.alumni.com respectively. Vensters This street theatre, during which house part at the end of the first semester. This is based at the end of the first semester. in tests, assign on a student’s performance soon as they arrive on campus. pres explaine jargon 2 y D G eelsie t week 6 in order to give them an early im to give them an early week 6 in order need progress and possible sion of students’ of the Early assessment is one of assistance. (see below). the First-year Academy functions of First-year Academy University A unique initiative at Stellenbosch on success in the first that focuses specifically of activities that year, with a wide variety including early coordinated, are purposefully assessment (see above). HK for the Afrikaans word HK is the abbreviation Committee – the “Huiskomitee”, or House in each residence and group of student leaders PSO ward. Hub and living area A Hub is a student learning particularly PSO with various facilities where as well Stellenbosch students who reside in as commuter students may eat, study or relax during the day between classes. MAD N Students call the Langenhoven Student Centre ‘the Neelsie’. The Neelsie contains various shops and eateries as well as the offices of the Student Representative Council, Student Affairs and Facilities Management, among others. Performance mark This is the final performance in a module, and is calculated according to a fixed formula based on the class mark (see above) and exam mark. The performance mark determines whether a student passes a module (with or without distinction) or fails it. The abbreviation stands for “Make a decision to make a difference” and is the overall theme with a strong of the welcoming programme, emphasis on community interaction. Mentors Mentors are appointed to help new students in residences and PSOs adapt to university life, and are allocated within the various clusters. Establish as possible. who your mentor is as soon M A community interaction flagship project that aims to meet community needs by way of service and development programmes involving the students, knowledge, resources and collaborators of the University as well as collaborators and resources from outside the University. i s er v nguage Uni Below is a glossary that explains the meaning of general terms used at the University. used at the University. of general terms the meaning a glossary that explains Below is 808 9111. As U Academic literacy and la Academic The abbreviation stands for computer user areas on campus that provide students with access to computer facilities. Specific CUAs are NARGA, FIRGA, Humarga and Fharga. Early assessment During their first weeks on campus already, first-year students complete early assessment of tests or This consists in all their modules. any other assessment that would give a fair indication of potential high-risk students in a lecturers Students, their particular module. and parents receive these marks at the end of Class mark or ‘predicate mark’ Class mark or ‘predicate exam, students are In modules requiring an class mark is awarded a class mark. The calculated based on class attendance, class work, tests, assignments, essays and practical work (where applicable). Cluster A cluster consists of a number of residences that are situated geographically close to one another as well as one or two PSO wards. Clusters play an important role in integrating and supporting new students on campus, and ensure that students experience the University as a caring and nurturing place. Clusters also integrate the university experience of residence students, day students and students in private lodging. Continuous assessment is A student’s work in a particular module systematically assessed on successive occasions throughout the semester or year. A final class mark (performance mark – see below) is awarded without the student having taken a formal university exam. C proficiency and general and writing skills Academic reading in Afrikaans and/or English proficiency (group sports) Bondelsport that forms part Fun sports and games evening of the welcoming programme Calendar all its information The University publishes consists of 13 in its Calendar. The Calendar own section in the parts. Each faculty has its programmes and Calendar, in which its study Obtain a copy on learning plans are stated. www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek/indeks.htm Client Service Centre or request one from our on 021 map of stellenbosch campus |32