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latrobe.edu.au/study/international SEMESTER 1 Welcome to La Trobe University Bendigo is a wonderful place to live, and our Bendigo Campus is a great place to study. During Orientation, you’ll do lots of fun things and make heaps of new friends! You’ll find your Orientation calendar on pages six to ten of this guide. We hope you enjoy the great array of activities we have planned to warmly welcome you to La Trobe. Contents Registration and enrolment / 1 When and where to enrol / 2 Library orientation sessions / 3 Subject timetable / 4 Orientation timetable Monday 20 February / 6 Tuesday 21 February / 7 Wednesday 22 February / 8 Thursday 23 February / 9 Friday 24 February / 10 Your support network / 11 Bendigo campus map / 13 Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is indicative only. The University does not give any warranties in relation to the currency, accuracy or completeness of the contents. The University reserves the right to make changes without notice at any time in its absolute discretion, including but not limited to varying admission and assessment requirements, and discontinuing or varying courses. Users of this publication are advised to check with the relevant faculty or department before acting on the information published in this brochure. To the extent permitted by law, the University does not accept responsibility or liability for any injury, loss, claim or damage arising out of or in any way connected with the use of the information contained in this brochure or any error, omission or defect in the information contained in this brochure. Published by La Trobe University, January 2017. La Trobe University is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS Provider 00115M. II Bendigo International Orientation Guide – Semester 1 Registration Please read this section carefully and enrolment BENDIGO CAMPUS Print out your course information 1 2 3 For full-degree students, it’s important you Register with Attend your Orientation understand your course and available subjects before attending your course expectations La Trobe information session session. Visit the University Handbook to find International out more: latrobe.edu.au/handbook Once you’ve registered, As a new student, you need take note of the details to register your arrival with of your enrolment session Create your preliminary La Trobe International (LTI). and relevant Orientation sessions. See pages 2–3 personal study timetable for further details. This is compulsory for Study Abroad and 4 Exchange students. For help and information Thursday 16th February on timetabling sessions and timetable helpers 10 am–3 pm see page 4. La Trobe International Education Building Level 2 Attend your course expectations session and enrol Room 2.14 in your subjects Make sure you bring your When you enrol, you’re required to bring the enrolment checklist you received 5 at registration, your My Life at La Trobe guide and your preliminary course timetable passport and your student visa, or if you applied online, (compulsory for Study Abroad and Exchange students). your e-visa notification. Your original passport must be presented at registration. Have your photo taken during your enrolment session A staff member will guide and collect your student identification card you through activating your student account and creating Congratulations! You’re now enrolled. your password. However, your This enrolment process is part of the compulsory Orientation program. Make sure fees need to be paid in full 6 you attend important information sessions and activities to help you settle into life to activate your account. and study at La Trobe University. If you can’t arrive in time for the above date, your first step is to visit the La Trobe International office, located in the Engineering Building. Here you’ll be given information on how to register and enrol in your subjects. La Trobe University 1 When and Please read this section carefully where to enrol Enrolment for all international students, Date Course enrolment including Study Abroad and Exchange, is on Friday 17 February 2017. Monday 20 February 2017 International students only Session 1 is 10 am–12 pm, and Session 2 is 2 pm–4 pm. Tuesday 21 February 2017 All students including international Please go to La Trobe International – Wednesday 22 February 2017 All students including international Education Building, level 2 for more information. Thursday 23 February 2017 All students including international Free wireless internet Throughout Orientation, you can access free wireless on campus by logging in with these details: Username: [email protected] Password: Welcome17 Postgraduate research students Conditional offers Postgraduate research students will need If you’ve received a conditional offer, please provide the relevant to visit La Trobe International, Education documentation (as listed on your Letter of Offer) to the La Trobe Building, level 2 to register and enrol. International admissions staff. You are also encouraged to attend activities Alternatively, email your documents to: [email protected] during Orientation to help you settle into life We’ll then email your unconditional offer and instructions on accepting and study at La Trobe University. your offer. While you’re waiting to receive your unconditional offer, ensure you still attend Orientation. 2 Bendigo International Orientation Guide – Semester 1 Library orientation sessions Have you got your USB drive? If not, please go to La Trobe International, Education Building, level 2, for more information. Library tour and 101 classes Library starter classes General Bendigo library information The library will be offering a 10-minute Semester 1, weeks 1–3 library tour and a 20-minute Library 101 La Trobe University Library is a leading class during Orientation. The 101 class Learn how to find items on your reading academic library operating as one service gives an overview on navigating your way list and recognise the difference between across all campuses. The Heyward through the library website, and getting references for books, book chapters and Library at the Bendigo Campus provides started in using the library. You don’t need journal articles. You’ll also get tips on why substantial collections, facilities and to book your session, just come to the and when you need to cite/reference services to support coursework and library prior to one of the times below. your work, and be introduced to online research. A large and growing proportion referencing tools. This session is aimed Tuesday 21 February of the Library’s scholarly information 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm at new undergraduates, but all students resources are available in digital form and are welcome. To make a booking, please can be accessed by all students and staff, Wednesday 22 February visit the link below: regardless of location. More information 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm lib.latrobe.edu.au/training/ regarding library services can be found at: Thursday 23 February program/1819/bendigo latrobe.edu.au/library 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm Opening Service desk Bendigo hours hours help desk Monday−Thursday (hours the library T 03 5444 7453 8.30 am–12.00 am is staffed) Friday Monday−Friday 8.30 am–7.00 pm 8.30 am–7.00 pm Saturday−Sunday Saturday–Sunday 9.30 am–5.00 pm 1.00 pm–5.00 pm La Trobe University 3 Subject timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8 AM 9 10 11 12 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Check the Handbook to find Search for your subjects Write the subject code and Check if any classes out your course requirements by subject code on the type of class requirement overlap, and if they do, (Study Abroad and Exchange Allocate Plus timetable: (e.g. lecture) in the grid above. check the timetable to see students will find a list latrobe.edu.au/students/ if there are any alternative of approved subjects in their timetables times for that subject Letter of Offer and can skip requirement (all alternative Click on the link that says to Step 2). The Handbook has times will be displayed ‘public timetable’. individual subject information, in the timetable grid). such as class requirements, View subject information which you can access and class requirements by clicking on a subject code: through Allocate Plus latrobe.edu.au/handbook by clicking the blue ‘information’ button next Class requirements are listed to the subject code. at the end of each subject Need help with your timetable? entry and include such Once you have searched If you need help creating your personal study timetable, please information as the weekly for a subject code, match speak to one of our International Student Hosts or La Trobe contact hours for your the class requirements International staff. subjects and tutorials. to the list. 4 Bendigo International Orientation Guide – Semester 1 La Trobe University 5 MONDAY For your enrolment checklist, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/students/ 20 FEBRUARY enrolment/international-enrol/regional-campuses BENDIGO 8 STUDENT ASK A AM ASSOCIATION CONNECT (BSA) VOLUNTEER FREE TOASTED SANDWICHES Still have questions Student Union Floor about timetabling, accessing your 9 emails, LMS or tutorial sign-up? NEED TO KNOW SESSION Don’t panic. Essential information about being an international student, services on campus and your student visa. Connect Volunteers are available all day to help you 10 navigate the University systems. They’ll be wearing their Connect Mentor T-shirts MORNING TEA during Orientation 11 Morning tea with Student Support Services and Student Engagement. as well as the first few weeks of the semester so you KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE can ask questions Meet a local police officer to learn about safety in Bendigo and on campus. at any time. BSA 12 FREE LUNCH PM Student Union Floor WELCOME LUNCH INTERNATIONAL Enjoy a delicious lunch with current international students and hear about STUDENT their experience in Bendigo.