ORIENTATION MAY 2020 STUDENT E-HANDBOOK EMBLEM
The Emblem of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Blue, yellow and red, being the national colours reflect the Malaysian identity of the institution.
The letter ‘A’ in auspicious red gives its prominence, suggesting distinction and excellence in the education provided by UTAR. Red also signals success, prosperity and protection from negative forces.
The swing of the bold stroke signifies a ‘yes’, a mark of enthusiastic approval and the right choice.
The cascade of six lines symbolises the comprehensive courses and wholesome components of education in UTAR. These components are known as the Pillars of Education.
The seventh line, the tail of the backbone stroke, represents an integrated, holistic and balanced approach in the pursuit of learning, teaching and research. Together, the holistic and the academic strength will propel UTAR into a future filled with great promise and unlimited opportunities.
2 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 VISION, MISSION AND PILLARS OF EDUCATION
VISION To be a global university of educational excellence with transformative societal impact.
MISSION
We are committed to achieving the Vision through:
Universal values in our beliefs Tenacity in overcoming challenges Agility in facing new frontiers Responsibility in pursuit of excellence
PILLARS OF EDUCATION
Virtue and Morality 德
Knowledge and Intellect 智
Physical and Mental Health 体 Sociality and Humanitarianism 群 Aesthetics and Harmony 美
Creativity and Innovation 新
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 3 INTRODUCTION
“Malaysians have always placed great importance on education and it was through such drive and encouragement that enabled the realisation of a 33-year dream of the MCA – the establishment of UTAR in 2002.”
~ UTAR Chancellor Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik ~
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996.
Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the fastest growing private higher education institutions in the country with phenomenal growth in all aspects of its development since its inception. With the first intake of only 411 students in its Petaling Jaya campus in 2002, the University’s enrolment has now reached more than 23,000 students with campuses located in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.
UTAR has graduated over 64,600 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005 and has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University with dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research. The University currently offers more than 110 academic programmes from Foundation Studies to Bachelor's, Master’s, and PhD degrees in the fields of Accounting, Business and Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Process Management, Agriculture and Food Science, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, Creative Industries and Design, Engineering and Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Life and Physical Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences.
For more information on UTAR, check out our website at www.utar.edu.my.
4 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Ir. Prof. Dr. Ewe Hong Tat President / CEO Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
It is my pleasure to welcome our new students to UTAR.
As a university by the people, for the people, UTAR has always been a university with a solid foundation, a strong sense of community spirit and a reputation for academic and research excellence. With a scenic lakeside campus in Kampar and a purpose-built campus in Sungai Long, UTAR has a growing regional presence and an expanding international profile with over 400 international partners, more than 100 external examiners and more than 130 industry advisors for our academic programmes.
While you experience university life over the next few years, I hope that the experiences gained will add to your changing perspective of life, enhance your personality, and help you gain valuable life lessons. Do treasure your time in the university and do stay focused to excel in both your studies and your social and communication skills.
With dedicated focus on achieving excellence in teaching and research, UTAR has been making impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a university providing affordable quality education. The university has consistently attained awards for its efforts towards educational excellence. UTAR retained its #501-600 ranking for the third time, since 2017, in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020. In addition to that, UTAR is ranked #181 in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2020. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Graduate Employability Rankings 2020, UTAR is ranked #251-300. The University has also consistently enjoyed a high graduate employability rate of 95% to 97% within six months of graduation.
With such recognition accorded to the University, I hope that the same spirit of achievement and success will be shared by all students to adopt a positive attitude in learning and to strive for accomplishments that will make you better persons. Learning is a pervasive life-long process and working hard to attain your goals is essential for progress. The passion to explore, discover and acquire new knowledge should be the way to remain competitive in the cyber age of the 21st century.
During this period of the Movement Control Order (MCO) because of the COVID-19 pandemic, UTAR has implemented several initiatives for its students. Our Open Day and Orientation Week became online events where all relevant briefings, videos, registration and information are posted online. Classes for the new intake will be held online until the government lifts the MCO and provides further guidelines. UTAR has also allowed installment payments for tuition fees for the new intake students in their first trimester of studies. Students staying near the campus during the MCO are also provided free meals under the MOHE food aid programme.
While the campus remains temporarily closed during the MCO period, classes continue as online teaching and learning and students learn from home. We welcome our new students to be part of our online learning community and to enjoy the benefits of learning at home during this time before the government allows students to return to campus. We will provide the details on returning to campus later and give ample notice for your family and you to prepare before you start campus life later.
Once again, welcome to UTAR and we look forward to your commitment and participation, eventual graduation and subsequent contribution to the community, society and country.
An exciting journey awaits you. Do your best to make it a memorable and successful one.
Best wishes,
Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat President / CEO Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ORIENTATION MAY 2020 5 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSONS (2019/2020)
LAM JEEN YEE CHAIRPERSON (Kampar Campus)
LEO CHEONG ZHE CHAIRPERSON (Sungai Long Campus)
6 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (2019/2020)
Dear freshmen of 2019/2020,
Welcome to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) - your university, your campus, and your second home for the next few years!
We are the Student Representative Council (SRC), the bridge between you and the management of UTAR, the support system for you in all aspects of your university life: your health and welfare, academics, and safety, amongst others. Reach out to us if you require any assistance or support throughout your time here on campus.
To kick start your UTAR journey, here are a few tips:
Most importantly, study hard and study smart. Attend your classes and pay close attention, exam tips are usually found in class!
Learn more about the people around you. You will find hidden gems whom you will call a friend-of-a-lifetime, and some rocks-of-a-people that you will put aside. Know your worth and the worth of others, it helps when you are assignment mates with good people!
Additionally, get yourself involved in university activities. Explore the wonderful clubs and societies, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and discover what amazing things you can achieve in the right environment!
Lastly, be courageous in the face of adversity. The tertiary education environment is unlike what you have faced previously. Challenges can be tough and taxing, but with resilience, courage, and sprinkles of fun, we assure you that your time spent here will be the most memorable part of your life. Be proud, be confident, and most importantly, be yourself.
We wish you a pleasant UTAR journey, may you grow culturally and learn continuously!
Best Regards,
Student Representative Council 2019/2020 Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 7 CONTENTS
Page Page 2 Emblem Sports and Recreation Unit 24 Department of Student Affairs
3 Vision, Mission and Pillars of Clubs and Societies Unit 25 Education Department of Student Affairs
4 Introduction Financial Assistance 27 Division of Examinations, Awards & Scholarships
5 Message from the President Department of Soft Skills 32 Competency (DSSC)
6 Message from the Student UTAR Student Mobility 35 Representative Council Programme (2019/2020) Division of Community and International Networking
9 UTAR Management Student Identity Card 36 Year 2020 Multimedia Development Unit
12 Department of Student Affairs Library 38 General Information
14 Holistic Perspective Student Bill Payment Guidelines 40 For UTARians Division of Finance
15 Student Representative Council Useful Information 41 (2019/2020)
17 UTAR Alumni Association OF Frequently Asked Questions 47 Malaysia Department of Student Affairs
18 Department of Alumni Relations Safety Reminders 49 and Placement Department of Student Affairs
19 Student Dress Code University Campus 50 Department of Student Affairs Location Map
21 Counselling and Guidance Unit UTAR Song 51 Department of Student Affairs The Shining Light Student Declaration 51
8 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 UTAR MANAGEMENT
YEAR 2020
Prof. Ir. Dr. Ewe Hong Tat President
Ir. Prof. Dr. Yow Ho Kwang Prof Ts Dr Faidz bin Abd Rahman Prof. Dr. Choong Chee Keong Ms. Yim Lin Heng Vice President Vice President Vice President Registrar Internationalisation and R & D and Commercialisation Student Development & Alumni Registrar’s Office Academic Development Relations
Dr. Sia Bee Chuan Dr. Lee Lai Meng Dr. Au Yong Hui Nee Dr. David Tneh Cheng Eng Dean Dean Dean Dean Faculty of Accountancy and Faculty of Arts and Social Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Creative Industries Management Science
Dr. Yap Vooi Voon Prof. Ir. Dr. Goi Bok Min Ts. Dr. Liew Soung Yue Emeritus Prof. Dr. Dean Dean Dean Cheong Soon Keng Faculty of Engineering and Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Information and Dean Green Technology Faculty of Engineering and Communication Technology Faculty of Medicine and Science Health Sciences
Dr. Lim Tuck Meng Dr. Chong Siou Wei Ir. Prof. Dr. Rajkumar a/l Durairaj Dean Dean Dean Faculty of Science Institute of Chinese Studies Academic Quality Assurance
Director Mencius Institute 拉曼大學孟子學院
Head Min-nan Cultural Studies Unit ORIENTATION MAY 2020 9 UTAR MANAGEMENT
YEAR 2020
Ms. Melissa Stefanie Netto Ms. Tan Lee Siew Dr. Yong Thian Kok Director Director Director Centre for Foundation Studies Centre for Foundation Studies Institute of Postgraduate Studies Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus and Research
Dr. Lai Soon Onn Ms. Marchie Lim Pin Sim Ms. Wong Sook Har Ms. Ang Suan Sim Director Director Director Director Division of Community and Division of Human Resource Division of Finance Library International Networking
Dr. Tan Kee Kong Mr. Chai Kam Weng Puan Nik Zaitun binti Nik Salleh Ms. Ong Soo Weon Sungai Long Campus Director Director Director Administration Director IT Infrastructure and Support Division of Examinations, Division of Corporate Centre Awards and Scholarships Communication and Public Relations
Mr. Lee Choy Fong Mr. Teoh Boon Chiat Ms. Lim Guat Yen Ms. Loh Siaw Yien Director Director Director Director Division of Programme Software Development and Centre for Corporate and Division of Quality Assurance Promotion Multimedia Services Centre Community Development
10 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 UTAR MANAGEMENT
YEAR 2020
Mr. Tan Enk Purn Mr. Tan Kee Chuan Ir. Dr. Lim Jee Hock Mr. Lim Swea Jen Director Director Director Head Division of Strategy Planning, Division of Admissions and Centre for Extension Education Department of Alumni Relations Performance Monitoring and Audit Credit Evaluation and Placement
Ms. Loh Nyuk Leung Mr. Chiang Jeng Fong Mr. Foo Wai Wai Mr. Ngan Mun Wai Head Head Head Head Department of Student Affairs Department of Student Affairs Department of International Department of International Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus Student Services Student Services Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus
Ms. Fook Oi Yee Ms. Hee Chwen Yee Encik Zainudin Bin Mustaffa Mr. Wong Kean Loong Head Head Head Head Department of Soft Skills Department of Soft Skills Department of Safety & Security Department of Safety & Security Competency Competency Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus
Mr. Chan Ngai Yeen Ir. Abdul Majid Bin Mohd Gani Mr. Foo Cher Siang Mr. Cheung Fong Wai Head Head Head Head Department of Estates & Department of Estates & Department of General Services Department of General Services Facilities Facilities Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 11 DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS KAMPAR CAMPUS
Mr. Chiang Jeng Fong Head
Ms. Alice Lim Bee Chee Ms. Yau Ai Ping Ms. Ma Foong Mei Mr. Lo Yew Kong
Ms. Ong Sheau Ling Mr. Lua Zyn Lan Mr. Khor Chien Yen Ms. Chai Lai San
Mr. Ou Lik Ee Mr. Phoon Sau Wai Mr. Adrin Yeap Wai Kuan Mr. Ngan Mun Fong
Ms Lau Jean Moon Mr. Ng Foo Yek Ms. Ng Kai Yean Mr. Chong Chee Wai (Counsellor) (Counsellor)
Ms. Ong Sweet Ling Ms Gursheena Kaur a/p Sathban Singh Mr. Leong Pyh Shin Ms. Ng Jo Anne (Counsellor) (Counsellor) (Counsellor) (Counsellor)
12 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS SUNGAI LONG CAMPUS
Ms. Loh Nyuk Leung Head
Ms. Choong Yee Chin Cik Norazilah Binti Adnan Ms. Hedwig Anne Ng Mei Li
Ms. Lam Lai Yuet Mr. Ganavenoth A/L Encik Mohd Alfiha Bin Mat Karunakaran Tarihan
Cik Nuraini Binti Ibrahim Cik Norhidayah Binti Hamsah Cik Nurul Izwazi Binti Mohd Nor
Mr. Chow Keng Fatt Ms. Wong Jian Fen Puan Intan Azfar Binti Kamaruzaman
Ms. Navamani a/p Ms. Tan Chin Yee Ms.Ng Wan Fern Ms. Chew Seow Ping Ms. Wong Bei Yi Nagappon (Counsellor) (Counsellor) (Counsellor) (Counsellor) (Counsellor)
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 13 HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE FOR UTARIANS
Fostering inclusivity to develop interpersonal and social skills Building a well-balanced lifestyle through sports and recreational activities
Department of Soft Skills Competency (DSSC) offers short programmes to equip students with the necessary soft skills and life skills to enhance their competitive edge in the job market and excel in life.
Attaining academic excellence, problem solving and DSA Sports and Recreation analytical skills Unit provides recreational activities and organises competitive sports activities.
Handling life’s challenges, building strong relationships, and recovering from setbacks HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
DSA Counselling and Raising awareness and promote sustainable ways through Guidance Unit better environmental practices encourages personal, emotional and career development via counselling services and self-development programmes. Department of Student Affairs also organises green campaign and other environmental activities.
To lead, inspire and influence others DSA Clubs and Societies Unit helps to develop teamwork and leadership skills among the students while promoting awareness in a broad range of interest and activities.
14 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL KAMPAR CAMPUS 2019/2020
Chairperson : Lam Jeen Yee Auditor : Choo Po Yee Vice Chairperson : Vernon Chean Lynn Auditor : Ho Kim Hin Chii Secretary : Ong Yi Ling Treasurer : Yong Ju Ee Faculty Representative : Alycia Wong Lye Min Faculty Representative : Soo Wee Meng (FAS) (FSC) Faculty Representative : Michelle Hong Mui Faculty Representative : Samuel Thien (FBF) Yan (FEGT) Lie Yee Faculty Representative : Christopher Yau Kean Faculty Representative : Chee Sung Lek (FICT) Nee (ICS)
International Student Representative : Chen Jiayi
Campus Wide Representatives: Lew Pei Xin Sun Weihan See Yun Juan Yong Jin Xin Sim Cynthia
Email: [email protected] OR Facebook: SRC UTAR Kampar
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 15 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL SUNGAI LONG CAMPUS 2019/2020
Chairperson : Leo Cheong Zhe Auditor : Cheong Rui Jun Vice Chairperson : Lau Yong Yang Auditor : Chong Wen Xin Secretary : Teh Helen Treasurer : Frederick Goy Gang Feng Faculty Representative : Ganesan A/L Faculty Representative : Vivian Lim Wei (LKC FES) Meganathan (FAM) Wen Faculty Representative : Chang Jing Chean Faculty Representative : Hoo Jia Wen (FCI) (FMHS)
International Student Representative : Muhammad Iqbal Budiawan
Campus Wide Representatives: Chai Yong Jie Tiang Kah Sheng Ho Hong Yeu Wong Jun Wei Low Xiu Chen Email: [email protected] OR Facebook: SRC UTAR Sungai Long
16 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 UTAR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA DEPARTMENT OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND PLACEMENT
The UTAR Alumni Association of Malaysia was established on 10th December 2010. We serve as an organisation / association to gather all UTAR alumni . The objectives of the association are as follows: i) To promote communication and enhance rapport among members ii) To serve as a liaison body between the Association and the University iii) To promote and enhance the image of the University iv) To contribute toward the development of the University President Kenneth Koh Fook Huat Council Members Ivan Ooi Jieun Vei Vice President Chin Ken Thin Simon Chong Weng Yeap Secretary Chia Kho Yee Foo Wai Wai Vice Secretary Aw Chan Yann Wong Jun Chong Treasurer Nurul Izwazi Binti Mohd Nor Joey Boey Vice Treasurer Eddie Lim Yong Joo Fook Oi Yee Auditors Nigell Hoh Swee Hai Tee Chee Hoong Toh Kun Han Ng Yi Ming COME & JOIN US!
For more information, kindly message us at UTAR Alumni Association of Malaysia Facebook page or email us at [email protected]
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 17 UTAR ALUMNI DEPARTMENT OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND PLACEMENT
The Department of Alumni Relations and Placement (DARP) provides the following services:
Employment Posting notices of job vacancies on the alumni job portal and notice boards. Arranging counselling / advisory services Organising Career Fairs / Days, Virtual Career Fairs and Career Workshops Arranging Career Talks and Interview Sessions
Industrial Training Coordinating Industrial Training Placement for students Providing information relating to internship programmes organised by government appointed agents
Postgraduate Studies and Financial Assistance Providing information; including scholarships and grants to graduating students and alumni Posting updated information on postgraduate studies and financial assistance on alumni webpage and notice boards as well as through emails Organising workshops on postgraduate studies, initiating talks and meetings with visiting universities on overseas studies, scholarships, research and other related opportunities
Business or Enterprise Providing consultancy assistance for alumni and graduating students interested in business start-ups.
The UTARian e-Newsletter and Alumni E-Magazine Serving as a two-way communication channel between the alumni and the University Providing the link for alumni to contact each other Keeping alumni updated with the developments of UTAR Providing opportunities for alumni to share their views, comments, and suggestions through the "Write to the Editor" link or writing to [email protected] Alumni are encouraged contribute articles relating their own experiences and achievements.
Activities for Alumni Organising events relevant to the alumni Acting as a link between the University, its alumni, the UTAR Alumni Association and other UTAR Alumni societies or clubs (please refer to the Alumni webpage) Acting as a contact centre for alumni to get the latest news and developments of UTAR.
18 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 STUDENT DRESS CODE DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 19 STUDENT DRESS CODE DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
General Guidelines for Student Dress Code A. Clothing 1. Clothing MUST NOT be: 3. Pants, Slacks and Skirts i. Ripped, torn, or contains noticeable holes. i. NO shorts and NO ¾ pants. ii. Soiled, stained, odorous or wet. ii. NO mini-skirts and NO tight skirts. iii. Excessively short, tight, or revealing. iii. Dress and skirts length should NOT be shorter than 2 inches above knees. 2. Shirts iv. NO torn attire. i. NO tubes, halter tops. v. Pants/ Jeans should be ankle length. ii. Spaghetti straps and shoulder straps should be at least 2 inches wide. B. Footwear iii. NO T-shirts/ shirts with offensive words, i. NO flip flops, NO Japanese slippers as well as terms, logos, pictures, cartoons or slogans. NO house slippers. iv. Necklines should NOT be more than one palm ii. Sandals/Shoes WITH STRAPS are allowed. width below the collar bone. v. Navel, midriff and back should NOT be C. Review and Revision exposed. The University reserves the right to rescind and/or amend the student’s dress code at any time.
20 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE UNIT DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
OBJECTIVE
The Counselling and Guidance Unit aims to promote psychological and emotional growth by empowering and equipping students through our counselling services:
Personal Growth Series Academic Excellence Series Career Development
Self-concept, Self-acceptance, Self- Academic goal setting Career exploration esteem, Self-confidence
Family/ Interpersonal relationship Attitudes that contribute to lifelong Career planning and goal setting learning
Emotional/ Life Adjustment Learning style Career preparation
Mental Health/ Crisis and Trauma Study skills for improving learning
Personal issues/ Others
SERVICES PROVIDED
Category Type Description
We provide caring and confidential counselling on a one-on-one basis. Individual Students with career, academic and personal issues are welcome to walk-in or make appointment to see our counsellors. Counselling We offer group counselling to small groups of students. The group Group members recognise and understand the issues, and overcome their problems through discussion and mutual support.
The peer Helping Programme is designed to provide students with basic Peer Helping counselling skills. The purpose is to equip and empower UTAR students, Programme to provide a listening-ear and pastoral care to their fellow students and the community through mutual-help relationship. Programme The Peer Mentoring Programme is a “Senior Guiding Junior” programme which serves as a connecting bridge between seniors and Peer university’s freshmen. The senior provide guidance to the freshmen by Metoring sharing their valuable experience in adapting to campus life. Programme PMP Kampar: [email protected] PMP Sungai Long: [email protected]
Wellness campaigns are specially tailored to raise awareness among Wellness students in psychological well-being. There are interactive booths Campaign activities and series of talks to facilitate the student for meaningful Campaign learning in strengthen their emotional resiliency and psychological development.
Career This workshop is typically provided for students who are indecisive in their choice of field of study career. The workshop helps them to Workshop Guidance discover their interest, ability and personality in order to determine the Workshop fields best suited to their personality.
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 21 COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE UNIT DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Category Type Description
The workshop will revolve around understanding more about yourself, Personality understanding what to research on and the process of decision making, and Career as well as the first step towards finding a job for graduating students.
Learning is a change in a person that comes about as a result of experience. Learning takes place constantly, every day of lives. Learning and Learning and Study Skills Workshop aims to expose the knowledge of Study Skills human learning patterns and behaviours, and equip students to acquire new learning habits.
The EQ Workshop is conducted by using the LEONARD Personality Inventory (LPI) to profile students’ personality with the aim to help them EQ to understand their own behaviours as well as others’, besides fostering a better teamwork with others.
Stress Coming to the changing on new university environment, stress is Management unavoidable, through this workshop, student will be able to understand and stress and learn how to manage stress more effectively. We will learn Relaxation ways to manage stress through cognitive and relation techniques. Workshop This is a self awareness and development workshop designed for the student to find out their personality and how it helps in communication, Personality problem solving, leadership skills, and for further individual and team development.
Expressive art incorporate elements of movement, art, music, sound and writing to facilitate psychological, physical and spiritual wellness. By engaging in the art making activity, students participate in their own Expressive Art personal growth and healing. Expressive Art Therapy is an alternative path for self exploration and communication that allow students to be in touch with their inner self.
The Journey to Intimacy programme is designed to help University Journey to students who are single or in relationships to explore and learn about the Intimacy meaning of love. It can also benefit students in enhancing their intimate relationship and develop conflict resolution skills.
Movies reflect human characteristics, emotion and thinking in an Movie expressively artistic way. The Movie Review session is aimed to sharpen Review students’ observation skills and to deepen their insight towards the diversity of human behaviour.
22 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE UNIT DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
TIPS FOR ADJUSTING TO UNIVERSITY LIFE
SAFETY √ Careful Budgeting Try to walk with a group of people, avoid √ Constructive self-talk walking alone. Battling Perfectionism. Participate in on-campus activities. Vary your route of travelling. Good friendships aren’t made over night. Only carry essential card & small amount of money. √ Managing Your Time (Prioritising, Scheduling, Implementing) Don’t ask others to help you to withdraw money from the ATM. √ Maintaining effective health buffer (Exercise, nutrition, sleep and health Be alert when stranger approaches you pleasure) for direction/ information.
√ Don't expect your roommate to be your If a bag snatcher snatches your bags—do best friend not resist. It is better to lose your bag than your life. √ Homesickness is a temporary feeling for most students. Give yourself some time to If you suspected you are being followed, adjust to your new surroundings keep looking behind you, so that the person knows you can’t be surprised. √ You may benefit from talking to a counsellor with professional training in If you are catching a bus, try to check the helping students in adjusting to the schedule earlier, so that you will not university environment. be waiting at the bus stop for long time.
We need to overcome difficulties; not to be overcome by them.
For further information, please contact:
Hotline (+6016) 210-0864 Hotline (+6016) 210-0862 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 23 SPORTS AND RECREATION UNIT DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
UTAR emphasises the “nurturing and holistic development of the individual towards nation building”. In line with this, UTAR encourages students to participate in extra curricular activities with the objectives of:
Promoting awareness and appreciation of a broad range of interest and activities Developing leadership skills Developing team work Developing discipline and responsibility Providing a platform for students with common interests to network and to enhance their ability and talents
Students are encouraged to extend their learning opportunities beyond the lecture room and to take advantages of extra-curricular and sports activities available to improve their social, communication and leadership skills. Students are encouraged to attend regular talks, seminars and workshops conducted by successful industry professionals, entrepreneurs and academic from local and foreign institutions of higher learning to get a first-hand account of their experiences and knowledge.
SPORTS & RECREATION UNIT (SRU)
SRU strives to organise sports and recreational activities for the students. It also provides assistance to students on the booking of sports facilities and consultation on sports activities. Students get to play and involve themselves in organising annual friendly games / competitions which include the Sports Festival, Sports Carnival, Clash of UTARians and Trekathon. The University also receives external invitations from other colleges, universities and the Sports Division of the Ministry of Education (which include MASISWA & SUKIPT Games). We are always scouting for talented students who are state or national players to represent UTAR. Our most active sports include Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Table Tennis, Futsal, Soccer, Swimming, Bowling, Tug-of-War, Taekwondo/Karate, Wushu, Hapkido, Dogdgeball, Frisbee and Track & Field events.
It is important to fill-up the talent survey form and submit it to the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) so that your talents can be discovered by the University. Sport facilities are also available for use by UTAR students and staff at reasonable rates or free of charge. Various recreation equipment and games such as Boggle, Carom, Chinese Chess, International Chess, Scrabble, Monopoly and Table- Tennis can be borrowed for free from the Gym.
Please visit http://www.utar.edu.my Home > Students > Student Affairs > Sports and Recreation Unit for more information and the latest Gym and Sports Facility schedules
24 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
KAMPAR CAMPUS
Accounting Society Chinese Studies Society Logistics and International Shipping Society
Agricultural and Food Computer Society COURSE BASED Science Society Marketing Society Engineering Society Banking and Finance IEM Student Section Mass Communication Society Society of Petroleum Society Engineers Advertising Student’s Chapter Biological Science Society IPRMSA-UTAR Chapter English Language Society Built Environment Society Psychology Society Entrepreneurship Society Business Administration Financial Economics Statistical Computing & Society Operations Research Society Chemistry Society Society GENERAL INTEREST Asian Cultural Society E-Sports & Games Japanese Culture Club Development Club Buddhist Society MathsFun Society
Calligraphy Society Finance and Investment Nature & Pet Lovers Society Society Career Development Club Yoga Society Indian Cultural & Language Catholic Students Society Society Young Entrepreneurs Society Chinese Language Society AIESEC International Friendship Society Christian Fellowship Society Bursa Young Investors Club
Islamic Students’ Society Crime Prevention Society World History Club PERFORMING AND CREATIVE Drama & Public Speaking Dance Club Arts & Crafts Society
Society Music Club Photography Society Toastmaster Club
COURSE BASED BASED COURSE Chinese Orchestra Unit
Film Club - RECREATION, SPORTS & GAMES
Board Games Club Traveler’s Den Sports Club NON VOLUNTARY Community Service Society First Aid Society Askar Wataniah SELF-DEFENSE Aikido Club Muay Thai Club Wushu Club
Karatedo Club Taekwondo Club Hapkido Club
For further information, please contact:- Department of Student Affairs (Kampar Campus) Student Pavillion 1, Room C113 05 - 468 8888 Ext: 2282 Hotline (+6016) 210-0864 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 25 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
SUNGAI LONG CAMPUS
Accounting Society Graphic Design and Postgraduate Chinese Multimedia Society Studies Society
Actuarial Science Society
International Business and Engineering Society Architecture Society Global Economics Society ASHRAE Student Chapter Building & Property ICE Student Chapter Journalism in Chinese Media Management Society IChemE Student Chapter Society IEEE Student Chapter Built Environment Society Media and Digital Animation IEM Student Section Chinese Medicine Society Society IET Student Chapter IMechE Student Chapter Corporate Communication Medical & Health Sciences IMM Student Chapter Society Society EMB Student Chapter COURSE BASED COURSE Early Childhood Studies Society Physiotherapy Society GENERAL INTEREST Asian Cultural Society Entrepreneurship & Japanese Culture Club
Management Club Astronomy Club Information Technology Society
Buddhist Society E-Sports & Games Makers Club Development Club Career Development Club Mathematics Society Catholic Students Society Finance and Investment
Society Robotics Society NON Chinese Language Society Hindu Society Sustainable Development Club Christian Fellowship Society
International Friendship Yoga Society -
Society COURSE BASED PERFORMING AND CREATIVE Arts & Crafts Society Drama & Public Speaking Music Club Society Choir Unit Dance Club Chinese Orchestra Unit Film Club Photography Society RECREATION, SPORTS & GAMES Board Games Club Traveler’s Den Sports Club
VOLUNTARY Askar Wataniah Crime Prevention Society
Community Service Society First Aid Society SELF-DEFENSE Taekwondo Club Aikido Club
Karatedo Club Wushu Club 24 Festive Drums Unit Hapkido Club For further information, please contact:- Department of Student Affairs (Sungai Long Campus) KB006, Ground Floor 03 - 9086 0288 Ext: 826 Hotline (+6016) 210-0862 26 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DIVISION OF EXAMINATIONS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
UTAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP ACHIEVERS UTAR Degree Programme Name of Eligibility Criteria Awards Awards * STPM 4A’s; or * A Level: 4A’s; or * UEC: 8 A’s or * Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or Full Tuition Fee 100% tuition * South Australian Matriculation/ equivalent ATAR> 95; or Scholarship fees waiver * International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not including bonus point); or * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above; or All results * Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.9000 and above must be obtained * STPM 3A’s; or in one * A Level: 3A’s; or sitting. * UEC: 7A’s or * Canadian Pre-University: 90% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or Half Tuition Fee 50% tuition * South Australian Matriculation/ equivalent: ATAR> 90; or Scholarship fees waiver * International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 5 subjects (not including bonus point); or * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999 * Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999 UTAR Medical and Health Sciences Programmes — MBBS Name of Eligibility Criteria Awards Awards * STPM 4A’s; or * A Level: 4A’s; or * UEC: 8A’s or * Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or * South Australian Matriculation/ equivalent: ATAR> 95; or * International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not All results including bonus point); or must be 15% Tuition Fee 15% tuition * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above obtained Scholarship fees waiver * English Language Proficiency: MUET band score of 4 or better, or IELTS average in one band score of 6.5 or better sitting. * Combined annual income of the applicant/applicant’s spouse/applicant’s parents should not exceed RM50,000 * Interview: Applicants will be interviewed by UTAR Student Scholarships and Loans Committee. Decision of the Committee is final * Maximum of three (3) scholarships are to be offered UTAR Medical and Health Sciences Programmes — Other than MBBS Name of Eligibility Criteria Awards Awards * STPM 4A’s; or * A Level: 4A’s; or * UEC: 8A’s or * Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or 50% Tuition Fee 50% tuition * South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/ equivalent: ,ATAR> 95; or Scholarship fees waiver * International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not including bonus point); or All results * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above; or must be * Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.9000 and above obtained * STPM 3A’s; or in one * A Level: 3A’s; or sitting. * UEC: 7A’s or * Canadian Pre-University: 90% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or 25% Tuition Fee 25% tuition * South Australian Matriculation/ equivalent: ATAR> 90; or Scholarship fees waiver * International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 5 subjects (not including bonus point); or * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999 * Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 27 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DIVISION OF EXAMINATIONS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
UTAR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Name of Eligibility Criteria Awards Awards Full Tuition Fee * SPM 9A’s and above; or 100% tuition Scholarship * O Level / equivalent: 8A’s and above fees waiver All results 50% Tuition Fee * SPM 8A’s and above; or must be 50% tuition Scholarship * O Level / equivalent: 7A’s and above obtained in fees waiver one sitting. 25% Tuition Fee * SPM 7A’s and above; or 25% tuition Scholarship * O Level / equivalent: 6A’s and above fees waiver
UTAR SPORT & TALENT SCHOLARSHIP Name of Awards Eligibility Criteria Must excel in particular sport i.e. represented state in MSSM, SUKMA or other national competitions, or the nation in the international competitions sanctioned by the OCM, NSC, National Sports Federation UTAR Sport or other recognized national sports authority anytime within the last 2 years of application. The 2-year Scholarship education is calculated backward from 1 January of the application year. Ex-National players with outstanding results are also eligible.
Categories of Talent: * Music (Vocal, Instruments, Composition) UTAR Talent * Theatre (Dance, Drama, Directing, Choreography) Scholarship * Art (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Design, Calligraphy, Photography) * Writing (Creative Writing, Script Writing, Journalism)
UTAR MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP Name of Awards Eligibility Criteria
UTAR - The Star Education Fund * STPM/ A-Levels or equivalent: 3As, or UTAR - Sin Chew Daily * UEC or equivalent: 9As, or Education Fund * Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects, or UTAR - Nanyang Education * South Australian Matriculation: A’s for all subjects with a minimum of 5 subjects Scholarship * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above Name of Awards Eligibility Criteria * For Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies students only * STPM/ A-Levels or equivalent: 4As, or * UEC or equivalent: 9As, or Datuk Sim Mow Yu—UTAR * Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects, or Scholarship Fund * South Australian Matriculation: A's for all subjects with a minimum of 5 subjects, or * Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 and above, or * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.8000 and above Selected UTAR Degree Programmes (For details, please refer to https://deas.utar.edu.my/) * STPM/ A-Levels or equivalent: 4As, or * UEC or equivalent: 9As, or * Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects, or * South Australian Matriculation: As for all subjects with a minimum of 5 subjects, or Tan Sri (Dr) Lim Goh Tong—UTAR * Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 and above, or Scholarship Fund * UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.8000 and above
UTAR Foundation Programmes * SPM 9As & above—100% tuition fees waiver * SPM 8As—75% tuition fees waiver * SPM 7As—50% tuition fees waiver * UEC: minimum of 5Bs in relevant subjects * Citizen of Malaysia * Good personality and leadership qualities * Good extra-curricular activities * Obtained admission to UTAR Bachelor’s degree programme except for programmes at UTAR—UEC Scholarship Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences * Not being bonded or receiving any form of financial assistance from any other organisation * Students from family with lower income will be given preference * Must be recommended by the Headmaster/Principal of the school 28 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DIVISION OF EXAMINATIONS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP Award Eligibility Criteria * For Foundation programmes only * Citizen of Malaysia Choice * Have completed SPM with 5 credits Foundation * Has obtained admission to UTAR Scholarship for * Has not been bonded or received any form of financial assistance from any other Needy Students organisations * Household income that is less than RM3,000 per month
* Must be a Malaysian citizen (17 – 23 years old) * From underprivileged family from a household who earns a gross income of not more than RM5,000 per month * SPM / O Level / Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) / STPM / A Level * Students who obtained admission to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in pursuing UTAR JinBodhi full time Foundation or Bachelor programme Bursary * Full fees charged for the Foundation or Bachelor programme (up to max RM10,000 per annum) * During the programme of study, the education subsidy recipient is not allowed to receive any scholarship, bursary, award of a monetary nature without prior written consent of UTAR
* Malaysian citizen * Outstanding academic results in SPM and STPM or equivalent MREPC * Secured placement or currently pursuing undergraduate study programme (Year 1 or 2) Scholarship at IPTA/IPTS * Not be in receipt of any other scholarship, financial aid or award
* Malaysian Citizen * Minimum 7As in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM); or 5As in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 3) * Minimum 2As in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM); or 2As in GCE A-Level * Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 in Matriculation/Foundation Studies OCBC Public * Minimum CGPA of 3.50 for existing first year undergraduates Scholarship * Holds leadership positions in extra-curricular activities, societies and clubs in school/ university * Possesses a dynamic personality with excellent communication and critical thinking skills * Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship or award from any other organisations and/or institutions * Family household income of below RM5,000 monthly
* Minimum 3As & 1B in STPM, CGPA 3.50 and above at Matriculation/Diploma or minimum Lion-Parkson 5As in UEC Foundation * Excel in sports and extra-curricular activities Scholarship * Applicants must not be bonded or receiving any form of financial aid or award from other educational institutions or organisations
* Must be Malaysian Citizen * Must be admitted or to be admitted for a degree programme in UTAR Loo Geok Eng * Must be prepared to be bonded for 3 years after completing the selected programme Foundation in UTAR with companies within Kim Loong Resources Berhad Group Scholarship * Applicants can be from any year of degree programme in UTAR * Must provide all the details contained in the application form
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 29 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DIVISION OF EXAMINATIONS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP Award Eligibility Criteria * For Malaysian students interested in a career in the Malaysian Plantation Industry * Gained admission to UTAR and has been offered Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agricultural KLK Scholarship Science * Candidates’ specific elective must be in Agronomy • Eligible for Year 2 – 4 students only • Eligible for Malaysia citizen only • CGPA requirement: Minimum 3.2000 Huawei • Full fees charged for all programmes (up to max RM10,000 per annum) Technologies • Priority for student with Huawei certificate HCNA/HCNP/HCIE. (Malaysia) Sdn • Priority for student who selected for Huawei Seeds program and training program. Bhd Scholarship • Sponsored Student is required to work for Huawei for a minimum period of 2 years from the service commencement date, failing which the Sponsored Student is liable to reimburse the Sponsor the entire amount of the Sponsored Fees. * A Malaysian citizen with a Malaysian IC, between the age of 17 and 23 * Obtained at least 3As in the recent STPM or equivalent (eg. A-Levels, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma) * A good command of English, leadership qualities, right values and character, drive and a commitment to excel Gamuda * Gained acceptance into any reputable institution (i.e. top universities in Malaysia/the world) Scholarship at time of interview to pursue a full-time first degree programme * Must show proof of financial need * Willing to serve the Gamuda Group for a specified period upon graduation * Must not be a recipient of a scholarship, loan or financial assistance from any other organization * Citizen of Malaysia * Obtained CGPA of at least 3.2 for student who is currently pursuing the degree programme at UTAR * Obtained admission to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Top Glove * Not being bonded or receiving any form of financial assistance from PTPTN / other Foundation Foundation / other state government foundation / Corporation scholarship or study loan Scholarship * Willing to be bond with Top Glove Group of Companies for 3 to 4 years depending on the duration of the scholarship * Perform internship in the Top Glove Sdn Bhd during semester break * Medically fit * Did not convict with any legal / criminal case Penang Future * Minimum CGPA 3.67 Foundation * Household income not more than RM15,000 per month Scholarship
UTAR LOANS Award Eligibility Criteria * Malaysian Citizen. UTAR Student * Registered in full-time foundation or undergraduate programme at UTAR. Loan * Must be financially needy. The amount of loan for each year of study is up to a maximum of RM15,000 per annum and also subject to the fund available.
* Malaysian Citizen. UTAR Student * Must be genuinely in need of short-term financial assistance to pursue his/ her education Bridging Loan due to temporary cash flow problem.
30 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DIVISION OF EXAMINATIONS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
EXTERNAL LOANS Award Eligibility Criteria * Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia Berhad (KOJADI) has set up a study loan of up to RM30,000 applicable for Malaysian students who have gained admission to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kojadi Study * For loan amount exceeding RM30,000 and the length of the programme of study Loan exceeding 2 years, the loan recipient shall be required to service monthly interest during study period * The repayment of the loan will commence three or six months after graduation * Malaysian Citizen; Kuok * Genuine financial need and good academic results; Foundation * Must possess relevant Pre-University qualifications, e.g. STPM or equivalent; Berhad * For undergraduate students only * Malaysian Citizen; ECM Libra * Prove eligibility for financial assistance, as means testing will be strictly applied; Foundation * Good academic record and be active in extra curricular activities; Study Loan * Gained admission into an approved local college or university for a professional or vocational programme OCBC Earn & * Malaysian resident with minimum monthly income of RM7,500 Learn * Age between 21 and 60 years old (both years inclusive) Education * Applicable for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes Loan * Accepted educational institutions that are listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register
GOVERNMENT LOANS Award Eligibility Criteria * Malaysian citizen * Pursuing full-time first degree programme in UTAR * Student MUST meet UTAR minimum entrance requirement for all the programme approved by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Department of Private Education (JPS), Ministry of Education (MOE) * No other financial assistance (except bank loans) PTPTN Loan * At the time of application, student must not be pursuing the last year of his/her programme * Compulsory to have SSPN account with minimum saving of RM20.00 * Student who obtained his/her PTPTN loan previously in other institution but failed to complete his/her study are only eligible to apply for the second time upon payment of all outstanding debts to PTPTN * A 1% administrative cost per annum will be charged starting from the date of repayment * Loan amount depends on programme fees, living expenses and other expenditure Pertubuhan determined by PERKESO Keselamatan * Application form (Permohonan Pinjaman Pendidikan Perkeso) is available at Perkeso Sosial Local Office (PERKESO) * Interest: 2% per annum (to commence upon completion of studies)
For further information, please refer to https://deas.utar.edu.my/ or contact:
Ms. Tan Wear Sim / Cik Ritasurya Binti Shahril / Puan Farahanniza Binti Johari / at DEAS Sg. Long Campus via 03 - 9086 0288, Ext: 815 / 814 / 813 &
Hotline (+6018) 350 2100
OR
En. Noraidiezwan Bin Alias / Mr. Yip Khai Leong at DEAS Kampar Campus via 05 - 468 8888, Ext: 2278 Hotline (+6018) 871 2100 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 31 DEPARTMENT OF SOFT SKILLS COMPETENCY
(DSSC)
The Department of Soft Skills Competency (DSSC) offers short programmes to equip students with the necessary soft skills and life skills to enhance their competitive edge in the job market and to excel in life. It also coordinates the University's compulsory unit on co-curricular.
With its vision of providing holistic education, the University looks beyond developing students academically by providing them with other skills that enhance their contributions to the workplace and society.
Soft skills are essential skills in the workplace. Students with excellent soft skills can fit into most environments because they are adaptable, committed and persevering, and display the right attitude. Such qualities cut across all disciplines. In order to perform well and advance in one's career, one needs to have high levels of soft skills in dealing with people. In short, technical skills need to be complemented with soft skills.
Soft skills take years to develop. Students are therefore encouraged to start developing their soft skills while pursuing their academic study. DSSC engages experienced trainers and also collaborates with organisation in public and private sectors to conduct the following key areas of soft skills and life skills programmes for students:
i. Communication and Language Skills ii. Cognitive Skills iii. Complex Problem Solving iv. Critical Thinking v. Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Teamwork Skills vi. Moral and Professional Ethics vii. Leadership Skills viii. Lifelong Learning & Information Management ix. Entrepreneurship Skills x. Digital Literacy
DSSC also organises a wide range of activities such as Speakers' Corner, UTAR New Village Community Project, and Overseas Study Tours and Student Exchange Programmes.
With effect from January 2009, UTAR has introduced the UTAR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (USSDC), a certification system to recognise students' achievements and efforts to improve themselves in the above areas of soft skills and life skills.
For more information, please visit:
https://softskill.utar.edu.my/
32 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 USSDC UTAR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE DEPARTMENT OF SOFT SKILLS COMPETENCY
FORM1 : REGISTRATION
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 33 USSDC UTAR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE DEPARTMENT OF SOFT SKILLS COMPETENCY
Samples of USSDC certificate and Transcript
34 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 UTAR STUDENT MOBILITY PROGRAMME
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING
Study Abroad for an International Experience with our Partner Universities and Industries from more than 25 economies!
Outbound Student Exchange Programme, Internship & Research Attachment
Eligibility UTAR Full-time Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Exchange Options Academic exchange (with/without credit transfer) Industrial training at partner university/industry Research attachment at partner university
Duration From one (1) trimester to one (1) academic year
Inquiry: Department of Student Affairs Kampar Campus: Sungai Long Campus:
Mr. Khor Chien Yen Ms. Nurul Izwazi [email protected] [email protected]
Mr. Phoon Sau Wai Pn. Intan Azfar [email protected] [email protected]
05-4688888 Ext: 2280 03-90860288 Ext: 829/820
Application: Division of Community and International Networking Kampar Campus: Sungai Long Campus:
Ms. Ally Chin Sau Lai Ms. Liu Dan [email protected] [email protected] 05-4688888 Ext: 2538 03-90860288 Ext: 137
For more information:
Explore the World Programme
Facebook Page
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 35 STUDENT IDENTITY (ID) CARD MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT UNIT
May 2020 Trimester
36 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 STUDENT IDENTITY (ID) CARD MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Online student ID photo submission
Online student ID photo submission
https://itisc.utar.edu.my/Collection-of-Student-ID-Card.php ORIENTATION MAY 2020 37 LIBRARY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction The UTAR Library comprises the following:
Library Location
Main Library Kampar Campus
Mary KUOK Pick Hoo Library Sungai Long Campus
Loan Entitlement
Open Shelf Books Red Spot Books Membership Type Loan Limit / Loan Period Loan Limit / Loan Period Foundation Students 5 books / 2 weeks 1 book / 2 hours or overnight* Undergraduates Students 5 books / 2 weeks 1 book / 2 hours or overnight* Final Year Students 8 books / 2 weeks 1 book / 2 hours or overnight* Postgraduate Students 10 books / 2 weeks 1 book / 2 hours or overnight*
*Overnight loans for Red-Spot books start at 4.00 pm. They must be returned the following day before 10.00 am.
Library patrons must produce their ID cards to borrow library books. ID cards are non-transferable and under no circumstances may a book be passed on to another patron.
Patrons are responsible for all books borrowed for as long as the check-out record remains uncancelled. They will be penalised for any loss or damage to the book borrowed in their name and will be required to pay the cost of replacement or repair together with any fines incurred before reporting the loss or damage, plus a processing fee.
Patrons are not allowed to borrow other books if they have unpaid fines/replacement cost or have yet to return overdue book(s).
Each patron has his/her own library account that can be accessed at any time at https://library.utar.edu.my/LIBAccount.php. Through this account, the patron can check his/her library activity and perform online renewal of book(s) or online reservation of book(s).
Renewal of Books Library books can be renewed online twice through the UTAR Library OPAC. However, renewal is denied under these circumstances:
♦The item is overdue. ♦The item is being requested by another patron. ♦Exceed the maximum number of renewal for the item. ♦If patron has unpaid fines/unreturned overdue books.
Overdue Notices Library System will automatically send you a reminder email 3 days before a book is due. After the book is overdue, unlimited overdue emails are sent to your email everyday until the book is returned. Failure to read emails will not be regarded as a valid excuse for non-receipt of overdue notices. Patrons are however advised to refer to the due date stamped in the book and not rely on email reminders/overdue notices as they are merely courtesy reminders.
Patrons will not be allowed for conferment of degree and convocation and their degree certificate will be withheld if they have debts with the Library, until such debts are cleared. Patrons who fail to pay their fines will have their borrowing privileges suspended.
38 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 LIBRARY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Penalty for Late Return of Books a) Books must be returned by the date or time specified on the date due slip. Fines for overdue loans are calculated from the due date to the day the items are returned. Public holidays are included in this calculation. For example, if a book is due before a Public Holiday and is returned after the Public Holiday, the fines will be counted even though the library is closed.
The decision of the Library to impose a fine and quantum thereof shall be final and not subject to any appeal, save where gross error can be shown.
Collection Fines (inclusive of holidays)
First 30 days: RM0.50 per book per day Open Shelf Books After 30 days: RM25.00 + fines incurred
RM0.50 per hour or part thereof Red Spot Books After 30 days: RM25.00 + fines incurred
b) Patrons must pay all fines incurred regardless of whether a notice was received. Patrons who fail to pay will have their borrowing privileges suspended. Patrons must retain the receipts for the paid fines as proof of payment.
Loss or Damage to or Replacement of Books Any loss or damage to a library book must be reported to the Librarian. Fines, where imposed, will be determined in the following manner:-
Payment equivalent to twice the current price of the lost or damaged book plus a processing fee of RM25.00 for each book + pay fines incurred before this report of loss.
OR
Replacement of the lost or damaged book plus a processing fee of RM25.00 for each book + pay fines incurred before this report of loss.
Inter-Campus Loan Service Patrons are allowed to request and borrow books from both UTAR Libraries. The request can be made through Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). However, this service is only available for Open Shelf books. Please refer to Reference Librarian for other collection such as Red-Spot books, Reference books, Serials, Special Collection and Archives.
Reference Services The library provides reference and research assistance to students. This service is available at the Reference Desk where professional librarians are available to provide advice.
For more information, please visit the Library Homepage at http://library.utar.edu.my/
OR
Email: [email protected]
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 39 STUDENT BILL PAYMENT GUIDELINES DIVISION OF FINANCE
Payment of UTAR Student Bill can be made in any of the following ways:
1. Payment via JomPAY Step 1: Logon to your Internet/Mobile Banking account, select JomPAY mode of payment. Step 2: Enter the JomPAY Biller Code and its Reference Number as indicated in the student bill, then confirm payment. Step 3: Print the 'JomPAY Reference Number' shown on the Confirmation Page as proof/ reference for your successful transaction. No service fee will be charged by the bank for this mode of transaction.
2. Payment through Public Bank's Internet Banking Service Log on to www.pbebank.com.my, a service provided by Public Bank Bhd to their savings and current account holders. You would need to have your User ID and Password to login to the PBeBank.com service. Please follow the steps below: Step 1: Log on to www.pbebank.com.my Step 2: Click 'Login'. Enter your 'Internet Banking User ID' and 'Password'. Step 3: Click 'Payment' > 'Bill Payment' > “Other Bill’. Step 4: Select 'UTAR-Bill Payment' from 'Corporation Code'. and click ‘Next’. Step 5: Click the drop-down menu of 'From Account' and select payer's account. Step 6: Enter 'Bank Reference 1' and 'Bank Reference 2' as shown in your Student Bill and click 'Accept’. Step 7: Click 'Request PAC Now'. Enter the 'PAC number' which you would receive via SMS (on your mobile phone). Click 'Confirm' to process the payment. Step 8: Print the '6-Digit Reference Number' shown on the Confirmation Page as proof/reference for your successful transaction.
This service is accessible daily from 6.00am to 12.00 midnight. A service fee will be charged by the Bank for each successful transaction. You are advised to print the 6-digit reference number shown on the confirmation page for your record and also as receipt reference.
3. Payment at Public Bank Branches Present the Student Bill and complete the pay-in slip with account number 3999207316 when making payment to the teller. The bill will be retained by the bank.
Payment can be made via cash / cheque / bank draft / money order / postal order. All payments should be made payable to 'Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman'. A service fee will be charged by the Bank for each transaction.
4. Payment at the Division of Finance, UTAR Present your Student Bill when making payment. Payment can be made in the form of cheque / bank draft / money order / postal order. All payment should be made payable to 'Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman'.
Public Bank credit card and debit card are accepted for payment of Student Bill. Payment in cash will not be accepted.
5. Payment via Flywire For international students to make payments from home countries, Flywire takes 3 working days from the delivered date to process the payment.
Step 1: Logon to utartuition.flywire.com, a service provided by Flywire. Step 2: Select “Student Bill Payment – New Student” or “Student Bill Payment – Existing Student” and click “START YOUR PAYMENT” button. Step 3: Key-in the name of your home country in the “Country or Region” field and click to select the correct name from the dropdown list. Then, key-in the “NET AMOUNT PAYABLE” shown on your Student Bill in the “Amount” field and click “NEXT”. Step 4: Select your preferred payment method from the options provided and click “SELECT” button. Then, follow the instructions to complete the payment.
40 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 USEFUL INFORMATION
UTAR LOCKERS FACILITIES
Ø Available for rent to student at all faculties
6 Months - RM15.00 + RM20.00 Deposit (refundable) * 1 Year - RM30.00 + RM20.00 Deposit (refundable) * * Terms and conditions apply
UTAR BUS TICKETS
Ø RM0.80 per ticket/trip (available at Division of Finance)
LOCATION OF OFFICES OF DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Ø Sungai Long Campus – KB006, Ground Floor, KB Block, Sungai Long Campus
Ø Kampar Campus– C113, Student Pavillion 1, Kampar Campus
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT HOTLINE TEL NO.
Befrienders 03-7956 8144 / 8145
Mitraline - Sunday - Friday: 8.00pm - 10.00pm 03-7981 5300 / 5301 - For counselling appointment 03-7865 3782
Lifeline - Monday - Friday: 7.00pm - 10.00pm; Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm 03-4265 7995
UTAR Community Counselling Centre - U CARE Line 05-465 8451
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 41 USEFUL INFORMATION
CLINIC TEL NO.
• For Sungai Long Campus - Poliklinik Pertama, 7 Jln. SL ¼, Bdr. Sg. Long, 43000 Kajang. 03-9076 5370 - Pusat Rawatan Sg. Long, 52 Jln. SL 1/3, Bdr Sg. Long, 43000 Kajang. 03-9075 3352 - Poliklinik Sg. Long, 6 Jln. SL 11/9, Bdr. Sg. Long, 43000 Kajang. 03-9019 6337 - Crown Clinic, No.10-G, Jalan Temenggung 7/9, Seksyen 9, Bandar Mahkota 03-9011 1769 Cheras, 43200 Cheras.
• For Kampar Campus - MediKlinik Zulfli, 2245, Jln. Batu Sinar, Taman Bandar Baru, 31900 Kampar. 012-500 5161 - Klinik Y. K. Khoo Sdn. Bhd., 17-G, Jln. Pejabat Pos, Taman Tasik Emas, 31900 05-466 1575 Kampar. - Klinik Rama, 43, Jln. Balai, 31900 Kampar, Perak. 05-465 1015 - Klinik Maanoj (24HRS), 2229, Jln. Batu Karang, Taman Bandar Baru, 31900 05-465 1977 Kampar. - Klinik Kesihatan Kampar, Jalan Degong, 31900 Kampar, Perak. 05-466 7011 - Klinik 1Malaysia Bandar Baru , No. 2174 (Tingkat Bawah), Jln Batu 05-465 8016 Karang, Taman Bandar Baru, 31900 Kampar. - UTAR Wellness Centre (Poliklinik Gomez), Kampar Campus, Jln. Universiti, 05-465 2733 Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar.
HOSPITAL TEL NO.
• For Sungai Long Campus - Pusat Perubatan HUKM, Bandar Tun Razak, KL. 03-9145 5555 - Kajang Hospital, Jln Semenyih, 43000, Kajang. 03-8736 3333 - Putra Specialist Hospital Kajang, Persiaran SL1, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 03-9010 3788 Kajang. - KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital, Batu 14, Jalan Cheras, 43000 Kajang. 03-8769 2911 - Kajang Plaza Medical Centre, No. 36 A-C, Jln Dato Sri P Alegendra 2, Kajang 03-8739 7077 Plaza, 43000 Kajang.
• For Kampar Campus - Kampar Hospital, Jln Hospital, 31900 Kampar. 05-465 3333
FIRE BRIGADE TEL NO.
• For Sungai Long Campus - Balai Bomba & Penyelamat Cheras, Bandar Tun Razak Cheras, 56000 KL. 03-9131 2440 - Balai Bomba & Penyelamat Kajang, Jalan Bukit Mewah, 43000 Kajang. 03-8736 4444
• For Kampar Campus - Balai Bomba & Penyelamat, 31900 Kampar. 05-466 4444
42 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 USEFUL INFORMATION
EMERGENCY SERVICES TEL NO.
Police 999 Civil Defence 991 Fire & Rescue 999 Ambulance 999 Rakan Cop (Selangor) 03-2052 9999 Rakan Cop (Kampar) 05-240 1999
DENTIST TEL NO.
• For Sungai Long Campus - Lau Kheng Tong, No, 33, 1st Floor, jalan SL 1/4, Bandar Sungai Long, 43200 03-9080 2695 Cheras. - Klinik Pergigian Wong & Ho SDN BHD, 22A-1 (1st Flr), Jln SL 1/3, Bandar Sungai 03-9074 4833 / Long, 43000 Kajang. 03-9011 4245 - Klinik Pergigian Syafeera Jalan Temenggung 21/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 03-9075 6909 Cheras. - Klinik Pergigian i-Pro, Jalan Temenggung, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 016-444 9795 Cheras. - Klinik Pergigian Glory, 8, Jalan Temenggung 17/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 03-9010 9555 43200 Cheras.
• For Kampar Campus - Klinik Pergigian Bandar Baru Kampar, No, 2315, Jalan Hala Timah, Taman 05-466 3666 Bandar Baru, Kampar, 31900 Kampar.
POST OFFICE TEL NO.
• For Sungai Long Campus - SSK 6 - SSR 7 Hentian Rehat & Rawat, Bukit Dukong, 43000 Kajang. 03-8739 5113 - Lot F27, KMB AEON Cheras Selatan, Lebuh Tun Hussein Onn, 43200 Balakong, 03-9074 2914
• For Kampar Campus - JKR 10, Jln Pejabat Pos, 31900 Kampar. 05-465 1323
POLICE STATION TEL NO.
• For Sungai Long Campus - Jalan SL 1/13, Bandar Sungai Long, 43200 Kajang. 03-9019 8222 - Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Kajang, Polis Diraja Malaysia, 43000 Kajang. 03-8911 4222
• For Kampar Campus - Ipoh Pejabat Polis, Daerah Kampar, 31900 Kampar. 05-465 2222 / 05-465 0020
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BANK TEL NO.
Major banks are located around the residential areas. Business hours are: • Monday to Friday: 09.15am to 4.30pm
BANK SIMPANAN NASIONAL - 11, Jln Indah 6/6 Cheras, Batu 9 Cheras. 03-9074 8712 - 55, Jalan Raja Haroun, Bandar Kajang, 43000 Kajang. 03-8736 1125 - Cawangan Kampar, No 4, Jln Gopeng, 31900 Kampar. 05-466 4953
PUBLIC BANK BHD - Jln SL 1/11, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43200 Cheras. 03-9055 1888 - 23, Jln Kasturi 1, Plaza Kasturi, off Jln Balakong Batu 11, 43200 Cheras. 03-9075 5202 / 211 - No. 2, Jalan Temenggung 7/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Cheras. 03-9019 8788 - 324, Jln Balai, 31900 Kampar. 05-465 1044 / 2160
CIMB BANK BHD - 29, Jln PCR 1, Kawasan Perniagaan Cheras Raya, Batu 11, 43200 Cheras. 03-9076 9172 - 9, Jalan Tun Abdul Aziz, 43000 Kajang. 03-8733 0050 - No. 23, Jln Idris, 31900 Kampar. 05-465 1633
MAYBANK BHD - No. 30, Jln SL 1/2, Bandar Sungai Long 43200 Kajang. 03-9010 4701 / 4702 - 28, Jalan Tukang, 43000 Kajang. 03-8736 3725 - 15, Jalan Balakong, 43200 Cheras. 03-9075 4775 - No. 2327, Jln Hala Timah 1, Taman Bandar Baru Kampar, 31900 Kampar. 05-468 1169 - 154, Jalan Gopeng, 31900 Kampar. 05-468 1150
HONG LEONG BANK BHD - No. 1, Jalan Temenggung 21/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras,. 03-9074 6682 - 5, Jalan SL 1/4, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang. 03-9074 9950 - Lot 8, Jalan Prima Saujana 2/F, Taman Prima Saujana, 43000 Kajang. 03-7626 8899 - No. 133, Jln Gopeng, 31900 Kampar. 05-466 5050
RHB BANK BHD - 25 Jalan Raja Harun, Taman Hijau, 43000 Kajang. 1 300 88 742 - 7 & 9, Jln SS 2/1, off Jln Balakong, Taman Indah, Batu 11, 43200 Cheras. 03-9074 0998 - No. 83, Jln Gopeng, 31900 Kampar. 05-466 4606
AFFIN BANK BHD - 2&3, Jln Saga, Tmn Sri Saga, Off Jln Sg. Chua, 43000 Kajang. 03-8737 7435 / 7436 / 7437
AMBANK BHD - 36 & 38, Jalan Temengung 1/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Kajang. 03-9010 5901 - 6 & 7, Jalan S10/1, Bandar Kajang, 43000 Kajang. 03-8737 6272 - S13, Jalan Indah 1/6, Taman Indah, 43200 Cheras. 03-9074 4013 - No. 50, Jalan Balai, 31900 Kampar. 05-466 5657
44 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 USEFUL INFORMATION
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TEL NO.
•Bus Services For Sungai Long Campus - Rapid KL 03-7885 2585 For Kampar Campus - Kinta Omnibus Co Sdn Bhd 05-359 1248 •Train Services For Sungai Long Campus - MRT (Rapid KL) 03-7885 2585 - KTM Commuter 03-2267 1200 - STAR LRT 03-4294 9000 - Putra LRT 03-7885 2585 - KL Monorail 03-2267 9888 - Express Rail Link (ERL) 03-2267 8000
For Kampar Campus - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTM) 05-465 8297
•Taxi For Sungai Long Campus - Comfort 03-8024 2727 - Public Cab 03-6259 2020
For Kampar Campus 05-466 2361 - Perhentian Teksi Kampar 05-466 3541 / 05-466 2299 - Sri Maju Sarata Express Kampar
• Others For Sungai Long Campus 03-8777 8888 ext 3136 / 3145 - KL International Airport 03-8778 5000 ext 01 / 02 / 03 - KL International Airport 2 03-2786 8080 - KL Sentral 1 300 88 3000 - Malaysian Airlines Berhad 03-2171 9333 - Air Asia 03-2070 0145 - Puduraya Bus Terminal 03-9057 5804 - Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
For Kampar Campus 05-318 8203 - Sultan Azlan Shah Airport 05-254 0481 - Ipoh Railway Station 05-465 1823 - Kampar Bus Terminal
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 45 USEFUL INFORMATION
IMMIGRATION TEL NO.
Perak 05-501 7100 Kajang 03-8734 4344 Selangor 03-5513 2037 Kuala Lumpur 03-2095 5077 Putrajaya 03-8000 8000
FOOD DELIVERY TEL NO.
Domino’s 1300 888 333 Pizza Hut 1300 882 525 McDonald’s 1300 13 1300
SHOPPING COMPLEX TEL NO.
1-Utama Shopping Centre, No1, Lebuh Bdr Utama, Bdr Utama Damansara 03-7710 8118 47800 PJ Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL 03-2938 3333 Bukit Bintang Plaza, Jln Bukit Bintang, 55100 KL 03-2148 7411 Sungai Wang Plaza, Bgn Yayasan Selangor, 99 Bkt Bintang, Jln Bkt Bintang, 03-2144 9988 55100 KL Suria KLCC, Lot No. 241, Level 2, 50088 KL 03-2382 3359 Ikano Power Centre, 2, Jln PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara 47800 PJ 03-7720 7333 The Summit Subang Jaya. Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 47600 UEP, Subang 03-8024 8188 Jaya AmCorp Mall, 18, Jln Persiaran Barat, Off Jln Timur 46200 PJ 03-7958 5318 Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jln PJS 11/5, Bandar Sunway, 46150 PJ 03-7494 3000 The Curve, 6, Jln PJU 7/3 Mutiara Damansara, 47800 PJ 03-7710 6868 Cheras Leisure Mall 03-9130 5586 AEON Cheras Selatan 1300 80 3535 AEON Mahkota Cheras 1300 80 3535 AEON BIG Tun Hussein Onn 03-9074 5532 Plaza Metro Kajang 03-8733 7333 The Mines 03-8949 6333 Tesco Kajang 03-6287 6000 IOI City Mall 03-8328 8899 Econsave Balakong, Lot 2637, Batu 11, Jln Balakong, 43200 Cheras 03-9076 5933 Tesco Store (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Tmn Kampar Perdana, 31900 Kampar 05-466 6646 Giant Mall Kampar, PT 32060 Jalan Persatuan Ipoh-Kampar, 31900 Kampar 05-467 0022 Econsave Kampar, Lot 21494, Jalan Batu Karang,31900 Kampar 1 800 88 3311 AEON Ipoh Station 18, No. 2, Susuran Stesen 18, Station 18, 31650, Ipoh 1 300 80 3535 AEON Kinta City Shopping Centre, No. 2, Jalan Teh Lean Swee, Off Jalan 1 300 80 3535 Sultan Azlan Shah Utara, 31400 Ipoh Ipoh Parade, No. 105 Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 30350 Ipoh 05-241 0885
FURTHER INFORMATION LINKS http://www.malaysia.gov.my/ Government Site http://allmalaysia.info/ Malaysia Info
46 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
1. How do I get my Permanent Student ID Card when students are allowed to go back to campus? In light of the recent Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) by the Government Of Malaysia, Student ID card collection for May 2020 intake student is postponed until further notice.
Please refer the latest collection schedule and venue announced at: ITISC website: https://itisc.utar.edu.my/Collection-of-Student-ID-Card.php .
2. How to replace my Temporary Student ID Pass / Permanent Student ID Card? Replacement due to expiry/damage/lost/etc. is subject to the charges scheme imposed by the University.
Payment (with supporting document eg. police report, if applicable) can only be made at the counter of DFN (Department of Finance).
With the payment receipt, the replacement card can be made and collected on the spot at: Kampar Campus: Room A170 (1st floor of Heritage Building) Sungai Long Campus: Room KB1009 (10th floor of KB Block)
3. What should I do if I lost my belongings? Please proceed to the Department of Safety and Security (DSS) to report your lost item. If it is found, you will be contacted accordingly.
4. I would like to go to the gym for workout. What should I do? The gym is usually open i.e. from 10am to 8pm on Monday to Thursday, 10am to 6pm on Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday for Sungai Long Campus; from 10.40am to 7.15pm on Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturday for Kampar Campus, with select days for Ladies Day at both campus, etc.
Please pass the gym coupon with your ID to the gym counter to register and gain locker access. Each coupon can be purchased for RM2.00 per session (2 hours) from the Division of Finance. Proper workout attire is required (Jeans, open-toed shoes, dress shoes, boots, slippers, sandals or bear feet are not allowed)
Following the temporary closure of the University campuses during the Conditional Movement Control Order, the gymnasium will be closed and the facilities are off-limits until further notice. Please visit the DSA website at www.utar.edu.my for the latest schedule, replacements or cancellations.
5. How do I obtain counseling services? Please approach DSA from 8.30am to 5.30pm to make an appointment with your respective counsellor in advance through online application. The application can be reached through an online appointment application form. Counseling services are free of charge and available to all students who seek for better self-understanding and life adjustment. You can be doing fine in university and still obtain counseling services for greater personal growth and understanding.
The Counseling Unit also organises activities, training and workshops for community awareness, interpersonal skills and personal development from time to time. ORIENTATION MAY 2020 47 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
6. How do I join as a member of a club or society? Most Clubs and Societies Recruitment Drives are conducted during the first month of every new trimester, registration is at RM10.00 per club/society. Renewal of membership is required for those who are advance their programme in the University, i.e. from Foundation Studies to Bachelor’s Degree.
Most club/societies accept new members during the Recruitment Drive every trimester (usually Week 2). This would be the best time to check out all the active societies on campus. There is no limit on how many clubs/societies you join as long as you can manage.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you receive a receipt (stamped with the official club stamp) for each registration you make with a relevant contact person (or the person whom you registered with) for follow up. Your membership should appear in the UTAR Student Portal after registration. Please check your status and report to DSA immediately shall there be unnecessary delays, or if you are issued an invalid receipt (without stamp/incorrect stamp).
7. How do I join activities/events on campus? Most activities/events are hosted either by the University (Academic Faculty, Department/ Centre) or a student body (Club/society, Student Council, Final Year Project). Upcoming events are usually publicized on notice boards, mail master, student portal announcement and the UTAR website. Please refer to the person-in-charge or organizer to identify where to register or obtain more information on an event if interested.
8. Can I receive parcels/mails on campus? You may address deliveries (personal/online shopping) under your own name to the E- Commerce Delivery Centre located at North Lobby, KA Block (SL Campus) and KMG1, Student Pavilion II (KPR Campus).
Please register an account at https://dcc.utar.edu.my/e-commerce-delivery-centre/. Each parcel received will be subject to a service charge of RM0.50, and you will receive an email notification if you have any deliveries arriving at the centre.
9. How do I get information/provide feedback/report problems? Each campus has an elected Student Representative Council (SRC) that functions to serve the community. You may ask questions/provide feedback via the SRC (refer to the respective portfolios on their contacts). For general enquiries/concerns, you may approach DSA (we will redirect to to the appropriate office/department) or your respective Faculty General Office (FGO) for academic matters (i.e. timetables, add/drop/transfer, leave of absence).
Alternatively, you may also provide feedback via your Student Portal (please state category/ details accurately) where the management will respond to you accordingly.
48 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 SAFETY REMINDERS DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Unauthorised Soliciting Be wary of any stranger trying to offer you any product/services/advice of any kind. Such individuals are likely to be operating illegally without any authorization from any legal body. You have the right to demand for their credentials and report their presence to the security guards (on campus) or to the Student Representative Council (SRC). It is strongly recommended to ignore such individuals and walk away. You are personally responsible for any dealings with them at your own risk.
Personal Valuables Always keep your valuables attended to (i.e. Phone/Wallet) as they are your personal responsibility. The University shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings inside or outside the campus.
Personal Safety Always be wary of your surroundings when walking/travelling outside campus. Be especially careful of dark alleys or areas and avoid walking alone especially at night. If you observe any suspicious individual in the vicinity, please report them to our security guards or the Student Representative Council (SRC).
Accommodation Accommodation agreements are bound solely between the tenant and landlord. The University may provide advice, but shall not be legally involved in any tenancy arrangement for students. Do not rent a room/unit without obtaining a signed and stamped Tenancy Agreement with receipts for any form of payment to the agent/landlord. Always inspect your room/unit personally before accepting or paying any deposit. Be wary of units with additional/extra partitions/rooms. Such partitions are usually installed illegally to increase the number of tenants, but can be a serious fire hazard and may be unsuitable/congested for living in. You may report any unauthorized partitioning to the local city council.
If in doubt, please contact the Student Representative Council (SRC), Department of Student Affairs (DSA) for general matters or the Department of Safety & Security (DSS) for safety/security/emergencies to get assistance/report suspicious behavior.
Emergency contacts are available on the back cover of this booklet.
ORIENTATION MAY 2020 49 UNIVERSITY CAMPUS LOCATION MAP
KAMPAR CAMPUS
SUNGAI LONG CAMPUS
50 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 UTAR SONG
THE SHINING LIGHT
We can see the UTAR light shining down Beyond the stars we see the road ahead To a world of love and peace And there is wisdom inside of us All the world is waiting for us now We’ll hold our heads up high and face each day We’ll take this step to make UTAR known Hold the UTAR light along our way
And we’re standing proud And we’re standing proud On higher ground On higher ground
We’ll be the ones who make the change We’ll be the ones who make the change Shine our light in every way Shine our light in every way Guide our spirit through the darkest days Guide our spirit through the darkest days
With what UTAR has given us With what UTAR has given us We’ll realise the best in us We’ll realise the best in us And every step we take we’ll feel And every step we take we’ll feel UTAR... UTAR... STUDENT DECLARATION
I pledge my loyalty to King and Country.
I pledge to uphold the Principles of the Rukun Negara.
I pledge my loyalty to the University and accept my position as a student of the University, subject to University discipline.
I promise to comply with University regulations and requirements and that at all times.
I shall behave honourably and endeavour to safeguard and uphold the good name of the University.
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52 ORIENTATION MAY 2020 Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Kampar Campus Sungai Long Campus Jalan Universiti Jalan Sungai Long Bandar Barat Bandar Sungai Long 31900 Kampar Cheras 43000 Kajang Perak Darul Ridzuan Selangor Darul Ehsan
T (605) 468 8888 T (603) 9086 0288 F (605) 466 1313 F (603) 9019 8868
UTAR Emergency Hotline Department of Safety and Security | Department of Student Affairs
016 - 210 0861 Sungai Long Campus 016 - 210 0862 016 - 210 0863 Kampar Campus 016 - 210 0864
UTAR Website | www.utar.edu.my |