Updated: 06/10/2020

The Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) E-Orientation Week is designed to facilitate the newly registered students to undergo a smooth transition into university life understandably due to the challenges we are facing today. While all our activities have moved online, you can still get to know your seniors, faculty members, senior university officials, classmates and other new students. You will also be briefed on the University rules, regulations, facilities and services available.

Below is the list of important items that you need to know:

Essential Briefings

Student Billing and Payment of Fees By Division of Finance

- Online and physical payment methods - Late charges and fee structures

Admission and Document Submissions By Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation

- Document submission requirements (i.e. Student Declaration, Medical Report)

Examination and Financial Aid Briefing By Division of Examinations, Awards and Scholarships

- Examinations - Scholarship and Loans eligibility and application process

Library Briefing - Library facilities and services - Regulations and terms of usage

International Student’s Briefing By Department of International Student Services

- Documentation and visa processing - Induction and accommodation / campuses services

Soft Skills Briefing By Department of Soft Skills Competency

- UTAR Soft Skills Development Certificate - Ongoing programmes and activities

Department of Student Affairs Briefing By Department of Student Affairs

- Student facilities and services (i.e. bus schedules, parking stickers, locker rentals, accommodation listing)

- Student clubs and societies, sports and recreation facilities - Counseling services

UTAR Explore the World Programme By Centre for Extension Education

- Introduction to student exchange programmes - Ongoing programmes and application/eligibility to participate

WELCOME TO E-ORIENTATION PROGRAMME OCT 2020 INTAKE

Important Notes:

Kindly be informed that the Orientation Programme for October 2020 intake will be conducted through online mode. You may browse the e-Orientation website at https://e-orientation.utar.edu.my starting from 21 September 2020, at 8:30am for all the essential information for your studies.

You are not required to report physically on campus for the Registration Day on 18 October 2020.

The details of the briefing sessions and Faculty Day (live streaming) by various divisions / departments / faculties /institutes / centres are available on the e-Orientation website. Please visit the e-orientation website for more information and update from time to time.

Student E-Handbook can be downloaded from https://e-orientation.utar.edu.my .

Updated: 06/10/2020

UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme By Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research

- Introduction to research project training and applications

SODEMC e-Portfolio Briefing By Software Development and Multimedia Services Centre

- Introduction to online E-portfolio design - General IT Services (Student Portal, UTAR email, Student ID Photo Taking)

Safety and Security Briefing By Department of Safety and Security

- Campus Access, Student Dress Code - Personal Safety and Security, Covid-19 Measures - Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures

Introductory Talks / Sessions

Faculty Day Sungai Long Campus - Centre for Foundation Studies - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science - Faculty of Accountancy and Management - Faculty of Creative Industries - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Kampar Campus - Centre for Foundation Studies - Faculty of Business and Finance - Faculty of Arts and Social Science - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology - Faculty of Science

- Introduction to academic programmes, course structures, expected schedules and important academic announcements.

- Programmes differ by faculty and level, do select the appropriate briefing as per your faculty.

Campus Adjustment Talk and Peer Mentoring Programme (PMP) By Counseling and Guidance Unit (DSA)

- Introduction to university life, living on campus and support services available to all students

- Introduction to the Peer Mentoring Programme and registration

Student Representative Council (SRC) - Introduction to the Student Representative Council, student welfare and various feedback channels available to students.

You are required to submit the admission documents to the Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation. You are also required to submit the e-copy, scan-copy or image-copy of the Declaration form, Withdrawal from Studies form and Fees Refund Policy form during the e-Orientation or within the first 4 weeks of the commencement date of the programme via online submission to the following email address admission@utar.edu.my

The arrangement for the collection of Orientation pack will be announced by the Department of Student Affairs on a later date. Kindly check the UTAR announcements for regular updates.

Location Map of UTAR Sungai Long Campus

Updated: 06/10/2020

Contact Numbers (Sungai Long Campus):

1. Admission – Division of Admissions & Credit Evaluation (Tel: 03-9086 0288 Ext. 837, 838, 839, 840)

2. Orientation Programme - Department of Student Affairs (Tel: 03-9086 0288 Ext. 826 / 818)

Location Map of UTAR Kampar Campus

Contact Numbers (Kampar Campus):

1. Admission - Division of Admissions & Credit Evaluation (Tel: 05-468 8888 Ext. 2240/2241)

2. Orientation Programme - Department of Student Affairs (Tel: 05- 468 8888 Ext. 2280/2282)