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SEMESTER 2, 2019 | USC SUNSHINE COAST

Welcome, new students

Starting your University journey can be overwhelming – especially during the first few weeks.

Rest assured – there are many support services and resources available to you. The Your First Year module on Blackboard is designed to help you every step of the way. Visit online.usc.edu.au and click Your First Year.

Get your student ID card Visit usc.edu.au/idcard for instructions to submit your photo. We’ll create your card and then let you know when and where you can collect it.

Monday 15 JulyYour Student Guild Orientation Market Day and Academic Study Skills SessionsIn addition to stalls and live entertainment, there are several activities and sessions during Market Day that will help you prepare for study. These sessions will equip you with the academic, research and IT literacy skills to get you off to a great start. You can also learn more about the support services provided at USC and how to access them.

Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 JulyYour discipline specific (School-based) Essential Program Information SessionsYou’ll find out details of what you’ll be studying, meet your teaching staff and hear from some current students studying your program. You’ll learn about your program structure and requirements, what’s covered in your lectures and tutorials, and how your program can help you achieve your career and study goals.

• Tuesday 16 July: School of Education, School of Health and Sport Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine, and the School of Science and Engineering

• Wednesday 17 July: School of Communication and Creative Industries, School of Social Sciences, USC Business School, and the School of Law and Criminology

To find details about your program-specific essential program information session, head to usc.edu.au/orientation

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During Orientation, parking is on us!Every other day, USC Sunshine Coast is a PAID PARKING AREA. You must purchase a permit Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm all year (excluding public holidays). Sunshine Coast Council regulate all parking areas at USC and will issue infringements if you do not have a permit. Make sure you check out usc.edu.au/parking for parking options on campus and visit usc.edu.au/transport to find out how you can travel to uni sustainably.

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Want $50 off USC Sport facilities or gym membership? Your $50 voucher is provided in the 2019 Student Diary (tear-out page in the back section of the diary) or collect from the USC Sport kiosk.

Rather hit the books than the gym? You can also redeem a free lifetime membership at the Co-Op Bookshop. Members receive 10% off plus other great benefits. This voucher is also available in your 2019 Student Diary.

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Sessions explainedCampus Tours: Join in on a campus tour! Campus tour guides are current students who are here to help make your transition into university life smooth and enjoyable.

Critical thinking for assignments: An introduction to critical thinking and reading for university studies. At university, the ability to critically analyse the texts you read is often an important component of a wide variety of assessment items.

Discover the Library: Discover the world of academic information. Library staff will demonstrate the value of all that can be found through the library’s virtual and physical spaces.

Enrolment assistance: Need help enrolling in your courses? Drop by anytime to get help sorting out your timetable before classes begin.

Intro to Blackboard: Get a head start in this hands-on session, learn how to use Blackboard, navigate your course information and find useful resources.

IT Essentials: Find out about USC IT systems, including Blackboard and USC Central. Access your student email, get connected to WIFI and find out about IT services available..

Manage your progression: Understand your program structure and plan your remaining courses in order to graduate.

Reading, listening and notetaking: An introduction to identifying essential information and taking effective notes in class and while you study.

Referencing basics: Create the most common entries in a reference list and use in-text references appropriately.

School of Education Blue Card application station: Education students must obtain a Blue Card prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Apply in person at the Blue Card stall during Orientation. (Tuesday 16 July from 11am-1pm)

Study Overseas overview: Would you like to travel overseas and experience different cultures, all while earning credit towards your USC degree? If you are an enrolled domestic or international student studying a full degree program, you may be eligible to study overseas!

Time and task management: Being able to manage your time effectively and efficiently is crucial to success at university, but everybody has a different combination of commitments they have to juggle. Finding the right balance, and sticking as far as possible to a plan, are the key strategies that successful students use.

From 9.15am Welcome to USC! Enjoy a warm welcome (and free pancake breakfast!) from USC staff and student volunteers. Kick off the week by collecting your Welcome Bag filled with essential goodies to help you prepare for the Semester ahead. Have a chat to the people in the blue Orientation shirts and don’t be afraid to ask questions, they are students too and here to help you make the most of your Orientation week and settling in to life at USC.

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9.30–10.30am Headstart Orientation We know it is not always possible to get time-off from school during the school day. So, if you can’t come for the whole day, just be sure to arrive for your special Headstart Program Orientation session. On top of your Headstart Orientation session you are encouraged to attend activities running throughout the day, including the study skills sessions. We highly recommend: Reading, Listening and Notetaking.

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10am-2pm Enrolment Assistance Need help enrolling in your courses? Drop by to get help sorting out your timetable before classes begin.

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10am Market Stalls and Live Entertainment Check out the market stalls, explore support services, pick up some freebies and meet your fellow students. Enjoy live music, food trucks, performances from USC Music students and explore the on-campus eateries and take advantage of their Orientation specials!

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10.15-11am Referencing Basics LT1

Time and Task Management LT2

Reading, Listening and Notetaking LT6

IT Essentials LT7

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11.15–1.45am Study Overseas LT7

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11.15am–12pm Reading, Listening and Notetaking LT1

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Critical Thinking for Assignments LT6

IT Essentials LT7

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Employability Skills LT8

Discover the Library LT5

12.15pm Welcome to Country USC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and study. USC pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging and recognises the strength, resilience and capacity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Welcome to Country gives custodians the opportunity to formally welcome you to their land.

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1–1.45pm Time and Task Management LT1

Critical Thinking for Assignments LT2

Referencing Basics LT3

Introduction to Blackboard J2.03

Discover the Library LT5

IT Essentials LT6

8.30–9.30am International Preparing for USC session Highly recommended for new International students – don’t miss our Preparing for USC session. This is your opportunity to learn more about campus facilities, who to contact for assistance, how things work at USC, and our top tips for success.

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9.30–10.15am IT Essentials LT5

10am–2pm Enrolment Assistance DG.44 and DG.45

11–30–1pm Free BBQ lunch and live music Library Courtyard

11.30–1pm Education Blue Card Tent Library Courtyard

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Monday 15 JulyStudent Guild Orientation Market Day and Academic Study Skills Sessions

9–10am International Preparing for USC session Highly recommended for new International students – don’t miss our Preparing for USC session. This is your opportunity to learn more about campus facilities, who to contact for assistance, how things work at USC, and our top tips for success. LT7

9.30–10.15am IT Essentials LT5

10am–2pm Enrolment Assistance DG.44 and DG.45

11.30am–1pm Free BBQ lunch and live music Library Courtyard

12.30–1.30pm Manage your progression DG.40

12–12.30pm Discover the Library LT5

1–2pm Intro to Blackboard LT5

1–3pm Postgraduate Academic Skills and Library Session LT6

2.15–2.45pm Discover the Library LT5

Think you can beat your peers in a game of trivial pursuit? Have you dominated all the local pub trivias? Test your knowledge at the Student Guild Trivia night! The winning team will receive a special Guild Hamper. Teams of 5–8 must be registered in advance and places are limited!

Tuesday 16 JulyProgram Information Sessions for: School of Education, School of Health and Sport Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine, and the School of Science and Engineering (see insert for session times).

Wednesday 17 JulyEssential Program Information Sessions for: School of Communication and Creative Industries, School of Social Sciences, USC Business School, and the School of Law and Criminology (see insert for session times)

• View times and locations for your program at usc.edu.au/orientation

• Please check your program information session date carefully. If you’re studying a double degree you should attend both program sessions.

• Postgraduate and Honours programs in the School of Communication and Creative Industries, School of Social Sciences, USC Business School, and the School of Law and Criminology.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: If you are studying the Diploma of General studies or a Study Abroad semester, you should attend one of the compulsory International Orientation sessions on the discipline specific (school-based) days. We recommend that you attend on the day which the majority of your course sits within.

Student Guild Uni Club Wednesday 17 July 5–8pm

For more information about Student Guild events, visit uscstudentguild.org.au/events

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