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 ORIENTATION AT THE CALLAGHAN CAMPUS
Monday 11 - Saturday 16 February 2008

What's on during O Week?

EVENTS ON ALL WEEK

 Uni Life Expo

Are you interested in sport, socialising, specialist activities, politics, religion or would you just like to find out what is going on around campus? For all you need to survive life at Uni come along to the Expo where you can see valuable campus info stalls, meet like-minded groups, enter competitions and sign up for membership of student organisations and kick off your uni life. For more information visit www.unu.org.au

10.00 – 3.00 each day Monday to Friday
in the Brennan Room, Shortland Building

 Free workshops at NUSA

Come along to a NUSA workshops on bike maintenance, meditation, cooking, being green at home, or salsa dancing. Look for the NUSA workshop timetable around campus.

 Visit the Library and Information Common

O week is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the libraries and Information Common so why not take a Library tour?

There are two libraries on the Callaghan campus providing access to more than 1.3 million items. These include books, online full-text and data sets covering all disciplines and research areas. The Auchmuty Information Common operates 24 hours a day during semester. Students have ready access to computers, library resources, and print/copy facilities. The Information Common also has a cafe where you can enjoy a coffee while you study.

Come and discover the many ways in which the library can assist you with your studies.

Auchmuty Library
2.00 – 2.30 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11.00 - 12.30 Thursday and Friday
Huxley Library
3.00 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10.00 Friday

 Campus Tours

Don't get lost in your first week searching for lecture theatres or where to find the best cup of coffee on campus. Join a campus tour and the SOS student mentors will guide you on a student perspective campus tour.

Monday - 11.00 - 12.00 and 1.30 - 3.00 Meet outside the Great Hall
Tuesday - 2.30 - 3.30 Meet outside the Auchmuty Library
Wednesday - 2.30 - 3.30 Meet outside the Auchmuty Library
Thursday 2.30 - 3.30 Meet outside the Auchmuty Library
Friday 2.30 - 3.30 Meet outside the Auchmuty Library
 

BBQ Lunches and Live Music

  Provided by UoN Services each day Mon - Fri.
Look for the one for your Faculty or special group!

 

Forum Sport and Aquatic Centre Tours

 

  10.30 - 11.00 and 11.30 - 12.00 each day during Orientation Week


 

 

 

 A-Z of Where to find it

 How to get there

Callaghan Campus is situated on University Drive, Callaghan, only 15 minutes drive from Newcastle CBD. Public transport to Callaghan Campus by bus or train is readily available, with the 'Warabrook' train station adjoining the University's campus.

  • Click here to view bus and train timetables.
  • Our campus map lists all buildings and facilities, car parks and mobility access.
  • Fees apply to parking on the Callaghan Campus between 8.00 am and 5.30 pm Monday to Friday. Click here for more information on parking.

Be Uni Ready!

Starting Uni is a major milestone in your life. During O Week the following sessions run all week and are designed to give you an advantage in your transition into Uni Life.

Some sessions provide information and skills that you will need to get you started in your very first week at Uni. Other sessions provide strategies and tips to ensure your success.

No need to book for these sessions, just come along on any day and get a head-start into your university career.

Student Administration

Find out more about enrolment procedures, student ID cards, leave of absence, travel concessions, student self-service model, Student Hubs, special consideration and much more…

Monday
12.00 –1.00
Tuesday – Friday
10.00 –11.00 and 5.00 – 6.00
in the Science Theatre (STH)

Student Life on Campus

Come and find out about the wide range of Student Support Services that offer free advice and support to support all students.

This includes accommodation, learning support as well as the student-managed Newcastle University Student Association (NUSA), NUsport and UoN Services.

Monday
2.00 – 3.00 and 4.00 – 5.00
Tuesday – Friday
11.00 –12.00 and 4.00 – 5.00
in the Science Theatre (STH)

International Students

Get helpful tips on living in Newcastle like a local. Make sure you join the campus tours specifically for International students.

Tuesday - Thursday
12.00 - 1.00 in the Maths Theatre V10

Getting on-line

Get help with on-line tutorial registrations and find out more about Blackboard, student email, turnitin and more…

Monday
1.00 – 2.00 and 2.00 – 3.00
Tuesday – Friday
9.00 –10.00, 10.00 –11.00, 2.00 – 3.00 and 4.00 – 5.00 in CT304 and CT306
 
Back to Study: Survival skills for mature age students
Monday 11 February 2008,
10.450pm - 4.30pm - Great Hall
This session is designed to assist mature age students make the adjustment to University life, and to provide practical survival skills to help juggle work and domestic responsibilities with study. It is also an opportunity to meet experienced mature age students and fellow commencing students.
Registrations is essential by Wednesday 6 February, Click here for registration.
Enquires:  University Counselling Service on
(+61 2) 4921 5801 or counselling@newcastle.edu.au  
 

O'Ball
presented by UoN Services
Stay tuned - Date to be advised

More details about the O'Ball and other fun social events visit www.unu.org.au   

Enquiries: UoN Services Limited on (02) 4968 3717