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 ORIENTATION AT THE
OURIMBAH CAMPUS
Monday 11 - Saturday 14 February 2008

What's on during O Week?

EVENTS ON ALL WEEK

 Visit the Library

O week is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the library so why not take a Library tour?

Our Ourimbah campus has a well equipped multi purpose library on site providing access to books, journals, microfilms, audio- visual materials and CD roms.

Come and discover the huge array of real and virtual information resources that are available as well as the in-person and on-line assistance.

 

Tour times
 9.30 - 10.00 Wednesday
11.30 - 12.00 Wednesday and Thursday
1.30 - 2.00 Wednesday and Thursday
2.30 - 3.00 Wednesday and Thursday
3.30 - 4.00 Wednesday and Thursday
4.30 - 5.00 Wednesday and Thursday

Information Technology Laboratory Tours

Check out the great facilities in the technology labs with a tour at these times:

1.00 - 1.30 Wednesday
12.00 - 12.30 Wednesday and Thursday
2.00 - 2.30 Wednesday and Thursday
3.00 - 3.30 Wednesday and Thursday

 

Lunch with Campus Central

 

12.00 - 2.00
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
"Under the Sails" beside the Main Cafeteria

Enjoy lunch and live music and find out more about Campus Central's services including entertainment, sport, welfare and collectives plus information about local transport.

While you're there pick up you diary from the Campus Central Marquee.

 

 How to get there

The Ourimbah Campus lies just off the F3 Freeway at Ourimbah on Chittaway and Brush roads. From the F3 Freeway take the Ourimbah exit, which intersects with the Pacific Highway, and follow the signs to the campus. The campus is within ten minutes walking distance of the Ourimbah train station and local buses drive right into the Campus.

  • Click here for information on transport services to the Ourimbah campus.
  • Our campus map lists all buildings and facilities, car parks and mobility access. 

Haven't studied for a while?

Why not register for our Back to study: Survival skills workshop?

This two-hour workshop is for mature-age students in undergraduate degrees.

1.00 - 3.00 Tuesday in Classroom North 2 1.04

Tips for combining study with the rest of your life! A panel of mature age students will answer your questions and give helpful hints on coping with study, work, kids and keeping all the balls in the air!

Please come early to have lunch at 12.00, provided by Campus Central. If you are attending UniStart you do not need to come to this as well. Register for this session on 02 4348 4060
or student-support-ourimbah@newcastle.edu.au by Friday 8 February. Please also advise if you are coming to lunch.

Be Uni Ready!

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

Student Administration

Find out more about Student ID cards, Leave of Absence, Travel Concessions, Student Self-Service Model, Student Hubs, Special Consideration and much more..

Wednesday
2.00 – 2.45 Lecture Theatre 2
6.00 – 6.45 Lecture Theatre 2
Thursday
2.00 – 2.45 Lecture Theatre 1
6.00 – 6.45 Lecture Theatre 1

Enrolment and Tutorial Help

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

Wednesday
10.00 – 11.00
1.00 – 2.00
5.00 – 6.00
Thursday
10.30 – 12.00
2.00 – 4.00
5.00 – 6.00
in the Student Hub.

UNI-START: Transition to Study

What is it? This two-day workshop is designed to present you with an ESSENTIAL array of strategies and tips that will help you settle into University life. This workshop is designed for all commencing students whether you are coming straight from school or returning to education after a long break!

What do I need to do? You will need to contact The Student Support Unit on (02) 4348-4060 to enrol in this course by 5pm on Thursday 8th February, please have your student details ready as preference will be given to those students enrolling in programs in 2008. Places are limited so register early to avoid disappointment. Free morning tea and lunch is provided by Campus Central.

What do I need to bring? Please bring along pen, paper and a sense of humour!

Monday and Tuesday
9.15 - 3.00 in Lecture Theatre 2.

Student Life on Campus

Come and hear about the Student Support Services, Learning Support and Campus Central. Find out how they can help you enjoy your time on Campus and get the help you need to achieve your goals.

Wednesday
12.00 – 12.30 Lecture Theatre 1
3.00 – 3.30 Lecture Theatre 2
5.30 – 6.00 Lecture Theatre 2
Thursday
11.00 –11.30 Lecture Theatre 1
5.30 – 6.00 Lecture Theatre 1