Feb 3, 2018 - jumping, shark cage diving). ⢠Social gathering with local students. 7 Feb 2018. Wednesday. 09:30 â 16
Welcome to IAPO First Semester Orientation 2018 Key dates
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Important note
3 Feb 2018 Saturday
9 Feb
students of all faculties (except Humanities – see 9 Feb 2018) Programme is specifically for IFD Humanities students
SSA** Students Pre-reg
Monday, 5 Feb 2018 until Friday, 16 Feb 2018 (09:00 – 16:00 every weekday)
UCT Sports Centre
Bring along the following: • Passport with valid study permit/exchange visa • Proof of South African medical aid/ insurance for the period of study • Proof of payment of fees • Photocopies of all of the above listed documents and a pen
WHERE
INFORMATION
TBC
Welcome event for parents of first year students to get to know UCT campus and outlines what students can expect in their first year of study.
Wednesday, 7 Feb until Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 (see page 2 for more details )
Events calendar
TBC = To be confirmed DATE
All students are required to sign-in on their designated days Programme is specifically for International full degree (IFD)
Pre-registration (Pre-reg) for ALL programmes must be completed before UCT registration. UCT registration is a separate process that is coordinated by the different faculties on UCT campus. IFD* Students Pre-reg
*IFD: International Full Degree **SSA: Semester Study Abroad
5,6 & 9 Feb 5 Feb
TIME
ACTIVITY
TBC
Parents Orientation
WHO
All parents
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09:00 – 10:30
Sign-in & Opening Event
10:30 – 11:00
Welcome Note Director: IAPO Dr Beata Mtyingizana
5 Feb 2018 Monday
Presentation and Q&A 11:00 – 12:30
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Safety and Security
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Immigration Issues
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Culture Shock
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IFD
Chris Hani Lecture Theatre
Meet orientation leaders assigned to you and meet other students Sign-up for Peninsula Tour Opening by IAPO programme director
ALL FACULTIES (except Humanities – see 9 Feb 2018) Health Sciences Law Commerce Science Engineering and Built Environment
Events calendar
DATE
TIME
ACTIVITY
WHO
6 Feb 2018 Tuesday
09:00 – 10:00
Sign-in & Opening Event
SSA
10:00 – 10:30
Welcome Note Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Kgethi Phakeng
10:30 – 11:00
Fees Must Fall
INFORMATION •
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Meet orientation leaders assigned to you and meet other students Sign-up for Peninsula Tour
Welcome by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Internationalisation) A presentation by student activist and member of Fees Must Fall movement
SSA & IFD
Welcome Note Zukiswa Jack SSA programme overview Lara Dunwell
11:00 – 11:30
IAPO First Semester Orientation 2018
WHERE
The Theatre, Baxter Theatre SSA programme manager
Presentation and Q&A
11:30 – 13:30
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Code of Conduct Academic Advice Culture Shock Safety and Security Immigration Issues ICTS Services
While this content has been designed for SSA students, ALL students are welcome to attend
SSA
13:30 – 14:30
LUNCH BREAK
SSA & IFD
Baxter Theatre Lunch Area
Lunch w ill be provided by DAD at Baxter Theatre, the Program Chair w ill make an announcement.
14:30 – 16:00
Campus Tour
SSA
Starting at UCT Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
Orientation leaders will give each group a guided tour of UCT campus
16:00 – 17:30
Drumming Session & Refreshments served
SSA & IFD
Open area outside Kramer Building, Middle Campus
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• 7 Feb 2018 Wednesday
SSA Pre-registration
Surnames: A-C: 09:30 - 11:30 D-G: 11:30 -13:30 H-K: 13:30 - 15:30
09:30 – 16:00
SSA Pre-registration
Surnames: : L-M: 09:30 -11:30 N-R: 11:30 -13:30 S-Z: 13:30 - 15:30
UCT Sports Centre
17:00 – 20:00
Fresher’s Braai
ALL
Rugby Field C
09:30 – 16:00
Interactive drumming session Opportunity to meet different service providers that offer activities in and around Cape Town (e.g., bungee jumping, shark cage diving) Social gathering with local students
UCT Sports Centre See page 1 for important information
8 Feb 2018 Thursday
Further information will be provided
Events calendar
DATE
TIME
WHO*
WHERE
INFORMATION
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9 Feb 2018 Friday
09:00 – 10:30
Sign-in & Opening Event
10:30 – 11:00
Welcome Note Director: IAPO Dr Beata Mtyingizana
Leslie Social Science Building LS2D Upper Campus
HUMANITIES IFD
Presentation and Q&A 11:00 – 12:30
09:00 – 12:00
IAPO First Semester Orientation 2018
ACTIVITY
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Safety and Security Immigration Issues Culture Shock UCT Faculty Registration
SSA
TBC
11 Feb 2018 Sunday
08:00 – 16:00
Peninsula Tour
SSA & IFD
Meet at Bremner Building, Lower Campus
25 Feb 2018 Sunday
08:00 – 16:00
Peninsula Tour
SSA & IFD
Meet at Bremner Building, Lower Campus
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Meet orientation leaders assigned to you and meet other students Sign-up for Peninsula Tour Opening by IAPO programme director
While this day has been allocated for Humanities students, ALL students are welcome to attend
SSA registration in specific faculties at UCT
Day trip around the Cape Peninsula on a bus with stops at various tourism hotspots around the city of Cape Town. Note: • Sign up required for the Peninsula Tour • Students can ONLY attend one of the available bus tours • The last bus will depart from the Bremner Building at 8:00
Important things to remember: Always wear sunscreen Wear comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat There will be opportunities to take photos on the tours Bring along your water bottle and a pen
Know your student number Don’t hesitate to ask any orientation leader or staff member for assistance Have fun and be safe! IAPOatUCT
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