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SEMESTER 1 // 2019 18 - 22 FEBRUARY - Current students
SEMESTER 1 // 2019
  18 - 22 FEBRUARY
SEMESTER 1 // 2019 18 - 22 FEBRUARY - Current students
PLAN YOUR ORIENTATION                     FOLLOW NEW TO CURTIN
Visit the Orientation Planner in OASIS    ON FACEBOOK
(oasis.curtin.edu.au) now to view the
                                          Connect with New to Curtin on
compulsory academic sessions you
                                          Facebook for handy tips, tricks
need to attend during O-Week.
                                          and updates during O-Week and

                                          throughout the semester.
The planner also allows you to build a
                                              facebook.com/NewToCurtin
timetable of the additional sessions,
activities and fun events you’d like to
attend.                                   WHAT’S ON
                                          Get off to the best start by attending
ORDER YOUR                                as many activities and information
STUDENT ID CARD                           sessions as you can!
Get ahead and order your student          Uni Essentials: learn the basics of
ID card online through OASIS              university and being a Curtin student.
(oasis.curtin.edu.au). You’ll receive
an email when your card is ready to       Uni Life: find out how to create
collect or has been mailed to you.        your university experience outside
                                          of the classroom.
GOT A QUESTION?
                                          Uni Skills: develop the key skills
Look out for our friendly volunteers      you’ll need for academic and personal
around campus – you’ll spot them in       success at university.
green shirts. You can also visit Curtin
Connect, for student service, support
and advice in Building 102, between
8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
MONDAY                                                      TUESDAY CONT’D
 WHAT                             WHEN & WHERE               WHAT                      WHEN & WHERE
 WELCOME BREAKFAST                8am - 8.45am               OASIS, BLACKBOARD &       1.45pm - 2.45pm
                                  Henderson Village          IT ESSENTIALS             Curtin Stadium
                                  (The Pines)                                          BLDG 111

 OFFICIAL WELCOME                 9am - 10am                 SPORTS & RECREATION       3pm - 4pm
 CEREMONY                         Henderson Village                                    Curtin Stadium
                                  (The Pines)                                          BLDG 111

 OASIS, BLACKBOARD &              10.15am - 11.15am          LEADERSHIP &              3pm - 4pm
 IT ESSENTIALS                    Curtin Stadium             VOLUNTEERING              Tim Winton LT
                                  BLDG 111                                             213:101

 UNIHUB & CAREERS                 10.15am - 11.15am          SCHOLARSHIPS FOR          4.15pm - 4.45pm
                                  Elizabeth Jolley LT        DOMESTIC STUDENTS         Tim Winton LT
                                  210:101                                              213:101

 FRIEND SPEED DATING              11.15am - 12.15pm          SUCCEEDING AT UNI         4.15pm - 5.15pm
                                  Lower Henderson                                      Curtin Stadium
                                  Court                                                BLDG 111

 YOUR STUDENT                     11.30am - 12.30pm
 EXPERIENCE                       Curtin Stadium
                                                             WEDNESDAY
                                  BLDG 111                   WHAT                      WHEN & WHERE
 MATURE AGE & PART                3.30pm - 6pm               ACCESS-ABILITY            9am - 10am
 TIME STUDENT                     Tim Winton LT              SERVICES INFORMATION      Robertson Library
 ORIENTATION                      213:101                    SESSION                   105:107

                                                             INTERNATIONAL             9.30am - 11am
 TUESDAY                                                     ORIENTATION               Curtin Stadium
                                                             (COMPULSORY FOR           BLDG 111
                                                             INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
 WHAT                            WHEN & WHERE
REFERENCING &                    12.30pm - 1.30pm            GUILD O-DAY               11am - 2.30pm
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY               Curtin Stadium                                        Sir Charles Court
                                 BLDG 111                                              Promenade
                                                                                       (Outside BLDG 408)
GLOBAL OVERSEAS                  12.30pm - 1.30pm
OPPORTUNITIES                    Bankwest LT                 FEES INFORMATION          3pm - 3.30pm
                                 200A:220                    FOR DOMESTIC              Hollis LT
                                                             STUDENTS                  401:155
MONEY MATTERS:                   1.45pm - 2.15pm
BUDGETING                        Tim Winton LT               FEES INFORMATION          3.30pm - 4pm
                                 213:101                     FOR INTERNATIONAL         Hollis LT
                                                             STUDENTS                  401:155

Correct at time of publication. Details subject to change.
THURSDAY                                  FRIDAY
WHAT                  WHEN & WHERE        WHAT                          WHEN & WHERE
INTRODUCTION TO       10am - 11am         LIFE AS A DOUBLE              10am - 11am
COUNSELLING GROUP     Robertson Library   DEGREE STUDENT                Elizabeth Jolley LT
PROGRAMS              105:107                                           210:101

SUCCEEDING AT UNI     10am - 11am         FEES INFORMATION FOR          10am - 10.30am
                      Ken Hall LT         DOMESTIC STUDENTS             Hollis LT
                      403:101                                           401:155

OASIS, BLACKBOARD &   11.15am - 12.15pm   FEES INFORMATION              10:30am - 11am
IT ESSENTIALS         Ken Hall LT         FOR INTERNATIONAL             Hollis LT
                      403:101             STUDENTS                      401:155

FRIEND SPEED DATING   11.15am - 12.15pm   EFFECTIVE READING             11.15am - 12.15pm
                      Lower Henderson                                   Elizabeth Jolley LT
                      Court                                             210:101

YOUR STUDENT          12.30pm - 1.30pm    HANDS ON: YOUR                11.15am - 12.15pm
EXPERIENCE            Tim Winton LT       SCHOLARSHIP                   Curtin Business
                      213:101             APPLICATION                   School
                                          (DOMESTIC STUDENTS)           402:224
REFERENCING &         12.30pm - 1.30pm
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY    Ken Hall LT         ACCESS-ABILITY                12.30pm - 1.30pm
                      403:101             SERVICES INFORMATION          Robertson Library
                                          SESSION                       105:107
LEADERSHIP &          1.45pm - 2.45pm
VOLUNTEERING          Tim Winton LT       REFERENCING &                 1pm - 2pm
                      213:101             ACADEMIC INTEGRITY            Elizabeth Jolley LT
                                                                        210:101
TIME MANAGEMENT       1.45pm - 2.45pm
                      Ken Hall LT         TIME MANAGEMENT               2.15pm - 3.15pm
                      403:101                                           Elizabeth Jolley LT
                                                                        210:101
UNIHUB & CAREERS      2.30pm - 3.30pm
                      Ken Hall LT
                      403:101

GLOBAL OVERSEAS       2.30pm - 3.30pm
                                          There’s an easy way to          Example:
OPPORTUNITIES         Bankwest LT
                                          find classrooms and lecture     Elizabeth Jolley
                      200A:220
                                          theatres on the Bentley         LT 210:101 =
SPORT & RECREATION    4pm – 5pm           Campus! The first three         Lecture Theatre
                      Ken Hall LT         numbers refer to the
                                                                          Building
                      403:101             building number, followed
                                                                          210 Level 1
                                          by the level and
MATURE AGE AND        5pm - 7.30pm        room number.                    Room 1
PART TIME STUDENT     Tim Winton LT
ORIENTATION           213:101
UNI ESSENTIALS                                               MATURE AGE ORIENTATION & PART TIME
                                                              STUDENT ORIENTATION
OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY                                     Learn practical tips on how to succeed as a mature age
The Official Welcome is the place to be on day one of         student, including how to access a range of support
O-Week! Experience an Indigenous ‘Welcome to Country’         services. This interactive session will also include
and take in words of wisdom from key Curtin staff.            plenty of time to ask questions and mingle with fellow
                                                              students.
ACCESS-ABILITY SERVICES INFORMATION
SESSION                                                       OASIS, BLACKBOARD & IT ESSENTIALS
Find out more about the free and confidential services        Learn how to navigate Curtin’s online systems, including
available to support you if you have an ongoing health        OASIS, Blackboard and eStudent. We’ll also cover useful
condition or disability. If you have any specific access      information on how to access free wi-fi on campus,
requirements for this session, let us know by phoning         student software packages and more!
08 9266 7850 or emailing access.ability@curtin.edu.au.        SUCCEEDING AT UNI
FEES INFORMATION SESSION FOR DOMESTIC                         Find out about the key characteristics and strategies
STUDENTS                                                      shared by successful students and how they can help
                                                              you have a successful first semester at Curtin.
As a student at Curtin there are multiple payment
options available to you for your degree. In this session,    UNIHUB & CAREERS
we take you through these payment options, important          Want to know how you can make yourself more
dates, how to pay fees and how to request a HELP loan.        employable? In this session, you’ll learn how to search
                                                              for jobs, access career and resume advice, and find out
FEES INFORMATION SESSION FOR
                                                              more about career and leadership events.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Tuition fees are a part of your university life, so it’s
important to understand how they work. In this session,
you will learn about how to find your fees, when they are
due, and how to pay or find help if you’re having trouble
paying on time.
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION
This compulsory session is essential for all new
international students to help you get the most out
of your Australian experience. You’ll learn important
information about your student visa, wellbeing, safety
and how to access academic and language support.
LIBRARY TOURS
A library tour is your opportunity to get familiar with the
resources and facilities available, so that you can get the
most out of the library from day one. Places are limited
to the first 100 students to each tour.

LIFE AS A DOUBLE DEGREE STUDENT
If you’re studying a double degree, come along and hear
useful tips from other double degree students on how to
balance your studies.
SPORTS & RECREATION
 UNI LIFE
                                                              Hear from Curtin Stadium about the range of sport and
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING GROUP                             recreation programs you can join, from fitness centre
PROGRAMS                                                      memberships, social sports and boot camps, through to
                                                              Curtin Experiences programs and trips.
Discover more about the Counselling Service’s free
workshops, which are available to help you identify           YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE
and nurture the personal skills you’ll need to succeed
during your studies.                                          University is about more than just studying and there
                                                              are so many experiences outside the classroom. Hear
GALLERY FAMILIARISATION AND BACK OF                           from current students including the Curtin Student
HOUSE TOUR                                                    Guild, as they share tips and advice on how to have a
                                                              great Curtin student experience.
Explore the John Curtin Gallery through a guided tour
and learn about the incredible facilities. You’ll also get
to take an exclusive look at the current exhibition and        UNI SKILLS
preview the 2019 program. Places limited to the first 25
students to each tour.                                        EFFECTIVE READING
                                                              Academic reading requires skill and stamina. This
GLOBAL OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES
                                                              workshop will teach you the techniques you need to
This is a must-do if you’re thinking about combining          become an effective reader.
travel with study. You’ll hear useful information on
                                                              LIBRARY: WHAT’S ON OFFER
partner universities, short-term programs, internships
and volunteer opportunities, so you can start planning.       Learn how to navigate the library’s online resources,
                                                              including how to borrow a laptop, book a study room,
GUILD CAMPUS TOURS                                            use e-books and access journal articles. Places are
Get to know your way around campus and hear first             limited to the first 50 students to each session.
hand what life on campus is like from a Guild rep. You’ll     MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
find out where to find the best coffee, charge your gear
and even take a cheeky nap.                                   Develop your focus, encourage positive thought patterns
                                                              and improve your memory with a 30 minute mindfulness
HANDS ON: YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION                        meditation session. No registration is required however
(DOMESTIC STUDENTS)                                           places are limited to 18 people to each session.

Hear tips and advice on how to submit a competitive           REFERENCING & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
scholarship application. Staff will be available to provide   Discover the tools you’ll need to navigate the tricky
advice on supporting documents, so please bring along         situations that might challenge your academic integrity
anything you would like checked.                              during your studies. We’ll also cover some useful tips
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING                                     and resources to help you become a better writer.
                                                              TIME MANAGEMENT
Hear more about the programs and opportunities
available to meet other students, connect with your           Learn practical tips, tricks and techniques that will
community and develop new skills. You’ll also find out        boost your time management skills and keep you on
how you can gain official recognition in co-curricular        track through your studies.
programs through the Curtin Extra Certificate.
MONEY MATTERS: BUDGETING
Learn tips and tricks on managing your money as a
student, from managing your income and creating a
budget.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Find out more about the range of scholarships available
to domestic students, including application due dates.
Scholarships staff will also give you handy tips on how to
submit a competitive application.
ENTERTAINMENT                                              DAILY TOURS / WORKSHOPS
 FESTIVAL HUBS OPEN: 10AM - 2PM                             LIBRARY TOURS // BLDG 105 LVL 2 (45 MINUTES)
 MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
                                                                              MONDAY
WELCOME BREAKFAST                                                      11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Fuel up for the day with a FREE breakfast hosted by
Curtin’s Student Guild.                                                       TUESDAY
                                                                     11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 4pm
ATKINSON FORUM
                                                                             THURSDAY
Print your best #curtinoweek selfies at our Instagram
                                                                          11am, 1pm & 4pm
printer, create your own masterpiece at our creative
station or enjoy free milkshakes or bubble tea giveaways                      FRIDAY
while listening to upbeat tunes.                                            11am & 1pm
FRIEND SPEED DATING
                                                                   JOHN CURTIN GALLERY TOURS
Want to meet new people and make some friends? Then
                                                                  // BLDG 200A FOYER (30 MINUTES)
here’s your chance to meet fellow students in a fun and
chilled out space.                                                     TUESDAY & THURSDAY
GUILD O-DAY                                                                11am & 3pm

Get ready for a massive day full of fun and freebies.                  GUILD CAMPUS TOURS
With more than 100 student clubs and stalls, you won’t
                                                                // OUTSIDE GUILD BLDG 106F (1 HOUR)
want to miss out on all the entertainment, games and
activities.                                                                  MONDAY
HENDERSON VILLAGE MAIN STAGE                                                11am & 2pm
Head along and grab a bean bag, some free popcorn                        TUESDAY & FRIDAY
and enjoy multi-cultural dance troupes, local musicians,
                                                                            10am & 2pm
student films, pop-up market stalls and much more!
JOLLEY BEACH                                                                THURSDAY
                                                                            10am & 5pm
Come chill at Jolley Beach with laid back vibes, t-shirt
printing, icy poles and meet some local Australian                   LIBRARY: WHATS ON OFFER
animals.
                                                                          // BLDG 105:412
SCULPTURE GARDEN
                                                               MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Relax at the Sculpture Garden with a free five-minute
massage and fresh juice giveaways, or join in with our
                                                                           12pm & 2pm
collaborative art piece. If you need some extra zen, then
come along to a morning yoga session on Tuesday,                     MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Thursday and Friday at 8am - 9am.                                  // BLDG 109 LVL 2 (30 MINUTES)
                                                               MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
 QUIET SPACES                                                                12pm
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or have difficulties
with high sensory environments, you can retreat to a
designated quiet space throughout the week.
CREATIVE QTR HILL // OUTSIDE BLDG 217

ROBERTSON LIBRARY // INSIDE BLDG 105 LVL 6

MEDICAL SCHOOL // OUTSIDE BLDG 410
You may also wish to view the sensory map which
indicates areas of the campus that will be highly
activated during the week. For a copy of the sensory
map visit: bit.ly/sensorymap
LEGEND
CURTIN ATKINSON
       FORUM

      CURTIN
      CONNECT

      CURTIN
      GUILD

      HENDERSON
      COURT

      JOLLEY
      BEACH

      KEY
      LOCATIONS

      SCULPTURE
      GARDEN / YOGA
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