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Relocating to Sydney

PREPARING FOR STUDENT LIFE @ UNSW

Student Life @ UNSW is our guidebook to help you achieve a smooth transition to Sydney - how to prepare, what to bring, where to stay, airport reception and what to do what upon arrival.

The different guidebook sections are(PDF's):

Preparing to Leave - guide on preparations and practical matters to do before departing
Arriving in Sydney - describes things to do upon arrival and services to welcome and support newly-arrived students.
Living in Sydney - outlines various aspects of living in Sydney and student life at UNSW.
About UNSW - contains important information about enrolment, the selection of courses as well as general information on UNSW resources and facilities.
Academic Preparation Program - registration form
Notice of Arrival - for airport reception and temporary accommodation booking
Important Quarantine Matter - Please read the following "What can't I take to Australia?" and "What can't be mailed to Australia?", before you leave your country.

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PASSPORT TO UNSW - ORIENTATION & TRANSITION PROGRAM

Your attendance at Passport to UNSW - Orientation & Transition Program is vital to a great start at UNSW. New international students should arrive at least two weeks prior to the commencement of classes on Monday 21 July 2008.

All new students are invited to join other newly arrived international students and Uni-Buddies - senior students, on a weekend away, for a fantastic start to life at UNSW. Make new friends, learn about other cultures, try new sports, develop your academic and personal skills, and connect with your new community while learning more about your home away from hone - the Land Down Under!

For the latest information on Faculty Welcomes refer to page 5 of the Passport to UNSW - Orientation & Transition Program and for UNSW Orientation Week (O'Week) information click here

UniBuddy Peer Mentor Program

Would you like help to ease into living and studying at UNSW? Join the UniBuddy program. UniBuddys are senior students who provide support to new students making their transition to university life. International Student Services (ISS) aims to match you with a UniBuddy from either your home country or faculty so that you can ask questions about living and studying at UNSW and in Sydney.

UniBuddy Peer Mentors are here to help YOU! To find a UniBuddy download the Unibuddy Application form and email it back to: unibuddy@unsw.edu.au

RELOCATING TO SYDNEY

As a new international student we strongly advise you to arrive at least one month before the commencement of classes to find suitable accommodation, familiarise yourself with the campus and surrounding area and attend Orientation courses.

2008 COMMENCEMENT DATES

Session One - 03 March 2008

Session Two - 21 July 2008

Session timetables for Faculty of Medicine, the Australian Graduate School of Management and the Australian Defence Force Academy at the University College varies slightly.

NOTICE OF ARRIVAL

Use the Notice of Arrival form (PDF format) to inform International Student Services (ISS) when to expect you in Sydney, and to reserve temporary accommodation before you arrive.

Complete the form and return it, preferably by fax to:

Arrival Services Co-ordinator
International Student Services
The University of New South Wales
UNSW Sydney NSW 2052
Australia
Fax: +61 2 9385 6369
Phone: +61 2 9385 5333
Email: arrivals@unsw.edu.au

The form must be received AT LEAST FIVE working days before you arrival in order to make arrangements for your reception at the airport and your accommodation

You are required to pay a non-refundable booking fee of $55.00 to confirm the reservation.

A request for accomodation WILL NOT be confirmed without the non-refundable booking fee.

The booking fee payment can be paid by Credit Card or Bank Draft, in Australia dollars only to: International Student Services, UNSW

N.B. It may be necessary to give your credit card details to the accommodation provider to secure your booking. Please complete the relevant section on the Notice of Arrival form.

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

Students usually stay in temporary accommodation for 4-10 days while they look for suitable long term accommodation. International Student Services (ISS) is happy to arrange temporary accommodation for you when you first arrive in Australia, if you do not already have friends or relatives to stay with.

Examples of local temporary accommodation type and costs are shown below

Backpacker (approx. $35-60/night)

BUDGET accommodation (approx. $40-70/night)

HOTEL accommodation (approx.$71-150/night)

*Please note that budget & backpacker accommodation have shared bathroom facilities.

These are the cheapest arrangements available. Rates are per night and vary for a single or shared room.

While ISS strives to ensure that your accommodation request is provided, it cannot be guaranteed. ISS will will book you accommodation at the best possible rate.