Support Services for International Students
In addition to the support
services offered by the university to all students, a range of
extra services is provided to international students to enable them
to maximise their chances of academic success.
International Student Advisors
The university provides
a number of International Student Advisors who spend time each week
on all campuses. The International Student Advisors are
responsible for providing Pre-Departure Programs, Mentor Programs,
Airport Reception and Orientation Programs and general advice on all
aspects of student life. They represent international student
interests in the university, act as advocates on behalf of
international students on both academic and welfare issues, and
provide advice, support, referral and information to students in
areas such as visa extensions, family support and academic support.
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Airport Reception Program
The university participates in the Airport Reception Program with a number of other New South Wales universities. This program links students to the UWS airport transport service and generally co-ordinates transportation from Kingsford Smith (Sydney) International Airport to the university campus at which you will be studying.
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Information and Reception Desk is located in the foyer of the
Arrivals hall at the airport during peak periods (January/February
and July). When you receive your pre-departure information it will
contain information about the Airport Reception Program. If you want
the University to arrange for you to be met at the airport (at the
Universities Reception Desk) and transported to the University, you
must fill in the Airport Pick-up Application
form provided and fax it to the University at least five working
days before your departure from home.
Accommodation service
Please read the full accommodation section carefully and ensure that you respond to any information sent to you before you leave home. There is an especially high demand for on-campus accommodation You should send your completed accommodation application forms to the University as soon as you receive accommodation information.
Mentor Program
The International Student Mentor program provides all new international students with the opportunity to be linked to a ' Mentor'. The mentor is usually a senior student whose role is to assist you in your transition to Australia and to university life. Your mentor will introduce you to other students, answer your questions about accommodation, food, shopping, banking and transport and will help you to become familiar with the university and the adjacent commercial areas. On some campuses your mentor will be the first person you meet after arrival, on others you will be introduced to your mentor during the Orientation Program. How to become a mentor
Orientation Programs
Prior to the beginning of each semester the university offers an Orientation Program for international students. This program usually takes place in the week before classes commence. All students are advised to arrive in Australia before the commencement of the Orientation Program. The Orientation Program is designed to introduce you formally to the university and to the key staff with whom you will be dealing. It also provides crucial information and advice that will assist you in adjusting to the living and learning environment of the university. Apart from official enrolment and information sessions, the Orientation Program also gives you the opportunity to meet other students and participate in social activities and excursions.
A large range of activities are available at a subsidised rate for international students to experience Sydney and Australia. Check out the new International Student Passport.
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Further reading
Study at UWS guide (190K pdf)
Airport Pick up Application Form - 76K pdf
Accommodation Application Form - 38K pdf