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St Lucia campus


Before you arrive

• Visit ‘Starting at UQ’ website for enrolment instructions and key dates

• Accept your offer• Apply for a student visa• Activate your student account• Plan your accommodation• Arrange airport reception • Plan your finances• Check your Overseas Health Cover

(OSHC) policy• Open a bank account – some banks

allow international students to open an account in the three months leading up to arrival.

• Download UQNav app

Useful websites

Starting at UQmy.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq

UQCHECKLISTwww.uq.edu.au/appcentral/uqchecklist

Department of Immigration and Border Protectionhttp://www.border.gov.au/

Overseas Health Coverhttps://future-students.uq.edu.au/international/health-insurance


‘Starting at UQ’ website

Visit my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq


‘Starting at UQ’ website


Enrolling in your Courses

https://my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq/enrol


Important semester dates

UQ Academic Calendar: http://www.uq.edu.au/events/calendar_view.php?category_id=16

Semester 1 2018Last date to request a program change through mySI-net for Semester 1, 2018

9 February 2018

Due date to enrol for international students 16 February 2018

Semester 1 classes commence 19 February 2018

Last date for addition or substitution of courses 2 March 2018

Due date for payment of fees and charges 2 March 2018

Semester 1 census date

Last date to drop courses or cancel enrolment without financial liability31 March 2018

Semester 1 classes end 2 June 2018

Semester 1 examination period 9-23 June 2018

Semester 1 ends 23 June 2018


UQCHECKLIST

Download the UQCHECKLIST app:www.uq.edu.au/appcentral/uqchecklistOR download a print version: my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq


Plan your accommodation

Useful links:• uqrentals.com.au• liveuq.edu.au• www.realestate.com.au/share• www.realestate.com.au/rent

UQ Accommodation Services can assist you to find a home that’s right for youhttps://my.uq.edu.au/student-support/accommodation

• Find information about accommodation options including on-campus College living at UQ, UQ’s approved commercial student accommodation providers and off-campus rentals.

• You may wish to attend an accommodation session after you arrive at UQ (February 6-9).


Accommodation Options

Colleges at UQ• Vibrant residential communities

located a short walk from the classroom.

• 10 residential colleges at UQ St Lucia (2,500+ students)

• Halls of residence at UQ Gatton (436 students)

• Located within easy walking distance of university facilities

• Academic support and social, cultural and sporting activities

• Build networks and friendships • Most colleges provide full catering

for undergraduate students and full or some self catering options for postgraduate students

UQ Approved ProvidersUQ has several approved provider agreements with commercial student accommodation providers:• High-quality services and

residences • Rooms can be pre-booked before

you leave home


Accommodation Options – cont’d

UQ Rentals A website that lists vacant rooms and properties that are suitable for UQ students. https://uqrentals.com.au/

Guaranteed Accommodation is available for new international students who are commencing at either St Lucia or Herston campus.

To be eligible for guaranteed accommodation you must:• be commencing as an international

student at UQ,• have accepted your offer of study

(including ICTE-UQ and IES Foundation Year), and

• be living alone (we don't provide guaranteed accommodation to couples or families).

• International students must be at least 18 years old at the time of taking the place of residence.


Under 18 Supervision Program

Under 18 Supervision ProgramThe University of Queensland (Student Services) offers a supervision program which approves the accommodation, support and general welfare of international students under 18 years of age.

Compulsory for international students who:• are at least 17 years of age when they enter

Australia and commence their program at UQ• are not living with a parent, legal custodian or

suitable relative approved by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) while under 18 in Australia

• need their accommodation and welfare arrangements approved to meet the DIBP's student visa requirements

http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/u18-supervision


Plan your finances

Initial costs• Temporary accommodation on arrival• Bond money (4 week’s rent)• Rent in advance (2 week’s rent)• Connection fees to utilities (electricity and gas) and phone• Furniture

Ongoing costs• Rent• Utilities• Phone and internet• Essential books and equipment• Food, transport and recreation

https://future-students.uq.edu.au/international/cost-living


Monthly Expenses (AUD)


Estimated living costs (monthly)

Single student on-campus

Single student living off-campus (commercial private provider)

Single student living off-campus (share house)

Family (two adults, one child) living off-campus

Rent $1935 - $2580 $1075 - $1440 $480 - $1075 $1505 - $1935

Utilities - including gas, electricity and water

included in rentmost included in rent (check with provider)

$40 – $60 $100 – $150

Food included in rent $400 – $500 $400 – $500 $1000 – $1250

Mobile phone $40 – $50 $40 – $50 $40 – $50 $80 – $100

Internet included in rent most included in rent $15 – $25 $30 – $50

Public transport $25 – $45 $80 – $100 $80 – $100 $260 – $300

Photocopying $30 – $50 $30 – $50 $30 – $50 $30 – $50

Recreation $100 – $160 $200 – $300 $200 – $300 $625 – $750

Total monthly expenses $2130 – $2885 $1825 – $2440 $1285 – $2160 $3630 – $4585

Note: Cost ranges listed are estimates.


How much should it cost?


Item costs in Australian Dollars (AUD)• loaf of bread $1.80 – $3.50• 1 litre of milk $1.45 – $2.00• bottle of water (600ml) $2.50 – $3.00• cup of coffee $3.00 – $3.50• Big Mac $5.00• cinema ticket (concession rate) $10.00• bus ticket (consession rate) $2.68 – $4.80

For more item costs and annual expense lists, visit


Airport reception

The University of Queensland will arrange transportation from the Brisbane Domestic or International Airport for new UQ international students.

To book your airport pick-up register on the website:www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation/airport-receptionInformation about Brisbane airport: www.bne.com.au

To arrange airport pick-up, you will need to provide:• Minimum of 3 working days notice • Date of flight, flight time and flight number• Full drop-off address, including unit and street number• Number of persons accompanying you• Luggage and other relevant details

Note: Additional fees may be incurred for a drop-off address greater than 10km from Brisbane CBD (Central Business District) and for transport for additional (non eligible) passengers accompanying students.


Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Allianz Global Assistance OSHC essential package covers:• 24-hour emergency assistance and medical advice• partial coverage of medical services provided by doctors (GP Services)• partial coverage of medical services such as pathology and radiology• some prescription medicines• emergency ambulance services.

UQ’s preferred OSHC provider is Allianz Global Assistance.https://allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc/


Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

After you arrive in Brisbane and have a local address, you can apply for your OSHC card.

It is a simple five-step process you can complete online:https://www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au/

My OSHC Assistant Download the free app to manage your health cover on the go:https://allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/helpcentre/oshc/oshc-app/


What to pack?

Essentials• Valid passport with current student visa• Letter of offer• Academic transcripts• Essential medication (and prescription)• Prescription for glasses or contact lenses• Forms of identification• Bank account details from home country

Recommended• Spare pair of glasses/spectacles• A power adaptor (230 volts AC)• Pack the most important documents in your carry-on (cabin) luggage • Leave a copy of your passport at home with your family• Pack an umbrella • Don’t forget your camera!• Check your luggage allowance with your airline


After you arrive

• Attend the compulsory ‘Getting Started’ and ‘Health and Safety’ sessions

• Attend a pre-semester program • Visit the ‘Starting at UQ’ website

my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq• Update your contact details on

mySI-net• Order your OSHC card• Download the My OSHC

Assistant App• Open an Australian bank account

(if not already opened)• Collect your UQ student card• Attend Orientation Week• Visit UQ Sport


Sessions and Programs - Key Dates

CompulsoryGetting Started Sessions

3-16 February (every Mon, Wed and Fri at 11am)

http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/new2uq/getting-started

CompulsoryHealth and Safety Sessions 12-23 February http://www.uq.edu.au/student-

services/workshops/health-safety

AccommodationInformation Sessions

9 February, 2–3pm12 February, 3–4pm16 February, 2–3pmSt Lucia Campus, Steele Building

http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation

English for AcademicCommunication

Classes held in weeks 3-8 of semester

www.icte.uq.edu.au/eac-apply

Jump Start Academic Preparation Program(4 day program)

St Lucia: 6-9 February (UG)10 February (PG Coursework)Gatton: 14-15 February (UG)10 February (PG)

Register for Jumpstart:http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/new2uq/jsapp

O Week Festival 12-16 February http://orientation.uq.edu.au

Market Day

Gatton Tuesday, 13 FebruarySt Lucia Wednesday, 14 February

http://orientation.uq.edu.au


Getting Started & Health and Safety

Attend a compulsory ‘Getting Started’ session to:• Meet an International Student Advisor• Receive campus and locality maps• Learn how to enrol/register/change classes• Find out how to get your ID card• Get more information on banking, university

facilities, student discounts on public transportation

• and much more!

Attend a compulsory ‘Health and Safety’ to learn about:

• Personal safety in Australia • Security at UQ• How to access medical assistance

RecommendedAttend sessions within 2-3 days of arrival.


Accommodation Information Sessions

http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/workshops/accommodation-information-session-11281

Learn about:• types of accommodation available• things to consider when looking for accommodation• steps to apply for rentals• your rights and responsibilities as a tenant• what to do when moving in and out of accommodation

Sessions are held at St Lucia campus:• Friday 9 February 2pm to 3pm (Steele Building 3)• Monday 12 February 3pm to 4pm (Steele Building 3)• Friday 16 February 2pm to 3pm (Steele Building 3)


Academic pre-semester programs

• Jump Start Academic Preparation Program (JSAPP) – a four day program held in a friendly and supportive environment to help students make the transition to a new educational institution and a new cultural setting.

• Preparing for Success at University – assist you to develop the necessary skills and strategies needed to succeed at university.

• English for Academic Communication (EAC) – an eight week, part-time course to assist with your English language skills.

• Apply: www.icte.uq.edu.au/eac

Useful links

• www.uq.edu.au/student-services/jsapp• http://www.uq.edu.au/student-

services/learning/prep-courses


Workshops

Workshops are scheduled throughout orientation week and the semester to assist students during their studies:

• Health and Safety• Australian Culture• Working while studying on a student visa• Assignments and study skills• Exam preparation• Wellbeing and living• Careers and employability• Academic and English support


Orientation Week (O-Fest) 12-16 February 2018

Visit http://orientation.uq.edu.au/


Your first weeks at UQ

Questions?Contact us with any questions or to make an appointment with an International Student Advisor.Phone: +61 (7) 3365 1704 (Reception)In-person: Building 21D, St LuciaEmail: [email protected]

To help guide you through the initial steps of your journey, we’ve laid out the essential tasks week by week at http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/first-weeks:

Prep Week 5-9 February Jump start your journey at UQ

O-Fest 12-16 February Experience a taste of #uqlife

Week 1 - Connect Week 19-23 February Join the social scene and make new mates

Week 2 - Culture Week 26 February-2 March Experience UQ’s diverse culture and global connections

Week 3 - Success Week 5-9 March Learn about the resources available to help you succeed at UQ

Week 4 12-16 March Explore your path as census date approaches

Week 5 19-23 March Prepare for approaching mid-semester assessments

Week 6 26-30 March Celebrate your achievements and keep aiming high. Census date is 31 March.


Keeping safe on campus

UQ works hard to ensure the personal safety of all students who attend its campuses.

Free safety services:Emergency Call Points – Located across each campus for an immediate response from Security.Safety Bus – A free safety bus operates after dark (6pm) on the St Lucia campus including carparks, colleges, Citycat ferry and select roadways. https://www.pf.uq.edu.au/unisafe/images/SafetyBus.pdfUnisafe Escorts – A licensed individual will walk with you during darkness to your car or public transportation. Book with Campus Security.UQ Safezone – A free app that connects you directly with UQ security officers or emergency services https://www.pf.uq.edu.au/unisafe/uqsafezone/index.html

Beach Safety UQ also provides an education and awareness program and safety tips as part of your Health and Safety workshop.


Banking

There are four major banks and a number of smaller banks to choose from in Australia.

• Commonwealth Bank of Australia• Westpac Bank• ANZ Bank• National Australia Bank

https://future-students.uq.edu.au/international/managing-your-financeshttp://www.uq.edu.au/services/banking

• Some banks may offer preferential rates, such as no monthly service fees for full time students.

• Banking facilities are available on all UQ campuses


Mobile PhonesAustralia has three mobile phone networks,Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. There are a wide range of plan providers for each network:

Telstra Network Providers: Telstra, Boost Mobile, Woolworths MobileOptus Network Providers: Optus, Virgin Mobile, Amaysim, Coles, VayaVodafone Network Providers: Vodafone, Lebara Mobile ProvidersVodafone Network Providers• All networks are GSM and all offer 4G services, so you may be

able to use an Australian SIM card in a phone you already own (Europe and Asia).

• A wide range of mobile plans are available (pre-paid, SIM only and more).

• Sim cards are widely available.

Article: https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/Best-phone-plans-for-travellers-in-Australia


Working while studying

Attend a ‘Working on a Student Visa’ workshop to learn:• Work limitations of your student visa;• How to obtain a Tax File Number (TFN);• Where to look for student-friendly jobs;• Income tax on your earnings/savings;• Where to get help with your Income Tax refund.Visit http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/workshop-guide

As a student on a student visa• You can work up to 40 hours a fortnight while studying• You can work unlimited hours during semester break (not Higher Degree by

Research students)

What about my family members?• Allowed to work up to 40 hours within a 2-week period at all times• Family members of postgraduate students • may work unlimited hours


Campus Life

Visit https://future-students.uq.edu.au/campus-life


St Lucia Campus


One of Australia’s most attractive campuses only seven kilometres from Brisbane’s vibrant CBD:• Bounded by the Brisbane River on three

sides.• 114-hectare site provides an ideal study,

research and living environment• Sandstone buildings, parklands and lakes

alongside world-class teaching and research facilities.

• Queensland’s biggest multimedia library plus state-of-the-art laboratories and lecture theatres.

• Everything you need on campus -- sporting venues, shops, banks, post office, restaurants, cafes and lots of food outlets.

• Transportation – bus, ferry, bike, car.


Herston Campus


UQ‘s core campus for clinical health teaching and research:

• Located alongside the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, approximately three kilometres from the CBD.

• Home to the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, the Faculty of Medicine office, the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), Health @ UQ, and the research activities of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

• The campus is also home to The Oral Health Centre (OHC), Australia’s largest and most advanced specialist oral health service.


Gatton Campus


UQ’s rural campus, close to Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba:• Peaceful, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of

open space to experience nature and a farming lifestyle.

• Modern teaching facilities and labs alongside historic buildings.

• $33 million Centre for Advanced Animal Science

• A small, supportive community of students and academics.

• Medical, wellness and learning support services for students, and a range of recreation activities.

• Post office, childcare centre, bookshops, cafés, banking facilities and a licensed club.

Transport• Free university-operated express bus four

times each weekday during semester• Free on-campus parking for students.


Finding your way around campus

Recommended downloads:

Download the UQnav app: http://www.uq.edu.au/uqnav/

Campus map: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/


Public Transport (Translink)

• Purchase a go card from the bus stations at UQ, fare machines or Campus News. Students in South East Queensland can apply online for tertiary concession fares (50% fare) to be activated on their go card. Visit https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/tertiary

• Download the app from http://translink.com.au/• The cost of travel depends on number of zones travelled• Driving - if your drivers license is not in English, you will need

an official translation• Australia-wide transit information: Moovit http://moovitapp.com/


Smoke-free UQ – 1 July 2018

https://www.uq.edu.au/wellness-program/smoke-free-uq-1-july-2018

For the health, comfort and wellbeing of all our students, staff and visitors, the University of Queensland has committed to becoming smoke-free from 1 July 2018.

At UQ, we are committed to providing staff, students and visitors with a productive, vibrant, safe and healthy working and learning environment.


Adjusting to a new culture

Based on the U-curve model of cultural adaptation (Lysgaard).


Where to get help

http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/


Ways to meet people

• Join a club, student association or society (more than 190 on offer) http://www.uqu.com.au/

• Join ‘UQ Mates’ http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/matesuq

• Join the New2UQ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UQLife/

• Play a sport (UQ Sport)• Accept invitations• Meet your neighbours• Be proactive • Get involved• Be a volunteer


UQ Mates

Allows students to build their social network in a range of groups:


Additional Student Services

• Counselling and crisis appointments• Disability support• Multi-faith chaplaincy• Health and medical services• On campus pharmacy• 24/7 security


UQ Sport

Visit https://uqsport.com.au/


UQ Student Employability Centre

https://employability.uq.edu.au//

Goal to develop graduates with the knowledge, leadership skills and innovative mindset to build meaningful networks, create agile careers and put their ideas in motion.

Provides guidance and support to students throughout their UQ journey:

• planning for the future• developing employability• preparing for employment


UQ Student Employability Centre

https://employability.uq.edu.au//


Mentoring

https://employability.uq.edu.au/o-4mentor

The O’ to 4 Mentor program was created for students by students.

They are experienced UQ students of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.

A O' to 4 Mentor can help welcome you to UQ, navigate O-Week, share tips for starting at university and provide one-on-one guidance to make the best start at UQ.


BRISBANEAustralia’s New World City

Video: Meet, Discover, Experience Brisbanehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDKQNfensDg


In and around Brisbane

http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/


Living in Brisbane

Visit our Living in Brisbane webpage for information about:

• sport and recreation• food• arts and entertainment• nature and wildlife• student testimonials• places to visit

https://future-students.uq.edu.au/living-in-brisbane

• Brisbane Greeters - provide you with a personal perspective of the city and reveal the heart and soul of Brisbane. Tours are FREE and open to anyone - family, friends, partners or kids!

• Book a tour online at http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/brisbane-greeters

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