Things to do before you leave home

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1 Things to do before you leave home Essential reading to prepare you for your arrival at The University of Sydney Semester 2, 2009

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3 Things to do Essential reading to prepare you for your arrival at The University of Sydney Semester 2, 2009 Dear Student, Please read the information enclosed in this kit carefully so you are aware of what to expect and what services we offer at the University of Sydney. We suggest that you carry this information with you in your hand luggage during your journey to Sydney. We look forward to meeting you at the University of Sydney. Lidia Nemitschenko Head, Support Unit (ISSU) Ph: Fax: info@issu.usyd.edu.au Web: Before you leave home... 2 On Campus Temporary Accommodation Information On Campus Temporary Accommodation booking form... 5 Off Campus Temporary Accommodation Information Airport Arrival Information... 8 Airport Arrival Information Form... 9 When you arrive in Sydney Daily Arrival Information Sessions Housing Information Sessions Enrolling Orientation Information About the University: Families of s School fees for dependent children Clinical Placements Temporary Address Services for s Information included for you to read: Your Road to Success University of Sydney Guide Accommodation Information Booklet Customs Information for Travellers (Australian Customs Service) What can t be mailed into Australia? A Quarantine guide for people entering Australia (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service AQIS) What can I take into Australia? A Quarantine guide for people entering Australia (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service AQIS) Support Unit 01

4 Things to do before you leave home 3 1. Book your travel arrangements to arrive at least three weeks before classes start q 2. Book temporary accommodation q 3. Complete Airport Arrival Information form q 4. Read this booklet and the information included q 5. Read Your Road to Success q Temporary Accommodation Many international students arrive in Sydney without permanent accommodation organised and therefore need to book temporary accommodation on or off campus. On-campus: You can book temporary accommodation at one of the residential colleges (during the dates specified) Off-campus: We have listed some of the local hostels/motels near main (Camperdown) campus - If you are going to study on another campus (Camden, Cumberland/Lidcombe), please contact your Faculty, check their website, or contact ISSU). You can also reserve accommodation in a hostel. Look at websites such as and On Campus Temporary Accommodation Step by step instructions on how to book on-campus temporary accommodation: 1) Choose ONE college/house which best suits your needs from pages 3 and 4. 2) Contact them (webpage/ /fax/phone) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE with the dates that you require temporary accommodation, your name and contact details (name, course you will be studying), any special requests, your payment method. 3) The college will contact you within 2 to 4 days with details of how to pay (bookings can only be made with a deposit or payment in full). 4) On arrival at Sydney Airport the Meet and Greet Desk will be able to advise you on how to get to your temporary accommodation. Please note: The accommodation listed in this booklet is on or close to the main (Camperdown) campus. Important Information to Remember about On-Campus Temporary Accommodation All applications and payment for college accommodation go to the College, not to ISSU Please note each college s conditions. For On-Campus Accommodation, a booking cannot be made until a deposit or payment in full has been received. For Scholarship students for whom pre-payment of accommodation is difficult, please advise us in writing at least 2 weeks in advance so that other arrangements can be made. You can pay by Cheque or Credit Card but please do not send cash or travellers cheques. Cheques must be in Australian Dollars (payable through an Australian bank only). Cheques payable through an Australian branch of your own country s bank cannot be accepted. Please make cheques payable through banks such as the National Australia Bank, Australia New Zealand (ANZ) Banking Corporation, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac Banking Corporation, etc. Please note that faxed copies of cheques are not accepted. You can pay by credit card. The Colleges/Houses accept the following credit cards only: Master Card, Visa Card and BankCard. Payment must be cleared before your accommodation is confirmed. Please read carefully the availability dates for each College/House as dates may differ. Temporary accommodation on campus is very competitive. Please book early. Please ensure addresses are clearly printed so that a booking confirmation can be sent to you. Once your booking has been confirmed, your payment cannot be refunded. For this reason, you should not book temporary accommodation for long periods of time, such as a month. An extension on your booking is possible but depends on vacancies. It must be negotiated directly with the College/House. 02 Support Unit

5 On-Campus Temporary Accommodation The Women s College Please contact The Women s College directly for temporary bookings during the semester break from 27 June until 25 July You will be sent a booking form and further information. There is a minimum of 3 nights stay. A deposit of $50 is required to secure your booking. The remainder of your booking costs are payable on arrival. Address: 15 Carillon Avenue, Newtown, NSW 2006 Australia Tel: , Fax: office@thewomenscollege.com.au Website: Accommodation type: single and limited twin rooms, (bed and breakfast), male/female. * Cost: Single room, bed and breakfast from $73 per night: Twin Room (2-person booking only) from $118 per room per night. Caters for females and males. Facilities: Free internet access in computer room, TV room, phones in each room (incoming calls only ), laundry facilities, tennis courts. Business Hours: 8.00 to 5.00pm weekdays during semester, 7.30am-10pm 7 days a week during July semester break. Please contact the Women s College if you are arriving outside business hours. For a permanent place at The Women s College during semester see the website for the application procedure Wesley College Wesley College can take applications and bookings for long term accommodation in No temporary accommodation is available in June/July A deposit of 1 night s fee is required to secure your booking. Address: Western Avenue, University of Sydney. Tel: , Fax: tjessup@wesleycollege.usyd.edu.au Website: Business Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. International House A Global residential community of more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and Overseas. It provides a unique experience in a mature living environment where people from many countries develop a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures and nationalities. Students can apply for Semester 2, 2009 (25 July to 20 November) by completing an application form available on our website. Places are offered for a 34-week academic year (sometimes for single semesters). For more information on fees and how to apply, please contact International House directly. Temporary accommodation is also available from 27 June to 23 July. The student rate for temporary accommodation is $85 per night in a single room (shared toilet and shower facilities). Rate includes 3 meals per day and GST where applicable. Accommodation bookings are for a minimum of 2 nights. Confirmed bookings must be paid in full by credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express only) prior to arrival and are non-refundable for no show, cancellation or leaving early once payment is made. Address: 96 City Road, Chippendale, NSW 2008, Australia. Tel: , Fax: ihreception@usyd.edu.au Website: St John s College St John s College can take applications and bookings for long term accommodation No temporary accommodation is available in June/July Address: 8A Missenden Road Camperdown NSW Tel: , Fax: reception@stjohns.usyd.edu.au Website: * Costs: $65 per night (bed and breakfast); $300 for 5 to 7 days. * Costs shown are for Please check websites for Support Unit 03

6 St Andrew s College St Andrew s College will take both temporary and long term bookings for No temporary accommodation is available in June/July. Address: 19 Carillon Avenue, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia. Tel: , Fax: cdo@standrewscollege.edu.au Website: Sancta Sophia College Sancta Sophia College accepts reservations for short and long term accommodation. Female undergraduates, male and female post graduates. Male and female casual accommodation available credit card details needed to confirm reservation, minimum stay of 3 nights Address: 8 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia Tel: , Fax: sancta@mail.usyd.edu.au or confsancta@usyd.edu.au Website: Online accommodation reservation form: sanctasophiacollege.edu.au/conferences_functions/reservations/ accommodation_form.htm * Accommodation type: Single rooms with shared bathroom facilities, $70 per night, (includes breakfast); Twin share $49.50 per person per night (includes breakfast); Full board (includes lunch and dinner) add $30 per person per night. Special rate: Single room with shared bathroom facilities $450 per week (includes all meals) for period of stay over 30 days. Business hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday Facilities: Telephone and data port in each room. Computer room, recreational area with billiards table and cable television. Dining Room open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. admin@mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au Website: Accommodation type: Single rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Also suites which consist of two bedrooms, lounge room and bathroom, TV, microwave, and fridge. Business Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 2.30pm Friday Sydney University Village Sydney University Village can take applications for long term bookings for No temporary accommodation is available in June/July Address: 90 Carillon Avenue, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia Tel: , Fax: info@sydneyuv.com.au Full details on Website: * Costs shown are for Please check websites for Mandelbaum House Please contact the College for short and long term accommodation. For temporary accommodation a 20% deposit is required to confirm the booking. Address: 385 Abercrombie St, Darlington, NSW 2008 Australia Tel: , Fax: Support Unit

7 On-Campus Temporary Accommodation Booking Form Important: Please choose ONE place for your temporary accommodation, and then /mail/fax form DIRECTLY to: Women s College (Fax: ) or Sancta Sophia College (Fax: ) or Mandelbaum House (Fax: ) or International House (Fax: ) or Room Booking From the night of to the night of Total number of nights: Special needs/requests: (Check in date) (Check out date) Colleges prefer ed applications. Please go to issu/accommodation.html for an online version of this form. You will receive confirmation of your booking within 2 working days after it is faxed/ ed. Forms sent by mail will take longer to confirm. Personal Details (Please print clearly) Gender: Male Female Family Name First/Given Name/s: Telephone: (Please include country and area codes) Facsimile: (Please include country and area codes) address: (Please write clearly) Home Country Address: (If you wish to stay in a male only or female only environment, please mention it here) Arrival Details Time of arrival: am/pm (Sydney Time) Important: If arriving outside business hours, please read carefully after hours instructions for each College/House. For example, St. Andrews does not open for after hours arrivals. Payment by Cheque Cheque enclosed for AUD $ Cheque number: Name of bank: Date: Important: Strictly NO fax copies of cheques will be accepted. Please mail cheque with this form. Payment by Credit Card Card Type: VISA MASTER CARD BANK CARD (only) Full name on card: EACH COLLEGE/HOUSE HAS DIFFERENT BOOKING CONDITIONS (EG. AVAILABILITY, DATES AND MINIMUM BOOKING NIGHTS). PLEASE REFER TO THE DETAILS OF EACH ACCOMMODATION CAREFULLY BEFORE SELECTING YOUR BOOKING DATES. Card No.: Expiry date: / Amount of money to be deducted from credit card: (AUD$ ) Signature of card holder: Date: / / DAY / MONTH / YEAR Please complete Airport Arrival Information form on-line on Support Unit 05

8 Off Campus Temporary Accommodation YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKING FOR OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION Abbey On King 379 King Street, Newtown, NSW 2042 Tel: , Fax: (Freecall within Australia: ) Website: enquire@theabbeyonking.com.au 20 minutes walk to University of Sydney or 10 minutes by bus. Facilities include internet access, cable tv, laundry, storage lockers, telephone, cafe/restaurant, kitchen and safety deposit boxes. For current rates see their website. Alishan International Guest House 100 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW 2037, Tel: , Fax: Website: stay@alishan.com.au Within 10 minutes walking distance of the University. Dormitory style rooms with shared bathroom; Single rooms with ensuite; Double rooms with ensuite; Family rooms with ensuite. Current rates see their website. Airport Connect or super shuttle bus will drop at Alishan. Billabong Gardens 5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, NSW 2042 Tel: , Fax: , Website: book@billabonggardens.com.au Within 10 minutes walking distance of the University in the heart of bustling Newtown. Various options from motel style ensuite rooms to budget long term accommodation including singles and student dorms further details and current rates on website. Facilities include a pool, free broadband internet and large guest-use kitchen. Shuttle bus available from airport. Hotel Unilodge Sydney Corner Broadway and Bay Sts, NSW 2007, Tel: , Fax: unilodge.sydney@unilodge.com.au Website: (or Only 5 minutes walk from the University of Sydney and very conveniently located on major bus routes to the city. Modern, fully self-contained apartments. Check website. Rooftop Travellers Lodge Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW Tel: , Fax: info@rooftoptravellers.com Website: 15 minutes walking distance to the University. Facilities include ensuite bathroom, air conditioner, telephone, fridge, broadband in every room, tv, tea and coffee, parking, rooftop pool and bbq, nearby restaurants, laundry and buses. All rooms are $99 per night, weekly rates available. Royal Hotel 370 Abercrombie Street, Darlington, NSW 2008, Tel: , Fax: , info@royal.com.au Website: Directly at crossroad near Services Building (International Office) and University Sports Centre (gym, pool, courts, etc). Spacious rooms have internet connections - also Wireless internet access available. Share bathrooms, common kitchen, laundry and a T.V. room. Train station 5 minutes away. Further details and rates on website. Sydney Central on Wentworth 75 Wentworth Avenue, NSW 2000, Tel: , Fax: Website: info@sydneycentralonwentworth.com.au About 5-10 minutes from the University of Sydney by bus. Rooms have shared bathrooms. Coin-operated laundry, TV room, guest kitchen, free internet kiosk, 24-hour reception. Discounts on stays over 1 month. Plus $50 refundable key deposit. Check website for details and rates. 06 Support Unit

9 Off Campus Temporary Accommodation (continued) 222 Glebe Guest House 222 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW 2037, Phone/Fax: Mobile: stay@222glebe.com Website: Affordable Luxury close to Sydney University in the heart of Glebe. Our guesthouse is the perfect mix of home and hotel. A beautiful refurbished manor style home with 12 appointed bedrooms. Our guesthouse has all shared facilities. We place priority on clean and secure accommodation: this creates a fantastic friendly environment; that of a family house with guests who stay with us making friends they keep for years to come. Please visit our website to view everything that we have to offer. Prices vary from $170-$380 weekly. Conditions apply. Wake Up! Sydney Central 509 Pitt Street, Opposite Central Railway, Sydney, NSW 2000, Tel: , Fax: , Website: askup@wakeup.com.au Opposite Central Railway Station and a short bus ride to university. Facilities include: 24 hour reception, internet cafe, kitchen, licensed bar, tour desk, security card access, air-conditioning, storage lockers, 2 TV areas, coin operated laundry. Check out the website for further details and rates. YHA Glebe Point Road Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW 2037 Tel: , Fax: , Website: glebe@yhansw.org.au A 20-minute walk to the University of Sydney or a 5-minutes by bus. Internet access, kitchen, laundry facilities and luggage storage available. Open from 7am - 11pm. Rates on website. Prices are for YHA members only. Non-members pay an extra $3.50 per person. Train/bus from Airport (431 bus from central) or Super Shuttle available to door. YHA - Railway Square 8-10 Lee Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: , Fax: , Website: railway@yhansw.org.au 20 minute walk to University of Sydney or 5 minutes by bus. Internet cafe,fully-equipped kitchen and laundry and swimming pool. Some of the rooms are even located in railway carriages. Rates on website. Prices are for YHA members only. Non members pay an extra $3.50 per person. Twin and Double Rooms sold per room. Easy access from airport (Central Station 100m walk) or KST airport shuttle to the door $9. YHA - Sydney Central 11 Rawson Place, Corner Pitt St and Rawson Pl., Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: , Fax: , Website: sydcentral@yhansw.org.au In the heart of the city and easy transport to University of Sydney by bus. Common kitchen, laundry, tv room. Membership can be purchased at the hostel; surcharge of $3.50 for non-members. Note: For twin rooms, you must find your own partner to share with. The hostel does not arrange a partner for you. Easy access from airport (Central Station 100m walk) or KST airport shuttle to the door $9. Permanent Accommodation Information on permanent accommodation can be found in Chapter 4 of Your Road to Success and the accommodation booklet enclosed with this kit. Support Unit 07

10 Airport Arrival Information Advise us of your arrival time All new students travelling to Sydney need to complete the Airport Arrival Information Form online at showing your date and time of arrival. The Airport Reception Program will operate from Monday 22 June until Sunday 26 July Opening hours are from 6am to 12noon and from 5.30pm to 11.30pm. (These details will be confirmed by when we acknowledge the receipt of our Airport Arrival Form.) If we have this information, we can ensure that the Airport Arrivals Reception Desk will be staffed at the time of your arrival. The Airport Arrivals Reception Desk A consortium of universities of the State of New South Wales provide an Airport Arrivals Reception Desk to welcome new arrivals at the Sydney International Airport Terminal. The Airport Arrivals Reception Desk is located next to the Tourism New South Wales Visitor Centre and the Airport Information Desk, in the corridor between Arrivals Gates A and B, and C and D (see map below). Upon arrival, you will be given a welcome package at the Desk. Please note that this programme does not include transport to your accommodation. You will NOT be individually met by University personnel at the airport. What do I do on my arrival at the Airport? When you report to the Desk you will be given a welcome package which contains the contact details of all temporary accommodation, advice on local transport and a map of the University. If you arrive outside the opening hours of the Meet and Greet Desk, the general Tourist and Information Desk will be happy to assist you. How do I get from the Airport to the University? There are several ways you can get from the airport to your accommodation. 1. Taxis: These are available at the International Terminal. The cost of a taxi from the airport to the University and nearby is approximately $ Rail: There is a train station at Sydney Airport. Tickets to the City cost $13.00 one way or $19.30 to the city return. You will need to get off the train at Central Station and catch a taxi from there to your accommodation. The taxi fare to the University area from Central is approximately $ Limousine/Car Hire: You can contact Astra Car Hire directly on , or go to and click on terminal services/transportation. 4. Shuttle Buses: The Meet and Greet Desk staff can direct you to a Shuttle Service: also check if your temporary accommodation provides it. Shuttle bus services into the city and nearby areas cost about $10. Sydney International Airport Arrival Hall 08 Support Unit

11 Airport Arrival Information Form Apply On-line Complete the online form at Important note - Airport Arrival The Airport Arrival Programme DOES NOT include transport to your accommodation. The Programme can direct you to shuttle buses, trains or taxis and will provide you with an information pack. It is your responsibility to ensure that your arrival date and time are correct please remember time differences in travelling when booking your arrival dates. The ISSU needs to receive this form at least five working days before your arrival in Australia; if there are changes to your arrival, please notify the ISSU and your accommodation (temporary and/or permanent) as soon as possible. Support Unit 09

12 Things to do when you arrive 3 1. Attend a Daily Arrival Information Session q 2. Attend a Housing Information Session q 3. Enrol q 4. Attend Orientation q 5. Attend your Faculty Welcome/Orientation q Daily Arrival Information Sessions Dates: Monday 22 June to Friday 7 August 2009 Time: 10.30am 12.00noon Venue: Room 471, Biochemistry Building Daily Arrival Information Sessions provide important information on how to enrol, orientation, faculty welcomes, University services, security, health cover, transport, banking, tax, concessions and discounts, living in Sydney, cultural adjustment and more. These sessions will allow you to meet an ISSU counsellor and other new international students. Housing Officer Information Sessions Dates: Monday 22 June to Friday 7 August 2009 Time: 12.00noon 1.00pm Venue: Room 471, Biochemistry Building These sessions will begin immediately after the Daily Arrival Information Sessions. They will introduce you to the ISSU Housing Officers who provide advice and assist you in your search for accommodation. If you have organised accommodation, you do not need to attend. The Housing Sessions will provide valuable information about looking for permanent accommodation. At this session you will also be able to make an individual appointment with a Housing Officer. Please note: Daily Arrival Information Sessions and Housing Officer Information Sessions are not held on Saturdays or Sundays. Jane Foss Russell Building 10 Support Unit

13 Enrol The enrolment process is explained in the Daily Arrival Sessions and the enrolment dates for each Faculty are available on the International Office webpage in the month before the start of Semester 1. Orientation Separate Orientation Programmes are provided for Study Abroad and Exchange students (who are studying here for 1 or 2 semesters to gain credits for their degree at their home University) and for Full Degree students. Attendance at the Orientation Programme is essential to give you a good start at the University. The Orientation will prepare you personally and academically for your time here at the University of Sydney, and you will be introduced to the services and facilities available to you. There will also be opportunities during Orientation to meet with general and academic staff of the University, student representatives and other international students. Study Abroad and Exchange Students Orientation Dates Dates: Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 (for enrolment) July, You must attend on all three days. Venue: Program begins with an official welcome in the Great Hall, at 9.00 am on Monday 20 July. After the welcome, Orientation presentations will be held in the Eastern Avenue Complex. Details will be provided in the program available at the opening session and online. Full Degree Students Orientation Dates Dates: Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 July, You must attend on both days. Venue: Program begins with an official welcome in the Great Hall, at 9.00 am on Wednesday 22 July. After the welcome, Orientation presentations will be held in the Eastern Avenue Complex. Details will be provided in the program available at the opening session and online. Faculty Welcome and Orientation Most faculties run a welcome/orientation which provides information on facilities offered by the faculty, academic assessment requirements and an opportunity to meet fellow students and staff. Staff at Daily Information Sessions will be able to provide further information and dates. Support Unit 11

14 Families of s Accompanying Partners Program The Support Unit (ISSU) provides support and services to the partners of international students studying at the University of Sydney. This includes regular social meetings and activities, day trips and activities coordinated by the Union and English classes. ISSU can provide you with information about the Accompanying Partners Program. School Fees for Dependent Children If you are intending to come to Sydney with your family and you have school age children (or children who will reach school age while you are studying here), you should be aware that the NSW Department of School Education and Training charges tuition fees for attendance at primary and secondary public schools. More information is available in Your Road to Success (Chapter 6) and the NSW schools website: Students Doing Clinical Placements If you are doing a course that involves clinical placements, you will need to meet immunisation requirements and police checks. Your faculty will be able to advise you regarding these requirements. All s! Temporary address If you need a mailing address and do not yet have a permanent address in Australia, you can use the mailboxes in the ISSU office. To do this forward your mail to: (Your name) c/o Support Unit Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) City Road, University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia These mailboxes will be available for use for the first two months of the semester. After that time mail will not be accepted at ISSU. For longer mailbox hire, the University of Sydney Union provides inexpensive letterbox hire from the Wentworth and Holme buildings. You can contact The Cubby on or drop into their office on Level 5, Wentworth Building (adjacent to the recreation area), corner Butlin Avenue and City Roads. 12 Support Unit

15 Services for s The International Office and the Support Unit (ISSU) are located in the Jane Foss Russell Building, City Road, next to the Wentworth Building. There are maps of campus online at in the drop-down box (or at db.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/index.stm) Support Unit (ISSU) Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Telephone: , Fax: info@issu.usyd.edu.au Website: Services offered: Counselling, Orientation and arrival information, Unimates, Returning Home Seminar, information for families (Eg. schooling, childcare, family entry), Accompanying Partners Programme, trips and activities, temporary mail facility. International Office (IO) Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Telephone: , Fax: info@io.usyd.edu.au Website: Services offered: Fees/extensions of payment, Confirmation of enrolment for student visas, Work permission, Admission, Course application/information, Scholarships, Suspensions, withdrawals, course extension. Study Abroad and Exchange Office Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10am Telephone: , Fax: exchange@io.usyd.edu.au or studyabroad@io.usyd.edu.au Services offered: Enrolment, Change of Address, Work Permits for Study Abroad and Exchange students ONLY. AusAID Business Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Telephone: , Fax: k.cuthbert@io.usyd.edu.au Services offered: Stipend Payments, All Administrative matters concerning AusAID students. Which type of student are you? Undergraduate: a student in a university or college who has not taken a first degree in their chosen field of study Postgraduate: someone studying at a university for a higher degree (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters, PhD etc) one taken after a first degree Full Degree Student: a student who is completing a degree from the University of Sydney Study Abroad: a student on a 6 to 12-month program, NOT completing a degree Exchange Student: a student on an exchange programme with their home University Non-Award Student: a student who is enrolled to complete only a few subjects, not enough to earn a degree and not on a Study Abroad or Exchange programme. For Orientation purposes, this student joins the Full Degree students at 9am in the Great Hall. Campus Maps of all of the University are available in the Quick Links at the University s website Jane Foss Russell Building Services Building Support Unit 13

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