Learning Connection
Your first few weeks at a new university can be challenging and exciting, especially if you are a Study Abroad/Exchange student who has travelled from a different country and may be experiencing a new culture. This page suggests some ways to help you settle into Adelaide and become familiar with University of SA procedures.
Before you leave, you need to choose your courses and/or program of study with the approval of your supervisor from your home university. Your study program will be finalised at enrolment time and during online enrolment at orientation to UniSA for International Students at the University of South Australia.
If you begin study in study period 2 (formerly Semester 1) arrive in Adelaide before Monday 18 February 2008. If you begin study in study period 5 (formerly Semester 2) arrive in Adelaide before Monday 14 July 2008.
To arrange on-arrival reception, go to the On Arrival website to access the On Arrival Reception and Accommodation Online Booking Form For International Students.
This free service is available to all new international students arriving in Adelaide for the first time. In some circumstances a charge may apply for family members wishing to use this service.
Once Learning Connection staff receive this information they can arrange for a member of the On-Arrival Reception team to meet you at the airport or train/bus station and then take you to your short-term accommodation.
Temporary accommodation can be arranged for up to the first six or seven nights in Adelaide. Indicate on the On Arrival Reception booking form that you need On Arrival Accommodation. Once Learning Connection staff have received this information from you, they will book temporary accommodation for you. You will need to pay for this yourself upon arrival. You may stay there (in most cases) until you have found long-term accommodation. This may take up to four weeks in busy periods. However, you will need to liaise with UniSA Accommodation Services if you require more than 6 nights accommodation.
On Arrival Reception and Accommodation Online Booking Form For International Students
UniSA Accommodation Services website
Information about all your accommodation options is available on the UniSA Accommodation Services website. When you arrive in Adelaide, you can visit the Welcome Area on your campus for accommodation assistance.
You can enrol online into classes and tutorials prior to leaving your home country. Before you can enrol online you need to have decided what courses you want to do.
You can collect your Overseas Student Health Cover card from Learning Connection on your campus after you arrive in Adelaide.
More information on Overseas Student Health Cover
Comprehensive information about Work rights is available on the International students website. Come to Learning Connection to collect the appropriate forms.
Visit the Learning Connection office on your campus to find out the ‘drop in’ times during which you can see an International student services staff member, or visit our website.
UniSA International is responsible for your admission into the University, that is, approval of your courses/program of study. It is also responsible for acceptance of your offer of admission, receipt of fees/OSHC and for visa issues. However, once you arrive in Adelaide, any problems you may have can be dealt with at your home campus either at Learning Connection, at Campus Central or through representatives from Divisions.
UniSA International email address: international.office@unisa.edu.au
Phone: + 61 8 8302 0114 Fax: + 61 8 83202 0233
International student services, Learning Connection email address: international.support@unisa.edu.au
Your home campus is where you will be attending most of your courses. This will be confirmed when you attend orientation to UniSA for International Students.
This information will be provided when you meet with representatives from the Divisions at your campus on enrolment days during orientation to UniSA for International Students.
Commonly Used Terms
Campus Central
Campus Central provides all administrative services and is the first place to go for matters relating to your studies. You might need to change your enrolment, buy a reader for a course, find a timetable, withdraw from a course or make a room booking. There is a Campus Central office conveniently located on each campus.
Course
A course runs for a period of up to 16 weeks. It usually involves contact with academic staff and other students in a variety of forms including face-to-face lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops as well as online and electronic communication. All courses at UniSA have a home page.
Full time study
Study time at the University of South Australia is measured in units. Full time study is usually 18 units each study period and 36 units each year. Visa regulations require
international students to be enrolled in a full-time internal program
and that you are not enrolled externally in any courses that exceed 25%
of your total program.
UniSA International
This office provides information to prospective International students about studying at the University of South Australia, including program information and how to enrol in a program.
More information for International Prospective Students
Learning Connection
Learning Connection provides resources and services designed to help all students to achieve their best in their studies. Professional advice and specially prepared resources are available in the following areas:
Learning Connection staff run workshops, see students face-to-face, and put resources on the web.
Orientation to UniSA for International Students
The orientation to UniSA for International Students program is organised by staff from Learning Connection and also involves the wider University community. It includes the following activities:
More information about orientation to UniSA for International students
