Important information

Contact Information

Who to Call About What

The UOSS course

UOSS Coordinators: Ian Collinson and Dominic Fitzsimmons

Telephone: 9385 - 1500

Consultation Time: Wednesday 2.30 - 3.30 pm

Consultations can be booked at alternative times if urgent. Unless urgent, please only ring during the times indicated above to arrange an appointment with the Coordinators.

About The UPP, administration matters and application to university:

UNSW Admissions Office
The University of New South Wales, SYDNEY 2052
Ph. 9385 3228

About your elective course:

Students enrolled in the UPP study two courses. In addition to the core UOSS course, students undertake an elective course of their own choosing. Inquiries about electives should be directed to either the tutor or lecturer of the course, or the appropriate school or faculty office.

Contacting your UOSS Tutor

In your first group tutorial, your tutor will provide contact information. Make sure you make a note of when and where you can contact them if you need to.

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Withdrawal Dates 2008

Cut-off date for Withdrawal

For Semester 2 option: Friday 29 August 2008 (before 5 pm)

Conditions of Withdrawal

• Notice of withdrawal must be made in writing to The Admissions Office.
• 'Withdrawal' status will be granted if withdrawal takes place on or before the cut-off date.
• Withdrawal status means the student is eligible for a partial refund of fees.
• If withdrawal takes place after the cut-off date the student will be considered as having failed the course. You must put into writing your reasons for withdrawal and send copies to both The Learning Centre and Student Administration.

Refunds on Withdrawal

• if withdrawal is received before the commencement of the program, the fee will be refunded less an administration charge;
• if withdrawal is received after commencement of the program but before the cut-off date the fee will be refunded less an administration charge;
• if withdrawal is received after the cut-off date no refund will be given.

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Students with Disabilities

UNSW is committed to ensuring that, as far as is possible, all students are allowed to participate equally in the educational opportunities offered by the University. As part of this commitment, it provides a range of services for students with disabilities. These include note-takers, readers or sign interpreters, examination support, library provisions and resource materials.

If you require assistance contact the Equity Officer (Disability) as soon as you can to discuss your support needs. Telephone (02) 9385 4770, email equity_diversity@unsw.edu.au or visit the web site at: http://www.equity.unsw.edu.au

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Text for University Orientation & Study Skills Course

The essential text you must purchase for UOSS is:

University Orientation & Study Skills Course Readings REGZ9000.

The Course Readings Kit is available for sale at the University Bookshop, Quadrangle Building, Ph. 9385 6622 (while stocks last).

Please purchase early or pre-order, as this will avoid disappointment and the delay of re-ordering.

This publication is updated each semester.

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Exam Date & Location

• Date: Tuesday 21 October 2008
• Time: 6 - 8 pm
• Location: BIOMED A
• There are no tutorial classes during exam week

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