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Arrival and orientation
University of the Sunshine Coast staff aim to make your adjustment to life at USC as easy and enjoyable as possible. A range of services are available to help you upon your arrival, while orientation activities enable you to familiarise yourself with the University and the Sunshine Coast.
Arrival
Accommodation Services will arrange for an airport transfer from Brisbane or Maroochy Airport to your accommodation, if requested. You will receive instructions on where to meet your driver when you make a booking.
Remember to give Accommodation Services your arrival, flight and accommodation details before you arrive, even if you are making your own private arrangements.
It is a requirement of your visa that you advise USC International of your on-arrival address and any changes to your address within seven days.
You will also need to update your Australian address details using the University's Student Online Access and Registration (SOLAR) system. SOLAR gives you online access to your personal and enrolment details and, once you have arrived, you will be required to advise the University of your address and contact details using this system.
A Welcome Pack will be available before or during Orientation. Welcome Packs include:
- campus maps and maps of the local area
- an orientation program
- a Welcome Guide to the University and local area
- bus timetables and other important information
Orientation
Orientation allows new students to familiarise themselves with the campus, local area and academic expectations and requirements, and helps them to meet other students and staff.
Orientation is compulsory for all new students, so make arrangements to arrive on the Sunshine Coast before Orientation is due to start.
Visit the Orientation timetable for information about all activities available during Orientation or collect an Orientation Guide at the beginning of Orientation week. Activities you can expect during orientation include:
- dedicated information sessions that include information about visas and OSHC
- campus tours and sign-ups for the student mentor program
- finalising your enrolment
- sessions on using SOLAR
- Student ID card photograph sessions
- Introduction to the Library tutorials
- Assignment Writing @ USC course
- computer network familiarisation workshops
- academic skills workshops
- Student Guild entertainment
- welcome events and activities that will help you meet other students and staff
Friendly USC International staff are available to answer any questions you may have in regards to living and studying on the Sunshine Coast.
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