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INDUCTION September 2012

INDUCTION September 2012. For Direct Entry and ERASMUS Students Dr Penny Ross. Induction Week. Timetables Buildings (Locations) Staff Curriculum Library IT Facilities Admin Student Support Social Event. Staff. Key Staff Annette Wilson (Head of School)

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INDUCTION September 2012

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  1. INDUCTION September 2012 For Direct Entry and ERASMUS Students Dr Penny Ross

  2. Induction Week Timetables Buildings (Locations) Staff Curriculum Library IT Facilities Admin Student Support Social Event

  3. Staff • Key Staff • Annette Wilson (Head of School) • Dr Penny Ross (Direct Entry Tutor) • Dr Janka Chlebikova (ERASMUS Co-ordinator) • Dr Alice Good (Tutor Centre) • Course Leaders • Unit Lecturers

  4. Timetables • Induction Week Timetable • This Week • List of Buildings • Teaching Timetable • From Next Week • Selection of Subjects this week

  5. Curriculum • Option Choices today • Of use • Of interest • Essential to ensuring you have you timetable for next week

  6. Attendance Attendance is compulsory Attendance is recorded Attendance is related to success!

  7. Personal Tutors You will have a personal tutor. If you are doing a final year project this will be your project supervisor ... In addition All Level 2 Direct Entry students it is Penny Ross All Erasmus students it is Janka Chlebikova

  8. Assessments Courseworks Examinations You must submit / attend

  9. Extenuating Circumstances There are NO extensions If you have problems – talk to your personal tutor / unit lecturer / course leader Complete and Hand In an Extenuating Circumstances form (with evidence) Fit to Sit policy

  10. Student Support Tutor Centre Maths Cafe EAP courses Student Union Personal Tutor

  11. Additional Support • Academic Skills Unit (ASK) • supporting students with their studies • Campus Services • Housing, accommodation, catering • Chaplaincy • Confidential support, listening, space to reflect, make friends, prayer rooms, out of hours service for emergencies

  12. Additional Support • Counselling • Support for when things become stressful • Information Services • All computing and (internal) telephone queries • Sport & Recreation • All sports facilities available on campus • The Library • Books, databases, journals, space to work

  13. Additional Support • Student Finance • Advice on bursaries, fees and other financial questions • Additional Support & Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC) • Any (health) issues that may affect your studies • University Doctor (List of Key telephone numbers in your pack)

  14. Fees It is essential that your fees are paid. If you have set up instalments please ensure you have the finds in your account in good time for the next payment The University finance department will not allow late payment or come to any arrangement for part of you fees being paid late

  15. Fees Non payment can lead to exclusion We in the department cannot help you with fees so you must speak to the Fees department in University House

  16. Social Event Tuesday 18th September Gunwharf Keys The Old Customs House 4.30 pm Come to Eat Food, Make Friends and Get to know the Staff

  17. Student Union Provides facilities for students Provides support for students A good place to become involved and have your say in the University of Portsmouth

  18. Sports, Societies and Clubs There are LOTS of Sports, Societies and Clubs available – organised by students for students. Good place to meet people, make friends and try out new stuff or continue with something you are interested in. Freshers Fayre will have representatives from many of them - go and see what you might try!

  19. Transport Cars – unless you have a EU or equivalent driving license, tax and insurance you cannot drive a car. Parking at the University is very limited and you will not get a parking permit If you buy a bike buy a cheap bike and a good lock as unfortunately they do get stolen

  20. Finally Any Questions?? Welcome to the School of Computing – we really hope you will enjoy studying here

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