INTERNATIONAL FULL DEGREE STUDENTS
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
FEBRUARY 2008
Arranged by the International Academic Programmes Office
Dear International Student,
Welcome to UCT! We have arranged for you an orientation programme to assist with your
transition to UCT and Cape Town in general. We look forward to having you participate in
all the activities we have put together to complement the programmes arranged by your
faculty or department.
Through our orientation programme you will learn important information regarding
immigration and the other services offered by the IAPO office. Our programme will also
introduce you to support services at UCT, UCT environs and adjusting to South African
culture. To facilitate your registration, international student’s pre-registration (run by
IAPO) will take place each afternoon from 13h30 onwards. Please note the requirements
for pre-registration in the programme.
During orientation, please do not hesitate to ask for assistance from any of IAPO’s full
degree team and orientation leaders.
Best wishes from the International Full Degree (IFD) Team for a successful year ahead!
Carol Ojwang – Manager: International Full Degree Students
Khwezi Bonani – International Undergraduate Student Officer
Nosizwe Mgudlwa – International Student Advisor
INTERNATIONAL FULL DEGREE STUDENTS
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
FEBRUARY 2008
(All information sessions will take place in Lecture Theatre 3, Level 2
Kramer Building)
MONDAY
FEBRUARY
Morning
Start at 10h00
4th ACTIVITY
VENUE
International Students Welcome
Welcome by IAPO’s Director, Dr Loveness Kaunda.
You will meet other new international students,
Orientation Leaders, and the Full Degree support
team. Get to know our vibrant group of orientation
leaders (OLs) who are ready to assist you with you
with orientation at UCT.
Orientation Packs will be distributed at this session
Introduction the International Academic
Programmes Office (IAPO)
A brief overview of IAPO’s services (preregistration, registration etc)
South Africa in Context
Jerome September Manager: Student Governance
Department of Student Affairs
An overview of South African culture
Safety and Security
Fezile Ngudle – Campus Protection Services
This session will cover security on and off-campus
Presentation by IAPO IFD Orientation Leaders
Upcoming orientation and IAPO events etc
LT3
12h30 to 13h30
Lunch
Light snacks will be served
LT3 Foyer
Afternoon
Start at 13h30
UCT Campus Tour & Tour of the Local Area
Orientation Leaders will take you around the local
area and show you the bookshops, supermarkets,
restaurants etc. Meeting point – Kramer Building
Cafeteria, Level 3
International Students Pre-registration
For pre-registration, please bring along your
passport with study permit valid for studies at
LT3
LT3
LT3
Kramer Quad
- Level 3
UCT, together with proof of medical insurance and
payment of your fees. IAPO staff will enter this
information on the student system and give you
clearance to register with your faculty. You will not
be able to register with your faculty without
clearance from IAPO.
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY
5th
Morning
Start at 10h00
Afternoon
16h00
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY
Morning
Start at 10h00
IAPO Services
Find out about the services that IAPO offers to
International Full Degree Students
Introduction to UCT Support Services
DISCHO Discrimination and Harassment Office
Director: Mr Francois Botha
Disability Unit
Director: Ms Reinette Popplestone
Student Wellness
Director: Dr Sophie van der Berg
Community Outreach
This session will introduce you to community
outreach opportunities offered by the Student
Health and Welfares Organisation (SHAWCO)
International Students Pre-registration
LT 3
Parents Orientation
This event introduces parents to UCT and provides
information on how the university is structured and
how it operates.
Leslie Social
Sciences
Building, UCT
Upper Campus
LT 3
LT 3
Kramer Quad
- Level 3
6th
UCT and Cape Town transport system
LT 3
Familiarise yourself with the UCT shuttle system
and Cape Town transport in general
Student Panel
LT 3
How has your experience at UCT and in Cape Town
been so far? Come meet returning local and
international students who have overcome the many
challenges and will share their experiences and tips
for success.
Question and Answer Session with IAPO Staff
LT 3
Your opportunity to ask IAPO staff questions and
get clarity on any outstanding issues.
Lunch
LT3 Foyer
Come sample some traditional African food!
12h30 to 13h30
Afternoon
International Students Pre-registration
7th
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY
Morning
Start at 10h00
UCT Campus Tour & Tour of the Local Area
Orientation Leaders will take you around the local
area and show you the bookshops, supermarkets,
restaurants etc. Meeting point – Kramer Building
Cafeteria
International Students Pre-registration
Kramer Quad
- Level 3
Afternoon
17h00 to 19h00
Braai hosted by the Executive Director of Rugby
Field
Student Services
Upper Campus
Join other new UCT students at a welcome braai
(barbeque) hosted by the Executive Director of
Student Affairs. There will be music and food and
soft drinks will be served. This is an event arranged
by the Department of Student Affairs and is open
to all new students.
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY
8th
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY
10th
09h00 to 17h00
MONDAY
FEBRUARY
Kramer Quad
- Level 3
11th
FREE
Cape Peninsula Tour
We will take you on a tour around the Cape. Bring
along bottle of water, a cap and some money for
lunch or snacks. Buses leave from the Kramer
Building at 8h30 promptly and return at 17h00.
Please ensure that you sign up for the tour as bus
seats are limited. Only students who have signed up
will be able to go on the tour!
FREE
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY
17h00 to 21h00
12th
African Dinner arranged by IAPO
Kramer Quad
Official Welcome by Professor Thandabantu - Level 3
Nhlapo, UCT’s Deputy Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs and International Relations
This event is for all new undergraduate and
postgraduate students. It is an African dinner to
welcome you to UCT. Dress in your cultural attire
and join local and international UCT students in
celebrating Africa.