Swinburne Sarawak Knowing Week

Congratulations on your decision to study at Swinburne Sarawak. Orientation is an essential part of your transition to university life. Attending orientation will enable you to make important connections with your studies, peers and networks and with the campus community at Swinburne Sarawak. Attend the range of events and programs offered throughout orientation and you’ll be ready to hit the ground running in your first week of classes.

What is Orientation?

Orientation is a program of social and academic activities designed to introduce you to life and study at Swinburne Sarawak. Orientation is the official start to University and is held during the week before classes start. Attending orientation is an important step of starting university so attendance is essential.

What can I do during Orientation?

Orientation offers you social, sporting, study and support sessions and events to help you get familiar with the campus, meet people, get prepared for study, find out who’s there to help and most importantly…have fun!

Activities include:

• Faculty and Academic Information sessions.
• Compulsory International Student sessions.
• Information sessions on the services to help you with personal and academic life: Student Services, SSSC, Library Information Resources, Sports & Recreational Amenities, IT Services and more; events and activities to meet people, build friendships and join various student clubs.
• Campus tours.

Why attend Orientation?

Orientation is the official kick-off of the academic year for all new students. Attendance is compulsory; it will provide you with the essential information you need to help you make the transition into university life and begin your journey at Swinburne Sarawak.

During Orientation you will:

• Find your way around campus and locate the lecture theatres, classrooms, labs and workshops relevant to you.
• Organise your administrative details like Student ID and Library card.
• Learn about parking and other transport options.
• Learn about the variety of support services at Swinburne Sarawak and how they can help you, particularly in your first year at university.
• Discover the social, community and recreational activities on offer.
• Meet other new students and the key teaching and support services staff for your course.