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• Clinic for flu- and vitamin shots and general consultations • Skin care products and sun bed

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ContentS: GeneralMessage: Rector 5Sustainability 7What to Know and expect 9Parents’ Introduction to Faculties 10official Welcoming at Danie Craven Stadium 13Sport Club Meetings 14Listening, Learning and Living Communities 15Important General Information 17Campus Health Service 21Risk Management and Campus Security 23University Jargon 24Stellenbosch Campus S1-S20

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How to use this booklet All first-year students and their parents should read this information booklet before 23 January 2014 tofamiliarise themselves with the programme and logistical arrangements such as parking and venues. Please bring the booklet along to campus. Bear in mind that some 5 000 new students plus their parents/guardians will attend the welcoming function at the Danie Craven stadium. The general section of this booklet is important to all first-year students; the second section is relevant to the Stellenbosch campus only, and the third section is aimed at students who will be studying on the Tygerberg campus.

Published by Communication and Liaison, Institutional Advancement, Stellenbosch UniversityEditor: Ilse Reuter Design: Heloïse Davis Printing: SunMeDIA

E-MAIL: [email protected] | WWW.STELKOR.CO.ZA | FIND US ON FACEBOOK

• Accounts for students • Free deliveries • We are contracted in with most medical aids

• Clinic for flu- and vitamin shots and general consultations • Skin care products and sun bed

• Health shop

STELKOR MEDICAL CENTREA PHARMACY, DOCTORS AND DENTISTS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!

VISIT THE BRANCH NEAR YOU.

Open daily 8:00 - 20:00 as well as emergencyhours on weekends and Public Holidays

TEL: 021 88 33 162

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Rector’s message

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Dear Matie

A warm welcome to our family, and congratulations on choosing to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). Some of the reasons for your choice are probably the excellent academic education that you will receive here – an investment in your future career – and the top-notch student life. That is the Matieland experience!

You will be joining an institution where the thought leaders of the future are being cultivated. Our new Vision 2030 is to become more inclusive, innovative and future-focused. We aim to achieve this by broadening access, maintain our academic excellence and increase our impact on society.

Stellenbosch University is a place where we foster innovative thought and responsible leadership. We want to develop your potential fully so that you can excel and help to make the world a better place.

Exciting new experiences await you, and to help things run smoothly, I would like to recommend this booklet, as well as the comprehensive Welcoming Programme, which you will receive on your arrival on campus in January 2014. Our welcoming programme has been carefully designed to meet your needs, and that is why you should attend all sessions.

The academic introduction is the most important aspect of the programme, because SU is first and foremost an academic institution. If you make full use of all the information sessions, you will be thoroughly prepared when your lectures start. Participating in associations, sport and social life also forms part of settling in. Gradually become involved in such a way that you develop your interests and talents.

For those of you who are going to live in University accommodation, an extra dimension awaits. May it be an enriching experience. Remember, however, that you need not feel obligated to join in any group or residence activity. If you have any concerns about an activity, feel free to decline participation in an honest and friendly manner.

Also feel at liberty to report complaints to the Centre Head for Student Structures and Communities, the Division of Student Affairs, welcoming programme supervisors, mentors, your particular House Committee (“Huiskomitee”, or “HK”) or the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may direct your complaint to the Vice-Rector: Learning and Teaching and the University’s Ombudsman. Contact details are provided in this booklet and on the University’s website (www.sun.ac.za).

Stellenbosch University is a leader in the field of student support, and we boast one of the highest first-year pass rates in the country. Make sure that you know about the assistance on offer and where you should seek help. If you work hard and make use of this support, there should be no reason for you not to succeed.

When you graduate we would like you to have acquired the necessary professional expertise, but you should also be equipped with an enquiring mindset so that you may become an active member of civil society. Above all else, your time spent at SU should transform you into a well-rounded individual.

I trust that, in the coming years, you will form lasting ties with your fellow students, and draw maximum benefit from the opportunities at your disposal, so that one day you will be able to look back appreciatively to your time here as the best years of your life.

With best wishes

Prof H Russel BotmanRector and Vice-Chancellor

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Green is the new Mar n!

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T he Matie campus is GREEN – and as a new Matie you are now part of the GREEN team!

One of Stellenbosch University’s major focuses is a sustainable university and campus, and staff and students all work together to promote this aim.

So, new Matie, we need your assistance to help conserve your beautiful campus. You can make a difference and become part of the green generation! See below for what you can and must do to contribute to an environmentally friendly and greener campus ...

transport (mobility)To get from point A to point B in a green way, you have the following options:Walking: Walk to where you want to be. Safe pedestrian routes bring you from town or the campus periphery to central campus.Cycling: Rent a Matie Bike or bring your own and cycle to where you want to be. Campus shuttle bus: Travel with the campus shuttle bus along specific routes from the campus periphery to central campus. Lift clubs: Rather club together than using your own transport. Join Findalift, a private and free on-line service providing Maties with safe lifts. Register on Findalift’s closed website and find a lift with someone travelling the same route as you.Parking on campus: Do not assume you will be able to park your wheels on campus. Rather use another transport option than driving with your own car.

RecyclingDo not just throw away papers, tins or bottles. Think of re-cycling and make your contribution by recycling waste material. This way you will be helping to promote a greener campus.At residencesSystems are in place at residences to sort waste material for recycling. Put your recyclable, non-recyclable (wet, dry) and organic waste in the specially marked containers. Make sure that your tins and bottles are empty before you put them in the container for recyclable (dry) waste.On campus Clearly marked bins for recyclable, non-recyclable (wet, dry) and organic waste respectively have been placed at many

locations on the Stellenbosch, Tygerberg and Bellville Park campuses.

WaterWater is a scarce resource and must be conserved. Here is what you can do to save water …n Drink tap water. Three to five litres of tap water are used

to produce one litre of bottled water. Bottled water therefore wastes water, generates plastic waste products and has a higher carbon footprint.

n Cut down on your shower time or bath in less water. n Be on the lookout for the water stations on campus with

their special branding. Bring your own water bottle and fill it up at the water station. And use the same bottle the next day to fill up.

n Water-saving shower nozzles have been installed at residences.

n Report leaking taps and irrigation to the Facilities Management helpline on tel: (021) 808 4666.

energyFrom the time that you open your eyes in the morning until you switch off your lights at night, you can make a difference to save energy. Here is what you can do ...n Switch off lights when you leave the room. n Switch off your computer, printer, scanner and other similar

devices if not in use. n Switch off your cellphone’s or computer’s cordless capacity

and Bluetooth if not in use to save your battery’s lifetime. Cordless devices use more energy when searching for connections all the time.

n Remove your power connection plug (e.g. cellphone charger) from the wall socket if not in use. It consumes energy when plugged in.

n Rather climb the stairs than using lifts. n If possible, use natural daylight and do not switch on the

lights unnecessarily. n If you want to keep the room cool, close the curtains or

blinds.n Read documents on your computer screen and do not

print them unnecessarily.n Switch off your computer monitor if not in use.

Sustainability

Your Journey to Academic Success starts here

What to Know and Expect

The welcoming period is the start of your journey to academic success. This learning journey con-tinues for as long as you study at Stellenbosch University (SU). In the welcoming week already, you start to integrate the various parts of your life at SU, and you will learn that the residences, PSO wards and clusters are value-driven environments characterised by hospitality, friendliness and dignity.

As first-year student, you enter a phase of rapid development. Remember, your social and emotional adjustment to the university experience constitutes an integral part of your learning journey and personal development. In particular, keep the following in mind:

A first-year experiences a period of intense change, during which ‘familiar’ attitudes, values and behaviour patterns are often adjusted and developed. This also facilitates the development of challenging and inspiring thought patterns. (Research shows that you and your fellow first-years are more susceptible to change during the welcoming period than in any other stage of your university careers.)

Your introduction to social and community structures during the welcoming week is important. These include structures such as clusters, residen-ces, PSO wards, mentor groups, faculties (such as study and tutor groups), sports clubs and societies.

Role models who live by the University’s values and achieve success on their learning journeys may be of great value to you.

As part of the welcoming programme, it is extremely important for you to adhere carefully and timeously to the administrative and academic

requirements of your faculty. This will ensure that you are ready for the commencement of the academic part of your learning journey on the very first day of class.The two most important development phases of a first-year’s learning journey are:

• coping with freedom (when and how to say no); and • negotiating on your own behalf. Start with these in the welcoming week already. Measure everything in the welcoming programme against the following questions, and ask yourself how the various aspects of the welcoming programme fit into the bigger picture.

Ask yourself the following questions on every activity in which you participate during the welcoming week. (Remember, this includes everything, even your own decision sometimes not to participate in activities.) • How does this promote my journey to successful

studies (learning journey)?• Does it introduce me, as a first-year, to positive

social relations/groups?• Does it contribute to emotional stability and

emotional development?• Does it help me to join sound listening, living

and learning communities, and encourage me to participate both independently and interdependently?• Does it create a relaxed, safe and constructive

listening, living and learning space, where I can get clarity on the nature, content, choice and form of my learning journey?

University is not a super high school – it is something entirely different. Therefore, do not expect your welcoming at SU to be anything like your

welcoming at a high school or school hostel.

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Medicine and HealtH ScienceS

08:30 – 10:00

10:00 – 11:00

11:00 – 12:45

12:45

14:00 – 15:00

Parents AND NEW STUDENTS meet the Dean, Prof Jimmy Volmink (as well as the Tygerberg Student Council chairperson and other role players in the Faculty). Refreshments will be servedVenue: Tygerberg Sports hall (no 10 on the map)

Meeting of parents AND NEW STUDENTS with programme co-ordinators for MB, ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics respectivelyVenue: Teaching Block, Tygerberg campus (no 3 on the map)

Campus tour for all parents AND NEW STUDENTSVenue: will be announced at the meeting with the Dean

OSLER STUDENTS and their parents meet Osler committee membersVenue: Tygerberg Hub (no 11 on the map)

Session for parents on student support at Tygerberg campusVenue: Teaching Block, Tygerberg campus (no 3 on the map)

econoMic and ManageMent ScienceS

15:30 – 16:30 Parents meet the Dean, Prof Johan de Villiers Venue: DF Malan hall, Coetzenburg (no 17 on the map)

agriScienceS 14:30 – 15:20

15:20 – 16:30

Parents meet the Dean, Prof Mohammad KaraanVenue: Lecture Room 1002, JS Marais building (no 61 on the map)

Parents visit departments Venue: Parents will be accompanied from the JS Marais building (no 61 on the map) to the various departments

engineering 15:30 – 16:30

15:30 – 16:30

Parents (Afrikaans) meet the Dean, Prof Hansie Knoetze Venue: Reitz hall, Engineering building (no 51 on the map)

Parents (English) meet the Vice-Dean, Prof Anton BassonVenue: Room A303B, Engineering building (no 51 on the map)

tHURSDAY 23 January 2014Parents’ Introduction to Faculties

(excluding students, except where indicated otherwise)

Parents’ introduction to Faculties

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artS and Social ScienceS

14:00 – 15:00

15:30 – 16:30

Parents of BA (Sport Science) students meet lecturersVenue: Hall A, Sport Science building (no 84 on the map)

Parents meet the Dean, Prof Johan HattinghVenue: Paul Roos hall, Paul Roos Gymnasium (bottom right on the map)

law 15:30 – 16:30 Parents meet the Dean, Prof Sonia HumanVenue: JC de Wet hall, Ou Hoofgebou (no 72 on the map)

tHeology 15:30 – 16:30 Parents meet the Dean, Prof Nico KoopmanVenue: Attie van Wyk Auditorium, Faculty of Theology (no 80 on the map)

natural ScienceS 15:00 – 15:30

15:30 – 16:30

Assistance to parents with questions regarding modules and programmes Venue: Foyer, Endler hall, Conservatoire (no 79 on the map)

Parents meet the Dean, Prof Doug RawlingsVenue: Endler hall, Conservatoire (no 79 on the map)

education 15:00 – 15:30

15:30 – 16:30

16:30 – 17:00

Tea, coffee and cool drinks Venue: Foyer, Room 3001, GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map)

Parents meet the Dean, Prof Maureen RobinsonVenue: Room 3001, GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map)

Parents meet lecturers/opportunity for asking questionsVenue: Room 3001, GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map)

B of occupational tHerapy and B of SpeecH language and Hearing tHerapy

15:30 – 16:30 Parents AND NEW STUDENTS meet with the Executive Head, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Prof Usuf Chikte Venue: Lecture hall A, Sports Science building, Coetzenburg (no 84 on the map)

Parents’ introduction to Faculties

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5 Verreweide Road , Stellenbosch

• A fully serviced, 24 hour security complex

• Set in lush landscaped gardens

• Within easy walking from campus

• Chic and trendy furnished Studios

• Imported quality finishes, DSTV and wifi

• A quiet study environment

• In-room safety and security features

• Safe basement parking/ undercover garden parking

T: +27 21 887 4740

Yolandé Visser082 579 0560

[email protected]

Sole MandateTHE CONCEPT

• STELLENBOSCH is the oldest town in South Africa

• In 1918 Stellenbosch University opened its doors to 503 students and 39 lecturers

• Stellenbosch University has five campuses:

STELLENBOSCH CAMPUS(main campus): Faculties of AgriSciences, Engineering, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Education, Law, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences

BELLVILLE PARK CAMPUS: University of Stellenbosch Business School and USB Executive Development Ltd

SALDANHA CAMPUS: Faculty of Military Science

TYGERBERG CAMPUS: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

WORCESTER CAMPUS: Ukwanda Rural Clinical School

• Stellenbosch University is one of the top four research universities in South Africa and appears in three world ranking lists for universities

• Stellenbosch University is the only university in South Africa offering tuition in forestry, laser physics, polymer science, viticulture and oenology

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Students without transportStudents who will be travelling by train or bus from outside the Western Cape and require transport from the train station or bus stop may contact the SU Client services at tel: (021) 808 9111.

Parking Arrangements

Parents are kindly requested to park at the Coetzenburg sports fields near the Danie Craven Stadium for their introduction to the faculties as well as the official welcome of new students and parents afterwards. In support of Stellenbosch University’s Sustainability project, most of the venues are within walking distance from this parking area (except Engineering, where parking will be available). See table on p 10 and 11 for time slots of the meetings, as well as the map on p S18 to determine the location of the venues. The official welcome takes place in the Danie Craven Stadium at 18:00. Stellenbosch University staff and students will be available to assist you with directions to the venues.

Please take the traffic congestion in Stellenbosch into account when planning travelling time, parking and walking distance to the venues. An informal welcoming programme for students will start at 17:30 already in the Danie Craven stadium, and we suggest that you take your seat as soon as possible after your introduction to the faculty, to enjoy that part of the programme. Comfortable clothes, shoes and a bottle of water are also recommended. Shuttle buses will be available to transport people who have problems with walking.

Whisper InterpretersStellenbosch University wants to welcome new students and their parents in a language-friendly manner. Therefore, focus groups will be provided for by means of whisper inter-preting, while senior students (who will be wearing neon-coloured bands) will be present on the stands to interpret for those who indicate that they do not have full command of Afrikaans.

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Official Welcome: Parking, inter preters, no transport

oFFICIAL WeLCoMeof new Students and their Parents at Danie Craven Stadium

thursday 23 JAnUARY 2014, (18:00 – 19:00)

the official welcome of new students (Stellenbosch campus, Tygerberg campus and Military Academy) and their parents, student leaders and staff will take place at 18:00 in the Danie Craven Stadium. The informal pre-programme starts at 17:30 already.

5 Verreweide Road , Stellenbosch

• A fully serviced, 24 hour security complex

• Set in lush landscaped gardens

• Within easy walking from campus

• Chic and trendy furnished Studios

• Imported quality finishes, DSTV and wifi

• A quiet study environment

• In-room safety and security features

• Safe basement parking/ undercover garden parking

T: +27 21 887 4740

Yolandé Visser082 579 0560

[email protected]

Sole MandateTHE CONCEPT

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Sport Club Meetings Wednesday, 29 January 2014

16:00 – 16:45: The following prospective club members (men and women) meet the sports managers as indicated:

Sport Venue Sport ManagerAthletics Coetzenburg Athletic Stadium Mohamed Ally

Surfing, chess, cycling, judo, kendo, underwater sport, fencing and water polo

Die Stal Candice Appollis

Hockey Department of Sport Science Lecture Hall A

Jenny King

Cricket Coetzenburg Cricket club house Ludwig Gerstner

Netball Welgevallen club house Karen Swart

Rugby Danie Craven Stadium Pavilion Quintin van Rooyen

Soccer Department of Sport Science Lecture Hall B

Garth le Roux

Swimming Department of Sport Science Lecture Hall C

Pierre de Roubaix

Tennis Coetzenburg Tennis club house Le Roux Conradie

16:45 – 17:30: The following prospective club members (men and women) meet the sports managers as indicated:

Sport Venue Sport ManagerSquash and badminton Die Stal Ludwig Gerstner

Basketball, gymnastics and ultimate frisbee

Die Stal Garth le Roux

Canoeing, equestrian, rowing, yachting, taekwondo and sport for persons with disabilities

Coetzenburg Athletics Office Wentzel Barnard

Golf Coetzenburg Tennis club house Le Roux Conradie

17:30 – 18:00: Compulsory Sport-Ed session, Lecture Hall B, Sports Science building (no 84 on the map), for all students who have received residence placement through Maties Sport. Contact person: Ms Jackie Wiese, tel: (021) 808 3808

Sport Club meetings

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Listening, Learning and Living Communities

CLUSteRSA cluster is made up of a number of residences that are geographically close to one another as well as a PSO ward or two. Clusters play a significant role in the integration and support of new students on campus, and ensure that students experience the University as a caring and nurturing place. They also integrate the university experience of residence students, day students and students in private accommodation. Mentors are appointed to support new students in adjusting to university life, and are allocated in cluster context. Find out who your mentor is as soon as possible. Clusters are increasingly used as a way of organising the University: Faculties, for example, now tend to employ clusters as a basis on which to form subject tutor groups.The residences and the PSO wards belong to one of six clusters on Stellenbosch campus. Tygerberg campus forms a seventh cluster. All Stellenbosch clusters will meet on Saturday 25 January from 08:00 to 12:00.

CLUSteR MeetInG (Stellenbosch campus)Students (both residence and PSO) meet in their clusters to learn how their social integration at the University could support their academic success. Students will meet others in their cluster who follow the same programmes, and learn how they could become involved in the ResEd initiative as well as how their mentors could assist them. In addition, they will be introduced to the academic support groups at the University, such as the First-year Academy (FYA) and the Academic Affairs Council (AAC).

HoW CAn non-ReSIDenCe (PSo) StUDentS BeCoMe InVoLVeD?Students who do not live in residences are all divided into PSO wards. PSO stands for ‘Private Student Organisation’ – the association that caters for non-residence students.There are ten PSO wards on Stellenbosch campus and one on Tygerberg campus. New students are randomly divided into PSO wards. Students are notified in writing or by SMS of the specific PSO ward to which they have been allocated. Together with the residences, PSO wards form clusters. The PSO ward to which a student has been allocated also determines the cluster to which that student belongs. Should you not receive any notification of your PSO allocation, please contact Client Services on tel: (021) 808 9111 or [email protected].

CoMPoSItIon oF CLUSteRSValidus: Goldfields, Academia, Huis Marais, Huis Visser, Simonsberg, Concordia, Huis MacDonald, ISA, Lobelia, Botmashoogte and the PSO ward OlympusVicMeyer: Dagbreek, Majuba, Minerva, Lydia, Huis ten Bosch and the PSO ward AuroraWimbledon College: Eendrag, Helshoogte, Irene, Sonop and the PSO wards Aristea and VestaAmaMaties: Nemesia, Erica, Serruria, Helderberg, Huis Neethling and the PSO wards Libertas and EquitéVictoria: Wilgenhof, Monica, Harmonie, Huis de Villiers and the PSO wards Oude Molen and SileneRubix: Nerina, Metanoia, Heemstede and the PSO wards Pieke and VenustiaTygerberg: Hippokrates, Kerkenberg, Meerhoff, Huis Francie van Zijl and the PSO ward Osler

25 JAnUARY 2014 08:00–12:00

New students join a campus that has been organised into listening, learning and living communities (LLLCs). The clusters, residences, organisation for non-residence students (PSO wards), mentor groups, tutor groups, and the listening, learning and living houses for senior students all form LLLCs. An LLLC’s purpose is to integrate the out-of-class experience with the in-class experience to ensure academic success and a well-rounded education for students. That is also a core focus of the First-year Academy. (See pages 17 and 24 for more on the Academy.)

Join a Listening, Learning and Living Community

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IMPoRtAnt general Information

important General information

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StUDentS In B oF oCCUPAtIonAL tHeRAPY AnD B oF SPeeCH-LAnGUAGe AnD HeARInG tHeRAPY

Please note that students in the programmes B of Occupational Therapy and B of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy join the programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for the duration of the welcoming programme, except for the meeting with the Dean (see pages 11 and S11) and registration, for which other arrangements will be made. (For more details on registration, please consult the notice in this regard that will still be sent to you separately.)

B of Occupational Therapy students also have a session at the Tygerberg campus on 29 January from 09:00 until 16:00; they should report to room 1018, Division of Occupational Therapy, Teaching Block (no 3 on the map), Tygerberg campus.

Students in MB, ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics join the programme on Tygerberg campus (see p T9).

FIRSt-YeAR ACADeMY

The First-year Academy (FYA) is a comprehensive University initiative that focuses on promoting the success of first-year students and improving the quality of student learning. To achieve this objective, the FYA facilitates various programmes and activities relating to first-year success, and creates opportunities for faculties, and the Student and Academic Support Division to work together in an integrated structure. In this way, the FYA provides a unique and focused environment for first-year students to achieve success.

StUDentS WItH SPeCIAL LeARnInG neeDS (DISABILItIeS)

Information session for students with Special Learning Needs (Disabilities) and their parents:

Students who have diagnosed disabilities, for example, a diagnosed reading disorder or visual disabilities or who might need extra writing time based on other diagnosed conditions, are invited to attend the session to hear what support is possible at Stellenbosch University during their studies – this excludes the National Benchmarking Tests (contact www.nbt.ac.za or (021) 650 3523) and compulsory Language Placement Tests (contact Ms Zaan Bester, [email protected] or (021) 808 2695).

Stellenbosch students and their parents: Date: Thursday 23 January 2014, 14:00-15:00Venue: Room 1024, Visual Arts building, Victoria Street

(no 63 on the map)

Take note: The cut-off dates for extra writing time ap-plications for tests and examinations are: 1 May (for June examination) for Stellenbosch campus students only and 1 October (for November examination) for Stellenbosch campus students only.

Contact: Examinations Office, Admin A (no 1 on the map), tel: (021) 808 9111

Apply via [email protected].

Tygerberg students: Cut-off dates are not applicable, due to different time-tables

Contact: Examinations Office, Ms Marilyn de Vries, tel: (021) 938 9309, Room 1050, Clinical Building (no 2 on the map), First Floor, Tygerberg campus.


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CAReeR DeVeLoPMent

Prospective students are encouraged to start a career development process as early as possible, before they register. An informed career choice (and thus the choice of a suitable study programme) depends on extended self-knowledge and knowledge of the world of work. Psychologists who specialise in career counselling can assist you in this process. Please feel free to contact the Centre for Prospective Students at tel: (021) 808 4709 or [email protected] for an appointment with a registered psychologist.

First-year students can also make use of the service of the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) for further support in their career development process. It can include confirmation of a possible programme choice as well as a possible change of programme choice.

The CSCD can be contacted at tel: (021) 808 4707 or visited at 37 Victoria Street (no 8 on the Stellenbosch campus map) to make an appointment, or for Tygerberg students at tel: (021) 938 9590 at the Tygerberg office, located on the 3rd floor of the Tygerberg Student Centre (no 10 on the Tygerberg campus map).

CoMPUteR USeR AReAS (CUAs)

Students also register at the computer user areas..

To be able to register:

l you must take note of the University’s Electronic Communications Policy (http://www.sun.ac.za/ecp/);

l you must already be registered as a student;

l your student card must be activated and magnetised, and you must have your card with you;

l you will need your student number;

l you will need the letter or sms containing your password that you received in the mail; and

l you MUST know your student number and your ID number!

CoMPUteRS on CAMPUS

l Students may connect their own computers to the University’s campus network, subject to certain conditions.

l You may bring along your own PC or purchase a new laptop through the University’s STP (Student Technology Program).

l For all computer and IT-related information, please visit our website at http://www.sun.ac.za/StudentIT or send an e-mail to [email protected].

InSURAnCe: StUDentS AnD tHeIR PRoPeRtY CoMPUteRS on CAMPUS

“A safe campus for all” – these words give expression to a core aspiration of Stellenbosch University (SU). Not only does SU conduct a continuous campaign to make staff, students and visitors aware of potential risks that may threaten their safety and/or health, but where necessary, the Division: Risk Management and Campus Security is made use of, as well as the South African Police Service, to continually enforce and monitor security measures.

Students participate in academic trips, laboratory expe-riments, sport and other voluntary activities, where they can be exposed to risks. The University takes all reasonable measures to protect students and their property when they participate in these activities and during their daily campus life. It is however impossible to eliminate all risks.

Since it is not possible for the University to protect students and their property against all risks, students therefore participate in all University related activities on their own risk.

The University does not take out personal insurance against accidents, medical insurance or any other insurance on behalf of students. The University would like to draw attention to the fact that each student is responsible for his/her own insurance and therefore recommends that he/she takes out sufficient comprehensive insurance for his/her personal possessions, as well as insurance against accidents and/or medical insurance.

WeLCoMInG PRoGRAMMe FoR PoStGRADUAte AnD InteRnAtIonAL StUDentSThe Welcoming and Orientation programme for international students takes place from Wednesday 22 January to Friday 24 January 2014 in Room 1001, RW Wilcocks building, c/o Victoria & Ryneveld Streets (no 71 on the map). The Welcome Centre will be open from Thursday 16 January until Friday 24 January 2014. All incoming international students should please report to the Welcome Centre at the RW Wilcocks building (in front of Room 1012).

For more information, contact Lidia du Plessis, tel: +27 (0)21 808 2607 or e-mail [email protected] or visit the website at www.sun.ac.za/international for a detailed programme.

All international undergraduate first-years that have been enrolled for a full degree programme at the University follow the same welcoming programme as their South African peers.

WeLLneSS oF ALL StUDentSThe University follows a student-centred approach, with a special focus on the wellness of all students. One of the many structures that have been put in place to assist with this (in close collaboration with the entire University) is the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD). The Centre is located at 37 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch (no 8 on the map), and on the Tygerberg campus on the 3rd floor of the Tygerberg Student Centre (no 10 on the map). Students and parents are encouraged to visit the website and take note of all the services provided: (http://www.sun.ac.za/counselling).Some of the help and support includes the following:

l Study methods

l Time management

l Stress management

l Trauma management

l Personal psychotherapy

l Career development

l Academic underachievement

l Developmental workshops

l Specific support to students with Special Learning Needs (Disabilities)

StUDentS oLDeR tHAn 25 FoRMInG PARt oF A PSoEntering campus as an older PSO student and to become part of a younger, undergraduate student population can be challenging. It is sometimes problematic to really become a part of the necessary support networks, to partake in the welcoming programmes aimed at a younger student profile and to find mentors. An informal function is taking place on Thursday, 23 January 2014, from 18:00 – 20:00 in the quad of the Visual Arts building (no 63 on the map), where you will be able to meet other older students, can engage with PSO role players and where the basic services will be introduced to you. An e-mail invitation will be sent to all PSO students older than 25. Any other queries can be directed to Dr Munita Dunn, [email protected].

MentoRSMentors are senior students who are appointed in residences and PSO’s to assist new students with their adjustment to university life. Each new student should have access to a mentor. The mentor already plays an important role during the welcoming period with general assistance regarding university life queries and psychosocial support. Through the mentor, the new students have the opportunity to partake in the Wellness programme of the University, which aims to enhance the wellness of students throughout the year. When you arrive at your residence or PSO, a mentor should be allocated to you. Should you not be allocated a mentor, or have any queries, please contact Client Services at tel: (021) 808 9111 or [email protected].

SoCIetIeSThe University’s societies have something to offer for everyone – from dancing to debating, from churches to community interaction. So, have a look in the back of the Matie Diary or go to www.sun.ac.za/societies to find out more.

Remember to visit the Societies Fair on Saturday 25 January 2014. Read more about the fair in the complete programme which all new students receive upon their arrival on campus.


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Campus Health Service

Family Medicine The main focus of this area include diagnosing and treating of everyday illnesses, sexual and gender health examinations (including gynaecological examinations for women), mental health (including stress), and substance abuse.

Health Promotion and Preventative MedicineThis focus area provides screening, follow-up examinations and interventions for wellness and lifestyle diseases (diabetes, hypertension). Exercise prescriptions as supporting treatment for general health forms part of the treatment program. Continuous follow-ups seek to provide limitation of the long term complications of chronic diseases. Preventative programs include adult immunisations and comprehensive travel medicine service (including yellow fever immunisations). Disease outbreaks (e.g. meningitis, measles, etc.) are also monitored and managed.

occupational Medicine The focus in this area ensures a safe and healthy work environment for students and personnel and aims to ensure that the University complies with the Act on Occupational Health and Safety of SA (85/1993). A wide spectrum of health-related issues within the workplace, especially with regards to management of injury on duty, medical surveillance of employees, biological monitoring, hearing tests, as well as other health risk assessments in the workplace is monitored.

Sport and exercise Medicine The focus is on sport medicine and exercise in general. Injury clinics provide medical care for players in University teams and clubs. The Concussion program provides full assessment, treatment and safe return to sport, according to the newest international guidelines. Assessments of sports and exercise-related issues as well as medical screenings are also done for students and personnel of all fitness levels. This area also assists in planning, coordinating services and supplying

emergency medical support at sport and other events (such as graduation ceremonies).

For additional information:Tel: (021) 808 3496/3494, or visit CHS at Claassen Street 7, Stellenbosch (between Heemstede & Metanoia Residences) or our Tygerberg clinic at tel: (021) 938 9590 (Tygerberg Student Centre, 3rd Floor). Our website is www.sun.ac.za/campushealth.

PhysiotherapyOur physiotherapists use a comprehensive combination of skilled evaluation and treatment techniques to manage pain and/or injuries to the muscular, skeletal and neural components of the body. Treatment techniques used include skilled hands on therapy, specialized electrotherapy equipment, individualized exercise programmes, strapping and dry needling. Patient education plays a very important role in the comprehensive treatment plan.

For more information: www.sun.ac.za/campushealth

Physiotherapists:Tel: (021) 808 3392

Next to the gymnasium in the Sport Science building (no 84 on the map), Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Clinic:

Tel: (021) 808 3496/3494

7 Claassen Street, Stellenbosch (no 15 on the map), Stellenbosch

Tygerberg Clinic:

Tel: (021) 938 9590

3rd Floor, Tygerberg Student Centre (no 10 on the map), Tygerberg

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The Stellenbosch University Campus Health Service (CHS) offers an integrated and accessible health service for students and staff. Its services are provided in five focus areas (Family Medicine, Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine,

Occupational Medicine and Physiotherapy) by experienced and appropriately qualified medical practitioners, nurse practitioners and physiotherapists. CHS is also licenced to dispense medicine and has an equipped pharmacy for this service. CHS service supports the wellness initiative for students and personnel. Services are provided at the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses.

Risk management and Campus Security

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Risk Management and Campus Security serves the campus community of Stellenbosch University (SU). A team of SU and contract staff renders its services to staff, students and visitors on the various campuses.

The following services are some of those that are rendered:l Ops Room, tel: (021) 808 4666, for

general enquiries and the reporting of risks.l A 24-hour emergency line, tel: (021)

808 2333, for the reporting of serious incidents and danger.

l The monitoring of fire and security alarms, emergency reaction and the notification of the environments where alarms have been activated.

l Disaster and emergency support through the provision of assistance to environments’ risk and safety committees. This entails the cordoning off of a building or area where there is an emergency situation and the notification of emergency services and SU key staff.

l An advice and support service to environments’ risk and safety committees, thereby ensuring that the committees comply with safety legislation, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Support in respect of personal safety:Every individual should take responsibility for her or his own safety. Students who exhibit high-risk behaviour make themselves vulnerable and contribute to an unsafe campus. Their behaviour creates opportunities for crime and attracts criminals to campus.

High-risk behaviour includes the following:l Walking alone at night and walking or parking

in poorly lit areas.

l Being on the streets in the early hours of the morning, even in small groups.

l Being on the streets, particularly at night, under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

l Leaving doors and windows open or unlocked.

l Displaying or unnecessarily carrying valuable items, such as laptops, tablets and expensive electronic equipment.

l Leaving valuable items in cars.

l Using expensive and sought-after sports bicycles and bicycle locks of a poor quality on campus.

The best crime prevention is to decrease your exposure to crime or, even better, to avoid it completely.

24-hour Ops CentreThe service room is very centrally situated on the corner of Merriman and De Beer Street and is open day and night, every day of the year. Here, students can just pop in, ask questions, safely wait for a friend and also report crime, risks and suspicious circumstances.

Contact us: Emergency number (24 hours): Tel: (021) 808 2333 (Emergencies only)

Stellenbosch Ops Room: Tel: (021) 808 4666

Tygerberg 24-hour Ops Room: Tel: (021) 938 9507

University Jargon

Academic literacy and language proficiencyAcademic reading and writing skills and general proficiency in Afrikaans and/or English

Bondelsport (group sports)Fun sports and games evening that forms part of the welcoming programme

CalendarThe University publishes all its information in its Calendar. The Calendar consists of 13 parts. Each faculty has its own section in the Calendar, in which its study programmes and learning plans are stated. Obtain a copy on www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek/indeks.htm or request one from our Client Service Centre on tel: 021 808 9111.

Class mark or ‘predicate mark’In modules requiring an exam, students are awarded a class mark. The class mark is calculated based on class attendance, class work, tests, assignments, essays and practical work (where applicable).

ClusterA cluster consists of a number of residences that are situated geographically close to one another as well as one or two PSO wards. Clusters play an important role in integrating and supporting new students

on campus, and ensure that students experience the University as a caring and nurturing place. Clusters also integrate the university experience of residence students, day students and students in private lodging.

Continuous assessmentA student’s work in a particular module is systematically assessed on successive occasions throughout the semester or year. A final class mark (performance mark – see below) is awarded without the student having taken a formal university exam.

CUAsThe abbreviation stands for computer user areas on campus that provide students with access to computer facilities. Specific CUAs are NARGA, FIRGA, Humarga and Fharga.

Early assessmentDuring their first weeks on campus already, first-year students complete early assessment in all their modules. This consists of tests or any other assessment that would give a fair indication of potential high-risk students in a particular module. Students, their lecturers and parents receive these marks at the end of week 6 in order to give them an early impression of students’ progress and possible need of assistance. Early assessment is one of the functions of the First-year Academy (see below).

First-year AcademyA unique initiative at Stellenbosch University that focuses specifically on success in the first year, with a wide variety of activities that are purposefully coordinated, including early assessment (see above).

HKHK is the abbreviation for the Afrikaans word “Huiskomitee”, or House Committee – the group of student leaders in each residence and PSO ward.

Hub A Hub is a student learning and living area with various facilities where particularly PSO students who reside in Stellenbosch as well as commuter students may eat, study or relax during the day between classes.

MAD2

The abbreviation stands for “Make a decision to make a difference” and is the overall theme of the welcoming programme, with a strong emphasis on community interaction. The events are listed in the comprehensive welcoming programme which students will receive upon arrival on campus.

MentorsMentors are senior students who are appointed in residences and PSOs to help you as first year student adapt to university life. All first year students can

University Jargon explainedBelow is a glossary that explains the meaning of general terms

used at the University.

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get access to a mentor, so find out as soon as possible who your mentor is.

MGD“Maties Gemeenskapsdiens” is a community interaction flagship project that aims to meet community needs by way of service and development programmes involving the students, knowledge, resources and collaborators of the University as well as collaborators and resources from outside the University.

NeelsieThe Neelsie Student Centre is a convenience mall and social hub on campus. The centre offers a variety of eateries and coffee shops, banking services, books and stationery, cellphone and computer services, a pharmacy, a travel agency, a hair and beauty salon, clothing outlets and many more. It is equipped with a big-screen television as well as a stage, where regular promotions and shows take place. In addition, the Neelsie has spacious recreational venues, which truly makes the centre a one-stop-shop for all student needs. The Vrouevereniging Hall, which is located on the first floor, is primarily let out for student dances and functions. The top floors house the Student Representative Council, MAD² and various student associations’ offices, as well as the Matie FM studio and the computer user area FHARGA’s lecture rooms and study area.

Performance markThis is the final performance in a module, and is calculated according to a fixed formula based on the class mark (see above) and exam mark. The performance mark determines whether a student passes a module (with or without distinction) or fails it.

Prim Prim is the abbreviated form for “primaria” (female) or “primarius” (male) – the head student of a residence or PSO ward.

Progress markIn a year module, a progress mark is awarded at

the end of the first semester. This is based on a student’s performance in tests, assignments and other assessment opportunities up until June of the particular year.

PSO wardsThe members of the Private Student Organisation (PSO) are students who do not live in residence – approximately 70% of all the University’s students. This organisation involves students in social and academic events on campus in the same way a residence would have done. The PSO ward does not provide accommodation to members, but PSO students may use their student cards to book meals to have at a residence in their particular cluster.

Skakeling (interaction)An informal event where student groups of different houses meet, socialise, jointly participate in an interesting activity or learn something new. “Skakelings” can be social, with mentors, academic, and so forth.

SportEd programmeThe SportEd programme makes use of mentors to help first-year students adjust to university life and reconcile the demands of academics and sport.

Student portal – www.mymaties.comThis is an extensive website that functions much like a building foyer. The student portal provides access to information and services to meet students’ needs. One can access the portal from the University’s website. To make use of the services, students log in with their user name and password. Prospective students and former students, or alumni, have their own portals on www.maties.com and www.alumni.com respectively.

VenstersThis street theatre, during which house partners entertain spectators with interesting storylines and dance moves, certainly counts among the highlights of the welcoming programme.

University Jargon

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StellenbOScH cAmPUS: contents

ContentsCompulsory Information Sessions S5

National Benchmark Tests S5

Registration S6

Compulsary Language Placement Tests S7

Outline of Welcoming Programme S8

Faculty Programmes S10

Important General Information S13

Important Numbers S16

Emergency Numbers S17

Map of Stellenbosch Campus S18

Stellenbosch Campus

MORE INFORMATION www.sun.ac.za/studentIT phone: 021 808 9111 e-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @ITStellenUni

ARE YOU A NEW MATIE?

DO YOU NEED A LAPTOP OR TABLET TO GET CONNECTED TO YOUR FUTURE?

National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) It is compulsory for all prospective first-year students at SU, regard-

less of the matriculation year or examination system followed, to write

the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). For all NBT-related details and

reservations, please visit the official NBT website at www.nbt.ac.za. If

you have not yet written the NBTs by the last official test session on

11 January 2014, you can contact the Centre for Prospective

Students at [email protected] or tel: (021) 808 4709 to make an

appointment to take the NBT’s on Wednesday 22 January 2014

in Stellenbosch.

THURSDAY 23 JANUARY Faculty oF agriScienceScompulsory session for:l students with aggregates of between 55% and 59%

(final Grade 12 results) and/orl students with aggregates of between 55% and 59% for

Mathematics and/orl students who are provisionally accepted for the

Extended Degree Programme (EDP).

time: 15:30 – 16:30

Venue: Lecture Room 1002, JS Marais building (no 61 on the map)

contact person: Dr Natasja Brown, tel: (021) 808 2015

FRIDAY 24 JANUARYFaculty oF artS and Social ScienceS compulsory session for all prospective students with matric averages of between 57% and 59,9%.l This session will be used to convey information on the

compulsory Extended Degree Programme (EDP) for candidates whose Grade 12 averages are between 57% and 59,9%.

l This session specifically takes place prior to registration to ensure that students are properly advised and will be registered for the correct programmes or modules according to Calendar regulations.

time: 12:00 – 13:00

Venue: Room 223, Arts and Social Sciences building (no 77 on the map)

navrae: Prof Christine Anthonissen, tel: (021) 808 2006 Ms Anita Jonker, tel: (021) 808 2081

Compulsory Information Sessions

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Information Sessions and nbts

It is important that you consult the notice on registration that will be sent to you separately by the Registrar of the University, as all the information that you need to decide whether you want to register yourself, or whether you rather want to register in NARGA (GERGA at the Tygerberg campus) during the welcoming programme, will be given in the notice. All the necessary dates, times, documentation required and other important information will be contained in the notice.

the system for self-registration will be accessible from 13 January to 30 January 2014.

If you have done the National Senior Certificate or the IEB-certificate, you will be able to register yourself. Candidates from other school systems cannot make use of self-registration.

Self-registration can be done from any computer with access to internet on www.mymaties.com. We wish to urge you to use this option, as you will know before leaving for Stellenbosch whether you meet the admission requirements of the study programme to which you were provisionally admitted and, if so, that you were finally accepted and registered as student. You will then just have to acquire your student card at the Student Centre (Neelsie) in Stellenbosch, in the time slot determined for your faculty’s registration in NARGA, or in GERGA for students at Tygerberg. it is, however, important that you attend the full welcoming programme.

If you cannot or do not want to register yourself, you must consult the notice on registration that will be sent to you to ensure that you report for registration at the right date and time at NARGA or GERGA, with all the necessary documents that are required (see further on for documents required).

GERGA-registration at the Tygerberg campus is scheduled for Friday 24 January 2014 and NARGA-registration at the Stellenbosch campus for Monday 27 and tuesday 28 January 2014. Please note that first year students who have not registered on these dates and who obtain special permission to register late, will have to register later in the course of that week in NARGA together with the senior students of their faculty. First year students, who register later than that, will be charged a levy of R500.

If you do not register yourself, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all the admission requirements of your study programme before you leave for Stellenbosch. If you are going to register in NARGA or GERGA, you must show the following original documents when you report for registration in your faculty’s allotted registration time slot:

1. Advice of Results of the 2013 NSC or IEB final school-leaving examination.

2. KNSC or IEB candidates who matriculated in 2012 or earlier: National Senior Certificate.

3. Candidates from other school systems: School-leaving certificate/s and certificate of university exemption issued by the SA Matriculation Board.

4. Candidates who studied at other universities: The document/s mentioned at 2 or 3 above, as well as a full academic record and a certificate of good conduct issued by the university concerned.

5. If you are not a South African citizen: A valid study permit.

Please take note of the notice regarding the writing of the national Benchmark tests (see p S5).

Registration as student

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TWO OPTIONS to register as StudentThere are two different options available for you to officially register as a student of Stellenbosch University in January 2014, namely self-registration (e-registration), or by using the registration process in NARGA on the Stellenbosch campus (GERGA on the Tygerberg campus for students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), that takes place during the welcoming programme according to a fixed schedule per faculty.

language Placement tests

• Faculty oF engineering students write in the Engineering building (no 51 on the map).

• Faculty oF agriScienceS students write in the Engineering building (no 51 on the map).

• Faculty oF natural ScienceS students write in the Engineering building (no 51 on the map).

• Faculty oF theology students write in the Engineering building (no 51 on the map).

• Faculty oF education students write in the Engineering building (no 51 on the map).

• Faculty oF laW students write in the Education building (GG Cillié building, no 76 on the map).

• Faculty oF artS and Social ScienceS students write in the Education building (GG Cillié building, no 76 on the map) and the Arts and Social Sciences building (no 77 on the map). Report at either of the two buildings.

• Faculty oF econoMic and ManageMent ScienceS students write in the CGW Schumann building (no 58 on the map) and the Van der Sterr building (no 59 on the map). Report at either of the two buildings.

• occuPational theraPy StudentS and SPeech-language and hearing theraPy students write in the Arts and Social Sciences building (no 77 on the map).

iMPortant inForMation Students with disabilities and students who have officially been granted additional writing time must please contact the test coordinator no later than tuesday 21 January 17:00. Please take a pencil and eraser with you when you write the tests.

additional Writing tiMeArrangements regarding additional writing time that are made with the test coordinator are valid for the Language Placement Tests only. Applications for additional writing time during tests and exams require a separate application and process. For additional writing time during tests and exams, go to www.mymaties.com after registration in 2014, select Test/Exam Info and then General Exam Information to download the application forms for additional writing time. Send the completed and signed application to [email protected]. If you have any questions, send an e-mail to [email protected] for further information.

teSt coordinator: Zaan Bester, e-mail: [email protected], tel: (021) 808 2695

“During the past few years the language placement tests (for Afrikaans and English) were written as part of a battery of tests written by all prospective students. From 2013 these tests are administered separately as part of the welcoming programme for new students. As in the past, all new students should write these tests. This strategy forms an integral part of the University’s language planning and is essential • to annually form a general idea of the language skills

of our students, and to gather information that would

inform strategic language planning, and

• to support the placement of students in different language modules and other language support mecha-nisms in the relevant faculties. It is particularly important to keep in mind that school results in language subjects do not provide reliable information to measure the linguistic preparedness of students.”

– Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel: Vice-Rector (Learning & Teaching)

COMPuLSORy Language Placement Tests for aLL first-year Students

FRIDay 24 JaNuaRy 09:00 – 12:00

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Outline of Welcoming Programme

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Outline OF Su’s Welcoming Programme

THuRSDay 23 JaNuaRy08:00–12:30: New students report to residences and

PSO wards

Parents’ meetings as arranged

14:00–15:00: Information session for students with Special Learning Needs (Disabilities) and their parents (see p 17)

Venue: Room 1024, Visual Arts building (no 63 on the map)

15:30–16:30: Compulsory session for all AgriSciences students (see p S5):

• with aggregates of between 55% and 59% (final Grade 12 results) and/or

• with aggregates of between 55% and 59% for Mathematics and/or

• who are provisionally accepted for the Extended Degree Programme (EDP)

Venue: Lecture Room 1002, JS Marais building (no 61 on the map)

14:00–17:00: Parents’ introduction to faculties (excluding students except where indicated otherwise)

Parents’ meeting with the various faculty Deans (including B of Occupational Therapy and B of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy), meeting with lecturers, tours and opportunity to ask questions (see pages 10 and 11 for presentations in various faculties).

Please allow sufficient time for travelling/ walking from the parents’ meetings to the official welcoming.

18:00–19:00: OFFICIAL WELCOMING

Venue: Danie Craven stadium (no 33 on the map)

Welcoming by the Rector of all parents and new students, including Tygerberg campus and Military Academy (see p 13).

compulsory for all new students.

FRIDay 24 JaNuaRy09:00–12:00: Compulsory Language Placement Tests for

all students in of the following faculties:

AgriSciences, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Theology, Education, Law,

This is only an outline of the programme. All new students will receive the comprehensive welcoming programme upon arrival on campus in January.

Outline of Welcoming Programme

Arts and Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences (see p S7 for more information and venues)

iMPortant: Students with disabilities and students who have officially been granted additional writing time must please contact the test coordinator no later than Tuesday 21 January 17:00. Coordinator: Zaan Bester, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 2695

12:00–13:00: Compulsory session for all Arts and Social Sciences students with matric averages of between 57% and 59,9% (see p S5)


13:30–17:00: Faculty meetings and information kiosks in various faculties as indicated in programme (see p S10)

14:00–16:00: Academic registration of new first-year students for the B of Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy programmes who cannot self-register

Venue: Room 3008 (office of Ms Z Jansen), Administration Block A (no 1 on the map), Stellenbosch

SaTuRDay 25 JaNuaRy08:00–12:00: Cluster morning for all new students (see

cluster groups on p 15)

14:00–20:00: Bondelsport, Societies Fair and Pool Party

MONDay 27 JaNuaRy08:00–17:00: Academic registration/computer user area

(CUA) registration/ faculty meetings

TuESDay 28 JaNuaRy08:00–17:00: Academic registration/computer user area

(CUA) registration/ faculty meetings

WEDNESDay 29 JaNuaRy08:00–13:00: Computer user area (CUA)

registration/ faculty meetings

16:00–17:30: Sports club meetings with sports managers for prospective club members (see p 14)

17:30–18:00: compulsory Sport-ed session for all students who have received residence placement through Maties Sport (see p 14)

Venue: Lecture Hall B, Sports Science building (no 84 on the map)

enquiries Ms Jackie Wiese, tel: (021) 808 3808

THuRSDay 30 JaNuaRy09:00–12:00: Community interaction and development

Participation in various activities and projects in the community by students and staff.

FRIDay 31 JaNuaRyRegistration of all students ends.

Preparations for “Vensters” street theatre.

18:00–23:00: “Vensters” street theatre

SaTuRDay 1 FEBRuaRy09:00–12:00: Clean-up session

14:00–16:00: Conclusion

Official welcoming programme for new students ends.

MONDay 3 FEBRuaRyOfficial commencement of classes for both new students and seniors.

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FaCuLTy PROGRaMMES for new Students

FRIDay 24 JaNuaRy 2014 Take note: There are also compulsory meetings for students on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 27–29 January 2014. Students will receive the comprehensive programme upon arrival on campus.

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aGRISCIENCESIt is compulsory for all AgriSciences students to follow the full programme

Students who follow the programmes BSc Food Science, BSc in Conservation Ecology, BScAgric. Viticulture and Oenology General and BScAgric Oenology Specialised follow the Faculty of AgriSciences Welcoming Programme.

The programme Agricultural Production and Management (BAgric) is being offered in collaboration with the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg. Students receive their training at Elsenburg campus and follow the Elsenburg Welcoming Programme.

Enquiries: Tel: (021) 808 5453

09:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests (p S7) for all AgriSciences students

Venue: Engineering building (no 51 on the map)

14:00 – 17:00 compulsory for all AgriSciences students

Presentation of Academic Programmes(all programmes: Plant and Soil Sciences; Food and Wine Production Systems; Animal Production Systems; Agricultural Economics and Management; Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences; Conservation Ecology)

Venue: Lecture room 1002, JS Marais building (no 61 on the map)

ECONOMIC aND MaNaGEMENT SCIENCES (EMS)9:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests

(p S7) for all EMS studentsVenue: Report to either of the two buildings: CGW Schumann building (no 58 on the map) and the Van der Sterr building (no 59 on the map)

14:00 – 15:30 inForMation SeSSion all new students in the following programmes attend this session: BAcc, BCom (Fin Acc), BCom (Management Accounting), BCom, BCom (EDP), BCom (Management Sciences), BCom (Economic Sciences), BCom (Math Science), BCom (Industrial Psychology), BCom (Act Science)

14:00 Welcoming and introduction of the Dean by the Chairperson: Economic and Management Sciences Student Committee (EMSC)

14:10 Welcoming by the Dean, Prof Johann de Villiers14:15 Vice-Dean, Prof Ronel du Preez14:20 Faculty Secretary: Ms Nazli Daniels Programme choices, admission requirements,

language practice, and registration procedure14:45 Faculty Manager: Mr MJ Brooks Timetables, facilities and other necessary information15:00 Question and answer session (optional for

students): First year lecturers from the various departments will be available to answer the individual questions of students.

Venue: Dutch Reformed Church (Kruiskerk), at the corner of Victoria- and Ryneveld Streets (see map on p S18)

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ENGINEERING09:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests

(p S7) for all Engineering studentsVenue: General Engineering Building (no 51 on the map) No formal programme for the rest of the day

aRTS aND SOCIaL SCIENCES09:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests

(p S7) for all Arts and Social Sciences students

Venue: Report at either of the two buildings: GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map) and

the Arts and Social Sciences building (no 77 on the map)

12:00 – 13:00 compulsory session for all Arts and Social Sciences’ students with a nSc average of between 57% and 59,9% meet the First Year Academy about the extended degree programme (EDP). (See p S5 for more information.)


12:00 – 15:00 Information kiosk for unsure and/or confused studentsVenue: Foyer, Arts and Social Sciences building (no 77 on the map)

PleaSe note: The official welcoming programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences starts on Monday, 27 January 2014, from 08:00 until 17:00. Students meet according to their programmes in the following venues:room 1001, rW Wilcocks building (no 71 on the map): BA in Humanities; BA in Social Dynamics; BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies; BA in Human Resource Managementroom 3001, rW Wilcocks building (no 71 on the map): BA in Language and Culture; BA in Drama and Theatre Studies; BMus; BA in Music; BA in Visual Arts; Higher Certificate in Music; Diploma in Practical Musicroom 1012, rW Wilcocks building (no 71 on the map): B of Social Work; BA in Value and Policy Studies; BA in Socio-Informatics; B of Occupational Therapy; B of Speech, Language and Hearing Therapyroom 230, arts and Social Sciences building (no 77 on the map): BA in Sport Sciences; BA in International Studies; BA in Development and Environment

NaTuRaL SCIENCES09:00-12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests

(p S7) for all Natural Sciences studentsVenue: General Engineering building

(no 51 on the map)

13:30–14:15: Meeting with the DeanVenue: Endler hall, Conservatoire

(no 79 on the map)

14:15–15:00: Programme offering of the FacultyVenue: Endler hall, Conservatoire

(no 79 on the map)

15:00–15:45: Guidance to students according to programme

Programme: Human Life Sciences (Biology) and (Biology with Psychology)

Venue: Endler hall, Conservatoire (no 79 on the map)

Programme: Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyVenue: Lecture hall 201, JC Smuts building

(no 53 on the map)

Programme: Biodiversity and EcologyVenue: Lecture hall 1030, Natural Sciences building

(no 69 on the map)

Programme: Sport Science Organisation of the Sport Science practical

programme, timetable, and the ordering of Sports Science uniforms (compulsory)

Venue: Lecture hall A, Sport Science building (no 84 on the map)

Programmes: PhysicsVenue: Lecture hall Beta 3002, Merensky building

(no 66 on the map)

Programmes: Mathematical SciencesVenue: Lecture hall 3001, Mathematical Sciences,

Industrial Psychology building (no 67 on the map)

Programmes: ChemistryVenue: Room 2003, De Beers building

(no 54 on the map)

Programmes: Earth Science and Geo-informaticsVenue: Lecture hall 203, JC Smuts building

(no 53 on the map)

Faculty Programmes EDuCaTION

09:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests (p S7) for all Education students

Venue: General Engineering building (no 51 on the map)

14:00 – 15:00 Welcoming• Meeting with the Dean: Prof Maureen

Robinson• Orientation regarding Faculty of Education

and BEd programme• Academic support to newcomer students• Education bursary and time table• Meeting with the Education Student

Committee• General information regarding registration

Venue: Room 1028, GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map)

15:00 Cool drinks

15:00 – 16:30 Enquiries regarding registration, programme and modules

Venue: Foyer, GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map)

LaW09:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests (p S7) for all Law students Venue: GG Cillié building (no 76 on the map)

14:00 – 14:45 Welcoming by the DeanStudents in the programmes LLB, BComm (Law), BA (Law) and BAccLLB

Venue: Room 1001, RW Wilcocks building (no 71 on the map)

14:45 – 15:45 Information session: General background and practical information for new students (the University, the Faculty of Law, members of staff, administrative and support services)

Students in the programmes LLB, BComm (Law), BA (Law) and BAccLLB


15:45 – 16:30 Opportunity for individual enquiries, Ms Karin Wiss, Mr Bradley Greenhalgh & Mr Shirle Cornelissen

Students in the programmes LLB, BComm (Law), BA (Law) and BAccLLB students


THEOLOGy09:00 – 12:00 compulsory Language Placement Tests

(p S7) for all Theology students Venue: General Engineering building

(no 51 on the map)

13:30 – 13:50 Welcoming by the DeanVenue: Hofmeyer hall, Faculty of Theology

(no 80 on the map)

13:50 – 14:10 Information regarding First Year’s Academy – Ms S Weber

14:10 – 14:30 Theological Students’ Committee (TSC)

14:30 – 14:45 Centre for Student Counselling and Development

14:45 – 15:00 Language Centre

15:00 – 15:30 Faculty buildings – Ms M Brand & Rev L Hoffman

Venue: Foyer, Faculty of Theology (nr 80 on the map)

15:30 – 16:30 Identity vs Identity – TSC

Venue: Front lawn, Faculty of Theology (no 80 on the map)

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CONSERVaTION ECOLOGy, FOOD SCIENCE, aND VITICuLTuRE aND OENOLOGyStudents who intend studying the programmes BSc Conservation Ecology, BSc Food Science, BScAgric Viticulture and Oenology, or BScAgric Oenology Specialised follow the Faculty of agriSciences’ welcoming programme.

ELSENBuRG (Bagric)-STuDENTSThe programme Agricultural Production and Management (BAgric) is presented in collaboration with the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg. Students receive their training at Elsenburg, and will therefore also follow the Elsenburg welcoming programme. enquiries: Marilise Smith, tel: 021 808 5453 or [email protected] the website for more information: www.elsenburg.com.

LIBRaRy aND INFORMaTION SERVICE The SU Library and Information Service offers an orientation programme in the central library (JS Gericke) and branch libraries. The programme in the JS Gericke Library (no 4 on the map) takes place on 24, 27, 28 and 29 January 2014. Library orientation is arranged in accordance with faculty and is aimed at introducing new students to the various services and facilities there-of. Faculty programmes indicate the dates and times of library visits. More information is available in the comprehensive programme which students receive in January 2014.

Participants in the orientation programme also stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Apart from the JS Gericke Library, orientation programmes are also presented at the following branch libraries: Theology; Music; Engineering and Forestry; Medical & Health Sciences as well as the Bellville Park campus library. The orientation programme will be followed up with individual training called GetSmart@URLibrary in the subsequent week.

TRaNSPORT, PaRKING aND aPPLICaTION FOR PaRKING transport Bicycles • Rent a Matie Bike or bring your own bicycle to campus. • Register your bicycle free of charge with Campus

Security (in order to get access to safe bicycle sheds and to help find the owners of stolen bicycles).

Campus Shuttle Service • See the SU website for the specific routes and times of

the service.

Parking• Visit the SU webpage for the various types of parking on

university grounds and the associated costs. Make your selection and apply electronically for access to parking on the SU webpage. A successful application, however, does not guarantee a specific parking bay.

• Students will also be able to apply for parking and register their vehicles during student registration.

• The annual parking levy will be debited against the student’s account.

• Students must note that application for access to parking can be done electronically throughout the year. Allocations in terms of reserved parking at residences and other SU housing, however, take place one-off at the beginning of the year based on applications received as well as the specific allocation criteria of the residences and SU housing.

• Only registered vehicles may be parked on university grounds.

enquiries: Ms N Olivier, tel: (021) 808 3916

PSO TRaNSPORT SERVICEStudents who are not living in residences and are allocated to Private Student Organizations (PSO’s) are encouraged

IMPORTaNT General Information

Important General Information

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Important General Information

to take part in the welcoming programme of their specific PSO. As the programmes end in the evening, a free transport service is available to all PSO students to ensure they get home safely. The transport service leaves at 22:00 at night from the Campus Security offices in Merriman Avenue and will get students safely to their homes in Stellenbosch and surrounding areas. The House Committee of your specific PSO will have more information about this service. Any other queries can be directed to Dr Munita Dunn, [email protected].

EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRaMMESPlease note: For more information ONLY about the Extended Degree Programmes, please contact the following persons:

Programmes in arts and Social Sciences Ms Anita Jonker, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 2081

Programmes in Science Ms Wilma Wagener, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 3063

Programmes in economic and Management Sciences Marie Malherbe, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 2225

Programmes in engineering Mr August Engelbrecht, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 4205

Programmes in agriSciences Dr Natasja Brown, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 2015

general enquiries Mr Gert Young, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 4937

Please note: Students who are following an Extended Degree Programme register in faculty context on either Monday 27 or tuesday 28 January. (Please consult the notices on registration that will be sent to you separately by the University Registrar.)

CONSTRuCTION ON CaMPuSStellenbosch University is constantly busy improving facilities on campus for the benefit of staff and students. For this reason, please take note that during the academic year building will possibly be taking place in and around the accommodation facilities on campus.

The first phase of an ambitious housing project that is partially funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training is reaching completion by December 2013/ January 2014. It will provide housing on campus for about 770 students who previously had to find housing elsewhere. Locations for subsequent phases of the housing project are currently being explored. Furthermore, continuous maintenance and upgrade projects are also continuing as usual.

Because continuous building is happening on several terrains on campus and initially everyone is affected negatively in some way, no “discount” regarding residence tariffs will be considered. The question of ‘who will be given discount and who not?’ will result in a situation too tricky to handle. Students and their parents can be assured, however, that the well-being, safety and academic progress of students are always priority and that the University will do everything possible to limit inconvenience as much as possible.

During times of building all possible arrangements will be made for the safety of students and their belongings. For bigger projects, regular meetings will be held to which representatives of the residences will be invited in order to keep them updated on all matters and ensure that students are inconvenienced as little as possible.

No noisy work will be done during the first exam opportunity. In the week leading up to the start of the first exam opportunity, restrictions will be placed on working hours to ensure the residents are given sufficient opportunity to prepare for the upcoming examinations.

All statutory requirements regarding occupational safety will be adhered to and the contract team and workings of each project will be clearly identifiable. The safety of our students is of cardinal importance.

enquiries:

Dr Munita Dunn, [email protected]

Mr Schalk Opperman [email protected]

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Important telephone numbers

IMPORTaNT NuMBERSAll Enquiries (021) 808 9111

Academic Affairs Council (AAC) (021) 808 2491/2493

Admissions (021) 808 9111

Bursaries and Loans (021) 808 9111

Campus Health Services (021) 808 3494/3496

Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg (021) 808 5453

Careers Office (021) 808 3568

Centre for Prospective Students (CPS) (021) 808 4709

Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) (021) 808 4707

Client Services (021) 808 9111

Communication and Liaison (021) 808 4977

Facilities Management (021) 808 4666

Language Centre (021) 808 2155

Library Enquiries (021) 808 2486

MAD² Office (021) 808 3632

Maties Sport (021) 808 4941/4642

Ombudsman 082 807 2994

Prim Committee (021) 808 2491/2493

Risk Management and Campus Security enquiries (021) 808 2333/4666

Social worker (021) 808 9111

Societies Council (021) 808 2491/2493

Student Fees (021) 808 9111

Student Structures and Communities (021) 808 9111

Stellenbosch Student Representative Council (SRC) (021) 808 2491/2493

SU Gymnasium (021) 808 4428

Tygerberg campus (switch board) (021) 938 9111

Tygerberg Student Council (TSC) (021) 938 9591

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emergency telephone numbers

EMERGENCy NuMBERS FOR STuDENTS

Student Structures and communities (021) 808 9111

centre for Student counselling and development’s 24-hour crisis service 082 557 0880

risk Management and campus Security: •OpsRoomforgeneralenquiries and the reporting of risks (021) 808 4666•A24-hourEMERGENCYLINEforthereporting of serious incidents and danger (021) 808 2333

the ombudsman 082 807 2994

Police Flying Squad 10111

ambulance 084 124 (er24) 082 911 (netcare)

Medi-clinic 24-hour emergency unit (021) 886 9999

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campus map

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SUPPORT SERviCES1 Administration, Block A2 Administration, Block B3 Administration, Block C4 JS Gericke Library5 Neelsie Student Centre6 Campus Security7 Centre for Prospective Students 8 Centre for Student Counselling and Development: Reception9 Development Office10 Careers Office11 Academic Counselling and Career Development12 Therapy and Personality Development13 Academic Support14 Centre for Teaching and Learning15 Campus Health Services16 Maties Sport17 DF Malan Memorial Centre18 Old Conservatoire18 Bureau for Economic Research19 SU Art Galery20 Eben Dönges Centre (Sasol Art Museum)21 Telematic Services22 Language Centre (Crozier Street Houses)23 WAT, 115 Banghoek Road24 Matie Community Services, Lückhoff School25 SU Vehicle Fleet26 Legal Aid Clinic27 IT Student Help Centre28 TAS-IT29 Information Technology30 Facilities Management 31 Buying and Supplying Services

SPORTS FACiliTiES33 Danie Craven Stadium34 Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium35 Coetzenburg Tennis Courts36 PSO Club House37 Hockey Club House and Fields38 Swimming Pool39 SU Gymnasium40 Tennis Courts (Residences)41 Old Mutual Sports Centre42 Tennis Courts43 Heidehof Rugby Fields

ACAdEMiC bUildinGS44 Africa Centre for HIV and AIDS Management45 Food Science46 PO Sauer47 Civil Engineering48 Electrical / Electronic Engineering49 Process Engineering50 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering51 Engineering, General52 Knowledge Centre53 JC Smuts – Biological Sciences54 De Beers – Chemistry55 Mike de Vries56 Chemistry – first-years57 Inorganic Chemistry58 CGW Schumann59 Van der Sterr60 Accounting and Statistics61 JS Marais62 Polymer Science63 Visual Arts64 JH Neethling65 AI Perold66 Merensky

67 Industrial Psychology68 Nursery69 Natural Sciences70 Chamber of Mines71 RW Wilcocks72 Old Main Building73 HB Thom Theater74 CL Marais Library75 Journalism76 GG Cillié77 Arts and Social Sciences78 Lombardi79 Konservatorium (University Choir)80 Theological Seminary81 Paul van der Bijl Laboratories82 Welgevallen Experimental Farm83 Agronomy84 Sport Science

WOMEn’S RESidEnCES85 Huis Neethling86 Monica87 Harmonie88 Heemstede89 Huis ten Bosch90 Lydia91 Minerva92 Nerina93 Erica94 Nemesia95 Serruria96 Tinie Louw Dining Hall96 amaMaties hub97 Sonop (Huis van Niekerk)98 Irene MEn’S RESidEnCES99 Eendrag100 Helshoogte101 Simonsberg102 Huis Visser103 Huis Marais104 Dagbreek105 Majuba106 Wilgenhof107 Helderberg MiXEd RESidEnCES108 Metanoia109 Academia110 Concordia111 Goldfields112 Huis McDonald UnivERSiTy FlATS And HOUSES113 Lobelia114 Crozierhof115 Huis de Villiers116 Waldenhof

Faculties (in colour) anddepartments

Accounting 59African Languages 77Afrikaans en Nederlands 77Agricultural Economics 61

AGRISCIENCES 45, 46, 53, 55, 61, 64, 78, 81–83

Agronomy 83Ancient Studies 77

Animal Sciences 55Applied Mathematics 51

ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 63, 70, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79Biochemistry 53Business Management 58Botany and Zoology 69Chemistry and Polymer Science 54–57, 62Computer Science (Math. Sc.) 51Conservation Ecology and Entomology 61Earth Sciences 70Drama 73

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 58 - 60, 67

EDUCATION 76, 84

ENGINEERING 47–52

English 77Food Science 45Forest and Wood Sciences 46General Linguistics 77Genetics 53Geography and Environmental Studies 70History 71Hortoculture 78Industrial Psychology 67Information Science 77Institute for Wine Biotechnology 64Institute for Plantbiotechnology 69Journalism 75

LAW 72

Mathematics (Math. Sc.) 59Microbiology 53Modern Foreign Languages 77Music 79Philosophy 77Physics 66Physiological Sciences 55Plant Pathology 78Political Science 77Psychology 71Public Development Management 59

SCIENCE 51, 53–57, 59, 62, 65, 66, 69, 70

Social Work 77Sociology and Social Anthropology 77Soil Science 78Sport Science 84Statistics and Actuarial Science 60

THEOLOGy 80

Visual Arts 63Viticulture and Oenology 64 Parking

CAMPUS MAP campus map

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MySchool/MyVillage/MyPlanet is Suid-Afrika se grootste gemeenskapsondersteuningsprogram wat fondse insamel vir skole en ander organisasies en sodoende opvoedkundige en maatskaplike ontwikkeling bevorder.

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2. Nomineer die Universiteit Stellenbosch as jou begunstigde.

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Boonop sal jy eksklusiewe afslag en spesiale aanbiedings ontvang van uitgesoekte vennote soos WRewards by Woolworhts. Jy sal ook ’n maandelikse staat per e-pos ontvang wat jou op hoogte hou van jou inkopies en hoeveel daar vir die US ingesamel is.

Vir meer inligting besoek www.myschool.co.za of stuur ’n e-pos na [email protected] of skakel 0860 100 445.

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Students and parents can now support Stellenbosch University (SU) without it costing you a sent. Swipe your MySchool card whenever you shop at any of the participating retailers nationwide and a percentage of the transaction will be donated to SU.

My School/MyVillage/MyPlanet is South Africa’s biggest community support programme which raises funds for schools and other organisations to improve education and social development.

how does it work?1. Get a free card online or simply phone 0860 100 445.

You can also get a card at any Woolworths store.

2. Nominate Stellenbosch University as your beneficiary.

3. Swipe your card whenever you make a purchase at any partner store (these include Woolworths, Engen Quikshops, Toys R Us, Waltons, Reggie’s, kalahari.com, Power24 and many more).

4. The partner will donate a percentage of your purchases to your beneficiary!

As an added bonus you will receive exclusive discounts and special offers from selected partners, such as WRewards at Woolworths. You will also receive monthly statements via email showing your transactions and how much has been raised for your beneficiary.

For more information visit www.myschool.co.za or send an e-mail to Client Services at [email protected] or call 0860 100 445.

2014

PREPARE yOUR

SELF FOR TH

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CAmPUS


yOU UnLimiTEd!

Tygerberg Campus

ContentsImportant General Information T5

Language Placement Tests T5

Registration T6

Outline of the Welcoming Programme T7

Parents’ Meeting with the Dean T8

Faculty Programme T9

Emergency Numbers T11

Important Numbers T12

Tygerberg Campus Map T13

TygERbERg CAmPUS: Contents




EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAMMESplease note: For more information ONLY about the Extended Degree Programmes, please contact Dr Alwyn Louw, [email protected], tel: (021) 938 9389

General enquiries: Mr Gert Young, [email protected], tel: (021) 808 4937

please note: Students who are following an Extended Degree Programme register in faculty context on Friday 24 January. (Please consult the notices on registration that will be sent to you separately by the University Registrar.)

COMPuLSORy LANGuAGE PLACEMENT TESTS FOR ALL FIRST-yEAR STuDENTS “During the past few years the language placement tests (for Afrikaans and English) were written as part of a battery of tests written by all prospective students. From 2013 these tests are administered separately as part of the welcoming programme for new students. As in the past, all new students should write these tests. This strategy forms an integral part of the University’s language planning and is essential • to annually form a general idea of the language skills

of our students, and to gather information that would inform strategic language planning, and

• to support the placement of students in different language modules and other language support mechanisms in the relevant faculties. It is particularly important to keep in mind that school results in language subjects do not provide reliable information to measure the linguistic preparedness of students.”

– Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel: Vice-Rector (Learning & Teaching)

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 09:00-12:00Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences students write on Wednesday 29 January from 09:00-12:00 in the TSS sports hall (no 10 on the map), Tygerberg campus.

Important information: Students with disabilities and students who have officially been granted additional writing time must please contact the test coordinator no later than

tuesday 21 January 17:00. Please take a pencil and eraser with you when you write the tests

additional writing time: Arrangements regarding additional writing time that are made with the test coordinator are valid for the Language Placement Tests only. Applications for additional writing time during tests and exams require a separate application and process. For additional writing time during tests and exams, go to www.mymaties.com after registration in 2014, select Test/Exam Info and then General Exam Information to download the application forms for additional writing time. Send the completed and signed application to [email protected]. If you have any questions, send an e-mail to [email protected] for further information.

test coordinator: Zaan Bester, e-mail: [email protected], tel: (021) 808 2695

PARKING AND APPLICATION FOR PARKING• Visit the SU webpage for the various types of parking on

university grounds and the associated costs. Make your selection and apply electronically for access to parking on the SU webpage. A successful application, however, does not guarantee a specific parking bay.

• Students will also be able to apply for parking and register their vehicles during student registration.

• The annual parking levy will be debited against the student’s account.

• Students must note that application for access to parking can be done electronically throughout the year. Allocations in terms of reserved parking at residences and other SU housing, however, take place one-off at the beginning of the year based on applications received as well as the specific allocation criteria of the residences and SU housing.

• Only registered vehicles may be parked on university premises.

enquiries: Ms E van der Merwe, tel: (021) 938 9351

IMPORTANT General InformationImportant general Information

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TWO OPTIONS to Register as StudentThere are two different options available for you to officially register as a student of Stellenbosch

University in January 2014, namely self-registration (e-registration), or by using the registration process in GERGA on Tygerberg campus for students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, that takes place during the welcoming programme according to a fixed schedule.

It is important that you consult the notice on registra-tion that will be sent to you separately by the Registrar of the University, as all the information that you need to decide whether you want to register yourself, or whether you rath-er want to register in GERGA at Tygerberg campus during the welcoming programme, will be given in the notice. All the necessary dates, times, documentation required and other important information will be contained in the notice. the system for self-registration will be accessible from 13 January to 30 January 2014. If you have done the National Senior Certificate or the IEB-certificate, you will be able to register yourself. Candidates from other school sys-tems cannot self-register.

Self-registration can be done from any computer with access to internet on www.mymaties.com. We wish to urge you to use this option, as you will know before leaving for Tygerberg whether you meet the admission requirements of the study programme to which you were provisionally admitted and, if so, that you were finally accepted and registered as student. You will then just have to acquire your student card in the time slot determined for your registration in GERGA. It is, however, important that you attend the full welcoming programme.

If you cannot or do not want to register yourself, you must ensure that you report for registration on Friday 24 January 2014 at GERGA with all the necessary documents that are required (see further on for documents required). Please note that first year students who have not registered on these dates and who have not obtained special permission to register late, will be charged a levy of R500.

If you do not register yourself, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all the admission requirements of your study programme before you leave for Tygerberg.

If you are going to register in GERGA, you must show the following original documents when you report for registration in the allotted time slot:

1. Advice of Results of the 2013 NSC or IEB final school-leaving examination.

2. NSC or IEB candidates who matriculated in 2012 or earlier: National Senior Certificate.

3. Candidates from other school systems: School-leaving certificate/s and certificate of university exemption issued by the SA Matriculation Board.

4. Candidates who studied at other universities: The abovementioned documents as well as a full academic record and a certificate of good conduct issued by the university concerned.

5. If you are not a South African citizen: A valid study permit.

All new first-year students for the BSc in Dietetics, BSc in Physiotherapy and MB, ChB programmes who cannot self-register will thus register on Friday 24 January 2014 in the computer user area (GERGA), 3rd floor, Teaching Block (no 3 on the map), Tygerberg campus (see table below).

New first-year students for the B of Occupational Therapy and B of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy programmes who cannot self-register will register at the Stellenbosch campus on Friday 24 January 2014 between 14:00 and 16:00, in room 3008, Administration, Block A, office of Ms Z Jansen.

Date and time of registration which involves residences (only BSc in dietetics I, BSc in Physiotherapy I and MB, ChB I students who cannot self-register):

Registration – Friday 24 January 2014RESIDENCES TIMEHuis Francie van Zyl 09:00 – 09:30Huis Kerkenberg en Meerhoff 09:30 – 10:00Hippokrates 10:00 – 10:30Osler (Private Students Ward) 10:30 – 11:00

Registration

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THuRSDAy 23 JANuARy08:30–10:00: Welcoming of parents and first-year

students by the Dean: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Tygerberg Student Council chairperson and other role players in the Faculty

Venue: Tygerberg Sports Hall (no 10 on the map)

10:00–11:00: Meeting of parents and new students with programme coordinators for MB, ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics respectively

11:00–12:45: Campus tour for all parents and first-year students

12:45: Osler* students and their parents meet Osler committee members

14:00–15:00: Session for parents on student support at Tygerberg campus

15:30: Buses depart for Danie Craven Stadium


Welcoming by the Rector for all parents and new students, including Stellenbosch campus and Military Academy

Compulsory for all new students

Venue: Danie Craven Stadium (no 33 on the Stellenbosch campus map)

Please allow sufficient time for travelling as well as walking from your parked car to the stadium. Comfortable clothing recommended (see p 13).

* ‘Osler’ refers to the private students’ ward on Tygerberg campus, i.e. students who do not live in residences.

FRIDAy 24 JANuARy09:00–11:00: Registration and taking of photographs

for student cards

Registration of all new first-year students for the BSc in Dietetics, BSc in Physiotherapy and MB, ChB programmes who cannot self-register, in the computer user area (GERGA), 3rd floor, Teaching Block (no 3 on the map), Tygerberg campus (see p T6 for more information)

13:00–16:45: GERGA orientation (compulsory for everyone)

14:00–16:00: Registration of new first-year students for the B of Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy programmes who cannot self-register

Venue: Room 3008 (office of Ms Z Jansen), Administration, Block A (no 1 on the Stellenbosch campus map), Stellenbosch

SATuRDAy 25 JANuARyGeneral and social integration as arranged by residences and PSO wards

MONDAy 27 JANuARy08:00–15:00: Academic orientation

15:30–17:00: Academic Administration

23 JANuARy – 1 FEBRuARy Academic, general and social integration

Outline of the Welcoming Programme

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OuTLINE of the Su Welcoming Programme

TuESDAy 28 JANuARyGeneral and social integration as arranged by residences and PSO wards

WEDNESDAy 29 JANuARy09:00–12:00: Compulsory language placement tests (see p T5)13:30–16:30: Interactive learning experience

THuRSDAy 30 JANuARy09:00–12:00: Community interaction morning

FRIDAy 31 JANuARyPreparations for “Vensters” street theatre18:00–23:00: “Vensters”

SATuRDAy 1 FEBRuARy09:00–12:00: Clean-up session14:00–16:00: ConclusionAmptelike verwelkomingsprogram vir nuwelingstudente eindig

MONDAy 3 FEBRuARyOfficial commencement of classes for new students

PARENTS’ MEETING with the DEAN of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

(including students)

parents and new students in MB, ChB, Bsc in physiotherapy, and Bsc in Dietetics

08:30–10:00: Dean: Prof Jimmy Volmink

Venue: Sports Hall (no 10 on the map), Tygerberg campus

See the programme of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on p T9

parents and new students in B of occupational therapy and B of speech-language and Hearing therapy

15:30–16:30: Executive Head, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Prof Usuf Chikte

Venue: Lecture Hall A, Sports Science building (no 84 on the map), Stellenbosch (at Coetzenburg, behind Danie Craven stadium)

Thursday 23 January

Parents meet the dean

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All new students and their parents (MB, ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics) are cordially invited to participate in the following day programme activities (for parents, only Thursday 23 January).

taKe note: Students in the programmes B of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy and B of Occupational Therapy, together with their parents, follow the programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences on the Stellenbosch campus, unless indicated otherwise.

Please note that the welcoming ceremony at 18:00 (informal programme for students starts at 17:30 already) on Thursday 23 January takes place at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, and not on Tygerberg campus. New Tygerberg campus students and their parents are requested to attend this programme after the day’s programme at the Tygerberg campus. For those who do not have their own transport, busses will be arranged from Tygerberg campus to Stellenbosch, and back.

THuRSDAy 23 JANuARy08:30–10:00: Welcoming of parents and first-year

students by the Dean: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Tygerberg Student Council chairperson and other role players in the Faculty (refreshments included)

Venue: Tygerberg Sports Hall (no 10 on the map)

10:00–11:00: Meeting of parents and new students with programme co-ordinators for MB, ChB, BSc in Physiotherapy, and BSc in Dietetics respectively

Venue: Teaching Block (no 3 on the map), Tygerberg campus

11:00–12:45: Campus tour for all parents and first-year students

Venue: Meeting points will be announced earlier on the day

12:45: Osler* students and their parents meet Osler committee members

Venue: Tygerberg “Hub” (no 11 on the map)

14:00–15:00: Session for parents on student support at Tygerberg campus

Venue: Teaching Block (no 3 on the map), Tygerberg campus

15:30: Busses depart for Danie Craven stadium


Rector’s welcoming of new students and their parents (Compulsory for all new students).

Venue: Danie Craven stadium (no 33 on the Stellenbosch campus map), Stellenbosch

If you are using your own transportation, please take the traffic congestion in Stellenbosch into account when planning travelling time, parking and walking distance to the stadium. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended (see p 13 for more information)..

* ‘Osler’ refers to the private students’ ward on Tygerberg campus, i.e. students who do not live in residences.

FACuLTy PROGRAMME for new Students

23 – 24 JANuARy 2014

Faculty Programme: 23-24 January

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FRIDAy 24 JANuARy09:00–11:00: Registration (only those first-year students

who could not self-register via http://www.mymaties.com) and taking of photographs for student cards

09:00–09:30: Huis Francie van Zijl

09:30–10:00: Huis Kerkenberg and Meerhoff

10:00–10:30: Hippokrates

10:30–11:00: Osler

Venue: GERGA, 3rd floor, Teaching Block (no 3 on the map)

12:00–13:00: Lunch

13:00–16:45: GERGA orientation (compulsory for everyone)

13:00–13:45: Huis Francie van Zijl

14:00–14:45: Huis Kerkenberg and Meerhoff

15:00–15:45: Hippokrates

16:00-16:45: Osler

Venue: GERGA, 3rd floor, Teaching Block (no 3 on the map)

enquiries: Ronel Retief Tel: (021) 938 9379

Mandi Barnard Tel: (021) 938 9505

Faculty Programme: 23-24 January

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EMERGENCy NuMBERS for Students


Centre for Student Counselling and Development’s

24-hour crisis service 082 557 0880

Risk Management and Campus Security (Tygerberg campus) (021) 938 9507/9500

The Ombudsman 082 807 2994

Police Flying Squad 10111

Ambulance 084 124 (ER24)

082 911 (Netcare)

Poison Information Centre (021) 931 6129

Tygerberg Hospital (021) 938 4911

Emergency Telephone numbers

Have you saved this on your cell phone?

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IMPORTANT NuMBERSAll Enquiries (021) 808 9111

Admissions (021) 808 9111

Bursaries and Loans (Tygerberg) (021) 938 9458

Campus Health Services (Tygerberg) 021) 938 9590

Careers Office (021) 808 3568

Centre for Prospective Students (CPS) (021) 808 4709

Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) (Tygerberg) (021) 938 9590

Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) (021) 808 3717

Client Services (021) 808 9111

Facilities Management (021) 808 4666

Language Centre (021) 808 2155

Library Enquiries (021) 938 9368

MAD² Office (021) 808 3632

Marketing Office (Tygerberg) (021) 938 9202

Maties Sport (021) 808 4941/4642

Ombudsman 082 807 2994

Risk Management and Campus Security (021) 938 9507/9500

Social worker (021) 808 9111

Societies Council (021) 808 2491/2493

Stellenbosch Student Representative Council (SRC) (021) 808 2491/2493


Student Fees (021) 808 9111

SU Gymnasium (021) 808 4428

Tygerberg Academic Affairs Council (TAAC) (021) 938 9591

Tygerberg campus (switch board) (021) 938 9111

Tygerberg Gymnasium (021) 932 2888

Tygerberg Hospital (021) 938 4911

Tygerberg Prim Committee (021) 938 9591

Tygerberg Student Council (021) 938 9591

Important Telephone numbers

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Tygerberg Campus map

Akademies / Academic

Koshuise/Residences

Sport & OntspanningSport & Recreation

10 Tygerberg Studentesentrum/ Student Centre• Sportsaal/Sports Hall• Kafeteria/Cafeteria• Gimnasium/Gymnasium• PSO• Boekwinkel/Book Shop• TSR/TSC Office

11 Studente HUB12 Hippokrates Gras/Lawn13 Sportgronde/Sports Fields

Ander/Other

14 Tygerberg Hospitaal/Hospital15 Tandheelkunde (UWK)/ Dentistry(UWC)16 Periferie Parkering / Peripheral Parking

4 Hippokrates5 Huis Francie van Zijl6 Kerkenberg7 Meerhoff8 Senior Koshuis 9 Elektiewe Studente/ Elective Students

1 Fisangebou/Fisan Building2 Kliniese Gebou Clinical Building3 Onderwysblok Teaching Block

Derde Vloer - OnderwysblokThird Floor - Teaching Block• Vaardigheidsentrum/Clinical Skills Centre• GERGA (Rekenaarsentrum/Computer Centre)• Biblioteek/LibraryEerste Vloer - Kliniese GebouFirst Floor - Clinical Building• Akademiese Administrasie: Beroepsraad, beurse, eksamens, losies, roosters, • Academic Adminsitration: accommodation, bursaries, examinations, Health Professions Council, time-table• Kassier/Cashier

Fasiliteite & Sentrums / Facilities & Centra

Besoekersparkering / Visitor’s parking

Rolstoel toegang/ Wheelchair access

Studente parkering / Student parking

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