• Mon, 10 Mar 2025

    Orientation program day 1 (Research)

    Event by Sydney Campus

    Date and time

    1. Mon, Mar 10 2025, 9:30am - 3pm

    O'Week is your introduction to life at MIT Sydney, designed to help you settle in, meet key staff, and connect with fellow students. From essential info sessions on student life, academic services, and IT systems to career guidance and school overviews, O’Week ensures you're well-prepared for your studies. Enjoy interactive sessions, meet support teams, and get your questions answered. Plus, lunch is on us!

    Please refer below for more detailed information about the day.

    Time Session Details
    9:30AM - 10:00AM

    Registration & Tea/Coffee

    10:00AM - 10:20AM

    Welcome To MIT

    • MIT Values
    • Our Shared Responsibility
    • Succeeding In a Digital Environment
    • Student Handbook
    10:20AM - 10:50AM

    Student Life at MIT

    • Student Events
    • Support Services
    • Enrolments
    • Settling In
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Complaints and Appeals
    • Student Rights And Responsibilities
    • Visa and Work Rights
    • Student Counselling and Advocacy
    • OH&S and Student Safety
    • Critical Incidents
    10:50AM - 11:15AM

    Introduction to I.T Services

    • Access
    • Computer Lab Rules
    • Printing and Storing
    • AMS
    • Moodle
    • WiFi Helpdesk
    • Reset Your MIT Password
    11:15AM - 11:30AM

    Library Services

    • Physical & Digital Resources
    • Library Fines
    • Opening Hours
    • Self-service Kiosk
    • Library Etiquettes
    11:30AM - 11:45AM

    Careers, Industry & Alumni

    • Introduction to Career Development Centre
    • Overview of CDC Building
      Block 1: Creating Your Professional Identity
    11:45AM - 12:00PM

    Centre of Learning

    • Services Provided by CoL
    • English Support
    • Academic Support
    • Presentation Skills
    • Learning In the Online Environment Seminar
    • Peer Mentoring Program
    12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Lunch is on us!

    1:00PM - 2:15PM

    School Overview

    • Welcome to Research
    • Selecting Your Research Topic and Supervision
    • Study Plans for Research Clusters
    2:15PM - 2:25PM

    Academic Services

    • Cancelled / Make up classes
    • Assessment marks
    • Appeal Administration
    • Special Consideration
    • Review of Final Grades
    2:25PM - 3:00PM

    Q&A with Professional Staff