Welcome to #UQLIFE…

Welcome to theFaculty of Business, Economics and Law

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TODAY’S SPEAKERS

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Dr Phil BodmanAssociate Dean (Academic)

Deanne StrachanManager, Student Experience

(Student Support)

Helen LeeInternational Mobility Coordinator

Rhea JainDirector, Student Employability Team

(BEL SET)

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Wednesday23 August

Deanne StrachanManager, Student Experience

(Student Support)

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Student Experience Team

HOW WE HELP YOU…

If we can’t help, we know who can!

Dedicated team to assist undergraduate students with:• Program advice:

• Program changes

• Program planning – what to enrol in and how to enrol

• Progression checking and assistance

• Credit from other study

• Cross-institutional study

• Overseas study experiences

• Study support

Any enrolment or student administration matter

Your School will be able to assist with:

• Course specific queries

• Appointments with academic staff

• Assessment

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Phone: (07) 3365 7111Email: bel@uq.edu.au

WHERE TO FIND US…

WE ARE HERE

Come see us at the Faculty anytime during office hours (8:30am-5pm Monday – Friday).

Level 2, Room 223/224 GPN3 Building (39A)

Phone: (07) 3365 7111Email: bel@uq.edu.au

BE PREPARED…BEL Student Supportbel.uq.edu.au/student-support• Program plans• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)• Support for study concerns• Progression checks• Dedicated “Your first weeks at UQ” website

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BE PREPAREDfor study…

• Program rules and course lists

• Course descriptions and semester offerings

• View prerequisites and restrictions

• Electronic course profiles

• Credit precedents

Courses and Programs

uq.edu.au/study

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KEY RESOURCESto support you…

• Manage your program

• Manage your details

• Access to support services

• IT support

• Campus shops and facilities

• Maps, parking and transport

• Find out about events

• Careers and employability info

• Graduation and leaving UQ

my.UQ

my.uq.edu.au

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KEY DATES

Important Dates Online:uq.edu.au/startingatuq/important-dates

*Some courses taught in INTENSIVE mode may have a different enrolment due date, and different census date.

bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans

NowYou should be enrolled in your courses by now

If you have not enrolled, you must do this immediately via mySI-net• Follow your program plan

Week 2You have until the end of week 2 to add/substitute courses to your enrolment

Week 5BELfest

End of AugustCensus Date* is the last date to drop a course on mySI-net without academic or financial penalty. It’s also the date by which all fees and charges must be paid.Semester 2 census date: 31 August

End of September30 September is the last date to withdraw without academic penalty from a course on mySI-net (you will still be liable for fees/HECS for the course)

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GET INVOLVED…Make the most of orientation

• Program / school welcomes

• Getting started

• Jumpstart Academic Preparation Program

• Study skill sessions and workshops

• Campus tours

• Library tours

• Market Day

orientation.uq.edu.au

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WHERE TO NOW?Prepare for your first weeks at UQ

uq.edu.au/student-services/first-weeks

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RECEIVE SUPPORT

Student Centre

• General enquiries

• Fees

• Traffic and parking

• Calculator approval for exams

• Certifying and witnessing of documents

uq.edu.au/student-centre

Student Services

• New2UQ

• Learning workshops

• Disability assistance

• Accommodation

• Counselling

• Faith

uq.edu.au/student-services

SHOC (Student Help on Campus)

• Education and equity (e.g. assistance with appeals)

• Employment

• Gender and sexuality

• Legal

• Migration

• Welfare

uqu.com.au/student-support

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Phone: (07) 3365 7111Email: bel@uq.edu.au

Student Experience Team

WE ARE HERE bel@uq.edu.au

3365 7111

Level 2, Room 223/224 GPN3 Building (39A)

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GO GLOBALGAIN CREDITGET AHEAD

GO GLOBAL

Watch video:https://vimeo.com/68579743

UQ ABROADGlobal experiences…

You can study overseas for 1 or 2 semesters on exchange while gaining credit towards your UQ degree.

UQ Abroad also offers summer or winter short-term programs during UQ holidays in January and July.

Semester-long exchange

Short-term experiences

UQ Abroad is UQ’s student exchange program.

UQ Abroad

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UQ ABROADSemester-long exchange

• Study overseas for 1 or 2 semesters at a partner institution

• Pay no tuition fees to host university

• Transfer credit to your UQ degree upon completion of your exchange

• Does not extend your UQ degree

• Does not affect your GPA

• Remain enrolled at UQ while on exchange

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UQ ABROADSemester-long exchange

200+ universities in 41 countriesaround the world.

Many exchange partners in non-English speaking counties offer courses taught in English and the native language of that country.

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UQ ABROADShort-term experiences

• Over 75+ programs to choose from during UQ holidays

• For-credit opportunities include 2-6 week summer and winter schools around the world

• Non-academic opportunities including internships and community-based learning are also available in a range of disciplines and destinations

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UQ ABROADShort-term experiences

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UQ ABROADShort-term experiences

Santiago, Chile

University of Los Andes

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UQ ABROADShort-term experiences

Milan, Italy

University Cattolica

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WHY SHOULD YOUparticipate in a short-term program or an exchange?

• Experience of a lifetime by combining study and travel, discover a new culture and establish a worldwide network of friends

• Broaden your degree and gain a new perspective on your studies and future opportunities

• Enhance your employability —extra-curricular activities and life-experience skills matter to employers

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CONTACTSfor planning your exchange during semester

Ms Helen LeeInternational Mobility Coordinatorexchange@bel.uq.edu.au

Drop-in Exchange Information SessionsMonday, Wednesday and Friday During semester1pm - 3pmRoom 125, Ground Floor, Colin Clark #39

** Mondays 14 & 21 August and 11 & 18 September the venue will be BEL Faculty Boardroom, Level 3, GPN3 #39a **

Faculty Collaborative Learning Centre

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WE ARE HERE

BEL SETStudent Employability Team

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‘Get SET, ready, go….’

STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY TEAM

Why should I start thinking about employability?

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Watch video: https://vimeo.com/205488870/2d41178499

STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY TEAM

WHAT WE DO?

• We are here to help you build your professional and personal profile through our range of employability programs.

• We partner with external employers, alumni, businesses, government and community organisations to develop opportunities for student learning and engagement and to connect you with work opportunities.

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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

bel.uq.edu.au/set UQ BEL Student Employability Team: careers@bel.uq.edu.au

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WHAT’S ON EMAIL

MEET YOUR EMPLOYABILITY TEAM…

Employability SpecialistsDirector

Rhea JainKen Lai

Commerce, Accounting & Finance

Ryan Webb

Business & Marketing

Jo Buchan

Economics, HR & Law

Debbie Hathaway

Tourism, Hospitality & Events

Jacqui Niblett

Entrepreneurship, Business Industry Placements & Professional Skills

Carlene Kirvan

Community Engagement

Cate Clifford

Mentoring & Alumni

Catherine Lam

CRM & Admin

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BEL SET WEBSITE

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STUDENTHUB

studenthub.uq.edu.au/workgroups/bel-set

Useful resources tool and events

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BEL SET FACEBOOK

Like ‘UQ BEL Student Employability Team’ on Facebook!

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CONTACT USLike UQ BEL Student Employability Team on Facebook to:• stay updated on the latest events

and workshops• be notified of career opportunities, internships

and work experience

careers@bel.uq.edu.au

bel.uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 4222

Remember: 1. Visit the StudentHub website to find and register

for BEL SET program events2. Check your student email regularly and read the

What’s On email to find out about upcoming programs and events

3. Go to BELfest on Wednesday August 23!

Visit us at:Room 442, Level 4General Purpose North (Building 39a)St Lucia Campus

BEL Student Employability Team

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Don’t forget to collect your BEL SET postcard on

the way out!

WE ARE HERE

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