STUDENT SERVICES & ORIENTATION AT NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
General
Orientation is a program of activities that introduces you to your place of study and the services available to help you find your way around and pursue your studies knowing that you will be supported in your learning and other needs as they may arise. The Orientation program is one of these services.
A list of student services is set out below with an indication of where to find the relevant information on this website or in the Learning Management System, as relevant. The main part of this list of services is available for all students enrolled in awards of the Sydney College of Divinity, to assist you to reach your academic goals and keep you safe and well along the way. For international (overseas) students, additional assistance is available to help you settle into Australia and your local neighbourhood.
For all students, the Student Support Officer may always be contacted for any matter of concern at any time.
Contact details:
- Rev. Fillaree Chapman
- Registrar and Student Support Tutor
- Ph: 61 7 3206 4177
- Email: [email protected]
Orientation Program
All SCD students commencing their studies, including overseas students, are expected to participate in the Orientation Program arranged for their benefit. Through it, you will be offered useful information about academic matters, about how we will support your studies, and how we will strive to make your overall experience while you are with us safe and enjoyable. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
- Trimester 1 Orientation has already taken place.
- Trimesters 2 and 3: Orientation will take place online using Google Classroom.
- New Students will be required to complete the orientation activities before classes begin.
- Students will be sent a link to the Orientation Google Classroom. If you have not received this please email the Registrar.
- Students will need to complete the checklist in the Orientation Google Classroom and return it to the Registrar.
- Trimester 2 Orientation checklist must be completed and returned to the Registrar by Sunday 19th May 2024.
- Trimester 3 Orientation checklist must be completed and returned to the Registrar by Sunday 25th August 2024.
- Overseas students will need to do additional orientation activities as organised by the Registrar.
- If you have any questions about the above please contact the Registrar.
Students commencing their studies are asked to access and read carefully the Student (Orientation) Handbook before classes begin.
- Available at: Student (Orientation) Handbook
In addition, for international (overseas) students, further Orientation will be provided to help you adjust to living and studying in Australia. This Orientation will take place via a scheduled appointment with each individual student as required.
Important Dates for the 2024 Academic Year
| Teaching Period | Start Date: | Finish Date: | Census Date: (minimum 20%)* | Academic Penalty Date: (50%)^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monday 05 February | Sunday 28 April | Monday 04 March | Sunday 17 March |
| Trimester 2 | Monday 13 May | Sunday 04 August | Monday 10 June | Sunday 23 June |
| Winter Intensives | Monday 03 June | Sunday 25 August | Monday 24 June | Sunday 14 July |
| Trimester 3 | Monday 19 August | Sunday 10 November | Monday 16 September | Sunday 29 September |
*Census Date: After this date students are liable for tuition fees. Withdrawals by this date (notified in writing) will mean that no tuition fees are payable.
^Academic Penalty Date: After this date students are liable for tuition fees AND will have a FAIL recorded for units. Students who withdraw between the Census Date and the Academic Penalty Date (notified in writing) will be liable for tuition fees but will have a WITHDRAWAL recorded for units.
Student Services
Information about Student Services available for all new and current students is available as follows:
Service: Available at (2024 Student Handbook):
- Academic risk support
- Appeals
- Attendance requirements
- Careers and vocations advice
- Chaplaincy (See Counselling and chaplaincy)
- Complaints (See Grievances and Appeals)
- Counselling and chaplaincy
- Critical incidents and emergencies
- Disability support (See Health, Wellbeing and Disability support)
- Emergencies (See Critical incidents and emergencies)
- English language support (See also Academic Risk support, Learning support, Study Assistance)
- Grievances
- Health and medical support (See Health, Wellbeing and Disability support)
- IT support
- Learning resources (See Library and learning resources)
- Learning support (See also Academic Risk support, English language support, Study Assistance)
- Legal support
- Library and learning resources
- Medical support (See Health, Wellbeing and Disability support)
- Study Assistance (See also Academic Risk support, English language support, Learning support)
- Wellbeing support (See Health, Wellbeing and Disability support)
- Student Safety (see also Health and Safety)
- Vocations advice (See Careers and vocations advice)
Additional information about Student Services for all new and current overseas students is available as follows:
Service: Information available at Overseas Student Handbook:
- Accommodation
- Cost of living in Australia
- Employment rights and conditions
- Orientation for overseas students