The theme of this week is aimed at helping students to settle in, get their bearings, get comfortable with their surroundings and from the very start set up good habits that will stand to them in the longer term.
Supports, events and messages will include the following :
Communication
On campus messages of welcome and communication in physical and online formats and using electronic notice boards throughout the campus.
First Seven Weeks Blog
Initiation of the first seven weeks blog for daily messages of support and information to new students. The First 7 Weeks Android App includes access to all the important weekly information.
People
Opportunity to meet and talk with members of the UL community, students and staff.
Library Peer Support Scheme
Dissemination of information and awareness raising of the library peer support scheme.
Information Technology Division (ITD)
ITD resources and training room locations for assisting students with the registration process.
Directions
Enhanced focus on information/maps/interactive online directions/signage for assisting students to find their way around the campus. The First 7 Weeks Android App includes indoor maps of the undergraduate buildings to help you find your way around.
University Guides
The presence of university guides (drawn from the pool of trained orientation guides), to provide extra help to students, directing them to different parts of the campus, answering their queries and showing them around.