pre-arrival guide.pdf - University of Johannesburg

21Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2012International AdmissionsInternational Admissions at Auckland ParkKingsway Campus (APK) will be housed atD Lab Basement during registration. Theyprovide support to international academicsand students.International Admissions forms part ofthe Student Enrolment Centre. Therewill be the following service points forInternational Students:APKMadibeng (ground floor)Tshepang Marumo +27(0)11 559 4517APBCon Cowan BuildingAdelaide Mokobane +27(0)11 559 1027DFCAdmin Building (ground floor)Thabang Mothebe +27(0)11 559 6510SWCPaleza Makwela +27(0)11 559 5014Core responsibilities:• Advising prospective students about UJand all legal requirements.• Pre-registration of international students• Control legal documentation for registeredinternational students.• Act as intermediary between internationalstudents and faculties and dealswith compliance and academic relatedmatters.• Act as intermediary between internationalstudents and the South AfricanDepartment of Home Affairs,embassies etc.The International Student AdmissionsOffice is there to ensure (in collaborationwith the Office for Internationalisation) thatall international students are taken care offor the duration of their studies at UJ.You can visit the International StudentsAdmissions Office for any compliancerelated issues e.g. study permits and visas.Other ServicesAccommodationPlease note: If you have applied forcampus accommodation and you still havenot yet received a confirmation of allocatedaccommodation you will have to makealternative arrangements. The subdivisionof Student Accommodation and ResidenceLife sends confirmation letters by Octoberto all students who have applied and whohave been accepted.As an alternative to universityaccommodation it is suggested thatyou obtain private accommodation. It isimportant to note that the InternationalOffice does not accept responsibility forany possible problems arising from astudent’s private accommodation.The office is able to help identify Universityapproved private accommodation.Academic Developmentand SupportThis division comprises of the followingunits which all render services to students:• Academic Development:+27(0)11 559 2568;• Centre for Technology-AssistedLearning: +27(0)11 559 3580 (CenTAL);• Centre for Psychological Services andCareer Development:+27(0)11 559 3324 (PsyCaD).Protection ServicesThe University Protection Services providea 24-hour security service to students onall campuses. The Protection Servicesstaff responds to emergency calls andinvestigates reports of theft, harassmentand other crimes that are reported tothem. Students are advised not to walkin deserted places on or off campus,particularly at night. Hitchhiking isextremely dangerous and forbidden by law.APKLibrary bridge basementTelephone no: +27(0)11 559 2555