Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I miss Orientation?
- I am a new student and I am completely lost and confused. What should I do?
- Does Curtin offer any study support classes to students during the semester?
All Students
Orientation is seen as a compulsory activity for all new-to-Curtin students. Failing to attend Orientation means you will miss out on essential information about your units and the Campus, and the info will not be repeated in week 1. For students who miss orientation due to unforeseen circumstances please see information on “Missed Orientation” . Please also collect your Orientation Welcome pack from either Student Services Office at Ground floor of Prinia 1 or University Life Office, 1st Floor at the Hornbill Precinct
Please contact Anita Drahman, University Life Officer, First Year Experience, on 085 443982 or anita.d@curtin.edu.my she will refer you to the right place or person
Curtin Sarawak has established The Learning Centre. The Learning Centre will provide a platform for students to address various learning difficulties. You can approach the Head of The Learning Centre:
Alison Robson
Head of Department
The Learning Centre
Phone: 085 443939 ext. 3846
Email: alison.r@curtin.edu.my
Getting through Orientation Week
Click on the relevant tabs on this website and discover what is provided in Orientation Week.
The University’s academic information is presented by the respective schools during the ‘School Session’ in day three.
School of Foundation and Continuing Studies
School of Business
School of Engineering & Science
CONTACT US
For any queries regarding orientation, transition, or first year issues please contact:
Anita Drahman
University Life Officer
Curtin Sarawak Orientation Coordinator
Phone: 085 443939 ext. 3982
Email: universitylife@curtin.edu.my
Or
Bryan Robson Bala
University Life Coordinator
Orientation Coordinator
Phone: 085 443939 Extn: 5026
Email: universitylife@curtin.edu.my
For your semester classes timetable click here.
Parents
Initially your child may need a fair amount of support and encouragement. Some students adjust very well to the university environment. Others may feel like a fish out of water. Similarly, some adapt to the new learning methods easily while others find the lack of close monitoring of their progress and completion of tasks surprising. They will soon realise that they have much more control over their study than they did at school. If your child seems unsettled about his/her new situation, try to put them at ease and ensure them that moving away from the security of the school system is an essential transition to independent learning, regardless of whether they choose a university education. Curtin is an ideal and supportive place to exercise and experiment with this freedom. Allow them to explore their own methods of time management and self-motivation that they will need to develop throughout their studies and guide them wherever possible. Encourage your child to seek advice from within the University if they have specific issues that need attention.