1.  Saturday 29 January : Registration,  Barratt Complex

2.  Sunday 30 January : Vice-Chancellor's and SRC President’s

3.  Welcome reception f or parents and first years: TBC

4.  Parents’ walking tour: TBC

5.  Students’ walking tour: TBC

6.  SRC Acoustic evening for first years: TBC

7.  Monday 31 January: 09h00 - 10h30, Compulsory session for first year talks on student services venue:         TBC

8.  Monday 31 January: 11h00 - 12h30 - Talks by Faculty Deans to

First year’s venue: TBC

1. Monday 31 January: 14h00 till Thursday 16h30: A range of panel discussions will be held on what is on offer at These are spread over a few days. We advise that students attend as many of these as possible, so that they can make an informed decision about their course of study. Specialists from each Faculty will be available to provide guidance on subject choices before registration. (Times and venues will be supplied to students in their Orientation booklet, which you will receive at Registration, along with a booklet providing details of all support services at Rhodes).
2. Career talks will be offered during the week by the Counselling
3. Every evening: Workshops on a range of important social issues, for ALL first year students, regardless of whether they plan to stay in residence or in town. These workshops have been devised to provide relevant information to help students make responsible choices about their lifestyle at University, and to build the kind of ethos upon which Rhodes prides itself: one in which the diversity and dignity of all members of our community is highly valued. These workshops, held in small groups, will explore such issues as sexuality, social diversity, substance abuse, the misuse of alcohol, and coping with stress and These workshops are expressly intended for students and NOT parents, as they allow new students to explore a range of sensitive issues, and the presence of parents can hamper discussion.
4. Library tours and information literacy workshops, held daily, ensure that all students understand exactly how the library works and encourages them to use this vital resource and make it a part of their daily academic In addition, there will be special exhibitions at this time, and parents and students are most welcome to visit these.
5. Basic Computer literacy workshops and an introduction to Rhodes computer systems, such as RU Connected and ROSS workshop are held during the week.
6. There will also be a programme of social events organized by the Students' Representative Council (SRC).
7. On the final day of Orientation Week, students are required to obtain curriculum approval, which means you sign up officially for the course which you've decided upon for your chosen By this time, you will have had the opportunity to find out about these subjects, both by attending the introductory lectures on offer and by talking to fellow students and academic advisers.

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