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Academic English programs

Welcome and Orientation is your introduction to your UTS College Academic English program.

It starts the Thursday afternoon before the first week of your first English block at the College. You’ll find out all the important things to know at the commencement of your program and set yourself up for success.

It’s important that you arrive before your classes commence or enrol for the next English program term.

  Please see our important dates page for more information.

Next Academic English intake

Date and time -  AE level 1, 2 and 3AE Level 4 and 5Thursday 9 May11:00am1:00pmFriday 10 May10:00am10:00am

Date and time

  AE level 1, 2 and 3 AE Level 4 and 5
Thursday 9 May 11:00am 1:00pm
Friday 10 May 10:00am 10:00am
Location - Mary Ann House, 645 Harris St Ultimo.    See location 3 on map

Location


Mary Ann House, 645 Harris St Ultimo.
    See location 3 on map

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Welcome to the start of your Academic English Program.

It is compulsory for you to attend all the sessions on Orientation Days. Please arrive on campus on time.

If you are not able to arrive in Sydney on time for your Orientation Day, you must speak with your education agent  or UTS College Student Centre, who will advise you of your options.

Having problems?

All our how-to videos and guides are here.

If you have any troubles during your UTS College account setup, you can view more guides on the UTS College website or, Contact UTS College ITDS if you have any other IT issues: 
Please include:

  • Your full name.
  • Your student ID number.
  • Screenshot of the issue.

Every student must bring with them to Orientation Day:

  1. English language Windows laptop or Apple Macbook (NOT an iPad, Android tablet, or Chromebook) with the English version of Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur (11.0).

    • Note: Your laptop must have its operating system, Office 365 Suite and Google Chrome set to English.

  2. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) Letter.
  3. Passport.
  4. Water bottle.

To see the Personal Electronic Device Guidelines, click here.

You must complete this step to access your learning platform, student email account, and start classes.

  1. Go to https://www.uts.edu.au/email
  2. Click "Account Activation"
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  3. Enter your:
    • Student number
    • Given name (first name)
    • Family name (last name)
    • Date of birth (dd/mm/yy)
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    • Click "Continue"
  4. Read the UTS IT Facilities policies
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  5. Select 3 secret questions and enter the answers
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    • Click "Set Securty Question" to continue
  6. Enter your chosen password into both boxes
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    • Click "Set Password" to finish

CaptureME is used by all new students to submit a photo for their first UTS College Student Card. You can upload your photo using a computer, tablet or smart phone. See the guidelines for uploading your photo. 

You'll receive an email advising if your photo has been 'approved' or 'rejected'. After your photo has been approved, the Student Centre will notify when your ID card is ready for collection at the Student Centre (Building 5, Block C, Level 1). 

Login to UTS College Canvas using your UTS email address and password.
  • Your student email is StudentID@student.uts.edu.au
    • E.g. 14249302@student.uts.edu.au
Your Academic English "Welcome" module will give you all the information you need throughout your welcome, as well as a brief guide into life at UTS College.
This course will appear on your Canvas Dashboard as soon as you log in. 

You will need to complete this module to register for your Orientation Sessions.

Once you have completed you Academic English Welcome Module, you are ready to attend your Welcome Days! 
Registration for these days is completed at the end of your Welcome Module (See step 5).

You can prepare yourself more by accessing your Student Handbook, which outlines your program and has all additional information you need to succeed at UTS College. 

Step-by-Step instructions

All our how-to videos and guides are here.

Additional information

Your Welcome and Orientation is a great opportunity to prepare for success in your English language studies. English program-related presentations include:

  • A welcome and introduction to UTS College from the Director of Studies, English.
  • An overview of the Student Centre and examples of how your Student Adviser can help you.
  • A presentation from the Student Success team, with essential information about welfare and accommodation services at UTS College.
  • Introductions to Student Success Advisers and how they can support you in your studies.
  • The team is also your main contact if you need help with any problems or issues.
  • HELPS will introduce the learning support available to help you improve your English language skills.
  • The College’s Operations and Facilities team will provide an overview of the UTS College campus and how you can make best use of the space.
  • Student Clubs and Events will present about social activities available during your time at the College.
  • IT (ITDS – Information Technology and Digital Services) presentation about technical issues and getting ready for your English language program.
 

During your Welcome session you’ll find out about specific support services at UTS College. These include the Student Success Advisers, HELPS and learning support, special needs, special consideration, wellbeing, UTS counselling and health services.