Flinders University is unique in Adelaide for being the only university to offer on-campus student accommodation. 550 students can be accommodated in safe and secure housing, where they can both live and study in beautiful surroundings and meet new friends from different backgrounds and cultures. The convenience of living on campus is enhanced by easy access to regular bus services that take residents to the local shopping precinct, the beach and to Adelaide’s CBD.
Uni Hall The Uni Hall is home to 240 students primarily from rural/interstate Australia and overseas. Uni Hall provides an environment that fosters independence, tolerance, equality and a sense of community. Each resident has their own secure room fully furnished with a bed, desk, direct dial telephone and data line for Internet access for those with their own computers. The Hall also has communal dining, television and common rooms, as well as a computer laboratory, library, music and art room, and a tennis/basketball court.
Deirdre Jordan Village The Deirdre Jordan Village provides students with the convenience of on-campus living in a safe, secure and affordable self-catered unit. Boasting 311 beds, each unit contains a common living/dining area, kitchen, bathroom & toilet facilities, desks, study chairs and a single bed in each bedroom. Individual telephones and data connections and secure storage space for each resident makes living and studying at the Deirdre Jordan Village a pleasure.
Other Accommodation Options If you’d prefer to live off campus, Flinders Housing can also assist you. We run a free, up-to-date accommodation service that lists private accommodation available on the rental market. If you’re about to come to Adelaide to commence your studies, you may also want to make use of our Temporary Accommodation Information. Prospective residents are invited to email any questions to flinders.housing@flinders.edu.au or please see our website for application and costing details www.flinders.edu.au/housing.
SECURITY
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Security Officers are available 24 hours a day via the hotline telephones around campus. They also provide an after-hours escort service to cars or student accommodation.
LOCATION Flinders University’s main campus is located in Bedford Park, just a short drive south of the Adelaide Central Business District. Students can choose to either drive, cycle or catch public transport to the campus. Many students also access the free Loop Bus, that runs around the campus and connects to the surrounding suburbs.
UNIVERSITY LIFE Making the jump from school to University is a big decision. The first few weeks involve negotiating new routines and finding a balance between study and other commitments. If you have any queries or concerns regarding studying and transitioning to Flinders call the Transition Office on 8201 3121 or visit www.flinders.edu. au/getconnected. All Flinders students have access to a comprehensive range of student support services including: •
Start Smart. This program covers such topics as study skills including EXCELerate, a wide-ranging academic program designed to smooth your entry into academic life
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A skills development program for first year students
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Careers advice, mentoring, vacation and graduate employment for graduates. (Last year we advertised over 5000 graduate positions)
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A range of additional programs to assist our students to further develop the skills that employers seek in graduates
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A health and counselling service
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Disability Support - Flinders is committed to providing access and equity for students with disabilities. There is a dedicated Disability Liaison Officer to assist students when required
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ADMISSIONS/ PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS OFFICE Student Centre (next to the Alan Mitchell Sports Centre)
Postal address: Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001 Telephone: 1300 657 671 (local call cost) Fax: (08) 8201 2580 Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au Website:www.flinders.edu.au
CRICOS Registered Provider Flinders University CRICOS Provider No. 00114A. The information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publication: May 2008. Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herin without prior notice.
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MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BONUS POINTS The maximum number of bonus points, inclusive of all Flinders access/bonus point schemes, available to applicants is 10.
Examples John has been studying at a RISAS School and has also studied Chemistry in year 12. Amongst his 6 SATAC preferences John is applying for the Bachelor of Science at Flinders. John will receive a total of 10 bonus points for his Bachelor of Science preference (8 RISAS and 2 Science and Maths). For any non Science or Engineering preference John will only receive the 8 RISAS bonus points. Jane has been studying at a RISAS School and has also studied an Open Access subject in year 12. Jane will receive a total of 10 (8 RISAS and 2 Open Access) bonus points for all of her preferences.
What is my adjusted TER? Bonus points are added to your university aggregate not your TER. Once you have received your results you will need to ring the Admissions/Prospective Students Office and they will be able to give you your adjusted TER.
HOW DO I APPLY?
SCHOLARSHIPS
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
To apply for a course for semester 1 (January) 2009 entry you must lodge your application with the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) by Tuesday 30 September 2008* via; www.satac.edu.au/uniweb. The normal processing fee for school leaver applicants is $15. The last day to change your preferences is Wednesday 7 January 2009. SATAC will make offers on behalf of the university on Thursday 15 January 2009.
Flinders University offers a wide range of scholarships to commencing undergraduate students. For more information on the range of scholarships available visit the scholarships database available at www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships.
If you have completed, or are about to complete, a TAFE/VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher, it can be used as the basis of your application to university. However, not all courses will accept TAFE/VET awards for entry, so you need to check with our Admissions/ Prospective Students staff to identify if your qualification is competitive or suitable for admission into your preferred Flinders course.
*Late applications may be considered but will be subject to a late application fee and may not be granted equal consideration. Please contact the Admissions/Prospective Students Office for further details.
Two categories of scholarship are available:
HOW DO I DEFER MY OFFER? Applicants offered places in all undergraduate courses except the Bachelor of Creative Arts, Midwifery, Nutrition and Dietetics or Speech Pathology may defer their offer for 1 year. To defer your offer, simply follow the instructions provided in your offer information.
Students may also apply for Commonwealth Scholarships which are funded by the Australian Government.
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Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) which has an annual payment in 2008 of $2,162, and
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Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) which has an annual payment in 2008 of $4,324.
Both of these scholarships are available for a maximum of 4 years subject to recipient’s continuing eligibility and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. CECS and CAS may not be held concurrently. Online applications through SATAC open on 11 August 2008 and applicants are advised to apply no later than 5 December 2008. Detailed information about these scholarships can be found at www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships.
Flinders also offers a Foundation course as well as pathways for for people over 21 via the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
OPEN DAYS In 2008 we will be holding our annual Course and Career Open Days on Friday August 15 between 12pm and 5pm and Sunday August 17 between 10am and 4pm. Open Day is a great opportunity to talk to our friendly staff about your study options, take part in a campus tour, visit the accommodation facilities, or attend an information session. For further information please visit www.flinders.edu.au/openday.