USM Living In Campus Guide A Comprehensive Guide For freshman in Universiti Sains Malaysia Ver. Aug 2015
Contents 1.0 Introduction to USMinfo ................................................................................................... 3 2.0 What need to do before enter USM? ......................................................................... 4 2.1 Application for PTPTN Loan ...................................................................................... 4 2.3 Medical Check-Up ....................................................................................................... 6 2.4 Information of Students............................................................................................... 6 2.5 Ways of Payment........................................................................................................ 7 3.0 What need to bring before enter USM? ..................................................................... 8 3.1 Orientation Week ....................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Do’s & Don’ts................................................................................................................. 8 3.3 Place and Time for Registration ............................................................................... 8 4.0 What need to know before enter USM? ..................................................................... 9 4.1 Campus Attire ............................................................................................................... 9 4.2 IT Resources ................................................................................................................... 9 4.3 Banks, ATM & CDM .................................................................................................. 10 4.4 Important Dates......................................................................................................... 11 4.5 Important Contacts.................................................................................................... 12 4.6 Upcoming Events ....................................................................................................... 13 Connect USMinfo................................................................................................................... 14 List of USM Web & Related............................................................................................... 15 USM Academic Calendar 2015/2016............................................................................ 16 The Outreach Partners 2015 ............................................................................................. 17 Mehmeh Run 2015 ............................................................................................................... 18 USM Mid-Autumn Festival 2015........................................................................................ 19
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1.0 Introduction to USMinfo
MyUSMinfo is a platform to serve as a one-stop centre for information to future and present USMers by facilitating information sharing among USM students. USM with the aids from students have make information transfer a success one. A Facebook group – USM Info Sharing Corner started its objective to facilitate information sharing among USM students since 2010. Increasing number of students meaning the increase effectiveness of information dissemination of information regarding events, lectures / tutorials adjustments, latest announcements from USM administrative and everything else that has to do with Universiti Sains Malaysia. Lately, it has become a trend and let’s be a part of the group and start reading the page to stay updated. The creator of USM Info Sharing Corner then started MyUSMinfo in July 2013. Then coming with USMinfo as an informative page in Facebook, email, WeChat and Twitter. USM Info Sharing Corner and MyUSMinfo operating together to share information, complementing each other. Students or visitors to MyUSMinfo will be able to find information with much ease. Owing to that, MyUSMinfo is able to garner around 78k visits and 150k page views in just one year! Serving as a one-stop centre for information in USM, MyUSMinfo features not only the latest news or happenings in USM, but also upcoming events. Accommodation problem before registration can be solved. MyUSMinfo provides you with the contact and details of the accommodation, saving you the trouble to google all of them. All the troubles faced by present student, incoming students, event organizer, parent of USM students, lecturer or just anyone who wants to know more about USM can be solved by USM Info Sharing Corner and MyUSMinfo.
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2.0 What need to do before enter USM? 2.1 Application for PTPTN Loan a. Pin Number Applicants are required to obtain a pin number at a cost of RM 5.06 from BSN to apply for the PTPTN loan online. b. Online Application Log in www.ptptn.gov.my/gateway/ to apply PTPTN loan. Before this, applicants need to have their SSPN account and Bank Islam bank account (Bank Islam is USM’s panel bank). The opening of a SSPN account is encouraged to be done through Maybank, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Agrobank, Bank Rakyat and RHB Bank to expedite the process. c.
While Waiting for Approval and Prepare Important Documents (Dokumen Sokongan) Copy of the recipient's identity card. Photocopy of the front and back of the card to appear on the same page. Copy of the recipient’s parents identity card. Copy of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM / SPMV). Copy of birth certificate. Copy of letter of admission offer into a higher education institute. Copy of account passbook (page with the account number displayed) / bank deposit slip of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) Copy of examination transcript and other admission qualification certificates. Example: STPM / diploma / matriculation / bachelor / master. Copy of salary slip / income tax return (individual) / retiree card/ pension statement / income verification letter / letter of confirmation of unemployment – FIRST GUARDIAN (1) and SECOND GUARDIAN (2). Application Information to be printed by clicking on the PRINT INFORMATION button in the Online Application Website after registration. 2 pieces of RM10 setem hasil
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d. After Online Application is Successful Applicant will be informed if application is approved via email notification. Applicants are advised to print out following documents: Senarai Semak Dokumen Surat Tawaran Pembiayaan Pendidikan Akaun Penerimaan Surat Kebenaran 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 (mengikut yang berkenaan) Dokumen Perjanjian Pembiayaan Pendidikan Dokumen Lampiran Pembiayaan Pendidikan e. Submit Up Documents University authority will make arrangements for the PTPTN officers to collect the hardcopies of the applications & the required documents from successful applicants. Announcements on Sesi Serahan dan Penerimaan Dokumen Perjanjian will be made. This is the only time that applicants can make sure whether they get the loan from PTPTN or not. f. Requirement for PTPTN Loan There are changes in the requirement for PTPTN loan. This affects the amount of loan the applicant can get according to the household income. Condition Household with BR1M list Household income < RM 8,000 to RM 4,000 Household income > RM 8,000
Maximum loan Full loan 75% loan 50% loan
PTPTN now state that the BR1M aid receiver’s children will be able to get a full PTPTN loan. For the applicants with household income less than RM 8,000 only can get a 75% loan while for applicants with household income more than RM 8,000 and above are only eligible to get a 50% loan. Note
Students that get WPP offer does not means that he/ she will confirm get the offer of PTPTN. The money is just for the students to clear their study fees before the registration day and not a confirmation that the students will surely get the offer from PTPTN for the whole study year. Applicants that cashed WPP’s cheque, your account will be deducted RM 500 for the first 3 semester. All documents that send to PTPTN must be printed in 80 grams A4 size paper. Please photocopy 2 sets of the documents and to be submitted to PTPTN officer.
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2.3 Medical Check-Up USM Main Campus Students are required to do their medical check-up in Pusat Sejahtera, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang ONLY. Students can do their medical check-up upon registration in USM main campus. USM Engineering Campus Engineering campus students have to do their chest x-ray in any hospital or clinics that recognized under Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia with Lampiran B. Students can do their medical check-up upon registration in USM engineering campus. USM Health Campus Health campus students have to do their medical check-up and chest x-ray in any hospital or clinics that recognized under Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia with Lampiran B. Students in Health Campus need to acquire parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; permission for testing HIV, Hepatitis B & C with the lampiran B1.
2.4 Information of Students Students are required to prepare a copy of the IC front and back with stated course offered on the letter. Please send your letter before 31 August 2015 to: Seksyen Data dan Rekod Pelajar Bahagian Pengurusan Akademik Jabatan Pendaftar, Aras 1, Canselori Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Pulau Pinang
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2.5 Ways of Payment Students are encouraged to pay their fees when they receive the offer or before the registration day in Universiti Sains Malaysia. The copy of the receipt or payment of transaction does not need to show on the first day of registration, it is just a save copy for the students itself. a. The payment can be made by CASH in Bank Islam (M) Berhad at any branches in Malaysia. Students have to fill in their details in the payment slip before they pay for the fees. Remember to keep their payment bill as a proof for Universiti Sains Malaysia. b. The payment can be made by ONLINE (cash transfer or credit card) through ePayment@USM. For further information, please go through the prepared payment system or the website of Jabatan Bendahari Universiti Sains Malaysia. Remember to keep a copy of the transaction as a proof of payment. Note: * Students are NOT encouraged to bring a large amount of cash during the orientation week.
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3.0 What need to bring before enter USM? 3.1 Orientation Week What to bring? Male Formal clothes with necktie (4-5 sets) One set of White Formal Black formal shoes Personal Amenities Jacket Full sport attire Toiletries Light Foods & Energy Drink
Female Formal clothes with long pants / Baju Kurung (4-5 sets) ’wa wa’ shoes or cover shoes
Towels Pillow & Blanket Umbrella Drinking Bottle
3.2 Do’s & Don’ts
Do attend all talks and briefing as it may affect your whole registration progress in USM Do follow and ask your PPSL if you have any enquiries Do not leave Campus during whole week of Orientation Week
3.3 Place and Time for Registration 31 August 2015 (Monday) 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Fajar Harapan Indah Kembara Saujana -
31 August 2015 (Monday) 2:30 pm – 4.30 pm Aman Damai Cahaya Gemilang Tekun Restu
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4.0 What need to know before enter USM? 4.1 Campus Attire Dress Code Formal Wear Collared T-shirt Short / Long Sleeved Shirt Long Pants (Not Jeans) Traditional Outfit Uniform Shoes
Place / Location Formal Functions Meeting with the University Officers / Staff Lecture Theatres Tutorial Rooms Laboratories Libraries USM Medical Centre Cafeterias Chancellery Building Within Sports Facilities
Semi-Formal Non-Collared T-Shirt Jeans Denim Jacket Sandals Flip flops* (Not encouraged) Sports Attire Sleeveless Dress Miniskirts Shorts
NOT allowed within the campus vicinity (except flip flops)
4.2 IT Resources ICT Facilities
Student Email WiFi Network
Students have the chance to enjoy the facilities of ICT USM like student e-mail, networking, application portal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Campus Onlineâ&#x20AC;? (https://campusonline.usm.my/), forum staff USM (https://forumwarga.usm.my/), elearning portal (https://elearning.usm.my/) and others that prepared by PPKT. Students e-mail can be access at: http://mail.student.usm.my. Students are recommended to use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox browser. Any further guidance can be found at http://www.myusminfo.com/inside/itresources/usm-email/ USM wifi network are connected through USMSecure, USM Wifi Setting Guide can be found from: http://www.myusminfo.com/tag/usm-wifi
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4.3 Banks, ATM & CDM If you are visiting or studying in Universiti Sains Malaysia, you are not required to bring too much of cash with you. There are plenty of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and Cash Deposited Machine (CDM) around the campus. Below are the comprehensive list of ATM & CDM around campuses.
USM Main Campus
Around Main Campus
Engineering Campus Around Engineering Campus Health Campus
Around Health Campus
Bank Islam (ATM) RHB Bank (ATM) AmBank (ATM) CIMB Bank Bank Muamalat Bank Simpanan Nasional (Near Dewan Budaya USM) Sungai Dua Area Queensbay Mall Am Bank (Branch) AmBank Hong Leong Bank (Branch) CIMB RHB Bank (Branch) Bank Islam Maybank (Tesco Extra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ATM) BSN RHB Bukit Gambir Area (Outside Hong Leong Desasiswa RST) etc Am Bank (ATM) at 7-Eleven Bank Islam (ATM & CDM) Bank Muamalat (ATM) Banks nearby in Parit Buntar Bank Islam CIMB Bank RHB Bank Maybank Bank Muamalat Public Bank AmBank Hong Leong Bank CIMB (ATM) Bank Islam (ATM) Maybank (ATM) Opposite USM RHB Bank CIMB Bank Public Bank Bank Islam AmBank UOB Bank Kota Bahru, Kelantan (Town) BSN Maybank EON Bank CIMB Bank SME Bank Hong Leong Bank etc
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4.4 Important Dates PERKARA
TARIKH
Tarikh Tutup Permohonan PTPTN (Kelompok 1)
30 Ogos 2015
Semakan Pengumuman Permohonan PTPTN
9 Sept 2015
Kutipan Dokumen Perjanjian (Kampus Induk)
27 – 29 Sept 2015**
Kutipan Dokumen Perjanjian (Kampus Kejuruteraan)
17 – 18 Sept 2015**
Kutipan Dokumen Perjanjian (Kampus Kesihatan)
27 – 29 Sept 2015**
Tarikh Penerimaan Wang Pinjaman PTPTN
Minggu Ke-4 Okt 2015
Permohonan Pinjaman Sementara Pelajar Baharu (PSPB)
Dibuka Sepanjang Semester 1
Permohonan Pinjaman Jangka Pendek & Panjang
Dibuka Sepanjang Masa
** The date stated is waiting for further confirmation. Please do get yourself updated by reading USMinfo always.
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4.5 Important Contacts Address 1 Seksyen Pengambilan Pelajar Bahagian Pengurusan Akademik Jabatan Pendaftar Aras 2, Canselori 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang.
2 Seksyen Data & Rekod Pelajar Bahagian Pengurusan Akademik Jabatan Pendaftar Aras 1, Canselori, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang.
3 Bahagian Hal Ehwal Pelajar & Alumni Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang
4 Jabatan Keselamatan
Particulars General Offer Letter Smart Card Unit Exemption
Contact T : 1 300 888 876 04-653 3196 F : 04-653 3328 E : admission@usm.my
Student Data & Records Submission of Photocopy of IC / Passport Orientation Dress Code University Rules Scholarships & Loans Bank Services Commuter Services Safety & Emergency
T : 04-653 4194 04-653 2336 F : 04-657 4641 E : sdrp@usm.my
Tuition Fees
T : 04-653 3770 / 3771 F : 04-657 3276 E : kewangan_pelajar@usm.my
Medical Consultation
T : 04-653 4937 / 4938 / 4902 F : 04-653 4942 E : dir_pk@usm.my T : 04-653 4454 / 3483 / 4050 / 4456 / 4457 / 4458 / 4459 F : 04-657 8962 E : uppu@usm.my W: http://uppu.usm.my T : 04-653 4796 / 4797 E : alo@usm.my darweena@usm.my
Universiti Sains Malaysia 111800 USM, Pulau Pinang
5 Unit Pengurusan Kewangan Pelajar Jabatan Bendahari
T : 04-653 3107 / 2624 04-653 3627 / 4598 F : 04-657 3761 / 7053 E : hep@usm.my T : 04-653 4333 / 4334 / 4999
Tingkat Bawah, Bangunan H23, Lorong Cahaya, Kompleks Cahaya Siswa, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang
6 Pengarah Pusat Sejahtera Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang
7 Unit Perumahan dan Penginapan Universiti (UPPU)
Housing & Accommodation
Sektor Perkhidmatan Pelajar Tingkat 1, Bangunan H23, Kompleks Cahaya Siswa, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang
8 Pejabat Pemajuan dan Perhubungan Alumni
Group Insurance
Bangunan D02, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang
9 Kaunter Servisdesk@PPKT Aras Bawah, Bgn D37, Pusat Pengetahuan, Komunikasi & Teknologi (PPKT) 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang.
Inquiries & ICT Complaints Registration for WiFi@USM
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T : F : E : W:
04-653 3252 04-653 4276 servisdesk@usm.my http://servisdesk.usm.my
4.6 Upcoming Events No
Date
Events
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06/09/2015
Penang Heritage MehMeh Run
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11 – 14/9/2015
AIESEC Night
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28/09/2015
迎新夜之《下乡联盟大召集》
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28/09/2015
理大佛学会迎新周
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08/10/2015
理大华乐团迎新夜
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9 & 10/10/2015
USM Mid-Autumn Festival 2015
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16 – 21/11/2015 *
USM Convocation Expo 2015
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17 – 21/11/2015 *
The 52nd USM Convocation 2015
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28/11/2015
Jazz Band Concert 2015
* Subject to change without prior notice. Kindly follow #USMinfo for latest updates.
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Connect USMinfo
Find #USMinfo at :FB : www.fb.com/USMinfo FB Group : www.fb.com/groups/USMinfo (Only for USM students) W : www.MyUSMinfo.com Twitter : @myUSMinfo Hashtag : #USMinfo WeChat : USMinfo Email : info@MyUSMinfo.com
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List of USM Web & Related USM & Campuses USM Official Website USM Engineering Campus USM Health Campus USM Hospital USM AMDI Sains@USM USM-KLE India USM CEMACS USM Divisions Academic & International Affairs Research & Innovation Student Affairs & Development Industry & Community Network Online Services Campus Online USM e-Learning Exam Time Table ePrints @ USM (PYQ) ServisDesk (Complaint Portal) USM Library USM Map USM e-Payment USM Co-curriculum USM International Office USM Phone Directory USM Ombudsman Office USM Legal Office USM Jabatan Pendaftar Forum Warga USM
https://www.usm.my https://www.eng.usm.my https://www.kck.usm.my https://h.usm.my https://www.amdi.usm.edu.my https://sains.usm.my https://www.usmkle.edu.in https://cemacs.usm.my https://bheaa.usm.my https://www.research.usm.my https://bhepp.usm.my https://icn.usm.my https://campusonline.usm.my https://elearning.usm.my https://registry.usm.my/examtt/jadual.asp https://eprints.usm.my https://servisdesk.usm.my https://lib.usm.my https://maps.usm.my https://epayment.usm.my https://kok.usm.my https://bheaa.usm.my https://directory.usm.my https://ombudsman.usm.my https://legal.usm.my https://registry.usm.my https://forumwarga.usm.my
* The list stated above are just part of the web that student might access in near future.
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USM Academic Calendar 2015/2016
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The Outreach Partners 2015
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Mehmeh Run 2015
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USM Mid-Autumn Festival 2015
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