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Every student should pack and prepare the following:
  • As part of the University’s commitment to safety, staff and students have the option to download the new ‘SafeZone’ app from the App Store or Google Play.

    SafeZone plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our UNSW community. It aims to provide our staff and students with the following advantages:

    • Access to personalised emergency assistance without delay. (Emergency Alert, First Aid or Non urgent matters)
    • A direct line to the UNSW Security Operations Centre who can deploy appropriate emergency resources
    • Prompt notifications regarding safety issues in their vicinity.

    In the event of an emergency, the app allows you to quickly share your location and details with the University Security team who will be able to get the right assistance to you.

    Please download SafeZone via the link HERE and using your zID to register.

  • Here is the check-list for you to help you to prepare for your first day of classes:

    • Laptop & Charger 
    • Phone & Battery pack. 
    • Headphones 
    • Notebook & Pen 
    • Water bottle 
    • Lunch/Snacks

  • You can find your academic calendar on the Quick Links page.

  • Your class timetable can be accessed via the link HERE.

    If you have troubles finding your classroom, the article HERE can help you.

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UNSW College delivers its Foundation Studies, Academic English, Diplomas, and Pre-Masters Program, under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K; TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

UNSW College delivers its Applied Degrees under TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

UNSW College also delivers UNSW Diplomas on behalf of UNSW Sydney under CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).

See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information.

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