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School Induction (all students)

This page is designed to assist new students with your induction to the School and help you enrol into courses. Before enrolling you are strongly encouraged to attend a compulsory Enrolment / Orientation Session that will include general information about the Business School, the various Commerce pathways, plagiarism issues, support services (e.g. Barr Smith Library, the Language and Learning Service, Career’s Service) and information about how to contact staff (professional and academic).

All new students are still expected to attend one of the Enrolment sessions and (if necessary) make an appointment with a Course Adviser after the session to clarify any enrolment issues.

University Inducition

Local students

Orientation activities for domestic students will be run by Transitions staff. Further information can be found on the 'Starting@University' website. Don't forget Orientation Week is a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know everything the University has to offer.

International students

What course should I enrol in?

Students who commence the first year of their degree in 2008 should follow the following study plans;

If there is any possibility that you may decide to pursue the Accounting pathway, you should enrol in the first year courses displayed under Accounting Study Pathway. This will leave your options open for ALL pathways and enable you to decide at the end of your first year whether you wish to pursue Accounting or another pathway.

Check that you satisfy the assumed knowledge and pre-requisites for any courses you plan to take. We will be running checks and students who don't have pre-requisites will be withdrawn. Prerequisites and Assumed knowledge are noted in the Course Planner and are listed in the Course Description section of the Commerce Handbook..

What elective can I study?

You can enrol in any course as an elective. Providing you undertake all required core courses for your program, you may choose to take electives from the following areas: Commerce, Economics, Design Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Mathematical and Computer Science, or more.

To scan what is available you can view the Course Planner (search by subject area) or the Undergraduate Calendar. Below you will find a selection of popular electives.

• Semester 1 Level I
• Semester 1 Level II
• Semester 2 Level I
• Semester 2 Level II

Once again please consider the level of the elective and any pre-requisites or assumed knowledge when making your choice.

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!
Preparing a timetable plan for semesters 1 and 2 will save you lots of time. The easiest way to do this is to view the Undergraduate program entry requirements and print a Class Planner for you to schedule your studies. Firstly, note your lecture details as these times aren't going to change. Then note a couple of suitable tute details for each course. This process will ensure you are prepared before you log onto Access Adelaide to enrol.

First year Commerce, Finance and Business Information Technology courses are under the following categories:
ACCTING – Accounting for Decision Makers I, Accounting Method
ECON – Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Business Data Analysis, International Financial Institutions and Markets.
COMMLAW – Commercial Law I,
ECOMMRCE – Information Systems I
MATHS – Maths IA, IB, Maths for Information Technology I
COMP SCI – Computer Science IA, IB

For clear step by step instructions on how to enrol online visit the /enrol website

You are encouraged to enrol as early as possible to secure your preferred classes as enrolments are on a first in basis.

Online enrolment problems?

Errors may occur for a variety of reasons - because you are trying to add a class that is full, you are trying to add a class that clashes or you are overloading. If you receive an error message your enrolment in that class will not be processed. Need help? You can complete the online Enrolment Error form with details of the problem, or contact the Enrolment Hotline on 8303 3833 for assistance.

Student Email

All information from the School of Commerce will be sent via email. It is essential you either check your student email address daily, or redirect your student email to your preferred email address (work or home) to ensure you are kept up to date.

Follow these instructions if you wish to redirect your student email.

Card Services

All students are required to collect a University of Adelaide Student Identity Card. The Identity Card is an all-in-one card designed to make life easier for you. It gives you convenient access to a whole range of essential campus services and functions.

These include:

• Identification on university campuses and at examinations
• Student concessions (full-time students only)
• Borrowing rights in the University libraries, library online services, printing and photocopying facilities
• Access to secure areas

You MUST complete your enrolment for 2007 before attending Card Services to have your photograph taken and your student ID card issued.

You MUST bring photo identification. This can be one of the following: driver’s licence, secondary school student card, proof of age card or passport.

Are you a concerned Parent?

Parents can play an important role in helping their children to make sound career and study choices.

• Recognise your child's strengths and interests.
• Encourage your child to have goals. Students with a sense of direction are more likely to be motivated toward their study.
• Assist them in finding out information on a wide range of career choices and study opportunities.
• Be flexible and encourage your child to accept that there are plenty of opportunities.

Don't panic! There are many people and resources to help you with initial choices and subsequent changes. Start with the Parent's guide to University website.

Glossary of Terms