2 0 2 3 Vi r t u a l S t u d e n t O r i e n t a t i o n

UNISA’s Student Retention Unit invites all first-year students

joining Unisa for the first time in Semester#2 to the virtual
orientation on 26 & 27 July 2023
Day One Programme
Time Topic / Activity
12h00 – 12h05 Opening and welcome
• Understanding student support and the role of students in an
open distance e-Learning environment

GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AT UNISA

12h05 – 12h10 Role and services of the Student Retention Unit (SRU)

12h10 – 12h30 Understanding how to deal with various registration processes

12h30 – 12h45 Understanding of the services rendered by Unisa for students with
disabilities
12h45 – 13h00 Understanding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
13h00 – 13h35 Understanding student funding
• NSFAS
• Bursaries
• Student Accounts

13h35 – 13:45 Managing and monitoring any risk issues at Unisa

13h45 – 13h50 Getting to know the role of Student Development, programs and
services rendered
13h50 – 14h00 Understanding the role of the Student Representative Council (SRC)

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2 0 2 3 Vi r t u a l S t u d e n t O r i e n t a t i o n

UNISA’s Student Retention Unit invites all first-year students

joining Unisa for the first time in Semester#2 to the virtual
orientation on 26 & 27 July 2023
Day Two Programme
Time Topic / Activity
12h00 – 12h05 Opening and welcome
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
12h05 – 12h20 Understanding Library services at Unisa
12h20 – 12h30 Understanding tutoring services available at Unisa
• Understanding your role in student module evaluations
12h30 – 12h40 An overview of academic student support services in the regions
12h40 – 12h55 Understanding and participation in online examinations
12h55 – 13h10 Accessing counselling and career development services at Unisa
13h10 – 13h20 Digital resources for a successful ODeL student
13h20 – 13h55 Technology Enhanced Learning
• Understanding the Unisa learning management systems, support
portals, and online examinations
• Accessing digital access centers
13h55 – 14h00 Getting in touch with Unisa

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Student Retention Unit – forging a culture of highly successful first-year students