SUMS to Hold New International Student Orientation Program
To introduce new international students to life at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), SUMS is going to run International Student Orientation Program, which extends from October 14, 2019 to October 17, 2019. The program is designed to support the new international students with substantial information on life in Iran, academic life at SUMS, SUMS regulations, etc. During the program, students are picked up from their hall of residence to the venue and returned to the residence by free university vehicle.
Further, New international students should plan to arrive early to attend the Orientation Program and to benefit from SUMS free airport pickup to the student residence hall, which is available only on October 11-13, 2019. Students will also receive their orientation schedule and other important documents during residence hall check-in.
The following table illustrates the programs designed to familiarize the students with life at SUMS:
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Orientation Program Timetable |
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Date |
Time |
Agenda
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Day 1 |
Monday, October 14, 2019
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9:00 a.m.-15:30 p.m. |
Inauguration:
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Quran Recitation & National Anthem of Iran
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Opening Talk
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The Welcome Speech of the Chancellor of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences or His Representative
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An Introduction to SUMS by Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs
Workshop 1: Introduction to Life in Iran
Workshop 2: An Introduction to International Students’ Consular Affairs
Workshop 3: Tips for Freshers
Closing Event: Campus Tour
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Day 2 |
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 |
9:00 a.m.-17:30 p.m. |
Inauguration: Opening Talk
Workshop 1: An Introduction to SUMS Educational Rules and Regulations and the 1st Semester Schedule
Workshop 2: An Introduction to International Students’ Counseling Services
Closing Event: Shiraz Tour
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Day 3 |
Wednesday, ctober 16, 2019 |
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Event 1: English Placement Test
Event 2: Persian Placement Test
Closing Event: Campus Tour
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Day 4 |
Thursday, October 17, 2019
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8:00 a.m.-13:30 p.m. |
Banking and Registration
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