New Student Orientation (NSO) Program
Orientation Program at SUMS
In-coming freshman students are mandated to participate in the orientation program arranged by SUMS. As a new student, you might feel confused about the new setting where you have entered. Thus, SUMS has planned this orientation program to help you get acquainted with SUMS campuses, administration staff and offices, SUMS’ regulations, and some areas of Shiraz. Besides, during the orientation program, students will be assigned their own counselor who will support them throughout their years at SUMS.
Benefits of Attending the Orientation Program at SUMS
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You will receive support with regard to your banking, registration procedure, and course selection for Fall 2018
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You will meet a group of fellow incoming international students who will become your friends
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You will receive instruction from recognized faculty members
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You will be assigned your very own Counselor who will be there to guide, advise, mentor and to advocate for you throughout your study at SUMS
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You will become familiar with your University administration, campuses, its administration, non-faculty and professional staff
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You will become familiar with Shiraz and its community via orientation program trips and activities
Transportation
New international students should plan to arrive early to attend the Orientation program and to benefit SUMS’ free airport pickup to the student residence hall, which is available only on October 5-7, 2018. Students will also receive their orientation schedule and other important documents during residence hall check-in. Further, during the program, students are picked up from their hall of residence to the venue and returned to the residence by free university vehicle.
Fall 2018 International Student Orientation Program Schedule
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Orientation Program Timetable |
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Time |
Agenda
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Day 1 |
Monday, October 08, 2018
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8:30 a.m.-16:00 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
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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: Adaptation to the New Environment
Workshop 3: An Introduction to SUMS’ Language Department
Workshop 4: A Talk on International Students’ Consular Affairs
Workshop 5: Pre-test for Counseling Session
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Day 2 |
Tuesday, October 09, 2018 |
9:00 a.m.-15:30 p.m. |
Inauguration: Opening Talk
Workshop 1: A Brief Introduction on SUMS’ Educational Rules and Regulations and the 1st Semester Schedule
Workshop 2: An Introduction to SUMS’ Students’ Counseling Program
Workshop 3: Tips for Freshers
Closing Event: Campus Tour
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Day 3 |
Wednesday, ctober10, 2018 |
8:30 a.m.-19:00 p.m. |
Event 1: English Placement Test
Event 2: Persian Interview
Event 3: Campus Tour
Closing Event: Shiraz Tour
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Day 4 |
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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8:00 a.m.-13:30 p.m. |
Banking and Registration
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