For religious organisations and prayer centres around your campus, please refer to your campus’
Blueprint as well.
Our Orientation programme is designed to help you acclimatise to your campus and to make new friends
as you start navigating your tertiary studies with us. O’Week typically includes academic sessions and fun
and stimulating activities. Please participate in as much of O’Week as you can and take note that certain
events may take place at night or off campus. 5. Adapting to campus life
You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the various campus committees and services offered at
your campus during O’Week – don’t miss out!
Herewith some information on these:
VC Cares (The IIE’s Varsity College student volunteer body) and volunteering: sign up with VC Cares
during O’Week and volunteer to engage with your campus’ community and get involved in responsible
citizenship initiatives.
The Social Committee: This committee is the custodian of your social and cultural student experience.
Captained by the campus PR and Events Coordinator, the Social Committee is key to creating a fun filled
experience on and off campus. Chat to one of your Social Committee members or your campus PR and
Events Coordinator about joining the committee and you can also find out more about the events from them.
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The IIE’s Varsity College orientation programme (O’Week) takes place early in the first Semester, usually
during the second week of February.
The do’s and don’ts of being in a new city and in South Africa – including your personal safety
• Airport Safety:
Keep an eye on all your personal belongings at all times and do not leave any of these unattended.
• Driving and walking around the city:
• Keep your valuables out of sight at all times and your windows closed especially when
stopping at intersections
• Do not stop in the emergency lane, unless your car has broken down
• Stick to main routes and avoid driving long distances at night
• When driving behind a taxi, be vigilant. Taxi drivers may randomly stop to pick passengers
up or to drop them off. This random stopping may cause an accident
• Adhere to the rules of the road and be patient
• Avoid walking at night –rather use a taxi service
• Be vigilant at all times and be aware of people around you
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4. Religious organisations and prayer centres
1. Orientation (O’Week)
As part of your registration requirements, you are required to submit confirmation of your Medical
Aid. There are various companies that offer Medical Aid packages, some of whose contact
details are available online on your campus’ Practical Blueprint. The Practical Blueprint contains
information on medical services, hospitals and doctors around your campus. Please request a copy
of your campus Practical Blueprint from your campus Vice Principal Student Services.
International Student Information
3. Medical Aid
STUDENTS
Information on accommodation is available on The IIE’s Varsity College website. Your campus
Vice Principal of Student Services and Student Advisor are also in a position to assist you with
accommodation information.
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2. Accommodation
Career Centre: As a registered The IIE’s Varsity College student, you have access to the campus
Career Centre. This service provides various work readiness initiatives as well as part-time and
full-time employment assistance. (*** Please take note that valid work permits may be required for
certain employers). The Career Centre Coordinator can assist you with registering on the Career
Centre Website, where job opportunities are advertised. We highly recommend that register on
this website sooner rather than later.
Sport: The IIE’s Varsity College offers a variety of sport activities. These are campus specific and
cater for a variety of interests and ability levels. The campus Sports Coordinator is responsible
for this portfolio. Join your campus’ Sports Club at a cost of R300. A Sports Club membership will
allow you to participate in all the sport activities your campus has to offer. You will receive a The
IIE’s Varsity College Sport’s Life T-shirt. Here is the link for your campus’ sports sign up schedule:
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