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WELCOME
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Your Student Relations Manager (SRM)
Important Dates and Deadlines
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The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd’s (The IIE) Varsity College
Programme Start Dates 2019
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Awareness Campaigns
Community Engagement & Citizenship
Career Centre (CC)
VC Sports Club
VC Voice
Social Committee
Meridian Hour
Student Socials
VC Cares
Safe Campus 94
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 108
THE IIE 08 About The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE)
The British Accreditation Council (BAC)
The IIE’s Educational Approach
What The IIE Does
Quality Assurance
Faculty Boards and Programme Advisory Committees
Responsibilities of The IIE
The IIE’s Academic Faculties 08
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11 REGISTRATION AT THE IIE’S VARSITY COLLEGE 12 Before You Register
How to Register
Documents Required
Terms of Registration 12
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Accommodation 109
Medical Aid
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Religious Organisations and Prayer Centres
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Adapting to Campus Life in South Africa
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Correct Programme and Registration
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Wellness 110
International Student Forum
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FINANCE AND STUDY EXPENSES 22 STUDENT SYSTEMS
Payment Options and Instalment Plans
Payment Methods
Additional Charges
Awards and Bursary Opportunities 22
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28 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 30 MyVC 112
VCPortal 112
VCConnect E-mail Account
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VC_App 113
VCLearn 113
SafeAssign & Turnitin
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Student Hub
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ICT Student Handbook
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Prerequisites and Corequisites
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Timetables 31
Programme Assessment Schedules
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Your Responsibilities
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Graduation
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VC Alumni
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Academic Credit Applications
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Textbooks 37
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CAMPUS INFORMATION
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Assessment Strategy and Policy
Credit Accumulation, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion
Student Code of Conduct, Dispute, Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure
Intellectual Integrity Policy
Library Policy 92
THE IIE POLICIES 46
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School of Psychology & Communication
School of Education
School of Finance & Accounting
School of Information Technology
School of Law
School of Management 40
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