Welcome to the Business School

Congratulations on gaining a place in the University of Adelaide Business School!

Commencing university is an exciting experience, it can also be very confusing! The Business School and University has a number of orientation sessions, support programs, social events and associations to help news students with their transition to University life.

First, you may ask what's University all about? Read through this general Univeristy information about terms you need to know, how a degree is structured, what classes you should attend (eg lectures, tutorials, workshops etc) and how courses will be assessed over the next few years.

Professions Hub (undergraduate) Information Sessions

All new students are expected to attend the following;

Online Enrolment

Before enrolling please read the guide to enrolling online and the 2009 B.Commerce or B.Finance Student Handbook (mailed to all local students, or within the welcome pack for international students) for a guide to what courses you should be selecting.

Enrolment FAQ's will answer some of your questions including; what Commerce or Finance level II means, hints on choosing electives, how to receive credit for courses completed at another institution and what to do if you receive an error message while enrolling.

If an error appears while enrolling into a course online the following help is available

enrol.help@ adelaide.edu.au for general enrolment assistance,
ug.business@adelaide.edu.au for Business School specific questions,
Enrolment Error Form for undergraduate Business School courses

+61 8 8303 3833 - Enrolment Hotline
+61 8 8303 4755 - Business School related enrolment problems

Mentor Program

The Business School runs a Mentoring Program for first-year students. The program provides networking, social events and help in the transition to university studies. We strongly encourage you to consider joining the program.

Support Programs

UniSteps (University Student Transition Experience Program) will help you to:

get to know your faculty and who can help you step up your skills with workshops (everything from time management to balancing your life with study) get one step ahead with information straight from fellow students find out how the Careers Service can help you think about your future make friends and enjoy your uni days with fun events throughout the semester.

If you register for SmoothStart you will:

• be supported by SmoothStart staff and mentors in Semester 1, 2009
• have your own Peer Mentor, an experienced University of Adelaide student who can help you and be your guide to University Life.
• meet other first year students in a fun and relaxed way.
• get to know the campus and the services University has to offer.
• receive information about how to improve your study skills, find out some of the differences between University and high school styles of study and learn where to get help with your academic work.
• be invited to SmoothStart social activities throughout the Semester (can you smell the sausages and pizza already?!)

Student Associations

The Adelaide Business Students' Association (ABSS) is a student run and established association, which exists to provide all the non-academic splendours of studying Commerce, Finance and Economics at the University of Adelaide. It runs and manages many events, both social and professional, as well as providing various valuable services, including an online book sale and advisory on future careers in Commerce. Come down to the ABSS Tent during O'Week on the Barr Smith Lawns, grab your ABSS Membership Card and sign up for the First Year Camp.

AIESEC, the world's largest student organisation, is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential so as to have a positive impact on society. In addition to providing over 5,000 leadership positions and delivering over 350 conferences, AIESEC also runs an exchange program that enables over 3,500 students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and work in another country.

Facebook groups

Search for the following Business School related Facebook groups -

Adelaide Business Students' Assocation
Commerce Alumni, Adelaide Uni