KUCHING – Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will hold its Pre-U Open Day this weekend (19 and 20 March).
SPM school leavers, who are eagerly awaiting the release of their actual result next week, will find the event useful for obtaining more details about foundation programs.
The event will start from 10am to 5pm on both days.
Swinburne Sarawak offers one-year foundation studies in business, design, engineering/science, and information technology/multimedia designed to prepare SPM school leavers for entry into its range of undergraduate programs in engineering, science, commerce/business, ICT and design.
Classes for foundation programs will start on 28 March, and those who successfully complete them can look forward to begin their degree studies in March next year.
Meanwhile, they may apply for entry into foundation studies during the university’s Pre-U Open Day using their forecast results and a copy of their identity card.
Application fee will be waived during the event, and those who meet the entry requirements for a program will be offered a place on the day.
A number of activities have been planned, among them an overview of the programs which will be presented by the heads of schools and senior lecturers from 10:30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 3:30pm on both days.
Students who have yet to decide on their career paths may take a quick test to determine their strengths and interests. Counsellors will then guide them on suitable areas of study based on the result of the test.
For the convenience of students and their parents, a Yayasan Sarawak booth will be made available to entertain queries on scholarship and study loans.
Engineering projects developed by civil, and robotics and mechatronics engineering students will be on display as will science projects.
Samples of creative design work by the university’s graphic design and multimedia design students, including short videos, will be available for viewing.
Campus tours will be available on request, and will take visitors to the library, lecture halls and theatre, engineering and science labs.
Members of the Debater’s Club, Green Club display, Drama Club will also make their presence felt with a series of activities.