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August 2019Cambridge A-Level (CAL)

South Australian Certificate of Education International (SACEi)

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you as you start yourjourney here at Taylor’s College.

As a new member of Malaysia’s top private college and thefirst batch of students to commence your studies at theLakeside Campus, you will have access to world classteaching and learning facilities. The Lakeside Campus is themost iconic University Campus in Malaysia and has beenranked as the top university campus in Malaysia byinternational students. I would encourage you to make themost of what we have available for you here at the LakesideCampus.

You are now part of a multi-ethnic and multi-nationalcommunity of students from all over the world. This willprovide you with the unique opportunity to study alongsidethe brightest students in Malaysia and from around theworld.

I would like to encourage you to make the most of theunique college experiences that we offer here at theLakeside Campus and if you have come from outside KualaLumpur or Malaysia, do enjoy the cultural activities offeredby the city and the country.

I wish you every success in your studies and I hope that youenjoy everything our community has to offer. It is my hopethat your experience here will take you on a long way inyour lives, beyond just a good career.

With best wishes,Josephine TanCampus Director

TAYLOR’S COLLEGE CAMPUS DIRECTOR

contentsCommuting to Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus 2-7

Orientation Programme 8

Orientation Guide 9-10

A Guide to Activities and Events 11-12

Campus Map 13-14

Arriving at Taylor’s University 15

Taylor’s University Student Council 16

contentsArriving at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus 3

Commuting to Taylor’s Lakeside Campus 4 - 12

Orientation Programme 13

International Students Group Reporting 14

Orientation Guide 15 - 17

A Guide to Activities & Events 18

Campus Floor Plan 19 - 20

1. STUDENT IDIt is very important to have your Student ID with you and displayedat all times when you are on campus. Students are required topresent original payment receipt (full-payment for the 1stSemester) to Campus Central (Block A, Level 2) to take a digitalpicture for the Student ID.

2. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS CARDIf you are staying in PJS 7 area, or taking public transportation (i.e.the RapidKL Bus 783 or BRT) from home to Lakeside Campus, youmay apply for a pedestrian access card to gain access to the campusvia the pedestrian gate. To apply for one, please apply throughCampus Central portal, and come to Campus Central (Block A, Level2) to make payment and to collect your card.

3. PARKING SYSTEM IN LAKESIDEFree parking bays are available at Zone H and Zone I in LakesideCampus. Parking fee of RM3 per entry is applicable to Zone J andbasement parking at the Boardwalk. The parking facility is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please look for alternative sites if all theparking bays are taken up.

4. COMMUTING TO LAKESIDE CAMPUSThe means of public transportation available for commuting toTaylor’s Lakeside Campus are detailed in the pages listed below.

• Transportation guide – Refer to page 4, 5 & 6• Shuttle bus schedule – Refer to page 7 - 12

5. DRESS CODE POLICYStudents must dress neatly with clean attire at all times. Studentsare advised to be mindful of the cultural sensitivities of others andthe academic environment.

6. SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTSmoking is not permitted on Taylor’s campus grounds. The SyopzMall is also a smoke-free mall except for the designated smokingarea located at LG2 (in front of Happy Wash). Students foundsmoking on campus grounds will face the below consequences:

First-time offenders will be given a verbal warning and their detailswill be recorded in a database by Student Welfare Centre.

For a second offence, the student will be fined RM50 and receive awarning letter from the College.

If a third offence is committed, the student will be fined RM100 andbe subjected to disciplinary action.

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CAMPUS CENTRAL

Note :For those taking RapidKL 783 Bus or BRT, you need a Pedestrian Access Card to enter the Campus.Please refer to page 3 (Arriving at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus), point no. 2 for details.

Students may commute to Taylor’s Lakeside Campus using public transportation such as BRT Sunway Line (SunMed Station), KTM Komuter(Sentul – Port Klang Line), LRT (Kelana Jaya Line), Rapid KL 783 bus (from Kelana Jaya), or using the Taylor’s shuttle buses.

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Alight here to Taylor’s Lakeside

Campus

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For further details, you may visit https://www.myrapid.com.my/traveling-with-us/how-to-travel-with-us/rapid-kl

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There will not be any shuttle services on Public Holidays & Replacement Public Holidays.

•RM1.50 per trip (please purchase the bus tickets from the bus driver at the bus stop located at Block B, Level 1)

- A copy of the Shuttle Bus Schedule is available on the Campus Central Portal! -

BUS FARE

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New international students are to report to the Student Welfare Centre after their arrival inMalaysia (refer to the schedule and calendar below).

The Group Reporting is specifically organised for all new international students. Briefing onimportant information such as key contact numbers, immigration rules and regulations and healthinsurance coverage will be conducted.

The schedule is as follows:

9:15am Arrival of students at Student Life Centre (Block B, Level 1)9:30am Group Reporting10:00am Briefing10:30am Medical Screening

We have scheduled different sessions (highlighted in GREEN) to cater for different arrival date.Come for the next available session (9.15am) right after the day you arrive. You only need toattend one session.

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Take a virtual tour of our campus at http://www.taylors.edu.my/virtualtour/

Changes in circumstances may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. An updated version of the schedule will be provided during Orientation.

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TIME AGENDA LOCATION

0900 - 0915 Registration

0915 - 0945 Ice Breaker

0945 - 1000 Welcome Address by Head of School

1000 - 1100 Academic Programme BriefingLecture Theatre 22(Block B, Level 2)

1100 - 1200 Campus Tour To Be Announced

1400 - 1410 Taylor's College Welcome

1410 - 1440 Introduction to Learning Support & Student Development @ INTELLECT

1440 - 1500 Student Services Briefing

1500 - 1600 Orientation Engagement Activities

MONDAY, 19TH AUGUST 2019

LUNCH BREAK

Lecture Theatre 21(Block B, Level 2)



0900 - 1000 First Year Experience

1000 - 1015 Meet the Counsellor

1015 - 1045 University Relations & Placement

1045 - 1130 Environmental, Safety, Health & Security Induction

1130 - 1200 ICT Briefing

1200 - 1230 Laboratory Safety Briefing


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1100 - 1200Campus TourTo Be Announced

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The list below provides information about all the events that are taking place throughout your Orientation with us.

ORIENTATION HELPDESKOur staff members are here to answer any enquiries relating to your Orientation. Just approach the staff or StudentAmbassadors at Campus Central for assistance! You may also contact us via WhatsApp at +6 011 5699 3387.

STUDENT IDStarting Monday (19th August) onwards during orientation week, at 0900 - 1700All students are required to have their digital photo taken for Student ID printing. You can take your digital photo atCampus Central during Orientation Week by presenting your original payment receipt (full-payment for the 1stSemester). Your Student ID will be ready for collection within one (1) working day after you have taken your digitalphoto.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, HEALTH & SECURITY INDUCTIONTuesday, 20th August at 1045All students are required to attend this workshop where they will be made aware of the environmental, health,safety and security requirements to be followed within and around the Lakeside Campus.

FACULTY BRIEFINGMonday, 19th August at 1000Students under their respective programmes will be briefed on their timetable and other faculty related matters.Take this opportunity to get to know your Faculty Members as well.

INTRODUCTION TO SUPPORT SERVICESMonday, 19th August at 1440The Introduction to Support Services capture key and vital information which will help new students in taking thefirst step towards transitioning into the campus life with enriching experiences. The session will help students toknow the key services provided on campus, such as Campus Central – the one-stop student centre, Library and ICTsupport, amongst others. The e-Learning Academy will introduce the Blended Learning with TIMeS which isimportant for students to know about the online platform available in assisting, and enhancing their learningexperiences.

KL FAMILIARIZATION TRIPSaturday, 24th AugustThe Kuala Lumpur Familiarization Trip aims to help students to get to know more about the local transportationsystem, the local delicacy and the uniqueness of our urban city. It is open to all students of Taylor‘s especiallyinternational students who would like to experience KL City first hand.

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/KLTrip240819Registration for KL Familiarization Trip on 24th August be closed on 21st August (Wednesday) at 5PM.

http://bit.ly/KLTrip240819

This publication contains information which is current as of December 2017. Changes in circumstancesafter this date may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylor’s University doesits best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the right to change anyinformation described in this guide without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying informationthat pertains to them by contacting the university.

This publication contains information which is current as of 19th July 2019. Changes in circumstances after this date mayimpact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylor’s does its best to ensure that the information containedherein is accurate, but reserves the right to change any information described in this guide without notice. Readers areresponsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university/college.

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