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Cultural Differences Diversity Abroad How to Move Around Things to do on your own Sustainability Tips Mailing Instructions Shopping
Emergencies, Health & Safety
In Case of Emergency Culture Shock Health Insurance Health Onsite Safety Onsite Code of Conduct Independent Travel Form
Voting From Abroad
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Welcome to
Newcastle

The Academic system 

Academic institutions function differently from universities in the United States. The specifics vary from one institution to another. You may encounter differences in things like how Add/Drop works, how assignments graded and weighted, how professors interact with students, how placement tests work, how tests are weighted in the final grade, etc.  We've provided information below to help to get students prepare for the different academic experiences they will have on CIS Abroad's programs.  

University of Newcastle

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA - UniAustralia

 

Add / Drops 

  • Choose courses purposefully because UoN may ask you to justify if you need to drop a course.
  • The add / drop period is during the first week of classes. 
  • Be aware that you might have to review alternatives with your Study Abroad advisor in your home institution.
  • You will need to notify your program's International Operations Manager of any changes. Please send any course changes to acompton@cisabroad.com. 

Transcripts 

The University of Newcastle issues digital transcripts through MyEquals approximately 6-8 weeks after the program ends. No hard copies of transcripts are issued. Students receive notification that the transcript is ready through their Newcastle email address, so be sure to be checking your Newcastle email account after the program ends.  

Once the transcript is ready, you will need to provide the email address of your study abroad advisor in order to have the transcript sent to your home university.  Note: Do not have the transcript sent to your email and then forward to your home university; most US institutions will not accept a transcript unless it is received directly from the university.

Please note that your transcript won't be released until your CIS Abroad invoice is paid in full. 

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