{"id":5830,"date":"2022-05-05T12:05:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T10:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/?post_type=exhibitions&#038;p=5830"},"modified":"2023-05-04T11:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T09:54:33","slug":"final-arrangements","status":"publish","type":"exhibitions","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/exhibitions\/final-arrangements\/","title":{"rendered":"Final arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;stripe&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/files\/2021\/04\/student-life-hero.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||200px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||200px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;80px||50px||false|false&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; header_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Final arrangements: On campus open day<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Dear prospective Matie<\/p>\n<p>We are excited to host you on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at the on campus open day!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What makes the Stellenbosch University (SU) open day 2023 different from previous open days?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The on-campus activities will give prospective Maties a chance to view the faculty buildings, explore exciting topics and get a sense of what studying at SU entails.<\/li>\n<li>You will have the opportunity to engage with experts and some of the most prominent researchers in their fields when you visit the <strong>faculty exhibitions<\/strong> at the <strong>various buildings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Our <strong>residences<\/strong> will be open for viewing and the <strong>Commuter Student Organisation<\/strong> team looks forward to meeting you on the Rooiplein.<\/li>\n<li>Some <strong>private accommodation service providers<\/strong> and <strong>private institutions<\/strong> will also be joining us and can\u2019t wait to meet with you on the Rooiplein.<\/li>\n<li>Our <strong>open-day website<\/strong> will remain active <strong>until 31 July<\/strong>, when undergraduate study applications close. The site provides answers to any general questions you may have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Where can I access the programme for the day?<\/strong><br \/>Download the full open day guide here: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3LP9hJl\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3LP9hJl<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Is there anything else I shouldn\u2019t miss out on?<br \/><\/strong><em style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"><strong>Maties Village<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"> is being set up in front of the SU Conservatoire (corner of Victoria and Neethling Streets) as well as in front of the Administration A building in Ryneveld Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Here you will have the opportunity to talk to <strong>student ambassadors<\/strong> and take some selfies.<\/li>\n<li>You can collect a <strong>minimum admissions requirement booklet<\/strong> to get an overview of all the programmes we offer and what their requirements are.<\/li>\n<li>Take event selfies and share them by tagging us on Facebook @stellenboschuniversity and Instagram @stellenboschuni using #whoyoubecome &#8211; <strong>you can win a Maties hamper!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit the Neelsie Student Centre and have a look at the latest Maties fashion in the Matie Shop or grab a coffee and something to eat.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Where do I find refreshments and SU souvenirs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Refreshments<\/u><\/p>\n<p>On the Stellenbosch Campus, refreshments will be available for sale:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 at the Neelsie Student Centre (central campus);<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 at the mobile coffee vendor in Ryneveld Street;<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 at the mobile coffee vendor on the corner of Neethling and Victoria Streets;<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 at Chalkboard (the Faculty of Engineering); and<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 inside the SU Conservatoire.<\/p>\n<p>Guests attending the Open Day on the Tygerberg Campus can purchase refreshments in the Tygerberg Student Centre.<\/p>\n<p><u>Matie Shop<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Purchase the latest Maties apparel at the Matie Shop in the Neelsie Student Centre or at the mobile stall in Ryneveld Street.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">How do I arrange universal access?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll gladly provide universal access to guests with mobility challenges who need parking close to faculty venues. Please inform us ahead of time by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:events@sun.ac.za\">events@sun.ac.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do the tickets work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please <u>print<\/u> your tickets prior to arrival or save them as <u>screenshots<\/u> on your cellphone to allow for easy access.<\/li>\n<li>PLEASE cancel any tickets you will not be using well in advance to afford other guests the opportunity to attend the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What can I expect on the day?<\/strong><br \/>Please take some time to prepare for your arrival on campus. Keep the following important information in mind:<\/p>\n<p><u>Getting around campus<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please save the following link to the interactive map of the Stellenbosch Campus (you can also print a copy of the map from the last four pages of the open day guide): <a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcampusmap.sun.ac.za%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C172fc41bb7a44b7005d608db4bc60c44%7Ca6fa3b030a3c42588433a120dffcd348%7C0%7C0%7C638187086209190044%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TgWG0O%2Fuudz0OMcrKEM0qxvO%2B49cxufHlfvYRnk7BfA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/campusmap.sun.ac.za\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>This document contains a summary of the buildings that we will be using.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Parking<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Stellenbosch:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All the security booms at our on-campus parking areas will be lifted (as they usually are on a Saturday), so you should be able to find centrally located parking.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There will also be ample parking available at the Faculty of Engineering. This parking area is accessible from Bosman Street and is within walking distance from all the other Stellenbosch-based faculties as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To be safe, do not leave any valuables inside your vehicle in plain sight of passers-by.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please do not park on sidewalks or in non-designated parking areas, as this might attract a fine from municipal law enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Note that there may be sporting events taking place at the Coetzenburg sport complex, which might affect traffic flow to and from Stellenbosch. Please allow sufficient time to get to your venues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you choose to park around the Coetzenburg sport complex, look out for the shuttle service running to and from the central campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Tygerberg:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please enter through the main campus entrance. Ample parking is available close to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences\u2019 Education building, where most of the day\u2019s activities will take place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buildings we will be using:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 985px\" width=\"566\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\"><strong>Faculty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\"><strong>Building name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\"><strong>Physical address<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\" rowspan=\"3\">Arts and Social Sciences<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Arts and Social Sciences Faculty building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Cnr. Ryneveld Street and Merriman Avenue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Visual Arts building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Victoria Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Krotoa building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Cnr. Ryneveld and Victoria Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\" rowspan=\"7\">AgriSciences<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Neelsie cinema<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Neelsie Student Centre accessible from both Victoria and De Beer streets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Paul Sauer building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Bosman Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">JH Neethling building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Victoria Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Van der Sterr building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Cnr. Bosman and Victoria streets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">HortiDemoHub, Welgevallen experimental farm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Welgevallen experimental farm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Lombardi building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">27 Victoria Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Food Science building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Cnr. Hammanshand and Helshoogte roads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\" rowspan=\"2\">Economic and Management Sciences<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Van der Sterr building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\" rowspan=\"2\">Accessible from both Victoria and Bosman streets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">CGW Schumann building<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\">Education<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">GG Cilliers building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Ryneveld Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\">Engineering<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">General Engineering building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Banghoek Road<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\" rowspan=\"2\">Law<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Old Main building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Ryneveld Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Krotoa building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Cnr. Ryneveld and Victoria Streets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\">Medicine and Health Sciences<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Tygerberg Campus, Education building<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\">Science<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Jan Mouton Learning Centre<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">Next to Neelsie Student Centre, accessible from both Victoria and De Beer streets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 195.375px\">Theology<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 298.542px\">Theological Seminary<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 469.083px\">171 Dorp Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Who will be able to assist me on the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will find <strong>ambassadors<\/strong> along all major open-day routes (between the buildings we will be using). They will be easy to identify by their white T-shirts and branded lanyards. All <strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">faculty staff<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"> will also be wearing lanyards and should be able to assist you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical assistance<\/strong> will be available on both the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Campus. For assistance on the Stellenbosch Campus, please go to the Conservatoire, Victoria Street. On the Tygerberg Campus, the service will be available outside the Tygerberg Student Centre building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">What information will NOT be covered on the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Career advice (full psychometric assessments.)\u00a0<\/strong>For these services, contact the Centre for Student Recruitment and Career Advice at <a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.sun.ac.za%2Fopen-day%2Fexhibitions%2Fcareer-advice%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C172fc41bb7a44b7005d608db4bc60c44%7Ca6fa3b030a3c42588433a120dffcd348%7C0%7C0%7C638187086209190044%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y2qPIhEEqQNu5ngJmwdlDyJdVoBo6FlfIhhIKUuoIuY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Career Advice | Stellenbosch University Open Day (sun.ac.za)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Submission of study applications.\u00a0<\/strong>You will not be able to apply on the day. Applications are done online and all application assistance requests can be directed to 021\u00a0808 9111 | <a href=\"mailto:info@sun.ac.za\">info@sun.ac.za<\/a>. Follow this link to start your application process: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudent.sun.ac.za%2Fsignup%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C172fc41bb7a44b7005d608db4bc60c44%7Ca6fa3b030a3c42588433a120dffcd348%7C0%7C0%7C638187086209346293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZWGelZKUhooi8lGLn%2FaY0x3a4bcmTgGVlFFap%2F2YeqY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Signup (sun.ac.za)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We trust that you will have an informative and enjoyable SU Open Day 2023 and that it will provide you with the necessary clarity on your future study journey. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you as a Matie in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Stellenbosch University is where <strong>#whoyoubecome<\/strong> exceeds even your own expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>The open day team, Stellenbosch University<\/p>\n<table width=\"600\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"600\"><strong>General assistance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"600\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Stellenbosch University Contact and Client Service Centre:<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">021\u00a0808 9111 | <\/span><a style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\" href=\"mailto:info@sun.ac.za\">info@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"600\"><strong>Quicket assistance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"600\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Visit the Quicket website for more information:<br \/><\/span><a style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.quicket.com%2Fportal%2Fen%2Fkb%2Farticles%2Fbuy-a-ticket-with-a-card&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C172fc41bb7a44b7005d608db4bc60c44%7Ca6fa3b030a3c42588433a120dffcd348%7C0%7C0%7C638187086209346293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=USyzV3stlfiM93rMZ6erACVCT%2FQDcEJs1VCF4gj4Kl4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/help.quicket.com\/portal\/en\/kb\/articles\/buy-a-ticket-with-a-card<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quicket ticketing support:<br \/>021 424 9308 | <a href=\"mailto:support@quicket.co.za\">support@quicket.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[],"career":[],"class_list":["post-5830","exhibitions","type-exhibitions","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibitions\/5830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibitions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/exhibitions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5830"},{"taxonomy":"career","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/xh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/career?post=5830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}