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22. Where can I find a computer room?

     

In each faculty there is a computer room that you may use only if you have the TUI. Off Campus, the UC also has another building, the University Main Hall, where it is also possible to use the computer service as long as you show your TUI card. If you still do not have your TUI card, you may use the ORI computers provisionally if you put your name down on the reservation list.

23. What is the TUI?

     

TUI stands for “Tarjeta Universitaria Inteligente” (University Student Card). It is a card that identifies you as a member of the university community and contains a chip that makes it possible to carry out a number of important functions: applying for an e-mail account, checking your grades, use of computers, access to certain areas...etc. The card can also be used to take out library books or to get discounts in certain shops.

24. When will I get my TUI?

     

As long as you have sent the ORI all the papers that we have asked you for in order to formally give you a place at the UC early enough (at least one month before your arrival here), you will be able to pick your TUI card up in the ORI. Remember that the later you submit your papers, the longer you will have to wait to get your card.

25. Is it necessary to open an e-mail account at the UC?

     

Yes, it is vital. Any communication with you will be made via this system. Once you have registered at the UC, we will no longer use your previous personal e-mail address.

26. What do I have to do to be able to use my account?

     

You have to insert your TUI card in the self-service terminals that you will find in all the UC buildings and then simply follow the procedure to request an e-mail account. You will straight away receive a receipt with the details of your user name and key code. As a rule, it will take a couple of days from the moment you request the account for it to become activated.

27. How do I find out where the subjects I have registered for are to be held?

     

The easiest way is to ask your mentor for help. Even so, amongst the papers that we give you at the Welcome Session you will find a map of the campus on which you can locate your faculty. At the porters’ office in each faculty you can get information as to how the lecture rooms are set out. Generally, this lay-out corresponds to the year of the degree that the subject belongs to.

28. When and where are the exams?

     

The dates for all exams are published in the study plan guides that are available in the photocopying services. However, once you have registered and you have your TUI, you may look up these dates on the Virtual Campus (Internet). Approximately two weeks before the date of an exam, details of this particular convocation will be placed on the faculty notice boards, stating the time and the room where the exam will take place.

29. Is it necessary to open a bank account?

     

We do recommend that you do this, because rent and utility expenses etc. are normally paid in Spain by direct debit from your account. While the paperwork to legalise your being in Spain is going through, it is possible to open a provisional account at either of the banks located immediately below the ORI Office.

 

 

 

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