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International House
A COSMOPOLITAN COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

IH Associate Membership Program


 

ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROGRAM 2013

 

 

The Associate Member program has been designed to support non-residential University students but who would like to participate in some aspects of college life but do not reside at International House. IH has a diverse population with our students and staff coming from all over Australia and the world.

 

There are two membership options:

 

 

Option 1

Option 2

Pastoral support – All residents are welcome to speak to the Director and Deputy about academic and personal issues. Senior Residents are also employed to provide support to residents.

All of Option 1

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Academic Support Program- International House runs weekly tutorials. Associate members are welcome to participate in this program. Tutorials begin in week 4 of each semester. Classes are held normally in the evenings.

Orientation Week – An organized week of activities which will assist residents adjust to college and university life. Events such as but not limited to Faculty and Tower Dinners, college parties and Welcome Ceremony helps residents adjust to the new environment.

Cross cultural focus – each Tuesday evening the college organizes a host of cultural event whereby residents are able to participate in such as African Drums, wine tasting, Capoeira, Mid-Autumn Festival and etc.

International House Student Club - Associate members are entitled to participate in activities organized by student club. Mad Hatters Tea Party, IH Ball, Sunday Supper and college parties are a few examples of events that associate members are welcome to get involved in.

Peace and Understanding activities and Bara Khanas (formal dinners) –Our college holds an annual Peace and Understanding activity. Past speakers include Ian Conway and Geraldine Cox. Bara Khanas are held on a monthly basis to celebrate our traditions – candle and flag ceremony, diversity of cultures. A guest speaker is also featured in each dinner. Associate members would be able to attend a number of dinners as part of the program.

 

 

Cost - $450 per semester

Social and cultural program - International House enjoys a close relationship with other colleges. This part of the program is vital for associate members as they are able to meet other students. Associate members are not able to participate in the ICC sporting and ICC cultural competitions but are very welcome to be part of the support team.

Professional evening- A host of professional evenings such as law, engineering, science and etc are conducted throughout the year. These evenings consists of alumni speaking about their field of expertise. It encourages networking and provides an insight to the working world.

Meal Vouchers20 meals in our dining hall at meal times. Opportunity to purchase more meal voucher ($7.70) is available in the office.

Cost - $250 per semester

The due dates for applications are by 4pm on the following dates:

  - Semester 1: Monday, 11 February 2013

  - Semester 2: Monday, 1 July 2013

    
        

If you are interested in becoming part of our college please download and return the completed Associate Membership form.

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