This block aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the nature, value, and requirements of a university education.

Freshmen are required to participate in the Week of Welcome. All students are obligated to annually take the Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Test, with assessment results graded on a pass/fail basis. The tests will be conducted on Canvas and you will be added to the course to complete at the beginning of every academic year.

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University might be an overwhelming experience for many students. They must navigate a new ecosystem, to face an environment of social and cultural diversity, and take responsibility for their own learning journey. On this journey, they are likely to experience physical, social, and emotional challenges associated with this new chapter in their lives. The Advising Program is established to help students adapt to the new environment and succeed in discovering their potential capabilities.

The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is an essential tool in the Advising Program. Students are required to submit IDP at the beginning of every semester over 4 years for the following purposes: reflect on their strengths and areas of improvement; short-term and long-term goals and plans to achieve them. Students may seek help from a Generic / Academic Advisor to complete their IDP.

Submit your IDP to Student Success at My VinUni platform (go to My Progress >> Self-Assessment >> Individual Development Plan)

This block offers additional benefits to VinUni students, providing them with a self-learning platform and a series of structured micro-learning skills workshops, organized on-demand to prepare them for college and career readiness. Participation at Career Readiness Checkpoint (CRC) is mandatory.

As a component of the IDP, students are required to create a personalized desired skillset and a roadmap to bridge their skills gap. SAM will arrange skill-specific workshops (online or offline) based on the results of a skills training needs survey. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the workshops they have registered for.

In the third year of a cohort, there is a 1st CRC, and in the fourth year, a 2nd CRC. CRC events are organized by AID, where students will meet and interview industry mentors and/or career advisors. Career readiness skills will be checked and feedback will be provided to students.

Besides, students will be strongly encouraged to participate in a Training Needs Assessment (a skills survey) to nominate the most sought-after skills they would like to develop in the academic year.

This block provides students with diversified perspectives about themselves, their community, country, and the world. Students are encouraged to immerse themselves in various workshops, showcase events and networking activities at campus.

This component represents a unique experiential learning opportunity that integrates students’ academic studies with community-based projects, fostering a sense of responsibility as global citizens committed to unpaid volunteer work and the “pay it forward” spirit. Every student is expected to complete 45 hours of community service volunteering throughout their academic journey. These projects can be initiated by VinUni students, the Lead Faculty of Community Service Learning (CSL), or by any individuals and organizations within or beyond VinUni.

Students are required to document their service hours on Student Success, along with a service report that is validated by designated personnel responsible for this task. SAM is responsible for maintaining records of all validated projects and service hours and consolidating this data within the Student Success Platform. Designated personnel for this task include the Head of SAM, the Lead Faculty of CSL, the President of the Student Council, the Program Directors, Department Heads, or other individuals appointed by SAM as needed.

Submit your Service hours to Student Success (go to My Progress >> Co-curriculum >> Community Services)