First Year Calendar

Good to know

• Stop 1

  So, what is Stop 1, well it’s your 1 Stop student services shop. See what we did there? Clever huh? It’s your virtual and physical location to go when you don’t know where to go. The hub of all things student, the centre of University knowledge and well, you get the idea.

• LMS Access

  Think of the LMS as social media for your subject. See announcements, learn about assessments, check your subject guide, catch up on lecture notes and most importantly, submit assignments. You must complete all compliance modules before Friday 3 March.

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

  All Master of Teaching candidates need to complete the following before Friday 3 March (the end of Week One)

• Placement Experience Prep

  If your course includes a placement experience, don’t forget to upload your details and preference to Sonia before Friday 3 March.

• My.Unimelb Account

  Your mecca of all things UniMelb. Update your personal details, check your uni email account, look at your fees, apply for a leave of absence, even check your enrolment. What can’t this thing do! Available as an app too.

• Handbook

  The handbook is the best place to go to see what subjects you need to enrol in for your course.

• Key dates

  With so much going on, it’s good to get an overview of the important dates during the semester, like census dates, exams and of public holidays. And because diaries were so last century.

• Scholarships

  Not just for people commencing their course. There are plenty of opportunities for students throughout the duration of their course to be awarded scholarships. So, don’t count yourself out. Check out the extensive list on offer.

• Here on a visa?

  If you’re an international student, make sure you know everything you need to know about living and studying in Australia on your visa.

• Student IT support

  If you have trouble logging into your student portal or can’t enrol in subjects, the Student IT support team has you covered.

• Induction & Preparation sessions

  Master of Teaching students must attend the mandatory course induction day and preparation day. This is where you find out everything about your course.

• Celebrate O-Week

  Make friends, meet your academics, and explore your new campus. You can also grab a free MGSE hoodie!

• UMSU

  Sometimes you need to step back from the books and experience the other side of University Life. The University of Melbourne Student Union host a range of events from comedy shows, sleep overs, clubs and societies to competitions and exam support. These guys have got it going on!

• LANTITE

  Anyone studying the Master of Teaching needs to complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) within 12 months of course commencement. Register for the next test window

• Lost on Campus

  Got to get to the Education building for a lecture but don’t even know what it is. Check out this super helpful app.

• A-Z University Terms

  So many acronyms! And what on earth is breadth? This list will have you speaking Uni Melb in no time.

• Peer mentoring

  Smoothly sail through your first year with the support of a second-year student. MGSE Peer Mentoring Program is a social mentoring program offering new students.

• Graduate Education Society (GES)

  The GES is run by students, for students, and are always looking for more ways to help make your Uni experience even better. They’ve got you covered for social and career-related events and activities.

• Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC)

  The GSAC ensures that students are engaged in the development of MGSE’s ongoing strategic priorities and provides feedback and direction on matters of student experience to the MGSE Executive. Get involved!

• Diversity

  A different kind of normal. And while being you is awesome, sometimes you might need a little support to help remind you.

• Wi-Fi

  Let’s face it, it’s the life blood of the modern world. Get connected and feel the Wi-Fi following, connecting the campus.

• Library resources

  Finding the perfect place to study, just got easier. Check out these locations.

• Special consideration

  We all know that out of the blue, life can throw some crazy things at us. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes not so good. That’s where special consideration comes in. When there are circumstances beyond your control, like illness or the loss of a loved one, special consideration is here to help.

• Applying for extensions

  So, it’s getting to that time when you need to submit your first assignment. Most likely, you will need to submit it through LMS, but what if all of a sudden, something unforeseen happens? No problem, you can apply for an extension directly with the faculty (up to 10 business days). If you need more than 10 business days, you’ll need to apply for special consideration.

• Counselling and Psychological Service

  Something getting you down? Dealing with some heavy issues? Have a confidential chat with someone at our Counselling and Psychological Service. No judgement here.

• Health Services

  Ate some left over left overs, fell off your hoverboard, broken out in purple spots? Maybe see one of our doctors. A range of health services are available for whatever ails you.

• Student Equity and Disability Support (SEDS)

  Study is tough work, especially a post graduate course. If you need ongoing assistance or longer-term support, talk to the team at SEDS.

• Attendance hurdle

  Most education coursework subjects require up to 80% attendance for all the semester. Make sure you turn up and tune in for classes.

• Meetups Melbourne

  Looking for life outside UoM, check out Meetups Melbourne. A great way to meet people, experience Melbourne and do something challenging or completely outrageous (within reason of course).

• Safer Communities

  The University of Melbourne campus should be where you can consider a safe place. If something or someone has made you feel uncomfortable or even worse, report this behaviour because it’s not tolerated. Even if you just want an escort across campus, contact Safer Communities.

• Finances

  Managing money can be a challenge, especially with competing demands like fees and basic living expenses. But it doesn’t all have to be bad. Our Financial Services team can give you advice and maybe even a loan because, you know, adulting is hard.

• Faith and Spirituality

  Keep the faith on campus with our ranges of services.

• Ask Uni Melb

  Got a random question, just ask. Ask.unimelb has a pretty impressive database that covers the most frequently ask questions. And you can always start a chat session with a real live person too.

• Exploring Melbourne

  Melbourne, what an amazing city. But where do you start? Check out this website for ideas.

• Exam & assessment wellbeing

  Alright, let’s all take a deep breath. Exams are just around the corner but you can’t let stress take over. Check out our tips for getting through. You got this!