Academic enrolment
Undergraduates
Academic Advice Day: Monday 21 July
Most undergraduate students are required to attend Academic Advice Day (AAD) for information about their course and possible subject choices. International students also receive vital briefings about health, safety and visas at AAD.
Where do I go for AAD?
AAD is held on the Parkville Campus. Access information on how to get to Parkville and a campus map (available in several languages) online.
How do I get my AAD brochure?
If you are an Australian student you will be sent a detailed AAD brochure with your enrolment pack, which will inform you of which sessions you need to attend, including the lecture theatre location.
If you are an international student you will receive the AAD brochure at the International Student Briefing on Monday 21 July 2008.
You can also download a copy of the Academic Advice Day brochure here.
What are 'breadth' subjects?
Download a presentation from Academic Advice Day, explaining breadth subjects and options (Powerpoint 1.3MB)
Your AAD Brochure answers the following questions:
- How do I complete my Administrative and Academic Enrolment?
- What happens on AAD?
- What sort of questions about my course and subject choices will get answered at AAD?
- What happens at each of the sessions?
- Will I be able to meet with a Student Adviser?
- What if I cannot attend AAD?
- How do I complete the Academic Enrolment step?
- When and where do I get my Student Card, Student Diary and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card for international students?
Is short term accommodation available for AAD?
International students and their families planning their arrival for AAD should visit the International Student Services website for free airport reception and temporary accommodation booking assistance.
What if I need accommodation in Melbourne?
Student Housing Services will run an information session that will explore the variety of housing options available to students in Melbourne. The session will highlight issues that students should consider when choosing their housing options, and give tips on how best to organise each option. The legal paperwork and procedures required when starting a tenancy will also be explained. Students and parents are encouraged to come along and ask questions.
- Thursday 24 July, 3.00-4.00pm, Old Arts - Theatre A, Map reference H14
- Repeated on Friday 25 July, 10.00-11.00am, Old Arts - Theatre A
International and interstate students can apply for free airport reception and temporary accommodation booking assistance with International Student Services.
If you are in a course with fixed subjects, you do not have to attend AAD. You will need to ensure you have completed all steps on your Enrolment Instruction Sheet. See the Administrative Enrolment section of this website.
Graduates
Australian Students
Refer to your Enrolment Instruction Sheet (1Mb) and faculty-specific information to complete your enrolment online.
What if I need accommodation in Melbourne?
Student Housing Services will run an information session that will explore the variety of housing options available to students in Melbourne. The session will highlight issues that students should consider when choosing their housing options, and give tips on how best to organise each option. The legal paperwork and procedures required when starting a tenancy will also be explained. Students and parents are encouraged to come along and ask questions.
- Thursday 24 July, 3.00-4.00pm, Old Arts - Theatre A, Map reference H14
- Repeated on Friday 25 July, 10.00-11.00am, Old Arts - Theatre A
International and interstate students can apply for free airport reception and temporary accommodation booking assistance with International Student Services.
International Students
- Attend your compulsory International Student Briefing. Monday 21 July, 10am - 12.30pm, Sidney Myer Asia Centre - Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Map reference I21.
- Go to the Enrolment session for your area of study. These session will be scheduled between Saturday, 19 July - Friday, 25 July and details are in the Graduate Orientation Program, which you can download from mid-June. PhD and MPhil candidates organise their enrolment at the Melbourne School of Graduate Research (MSGR) Reception, Graduate Centre (Map reference K20).
- Refer to your Enrolment Instruction Sheet (1Mb) and faculty-specific information to complete your enrolment online.
What if I need accommodation in Melbourne?
Student Housing Services will run an information session that will explore the variety of housing options available to students in Melbourne. The session will highlight issues that students should consider when choosing their housing options, and give tips on how best to organise each option. The legal paperwork and procedures required when starting a tenancy will also be explained. Students and parents are encouraged to come along and ask questions.
- Thursday 24 July, 3.00-4.00pm, Old Arts - Theatre A, Map reference H14
- Repeated on Friday 25 July, 10.00-11.00am, Old Arts - Theatre A
International and interstate students can apply for free airport reception and temporary accommodation booking assistance with International Student Services.