Transition in courses
Each course has programs and support services to help you adjust to life at university. They help you meet other students studying your course, develop valuable skills, and find resources. These might include mentor schemes, study groups, first-year learning centres or study skills sessions. This guide offers a quick glance at each course's first-year support, including contact details.
| Arts | Biomedicine | Economics and Commerce | Education | Engineering | Environments |
| Land and Food Resources| Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences | Music | Science | VCA |
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts! A range of programs and resources are available to help you with your academic and social transition. These include:
- A series of 'Foundational Skills' lectures covering topics such as essay writing, study and library skills.
- Targeted Foundational Skills workshops.
- An online student community with discussion forums and blogs, specially designed to help build a cohesive first-year student community.
- Online resources including a Citation Style Guide, an Online Etiquette Policy, an Academic Conduct Quiz, and a Wiki Glossary of Terms to be developed collaboratively by students on the LMS.
- An orientation vodcast (video podcast) which highlights key buildings and services on campus.
- The many clubs and societies affiliated with the Student Union, including the Melbourne Arts Student Society (MASS).
- The 'Getting your Head Around the BA' booklet (available online) which answers frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Arts degree and university study.
Be sure to take a look at the Welcome Page for first-year Arts students for information on subjects, timetables, support services, facilities and other important links.
Telephone: 8344 5321/ 8344 5235
Email: http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/currentstudents/firstyear/
Welcome to Biomedicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Our Orientation program will:
- Familiarise you with the campus.
- Allow you to meet your fellow students, student advisers and staff.
- Provide you with valuable information about services for students, support programs, academic resources and tips on surviving your first year.
- Provide an opportunity to meet and get involved in the wide range of student clubs and societies and the numerous events and functions held throughout the year.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine are entitled to join the Biomedicine Student Society, which aims to meet the specific interests of our students. Membership of a club or society is an excellent way for students to meet new people, expand interests and take on leadership roles whiles studying.
The (interim) Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Student Centre in the Medical Building is staffed by friendly Enquiries Officers who can answer most of your questions. You can also book an appointment with a Student Adviser if you need more detailed information about your course or enrolment.
Telephone: 8344 5890
Email:biomedicine-info@unimelb.edu.au
Get to know more about the people and places of the faculty by taking a tour of our website. In particular, check out the Student Services section for information about the First-Year Peer Mentor Program and faculty resources like the Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU) who offer services such as learning skills booklets and workshops, individual consultations and T2C (Transition to Commerce)- the subject that will launch your study career in Economics and Commerce.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce can choose from seven clubs and societies associated with the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, which aim to meet the specific interests of our students. Membership of a club or society is an excellent way for students to meet new people, expand interests and take on leadership roles while studying. New students will have an opportunity to meet and get involved in the wide range of student clubs and societies during the University Orientation Program, and the numerous events and functions held throughout the year.
The Commerce Student Centre on the ground floor in the Babel Building is staffed by Student Advisers who can answer many of your questions. You can also book an appointment with a Course Adviser online, if you need more detailed information about your course or enrolment, or would like to speak with a Faculty Disability or Mental Health Contact Officer.
Telephone: 8344 5317
Email: commerce-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au
Web:
www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au
Welcome to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education!Come and visit our friendly and helpful staff at the Education Student Centre located on Level 2 of the Alice Hoy Building. The Graduate School of Education offers a wide range of services, support and resources to smooth your educational journey with us. A good place to start is to check out the Orientation Program which lists the events you need to attend to get to know your surroundings, the people and the culture of Australia and, for international students, to get yourself enrolled in the course! You should definitely take time to browse through Student Resources that contain tips and tools you will need for your course including library information, assignment submission, study resources and much more. Studying in Australia for the first time? Come and find out about our support services for international students: the Mentor Program, the Academic Interactive Resources Portal (AIRport) and language support at the International Transition website and meet the Coordinator of International Student Support. Feel free to contact the Education Student Centre for assistance and information.
Telephone: 8344 8285
Email: http://edfac-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Take some time to familiarise yourself with the Engineering website and explore the info stop portal, full of practical information to make your time with us more successful and rewarding. Participate fully in the interactive activities and opportunities for group work available through the new Engineering Systems Design and Informatics subjects. Check out the Engineering student clubs and societies for support, guidance and fun activities. Visit the new Engineering Learning Centre (1st floor Old Engineering) to study, make new friends, or just relax. And don't forget to contact an Engineering course adviser or the student support officer in the Engineering Student Centre if you have any questions or concerns about your life in the Faculty of Engineering.
Telephone: 8344 6507/6703
Email: http://eng-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/
Welcome to the Bachelor of Environments! Visit the Environments website and familiarise yourself with the support and services available for students in this new and exciting degree. You will find practical information to make your time with us more successful and rewarding. Register your interest to become involved in the maiden year of the Bachelor of Environments Student Club and enhance your University experience. Be sure to take a look at the getting started website for information about timetables and tutorial allocation, and other important information for new Environments students. Visit the Environments Student Centre (1st floor Old Commerce building) to ask any questions and to contact a student adviser and service coordinators.
Telephone: 8344 6417
Email: benvs-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au/
Success in 1st Year: Making it Happen! - a series of workshops in the first few weeks at the Parkville Campus, designed to give you the skills to adjust successfully to university life. Make sure that you activate your email account, and drop in to say hello to the Student Administration Officer at your home campus - very valuable person to get to know!
Telephone: 8344 6390
Email: enquiries@landfood.unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Find out if your School offers a Mentor Program. Medicine students can talk to the Academic Mentor and Dental Science students should ask their first-year coordinator. Online, make sure you know how to use the learning management system (LMS). International students or those whose first language is not English can be part of the International Student Support Program (ISSP), which includes study groups, language support, study skills workshops and a Buddy Scheme. You will hear about the ISSP during Orientation sessions. This program is available in all major campus and teaching sites, assisting students from the start to the completion of their course (including accessing medical internships).
Telephone Medicine: 8344 5890
Email Medicine: medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au
Telephone Dental Science: 9341 1500
Email Dental Science: enquiries@dent.unimelb.edu.au
Telephone Physiotherapy: 8344 4171
Email Physiotherapy:physio-enquiries@ unimelb.edu.au
Please Note: Physiotherapy students can download (35Kb) the School of Physiotherapy O-Week Planner 2008.
Students in latter years have been trained to assist you through the Music Mentor Scheme. You will meet your mentor during Orientation and at a number of times during Semester One. There will also be study skills workshops which you can attend with your mentor group, and you are encouraged to contact your mentor whenever you want to clarify anything. Any queries, please contact Dr Linda Kouvaras, Transition Program Coordinator.
Telephone: Arts and Music Student Centre on 8344 5321/6395
Email: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.music.unimelb.edu.au
Learn valuable skills and meet other Science students at the 'Science 101' transition program: a two-week series of seminars, which will provide you with hints on getting the most out of lectures and tutorials, getting help from staff and finding resources. By attending Science 101 you will be allocated to a study group for the rest of semester. In addition, you can also attend Science Study Skills Seminars designed to provide advice and insight into tackling Science assessment tasks.
You can also visit the First Year Learning Centres in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Maths & Statistics and Physics. The Professional Skills Program for Information Systems students includes a transition component 'IS 101' that will address many academic and social aspects of university life.
University life isn't only about study; there is also a vibrant social aspect and the Science Student Society is the organisation to assist you to tap into the rich social life of the University. You can contact the Science Student Society (SSS) by email and check out the wide variety of other clubs and societies on campus on the Student Union website.
The (interim) Science Student Centre in the Old Geology Building is staffed by experienced Enquiries Officers who can answer many of your questions. You can also book an appointment with a Student Adviser if you need more detailed information about your course or enrolment or would like to speak with a Faculty Disability or Mental Health Contact Officer.
Telephone: 8344 6404
Email: science-queries@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.science.unimelb.edu.au
Welcome to the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts! The VCA Orientation Program will:
- Familiarise you with the campus, the facilities of the six academic disciplines, staff and other students.
- Highlight performances and exhibitions.
- Provide you with valuable information about services for students, support programs, academic resources and tips on surviving your first year.
In addition each discipline conducts an Academic Orientation day in the first week of semester.
Also, the Learning Languages and Skills Unit (ASU) is holding workshops in Semester 1, 2008, which can assist you with journal writing, essay writing, test preparation and presentation skills. For more details on these workshops please visit the ASU website.
The Faculty of the VCA is in the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, therefore you will have opportunities to access the many activities, exhibitions and performances offered by the National Gallery of Victoria, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Ballet, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, the Melbourne Theatre Company and the Malthouse Theatre, to name but a few of our immediate neighbours.
Telephone: 9685 9349
Email: caholmes@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/sas/