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How to make the most out of Orientation Caulfield campus. What happens at Orientation?. Orientation is very important to your success and includes academic and social elements Have you checked out the Orientation ePlanner?. You can find it on the
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What happens at Orientation? • Orientation is very important to your success and includes academic and social elements • Have you checked out the Orientation ePlanner? You can find it on the Orientation website www.monash.edu/orientation
Need a map? Then get the App • The Monash University App is your guide to campus maps, timetables and much more • Easy to access information directly from your smartphone or other mobile device Available from the following app stores
Join the group! • A Facebook group just for commencing Monash students! • Get the latest information about events to support you in your first year at Monash • To join, search for the following Group on your Facebook account NewtoMonashUni2014
What to expect – Academic orientation Make sure you attend your Faculty orientation program! • you will receive important information that will prepare you for study • you will get to know faculty staff – course coordinators and other VIPs • you will get to know your new classmates and start making friends – so strike up a conversation! Other Academic Orientation opportunities: • Check out the library – tours, classes, study skills workshops or just talk to the friendly library staff
What to expect – Social orientation Get social! • There are plenty of social activities on campus during Orientation brought to you by your Student Organisation – MONSU Caulfield. Check them out, get involved, join a club and get connected. • Also check out what the Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) is doing. Get active! • Monash Sport and TeamMONASH have a range of activities, facilities and clubs for those who want to stay active and be part of the team.
International students International Students: Essential Information • This is a compulsory session for all international students, with important information about student visas, health care cards, working in Australia, settling in, transport and Aussie culture… For session details, go to the Orientation ePlanner: www.monash.edu/orientation Join us for Monash Day Out! Visit Healesville Sanctuary with students from all Monash Australian campuses and see Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, platypus and eagles. Book online: http://monash.edu/orientation/day-out.html
How to make the most out of Orientation Don’t disappear, your life on campus is just beginning… • There are plenty of activities at all campuses so keep coming back and make the most of Orientation at Monash • Get to know your campus by taking a tour, wandering about and checking out the facilities • Ask questions, start conversations, get settled and involved • The more you put in, the more you will get out in the short and long term.
Where to get more information • Orientation website – www.monash.edu/orientation • Your faculty • Monash Connect • Student Associations – MONSU Caulfield, Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) • Library staff • Your new mates Best wishes for a happy and successful first semester!