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FOUNDATION YEAR ORIENTATION AND ENROLMENT PROGRAM - Monash College
FOUNDATION
YEAR
ORIENTATION AND
ENROLMENT PROGRAM
welcome
          Welcome to Monash College, your orientation will introduce you to what Monash College
                                                                                                         DAY
                                                                                                          1

                                                                                                        GROUP 1
                                                                                                                      WEDNESDAY, 4 JULY 2018 (COMPULSORY)
                                                                                                                                    GROUP 2                       Day one is a friendly introduction to college life,
          is all about. You’ll meet other students and make friends while getting organised for the    Students with               Students with
                                                                                                                                                                  getting you organised and comfortable with a fun
          year ahead. All 3 days of orientation are compulsory for you to attend.                      family name                 family name                    fair to mix things up!
                                                                                                       (Surname)                   (Surname)
                                                                                                       A to N                      O to Z

          Key dates
                                                                                                                                                               ACTIVITY                                                         LOCATION

                                                                                                       9.00AM –                    11.00AM –                   Registration                                                     Village Roadshow
                                                                                                       9.20AM                      11.20AM                     Let us know know you’re here by signing in at the                Theatrette
                         Timetables can be viewed after               Semester 2, 2018                                                                         registration table. Please have your passport ready              State Library of Victoria
                         5pm Friday, 6 July 2018                      Classes Commence                                                                         for viewing.                                                     Entry 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                179 La Trobe Street
                         via the Monash College Student               Monday, 9 July 2018              9.20AM –                    11.20AM –                   Welcome to Foundation Year                                       Melbourne
                         Allocate+ Website:                                                            9.40AM                      11.40AM                     Welcome by the Student Leaders. Foundation Year
                         monash.edu/timetables/login                                                                                                           students share their experiences and the things you
                                                                                                                                                               need to know.

                                                                                                       9.40AM –                    11.40AM –                   First Day Essentials
                                                                                                       10.20AM                     12.20PM                     This session will guide you to follow through the
                                                                                                                                                               orientation program. You’ll also learn about administrative
                                                                                                                                                               processes such as setting up your Monash account;
                                                                                                                                                               organising your student card; how to read your class
                                                                                                                                                               timetable; monitoring your attendance; viewing fee
                                                                                                                                                               statement and understanding the important dates.

          We are running a fun Instagram                                                               10.20AM –
                                                                                                       10.30AM
                                                                                                                                   12.20PM –
                                                                                                                                   12.30PM
                                                                                                                                                               Introduction to Student Counselling Services
                                                                                                                                                               Learn about what services are available at Monash
          competition and you are invited                                                                                                                      College when you need help to resolve your personal
                                                                                                                                                               problems.
          to get involved!                                                                             11.00AM –                   1.00PM –                    Foundation Year Fair                                             Plenary Space
                                                                                                       1.00PM                      3.00PM                      The Student Fair is your opportunity to make friends,            Level 4
          During your orientation and your first weeks here, tag                                                                                               find a community in Melbourne and have lots of fun!              222 Bourke Street
          @MonashCollegeAu and use the hashtag #MCiamready                                                                                                     Pssst, there will also be snacks and entertainment!              Melbourne
          for a chance to win prizes for the most creative entries!
                                                                                                       1.00PM –                    3.00PM –                    Under 18 Session (if applicable)                                 Room 4.09
          Prizes will be announced Monday, 9 July.                                                     1.45PM                      3.45PM                      If you are under 18, you need to meet your guardian              Level 4
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                                                                                                                                                               and introduce yourself. Your guardian will act as your           222 Bourke Street
                                                                                                                                                               first point of contact while you’re studying at Monash           Melbourne

                                                                             COMPET
                                                                                                                                                               College until you turn 18. You don’t need to attend this
                                                                                                                                                               session if you are over 18 years of age.
               WEDNESDAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE
                                                                                         ready
          Your first challenge is to show us how you                             #MC iam               1.30PM –                    3.30PM –                    Music Auditions                                                  Room 3.29
                                                                                                       3.30PM                      5.00PM                      You are required to attend this session if you intend to         Level 3
          are getting ready to study here at Monash College.                                                                                                   enrol in a Music subject OR if your Monash University            222 Bourke Street
          Upload a photo of you completing your registration,                                                                                                  major is Music*.                                                 Melbourne

          making friends at the student fair or with a                                                *To enrol in Unit 1 Music you need to attend an audition to make sure you meet the standard required by the Performance Exam (40% of final
          student leader with the hashtag #MCiamready                                                 marks). Instrument experience (including voice), knowledge of music theory and reading music is essential.

          for a chance to win a prize!                                                                You’ll be asked to perform a piece/song of your choice, sight-read a short passage or complete some vocal assessments. If you pass this audition
                                                                                                      you’ll be given a short piece to prepare for the second audition in the first week of class. You must pass both auditions to join the Music class. If
          Prize: A Monash Hoodie                                                                      required, bring your own instrument.

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            THURSDAY, 5 JULY 2018 (COMPULSORY)                                                                                       DAY
                                                                                                                                                 FRIDAY, 6 JULY 2018 (COMPULSORY)
 2          Day two of your orientation will be about your purpose, ask yourself                                                      3          Day three of your orientation will get you ready to start classes
            “Why am I here and where am I heading?”.                                                                                             on Monday as well as having some more fun!

TIME                ACTIVITY                                                                           LOCATION                      TIME                     ACTIVITY                                                             LOCATION

9.00AM –            Choosing the right Maths subjects                                                  Level 4                       9.00AM –                 Home Group Introduction Activities                                   Level 4
11.00AM             You need to sit an assessment to make sure you have selected                       222 Bourke Street             10.15AM                  This is a great opportunity to meet other students and get to know   222 Bourke Street, Melbourne
                    the right maths subject. Please bring your laptop and a scientific                 Melbourne                                              your way around Campus.                                              (Please refer to the label on your
                    calculator to this session.                                                        (Please refer to the                                                                                                        welcome pack for room details)
                                                                                                       Taster Class schedule)
                                                                                                                                     10.30AM –                Group 1 (Students with family name A to N)                           Room 2.23, Level 2
11.00AM –           Taster Classes                                                                     Level 4                       11.30AM                  Skills for success                                                   222 Bourke Street, Melbourne
1.00PM              You have the opportunity to have a short introduction to some of the               222 Bourke Street
                    subjects that you have chosen or intend to choose to help you finalise             Melbourne
                                                                                                                                                              Group 2 (Students with family name O to Z)                           Room 2.29, Level 2
                    your subject choices.                                                              (Please refer to the
                                                                                                                                                              Respectful relationships                                             222 Bourke Street, Melbourne
                                                                                                       Taster Class schedule)

                                                                                                                                     11.45AM –                Group 1 (Students with family name A to N)                           Room 2.23, Level 2
1.30PM –            Subject Consultation and Subject Changes                                           Plenary Space                                          Respectful relationships
                                                                                                                                     12.45PM                                                                                       222 Bourke Street, Melbourne
4.30PM              Meet with a team of career specialists to discuss your career                      Level 4
                    plans and subject choices. If you wish to change subjects,                         222 Bourke Street
                    our staff will guide you through the process.                                      Melbourne                                              Group 2 (Students with family name O to Z)                           Room 2.29, Level 2
                                                                                                                                                              Skills for success                                                   222 Bourke Street, Melbourne
2.00PM –            Music Auditions                                                                    Room 3.29
5.00PM              You are required to attend this session if you intend to enrol in a                Level 3                       1.00PM –                 Volunteering Program                                                 Plenary Space
                    music subject OR if your Monash University major is music*.                        222 Bourke Street             1.20PM                   Learn how you can engage in volunteering activities from Monash      Level 4
                                                                                                       Melbourne                                              College pre-approval volunteering organisation partners.             222 Bourke Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Melbourne
2.30PM –            Taster Classes                                                                     222 Bourke Street
4.30PM              You have the opportunity to have a short introduction to some                      Melbourne                     1.20PM –                 Treasure Hunt and Secrets of Melbourne                               Meeting Point:
                    of the subjects that you have chosen or intend to choose to help you               (Please refer to the Taster   3.30PM                   Explore around the campus and find out about Melbourne and           Plenary Space
                    finalise your subject choices.                                                     Class schedule)                                        services you can use during your studies.                            Level 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   222 Bourke Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Melbourne

                                            THURSDAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE                                                                              FRIDAY INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE
                                  Your second challenge is to show us what your future might                                                Your third challenge is to show us that you are having fun here at Monash College.
  INSTAGRAM                       look like here at Monash College.                                                                         Upload a photo of you with your new friends during home group, or with your group
 COMPETITION                      Upload a photo of you at one of your taster classes, or with a subject                                    when you are out in town on the treasure hunt with the hashtag #MCiamready
    #MC iamready                  teacher with the hashtag #MCiamready for a chance to win a prize!                                         for a chance to win a prize!
                                  Prize: Monash College Thermo Bottle, Pencil Case, Notebook and USB                                        Prize: $30 Coles Myer Gift card and Monash College Thermo Bottle

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Explore                                                                                                                                                                    Recreation program
     Melbourne                                                                                                                                                                  at Monash
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                                                                                           STATION                                                                                        Peninsula Hot Springs / Sat, 14 July
                                                                                                                                                                                          Unwind and relax at the Peninsula Hot Springs as you immerse yourself in the thermal
                                                                                                                                                                                          mineral waters which flow from deep underground.

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                                                                                                                                                               FEDERATION                 A-League Match / Sat, 20 October
                                                                                                                                                               SQUARE
                                                                                                                           STATION                                                        Do you love soccer? Come along and join us when we cheer every goal!
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                                                                        STUDENTS, PLEASE
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                     LA TROBE ST                                              ENTRY 3          ENTRY 4                                                                             MELBOURNE HAS EVENTS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
                              MELBOURNE
                              CENTRAL
                              TRAIN                                           STATE LIBRARY
                                                                                                                                                                                JULY                               AUGUST                                SEPTEMBER
                              STATION
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                                                                              OF VICTORIA                                                                                          RUN MELBOURNE                      MELBOURNE                             MELBOURNE
                                                                                            DISPATCH
                                                                                                                                                                                   CHINESE BOOK CLUB                  INTERNATIONAL                         FASHION WEEK
                                                                                                                                                                                   MORNING TEA                        FILM FESTIVAL                         ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
                                                             LITTLE LONSDALE ST
                                               SWANSTON ST

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                                                                                                                                                                                   BRAZILIAN JAZZ                     MELBOURNE WRITERS                     MELBOURNE FRINGE
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                                                                                      CARPARK                                                                                                                         FESTIVAL                              FESTIVAL
                                                                                                                                                                                   OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MELBOURNE HOME SHOW                   AFL GRAND FINAL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MELBOURNE DAY

                                                                         LONSDALE ST                                                                                            For more information on how to get involved with events happening
     DISABILITY ACCESS: The State Library is fitted with access ramps at Entries 1, 3 and 4                                                                                     in Melbourne, visit: melbourne.vic.gov.au

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CONTACT DETAILS
                                                                                                Drop-in times
                             What can we help you with?               Contact details           (without an appointment)
 YOUR SAFETY
 Emergency                   Fire Brigade, Police & Ambulance            000

 YOUR WELL-BEING
 Counselling                 To book a free and confidential             counselling@           Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
                             counselling appointment for                 monashcollege.edu.au   Room 3.23 level 3 222 Bourke St
                             personal and emotional issues                                      (If the door is open, you are free
                                                                                                to walk in)
 Student                     Events, leadership opportunity,             engagement@            Mon & Wed, 12.15 – 1.15pm
 Engagement                  homestay and non-study related              monashcollege.edu.au   Level 3, 222 Bourke St
                             questions                                                          (opposite reception)
 Accommodation               Accommodation advice                        accommodation@         Every second Tuesday
                                                                         monashcollege.edu.au   11.30am – 1.30pm
                                                                                                Level 3, 222 Bourke St
                                                                                                (opposite reception)
 U18 Guardians               For students under the age of 18            guardians@             -
                                                                         monashcollege.edu.au
 Home Doctor                 After-hours doctor visit to your home      13 7426 (13 SICK)       -

 Allianz OSHC                Help with student health cover             13 6742 (13 OSHC)       Mon & Thurs 11am – 2pm
                             claims, find a registered doctor or                                Room 3.22, Level 3,
                             order your card                                                    222 Bourke St

 YOUR STUDIES
 Learning skills             Research skills, study skills strategy      learningskills@        Mon & Thurs, 12.30 – 3.30pm
 adviser                     and peer mentoring program                  monashcollege.edu.au   Level 3, 222 Bourke St
                                                                                                (Library and Learning Centre)
 Careers adviser             Subject advice, job search,                 careers@               Mon/Wed/Thurs, 12 – 2.30pm
                             preparing for your career                   monashcollege.edu.au   Level 3, 222 Bourke St
                                                                                                (Library and Learning Centre)
 Head of Studies             English/Business/Humanities                 janene.chase@          -
                             subjects                                    monashcollege.edu.au
 Head of Studies             Sciences/Engineering/Information            charles.taylor@        -
                             Technology subjects                         monashcollege.edu.au
 Student                     Enrolment, timetable, fees, subject         student.admin@         Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
 Administration              selections, course variations, exams,       monashcollege.edu.au   Level 3, 222 Bourke St
                             ID cards                                                           (In front of the lifts)
 eSOLUTIONS                  Internet connectivity on campus            Call 990 32777          -

 Monash University           General enquiries:      scenquiries@monash.edu
 Admissions

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Monash College 01857J
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