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Getting Started at UWA - The essential guide to successful study for Postgraduate students - Current Students
Getting Started at UWA
The essential guide to successful study for Postgraduate students
Getting Started at UWA - The essential guide to successful study for Postgraduate students - Current Students
elcome
Congratulations on being offered a place at    three stages of Preparing for Enrolment,
UWA. We’re delighted you’re joining us for     Enrolment and Orientation.
your postgraduate studies.
                                               It complements the UniStart website
Now you’ve accepted your offer, your           uwa.edu.au/unistart, which is your official
journey at UWA begins.                         guide through the process.

This guide is designed to give you essential   UniStart has four steps:
information to lead you through the next

                                                                               STEP

 Accepting your offer                                                            1

 Preparing for enrolment                                                         2

 Enrolment                                                                       3

 Orientation                                                                    4

Make sure you log on to UniStart and follow each step. Use the tools available to create
your personal study plan and manage your timetable and orientation schedule.

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Step 2 Preparing for enrolment

Activate your online UWA student               Check your UWA student email
account (Pheme)                                regularly
Before you can enrol you must activate your    Your student email is where you’ll receive
online student account (Pheme) at              important communications from the
pheme.uwa.edu.au This gives you access         University about enrolment, fees, exams,
to important online systems, including:        and library loans, as well as direct
• studentConnect – manage your                 communication from University staff. To
    enrolment and personal details online      check your student email, go to
    and view your academic record and          mail.student.uwa.edu.au
    exam timetables
• Student email – the University’s official    Your student email address begins with
    means of communication with students;      your eight digit student number followed by
• My Library Loans – check when your           @student.uwa.edu.au
    library items are due, make renewals
    requests                                   For example:
• OneSearch – find and access library          12345678@student.uwa.edu.au
    resources and unit readings
• Learning Management System (LMS)             The UWA Students Facebook page is
    – access unit materials including online   another useful way of keeping up-to-date
    discussions boards, unit outlines and      with events, programs and activities
    handouts                                   on campus.
• Lecture Capture System (LCS) – access
    online lecture recordings                  Find us at: facebook.com/UWAstudents
• Class Allocation System (CAS) –
    nominate your preferences for class
    times                                        Remember to check your

To activate your Pheme account you will
                                                 student email regularly.
need:                                            It’s UWA’s official way of
• your eight digit student number in your
   offer letter)                                 communicating with you!
• your date of birth.

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International students are normally
Choose your units
                                              required to study full time (four units, worth
Before you enrol, you need to decide which
                                              six credit points each) in order to meet their
units to take in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
                                              visa conditions. For more information about
When choosing your units it’s important
                                              requirements for international students
to consider:
                                              contact the International Student Support
• Your degree requirements – available
                                              team: help-international@uwa.edu.au
   in the University’s online handbook:
   handbooks.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate
                                              For domestic students a study load of three
• Your personal interests and career goals.
                                              units or above is considered full-time study.
   Careers advice is available from the
   Careers Centre: careers.uwa.edu.au
                                              The University’s online postgraduate
• The availability of units (Semester 1,
                                              handbook is a good place to start when
   Semester 2, or non-standard teaching
                                              planning your enrolment.
   periods)
                                              handbooks.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate
• Unit rules (including prerequisites, co-
   requisites and incompatibilities)
                                              Course advice is available from your Faculty
• When classes will be held (class
                                              Student Office. Speak to a course adviser to
   timetables are available at
                                              learn more about your course and for help
   cas.uwa.edu.au/student
                                              choosing your units. Faculty office locations
• What study load you want to take –
                                              are listed at:
   full-time or part-time.
                                              ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/
                                              detail/a_id/265

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Step 3 Enrolment
Now you’ve done the preparation work, it’s        Enrolment help drop-in sessions
time to get enrolled at UWA.                      In-person help sessions are available
                                                  for any new students who need
If you’re a domestic student or full-degree       further assistance.
international student, you’re encouraged to
enrol online yourself. If you have difficulties   If you are going to attend a session in
enrolling you can attend an enrolment             person, please ensure that you:
support drop-in session in person.                • check the UniStart website to find out
                                                      when the session is scheduled
Online enrolments                                 • bring the required proof of identity and
Once you’ve put together your study plan,             citizenship documents
enrolling in your units via studentConnect        • come prepared, having consulted with
is easy!                                              your Faculty regarding unit selection and
                                                      course advice.
• Log on to studentConnect using your
   student number and Pheme password.             If you need guidance, we’re here to help.
• Go to ‘Online Enrolment and Change              Contact your Faculty office or the Transition
   of Enrolment’, then follow the prompts         Services team on 6488 6789. Faculty Office
   to add your units for the entire               locations are listed at:
   academic year.                                 ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/
                                                  detail/a_id/265

                                                  Remember, if you haven’t accepted your
                                                  offer and activated your UWA student
                                                  account you won’t be able to enrol (see the
                                                  Preparing for Enrolment section).

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Your timetable                                   • Attend a drop-in session for hands-on
Working out your timetable is an important
                                                     assistance. Help sessions are run during
part of managing your enrolment. Each
                                                     the enrolment period – visit the UniStart
unit you enrol in will require you to attend a
                                                     website for details.
number of classes, which may include:
                                                 •   Ask for help at the Information Desk
• Lectures                                           at your Subject Library or online via
• Tutorials                                          askUWA.
• Seminars
• Workshops                                      You can also contact the Transition Services
• Labs (laboratory classes)                      team – postgrad-help@uwa.edu.au;
• Information sessions                           6488 6789.

CAS is the online system that allocates you
                                                 If a unit is not available for registration
to classes and generates your timetable. In
                                                 through CAS you will be given instructions
CAS you can:
                                                 on how classes will be assigned by your unit
• lodge your preferred class times for each      coordinator, usually via email or the unit
   unit (if available)
                                                 Learning Management System (LMS) page.
• check which classes you have been
   assigned to once the allocations
                                                 You can find out if a class is recorded
   are released
                                                 and available online through LMS. Online
                                                 recordings are useful if you’re unable to
Visit the CAS website: cas.uwa.edu.au/
                                                 attend class or have a class clash.
student to find out how to register, when
CAS opens and closes, and when class
                                                 Remember, organising your timetable is
allocations will be published. Just use your
                                                 your responsibility!
student number and Pheme password to
log in.
                                                 Changing your enrolment
                                                 You can change your unit enrolment up until
Once class times have been allocated, you
                                                 the end of the second week of semester via
can change your allocations within CAS
                                                 studentConnect. If you’re not happy with
provided there is space available in the
                                                 your unit choices or your interests change,
classes you’d like to move into.
                                                 contact your Faculty Office for further
                                                 advice on what’s best for you.
For assistance with CAS:
• Check out the help videos for new              The Transition Services team is also
   students available at:
                                                 available to help with any difficulties you
   cas.uwa.edu.au/student.
                                                 have in managing your timetable and can
                                                 refer you to other services, if required.

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Collect your Campus Card                       programs. More information about tuition
Your UWA Campus Card is important as           fees is available online at student.uwa.
it provides:                                   edu.au/course/fees/tuition
• proof of identification (compulsory
    for examinations)                          Domestic students may be eligible for
• library borrowing and electronic             FEE-HELP loans to pay for all or part of their
    database access                            tuition fees. Information about FEE-HELP
• cash storage for copying and printing        loans and how to apply is available from
• access to buildings.                         Student Administration or at studyassist.
                                               gov.au/sites/StudyAssist
Once you’ve activated your Pheme account
and enrolled in units, upload a photo of       As part of the acceptance process all
yourself through CaptureMe and we’ll           international students need to make their
provide you with the details of when and       first payment in order to accept their
where to pick up your card – it’s that easy!   offer, thereafter in subsequent semesters
                                               international students will receive an
More information on obtaining your card        electronic statement of account (eSOA)
can be found at campuscard.uwa.edu.au/         to their studentConnect account under
obtain-card/students                           the Finance section for each fee period/
                                               semester. The finance section of student
Remember to bring photo identification         Connect also contains your eSOA each
and proof of citizenship when you come to      semester for the Student Services and
collect your Campus Card.                      Amenities Fee (SSAF). For queries and
                                               assistance, contact Student Administration
Fees                                           on 6488 3235 or via askUWA.
It’s your responsibility to ensure you’re
aware of the fee obligations that apply to     For further information on student fees and
you. These may include:                        charges, including the fees calculator, visit:
• Tuition fees                                 student.uwa.edu.au/course/fees
• Student Services and Amenities Fee
    (compulsory for all students)              Remember, outstanding fees may prevent
• Administrative fees and charges              you from enrolling, accessing your results,
                                               graduating and ordering transcripts.
Tuition fees are applicable to a large
number of postgraduate coursework

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Step 4 Orientation

Orientation is a vital part of your
preparation for academic success.                 You need to complete
Completing a comprehensive orientation
will provide you with the skills, knowledge       this unit within your first
and tools for a rewarding student
                                                  semester in order to record
experience – don’t miss it!
                                                  a pass (and avoid a fail) on
O-Week
Orientation is held in the week before            your academic record.
semester begins. Key events include:
• The Postgraduate Commencement
   Ceremony
• Information sessions                          All new students must complete this unit
• Campus tours                                  in their first semester at UWA, even if
• Faculty specific activities.                  they have previously studied at another
                                                university. It is a not-for-credit unit and does
Faculty orientation activities vary             not count towards your semester study
between faculties. Refer to your Faculty        load. It’s a good idea to complete it early in
or the UniStart Postgraduate website for        semester, to gain the maximum benefit.
more information.
                                                Academic Conduct
All students are required to attend             Essentials (ACE)
Orientation. If you are unavailable during      AACE4000 Academic Conduct Essentials
O-Week, you’ll be required to attend            (ACE) introduces you to the basic issues of
Late Orientation in Week 2 of semester.         ethical scholarship and the expectations of
Contact postgrad-help@uwa.edu.au for            correct academic conduct at this University.
more information.                               The fostering of academic integrity is given
                                                high priority at UWA and is supported by
Academic orientation                            institutional policies and practices.
Your academic orientation also includes
an online self-paced unit which is designed     More information about ACE is available at:
to make you aware of your academic              student.uwa.edu.au/learning/resources/
responsibilities and help you gain the          ace. You should be pre-enrolled in this unit
skills for a successful start to your studies   so get online and begin your course early!
at UWA.

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Unit materials                                   need to check the approved calculators
Once you’re enrolled, check your unit            list ecm.uwa.edu.au/students/exams/
outlines to find out what materials              calculators and visit the appropriate
are required for your units (textbooks,          Student Office to have your calculator
recommended readings, and study                  approved and receive a sticker. Pre-
aids such as calculators, lab coats and          approved calculators can be purchased
safety glasses.). Unit outlines are usually      from the Co-op Bookshop.
available online handbooks.uwa.edu.
au/units and/or handed out in your               Assessment
first class. Once you’ve enrolled, you can       Each unit has its own methods of
also access textbook lists online through        assessment, usually involving a
studentConnect.                                  combination of essays, smaller written
                                                 assignments or worksheets, exams, tutorial
Textbooks are available from:                    presentations, attendance and/or practical
• the Co-op Bookshop in the Guild village        components. Check your unit outline for
   or online coop.com.au; 6144 5700);            details. Your unit coordinator can answer
• the second-hand bookshop in the                any queries. Find unit details via the
   Guild village                                 University Handbook handbooks.uwa.
• The online textbook exchange –                 edu.au/units
   guildtexchange.com or
• the University Library – if relevant, find
   your unit reading list on your unit outline
   or in your LMS unit; then access the unit
   readings through OneSearch on the
   Library homepage: library.uwa.edu.au

Limited numbers of textbooks are available
in the subject libraries. High-demand items
have a three-hour loan period. Standard
loans are six weeks but may be recalled
earlier. These may include articles, book
chapters, websites, as well as textbooks,
DVDs/videos, CDs, eBooks and past
examination papers.

Other unit materials, including calculators
and lab coats, can be purchased from
the Co-op Bookshop. In order to use your
calculator in exams and assessments, you’ll

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University libraries                           Stay up-to-date by following us on
Our libraries provide physical and online      Facebook and Twitter @UWALibrary.
information resources, study spaces,           Check our website for tours of your library in
research assistance and IT support for your    the first weeks of semester.
study and research at UWA.
                                               Meet your subject librarian
Find us online                                 Your subject librarian is an expert on:
The library website is your first stop for     • OneSearch
library resources and information.             • key databases
library.uwa.edu.au                             • advanced search techniques
                                               • EndNote
Get your bearings
With six subject libraries on campus, you’re   Access online resources
sure to find a study space or group study      Sign in to OneSearch to find and access
room to meet your needs.                       the full range of resources.

Visit the information desk for advice and      Get started with a subject guide
support, including help with Unifi, Pheme,     See our guides for databases, websites,
CAS, LMS, Turnitin, webmail, printing          referencing and more.
and more.
                                               Download the EndNote referencing
                                               software and book into a class from the
                                               EndNote guide.

                                               Get connected
                                               Connect your mobile devices to the UWA
                                               wireless network, Unifi. It’s easy — just
                                               log in with your student number and
                                               Pheme password.

                                               Print on the run
                                               A large number of computers are available
                                               in subject libraries and computer labs.
                                               Print to any student printer; even from your
                                               own device.

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Transport                                     Safety and security
Make sure you’ve thought about how you’ll     In the case of an emergency on campus,
get to and from campus each day.              contact the 24-hour emergency number
                                              6488 2222. UWA Security will respond
You are encouraged to use public transport,   appropriately.
with a large number of bus services           • Never leave your personal belongings
available. For more information:                  (such as bags, wallets, laptops, bikes)
• Visit the Transperth website:                   unattended under any circumstances –
   transperth.wa.gov.au.                          this includes in libraries, cafés and other
• Check out the UWA transport                     University buildings, or outside. Cars
   and parking guides for useful                  parked on campus are not covered by
   tips and resources, including a                University insurance.
   TravelSmart map:                           • Keep your personal details secure,
   transport.uwa.edu.au.                          including passwords, Campus Card,
                                                  bank cards, Tax File Number, passport.
A Tertiary SmartRider will help you make      • Take responsibility for your personal
the most of concession fares for full-time        safety – walk in well-lit areas with a
students. You can buy a SmartRider from           friend or crowd; wait for buses in open
UWA Campus News and Gifts in the Guild            populated areas; phone a taxi instead of
Village or from any authorised outlet             hailing, wait with a friend and record the
(see the Transperth website for details).         taxi number.
You need to register your SmartRider in       • UWA Security can estcourt you after
StudentConnect to receive your concession.        hours to car parks, colleges, bus stops
                                                  and accommodation immediately
You may apply for a yellow parking permit         adjacent to the University. If required,
from the Parking Office, although there           contact Security 30 minutes before you
are postcode restrictions that do not allow       want to leave and a uniformed officer
students in certain suburbs to obtain             will respond (6488 3020).
a parking permit. The Parking Office is
located in the Administration East building   For more information, or to report a theft or
near Hackett Hall. For enquiries phone        incident, visit the Security website:
6488 3020.                                    security.uwa.edu.au/

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Health and wellbeing                           Rights and responsibilities
The University Medical Centre provides         Get to know your rights and responsibilities
comprehensive medical care to staff and        as a UWA student. It’s important to know
students and is located in the Guild Village   the academic and personal expectations
(2nd floor, South Wing). Appointments can      that you’re expected to meet:
be made online or by phone (6488 2118).        • The Charter of Student Rights and
For more information visit: student.uwa.          Responsibilities: student.uwa.edu.au/
edu.au/experience/health/medical-                 experience/charter
centre.                                        • Code of Ethics and Conduct:
                                                  hr.uwa.edu.au/policies/policies/
International students are required to have       conduct/code
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for       • Student rules: handbooks.uwa.edu.au/
the duration of their student visa. See the       rules?id=55183
OSHC counter in Student Central for queries    • Course rules: http://handbooks.uwa.
or assistance.                                    edu.au/course-rules
                                               • Equity and diversity advisers are
A free counselling service is also available      available for confidential advice with any
to assist with any personal or academic           issues: hr.uwa.edu.au/equity
concerns that may impact on ability to
study. Appointments can be made at the
Health and Wellbeing Reception (first floor
Student Central; 6488 2423: student.uwa.
edu.au/experience/health/counselling.

For tips, resources and health and wellbeing
programs, check out the Fit for Study
website: student.uwa.edu.au/experience/
health/fit.

The UWA Chaplaincy in the Law Link
Building supports the spiritual life of
students on campus.

A 24-hour telephone service is also
available for people in crisis who need
urgent help, when University services are
closed (before 9am, after 5pm, weekends
and holidays). Telephone: 9223 1111.

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Services to help you throughout                  Student Administration in Student
your time at UWA                                 Central can help with issuing Campus
There are many free services available to        Cards, answering questions about
make your transition to university life easier   fees, examinations, graduation and
and support you throughout your studies.         issuing transcripts.
If you need some advice or are concerned
about any aspect of life on campus, be sure      If you have questions, don’t forget askUWA
to ask. Staff are here to help you.              provides online answers 24/7 and can save
                                                 you waiting in a queue: ask.uwa.edu.au
Student services health and
wellbeing                                        Explore all the opportunities at the Current
Located in Student Central building (just        Students website: student.uwa.edu.au
north of the Guild Village), Student Services
include:
• StudySmarter – research skills, oral
   and written communication skills and
   numeracy skills
• careers advice
• transition programs to help you settle in
   to campus life
   (Transition Services, Student Transition
   Advisers, ConnectMe and UniMentor)
• Counselling and Psychological Services
• UniAccess – UWA’s Disability Service
• Chaplaincy

All students, whether international or
domestic, can access all of the support
services listed above for free.

The Scholarships Office in Hackett Hall
(part of the Graduate Research and
Scholarships Office) can provide advice
about scholarships.
(Telephone: 6488 2807). Find out if you’re
eligible for scholarships:
scholarships.uwa.edu.au

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Study Abroad
                                             Did you know you can travel, live and
                                             study overseas while continuing to gain
                                             credit towards your UWA degree? Consider
                                             including a Student Exchange or Student
                                             Abroad program in your course. All UWA
                                             students can apply to study abroad
                                             including international students.

                                             For more information visit the Study Abroad
                                             website: student.uwa.edu.au/experience/
                                             exchange

                                             International students
                                             International Student Support in Student
                                             Central (6488 2428) provides specialised
                                             advice for international students on their
                                             rights and responsibilities in relation
                                             to their visa requirements, overseas
                                             health cover and insurance, employment
                                             entitlements and other aspects of studying
                                             in Australia.

                                             If you’re an international student visit the
                                             website for more information:
                                             student.uwa.edu.au/international/
                                             newstudents

                                             Faculty Student Offices
                                             If you need course advice, you can speak
                                             with a Student Adviser in your Faculty
                                             Student Office. You can find information on
                                             the location of Faculty offices at:
                                             ask.uwa.edu.au

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UWA Student Guild                                Postgraduate Students
The Guild is an independent organisation         Association
run by elected student representatives.          The Postgraduate Students Association
It represents the students of UWA to the         (PSA) is a Guild department and is
University and the wider community and           independent of the University
provides advocacy, financial support, and        administration. It is run by and for
social activities for students.                  postgraduate students, and can provide
                                                 advice and assistance on the range
The Guild Volunteering Hub                       of issues students may face. The PSA
volunteering.guild.uwa.edu.au also               also runs a number of social activities
gives students the opportunity to gain           and administers grants and awards
community service experience.                    specifically for postgraduate students. The
                                                 PSA represents postgraduate students
All students can elect to become members         on University committees from the
of the Guild upon enrolment. If you decide       Senate to the Faculty level. Membership
not to become a member of the Guild, you         of the PSA is free and automatic for all
may always sign up to become a member            postgraduate students.
later through studentConnect.
                                                 Information about issues and events
Visit the Guild Student Centre in the Guild      relevant to postgraduate students are
Village to get a free Guild Diary and Discount   emailed to postgraduates subscribed to the
Booklet with useful tips and information.        mailing list.

Make sure to check out the Guild-run cafés       To get in touch with the PSA, to find your
across campus and explore the many               local postgraduate representative, or to
facilities available in the Guild Village        become involved, contact the PSA directly
including:                                       at psa@guild.uwa.edu.au.
• Bookshops
• Newsagent                                      UWA Sport
• Banks and ATMs                                 UWA Sport offers a wide range of
• Pharmacy                                       recreation membership and participation
• Optometrist                                    opportunities. Visit the Recreation and
• Dentist                                        Fitness Centre to build a healthy, active
• Hairdresser                                    lifestyle: sport.uwa.edu.au
• Print and copying service
• Photographer
• Travel agent
• Boot maker
• Computer store

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Important contacts
For all University email enquiries: log in
with your student ID to ask a question at
askUWA: ask.uwa.edu.au

Faculty Student Offices                       Graduate Research and
If you need to speak with a Student Adviser   Scholarships Office
in one of the Faculty Student Offices, you    Room G13, Hackett Hall
can find the location of the office at        Tel: 6488 2807
ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/
detail/a_id/265                               Student Guild
                                              Ground Floor, Guild Village
Student Administration                        Tel: 6488 2295
Student Central
Tel: 6488 3235                                Postgraduate Students
                                              Association
Student Wellbeing                             First Floor, Guild Village
Student Central                               Tel: 6488 3194
Tel: 6488 2423                                psa@guild.uwa.edu.au

Transition Services team                      University Medical Centre
Student Transition Adviser                    2nd Floor, Guild Village
Tel: 6488 6789                                Tel: 6488 2118
postgrad-help@uwa.edu.au
                                              University Counselling Service
International Student Support                 1st Floor, Student Central
Student Central                               Tel: 6488 2423
Tel: 6488 2428
help-international@uwa.edu.au

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Glossary
 Adviser                 A University staff member who specialises in giving course advice to students.

 askUWA                  View answers or ask questions 24/7 about enrolments, fees, scholarships, exams,
                         results, graduation, timetables, parking, libraries, faculty information and more:
                         uwa.edu.au/askuwa

 Campus Card             Your student ID card, also used for library borrowing, printing and accessing
                         buildings.

 CAS                     Class Allocation System — nominate your preferences for tutorial, lab and seminar
                         times.

 Census Date             The last day to withdraw from a unit without having to pay for it. If you withdraw
                         after the census date, you will be liable for any course fees.
                         (see ‘Important dates’)

 Course Materials        Find materials and resources for your units through the CMO tab in OneSearch:
 Online (CMO)            library.uwa.edu.au

 Domestic student        A student enrolling at university who belongs to one of the following categories:
                         Australian citizen; New Zealand citizen; holder of an Australian permanent visa;
                         holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.

 Facebook                Facebook is a useful way of keeping up-to-date with events, programs and activities
                         on campus. facebook.com/UWAstudents

 Handbook                Find comprehensive information on courses, majors, units and access study plans.
                         /handbooks.uwa.edu.au

 Important dates         Key dates in your academic year: student.uwa.edu.au/course/dates/important

 International student   A student who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, nor a New
                         Zealand citizen, and is enrolled or proposes to enrol at an educational institution in
                         Australia. Temporary residents of Australia are classified as international students.

 LCS                     Lecture Capture System. Allows you to listen to and/or watch lecture recordings
                         online via the University’s Learning Management System (LMS).

 Lab                     A class that takes place in a laboratory. Labs are practical classes involving
                         experiments, investigation, construction, observation, or testing.

 Lecture                 A class which involves the presentation of a particular topic, idea or subject to a
                         large group of students. Lectures normally run for about 45 minutes and many are
                         recorded so you can revise later.

 Level                   A ranking applied to a unit which indicates the amount of prior knowledge
                         or maturity of learning required to study a unit successfully. A three-year
                         undergraduate degree consists of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 units.

 LMS                     Learning Management System. Access online unit materials, lecture recordings,
                         discussion boards and more: lms.uwa.edu.au

 My Library Loans        Check the library items you have borrowed and their due dates, make requests and
                         renewals. library.uwa.edu.au

 OSHC                    Overseas Student Health Cover.

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Pheme            Use your Pheme credentials to access most UWA online systems.

SmartRider       A cash-free payment method for travel on Transperth.

studentConnect   The online student system where you manage your enrolment and personal details,
                 view your assigned Student Office, fees information, exam dates and academic
                 record.

Student Office   Contact your Faculty Student office for course advice and assistance with planning
                 your enrolment.

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