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INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY COLLEGE
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2021/2022CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 2 WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................... 4 CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................................... 5 ACADEMIC PROGRESS REVIEW (APR) ..................................................................................................... 6 Good Standing ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Supported............................................................................................................................................ 6 Conditional .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Excluded .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Appealing against Excluded ................................................................................................................. 7 Returning to Study after being Excluded ............................................................................................. 8 ASSESSMENT MARKS .............................................................................................................................. 8 ASSESSMENT, TEST OR EXAMINATION - MISSED DEADLINES OR ILLNESS ............................................. 8 Extensions, Late or Missed Assessments ............................................................................................. 8 Deferring an Examination due to Illness .............................................................................................. 8 Missing a test due to Illness/other circumstance ................................................................................ 9 Special Considerations for sitting and Examination or Test................................................................. 9 Absence ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Attendance ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Lateness to Class ............................................................................................................................... 11 AVENUES FOR ADVICE .......................................................................................................................... 11 BEHAVIOR POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 12 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................... 12 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................... 12 Administration or Academic Issue ..................................................................................................... 12 Attendance Issue ............................................................................................................................... 13 COMPUTERS .......................................................................................................................................... 13 COUNSELLING ....................................................................................................................................... 13 COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 14 Foundation Studies Fast Track (One Semester) ................................................................................. 14 Foundation Studies Standard (Two Semesters)................................................................................. 14 Grade Point Average ......................................................................................................................... 14 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES ........................................................................................................................... 15 EMAIL .................................................................................................................................................... 15 ESTUDENT ............................................................................................................................................. 15
EXAMINATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 16 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................................................................... 16 MYLO ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 ORIENTATION........................................................................................................................................ 16 PLAGIARISM .......................................................................................................................................... 17 PRIVACY................................................................................................................................................. 17 REPORTS ................................................................................................................................................ 17 SAFETY................................................................................................................................................... 17 Safe and Fair Community Unit (SaFCU) ............................................................................................. 17 SCHOLARSHIPS ...................................................................................................................................... 18 STAFF ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 18 STUDY .................................................................................................................................................... 18 TEACHING AND LEARNING FEEDBACK .................................................................................................. 19 TEXTBOOKS ........................................................................................................................................... 19 TIMETABLE ............................................................................................................................................ 19 VALUES AND RESPECT ........................................................................................................................... 19 VISA ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
WELCOME
This handbook has been designed for you to provide all
the information and answers needed for success within
the College and University. Please read it carefully and
if you do have any questions please ask a member of
staff. We are here to help and support you.
At the University of Tasmania International Pathway
College, we want you to succeed academically. I
encourage you to use all the services available to you,
build strong relationships with other students, involve
yourself in opportunities outside of the classroom and
speak English as much as possible.
Lastly, I wish you well for your studies and
look forward to your arrival in Hobart.
Zelinda Sherlock
Head of University of Tasmania International Pathway CollegeCONTACTS
The University of Tasmania International Pathway College
Level 1 & 2
Old Commerce Building
French Street
Sandy Bay
Tasmania
Australia
7005
Role Name Location Contact
Shared Services http://www.utas.edu.au/service-desk +61 6226 1818
(IT, Mylo, campus and library services)
Student Support Administrator Shanna Rudov-Clark 210 +61420 379 136
International.Pathway@utas.edu.au (WhatsApp or SMS)ACADEMIC PROGRESS REVIEW (APR)
Academic Progress Review (APR) involves an assessment of all students' results and the
identification of those students who are experiencing issues with their academic progress in a
given semester
Many students have difficulty in adapting to the university environment. The purpose of APR
is to monitor your progress and reach out to you if you are having difficulties in passing units
and help support you towards the successful completion of your course.
We know that failing units can be extremely disappointing and can happen for a variety of
reasons, including difficult life circumstances and events that are outside of your control. It is
important to reflect on what may have impacted upon your studies and make the most of the
advice and support on offer to help resolve those difficulties. If it is not clear to you where
things may have gone wrong, working through the APR Questionnaire (PDF 197KB) can also
provide you an opportunity to identify areas for improvement.
The APR process will occur for all students at the end of each semester.
Good Standing
If you are given the academic status of Good Standing it means that you have passed more
than 50% of your enrolment in a given semester
On Good Standing no formal action is required.
Supported
Supported status means that following APR you have been identified as having failed 50% or
more of your enrolment for the first time, failed the same unit for a second time, or have
moved to the Supported status from Conditional status after a semester of passing more than
50% of your units.
Following the release of your exam results in the relevant semester you will receive an email
from the University and the Student Support Administrator. You will be provided a time to
meet with the Student Support Administrator who will provide you with the opportunity to:
• Find out more about the APR process and any associated procedures.
• Talk through any difficulties you may have experienced during the semester and develop
some strategies to help manage these difficulties in future semesters.
• Identify which staff and additional services we can refer you to for further support and
advice.
• Book further appointments to follow-up on your progress.
• Formalise this advice in a Support Plan.
Check your letter for more information if you are now on this status. Please note, this process is
compulsory for International Students.
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Student HandbookConditional
Following the release of your exam results in the relevant semester you will receive an email
from the University and the Student Support Administrator. You will be provided a time to
meet with the Student Support Administrator. This is a mandatory meeting to support your
continued academic process and it is important that you engage with this to:
• Find out more about the APR process and any associated procedures
• Talk through any difficulties you may have experienced during the semester and develop
strategies to help manage these difficulties in future semesters
• Identify which staff and additional services we can refer you to for further support and
advice
• Book further appointments to follow-up on your progress
• Formalise this advice in a Support Plan
Check your letter for more information if you are now on this status.
Excluded
Exclusion status means that following APR you have been identified as having failed a third
semester of 50% or more of your enrolment.
Following the release of your exam results in the relevant semester you will receive an email
from the University and will be contacted by the Head of College to organise a time to meet to
discuss.
Being excluded does not mean that you are excluded from the University, rather it means that
you are not permitted to continue your enrolment in the course from which you have been
excluded for a period of 12 months. You will be automatically withdrawn from your course at
the end of the appeal period if you have not appealed. If you lodge an appeal against your
exclusion, you will remain enrolled, pending the outcome of your appeal.
A comment will be placed on your academic (or faculty) record stating that you have been
excluded from your course. This comment appears on your official UTAS academic transcript
and is a permanent part of your record.
The usual period of exclusion is 12 months from the date of the exclusion, however, your letter
will give you the exact details of your exclusion period.
Appealing against Excluded
Your appeal must be received within twenty (20) working days of the date of your exclusion
letter. Your appeal must be emailed to International.Pathway@utas.edu.au
Your appeal request will be acknowledged and be considered by the College or Institute
Academic Progress Review Committee.
All appeals will be dealt with confidentially, so you should present your case in full, attaching
all relevant documents. You may present your appeal before the Committee (if you wish). You
will be notified in writing of the outcome of your appeal.
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Student HandbookReturning to Study after being Excluded
When the period of exclusion has finished you may apply for re-admission to the excluded
course or a new course. We recommend arranging an appointment with the Head of
College before re-commencing your studies and also seeking enrolment advice from your
faculty.
ASSESSMENT MARKS
Students should contact the Unit teacher (in the first instance) in relation to queries about an
assessment task. The Unit teacher may decide to review the assessment. Students should keep
all work from all units on file.
ASSESSMENT, TEST OR EXAMINATION - MISSED
DEADLINES OR ILLNESS
Extensions, Late or Missed Assessments
Extension and late assignment information as outlined below is clearly stated within each Unit
Outline.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must contact their unit teacher before the
assignment due date.
In general, students will be required to provide evidence of unforeseeable event. A medical
certificate is required in the case of illness. Insufficient organisation (including lack of
communication between group members in the case of a group assignment) or technical
issues will not be accepted as grounds for an extension.
Unless the student has been granted an extension, late assignment submissions will incur a 5%
penalty deducted from their assignment mark per working day up to 5 days late. An
assessment task submitted more than 5 days late will not be accepted and a zero grade will be
awarded to the item.
Deferring an Examination due to Illness
If you are ill on the day of your exam, you may apply for a deferred exam. Please follow the
below process:
1. On the day of the examination before the start time you MUST contact the
Student Support Administrator via text, email or phone to advise that you
cannot make the examination. The Student Support Administrator will notify the
Head of College.
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Student HandbookPlease see the below contact information:
Text/WhatsApp or Email
+61420 379 136 International.Pathway@utas.edu.au
2. If the Student Support Administrator deems that you are unable to attend the
examination, they will email the application for a differed examination form to your
UTAS email address.
3. Please read the information on the form carefully.
4. You MUST visit a medical practitioner on the day of the examination.
5. Please ensure that your medical practitioner provides a note typed in English, stating
the dates for which you are unable to attend examinations.
6. Please note that applications are due within 3 working days of the missed exam.
7. Please contact the Student Support Administrator if you have further questions.
Missing a test due to Illness/other circumstance
If you are prevented from sitting a unit test due to illness, you may be considered for
compassionate consideration. You must provide a medical certificate typed in English,
stating the dates for which you were unable to attend the test to the Student Support
Administrator within three days of the assessment date. A student may be given
compassionate consideration for a maximum of one assessment per semester. All
other assessments will be given a zero mark if a student is absent – with or without a
medical certificate.
If you are prevented from sitting a unit test due to unforeseen circumstances, you may
be considered for compassionate consideration. You must meet with the Student
Support Administrator within three days of the assessment date and provide sufficient
evidence. A student may be given compassionate consideration for a maximum of one
assessment per semester. A decision is made in conjunction with the Head of
College and Student Support Administrator.
Please note that if compassion consideration is granted, the grade will be updated at
the conclusion of all internal assessments within the unit. If you have any questions
please see the Student Support Administrator.
Special Considerations for sitting and Examination or Test
If you were ill when you sat your exam (or something else had happened which affected your
performance) you may wish to apply for special consideration. The form is available on MYLO.
You should complete the application for special consideration no later than 3 working days
after the examination. You must complete a separate application for each unit affected and
submit these directly to the Student Support Administrator via hand or email. Please include
supporting documentation with your application: without supporting documentation, no
consideration can be given.
The consideration granted will depend upon your examiners and the outcome will be advised
in writing to the students University email address. Please see the Student Support
Administrator if you have any questions.
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Student HandbookATTENDANCE
Absence
If you are unable to attend a class for any reason, you will be marked absent.
If you are sick, you must visit a doctor and be issued with a medical certificate. The medical
certificate must be typed in English, and state the dates for which you are unable to attend
class. You must KEEP the medical certificate and provide at a later if required. Please note that
Chinese Herbalists and Chinese Acupuncturists ARE NOT acceptable.
Staying home and taking “medicine” (without a medical certificate), meeting people at the
airport, agent business or bank business, are not valid reasons to be absent.
Please email your teacher to enquire about missed work.
Attendance
You MUST attend all scheduled classes. Attendance is not optional. Please note that any
absence from scheduled classes will result in an absence being recorded, regardless of the
reason.
You are expected to have 100% attendance.
An attendance register is kept for all classes.
If you lose connection during class, you must reconnect as soon as possible at least 4 times. All
connections are recorded in a Zoom session report and reviewed by the teacher when marking
attendance.
If you have internet difficulties that prevent you from attending a Zoom class, you must
contact your teacher within the first 15 minutes of the class. You may contact them using your
mobile phone, via email or Whatsapp. Otherwise you will be marked absent.
If your attendance falls below 85%, the College will contact you via your UTAS email. If your
attendance continues to be below 85%, you will receive an Attendance Warning Notice.
If your attendance falls below 80% for the semester and it is clear that you will not be able to
achieve the 80% requirement for the rest of the semester, you will be reported to the
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). DIBP may decide to cancel your
visa.
You have the right to appeal your attendance within 20 working days.
Please note the UTAS International Pathway College will not offer re-enrolment of units or
resit opportunities to students who do not meet the Pathway College minimum attendance
requirements of 80%. Students are expected to have 100% attendance.
For more information please contact the Student Support Administrator.
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Student HandbookLateness to Class
College staff mark the class register at the start of every period.
You must join the Zoom class within the first 15 minutes of class, otherwise you will be marked
absent.
AVENUES FOR ADVICE
Address Change If you have changed your eStudent
address and are over 18 years of
age.
If you have changed your Student Support Administrator
address but are under 18 years of
age.
Assessment If you have questions about your Unit Teacher
marks and assessments.
Complaints If you have a complaint about an Student Support Administrator
administration, academic or
attendance issue.
Course Content If you want to talk about the Unit Teacher
content of the subject, you are
studying.
IT Issues If you are experiencing IT issues. http://www.utas.edu.au/service-
desk
or
+61 3 6226 1818
Leave Request If you wish to apply for leave Student Support Administrator
from the College.
Important If you want to find out Mylo
Information information about examinations,
result and procedures.
Student Support If you require additional student Student Support Administrator
support.
Student Visa If you need advice to renew your Student Support Administrator
student visa.
Study Career Plan If you want to talk about your Student Support Administrator
study career plan.
Tuition You can generate an invoice eStudent
Fees/Invoices using eStudent at any time
UTAS ID Card If you need a replacement ID U Connect
card.
Unit Changes If you wish to change your unit. Student Support Administrator
Degree Change If you wish to change your Student Support Administrator
Degree choice.
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Student HandbookBEHAVIOR POLICY
The University has a Behavior Policy which sets out the values, standards and expectations for
behaviour that applies to the University community. This community includes staff and
students. The policy outlines standards around appropriate behaviour and expectations,
unacceptable behaviour and conduct and making a disclosure and complaint regarding sexual
misconduct. This includes behaviour online.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
It is your responsibility (a condition of your visa) to ensure that your personal details are
accurate and up to date. If your personal details or address does change, please login to the
eStudent portal to update.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
Administration or Academic Issue
If you have a complaint about an administrative or academic issue:
1. Talk to the Student Support Administrator who will help you to make a formal complaint in
writing.
2. Within 20 working days you can arrange a meeting with the Appropriate Person to attempt to
resolve the complaint. You have the right to be represented and supported by a nominee e.g.
Student Support Administrator or a friend, in any meeting. After the meeting you will be given
a written statement about the decision and the reasons for that decision.
3. If the complaint is still not resolved, and you wish to seek a review of the decision from the
Appropriate Person you can formally pursue a complaint under the provisions of Ordinance 8
- Student Complaints (see Part 2.2). For further information refer to the University of
Tasmania's student complaints website.
4. If the complaint or appeal is still unsuccessful you can access the external complaints and
appeals process. You must contact the Tasmanian State Government Ombudsman within 10
working days to lodge a written complaint or appeal. You can make an appointment to see the
Ombudsman, by emailing: ombudsman@ombudsman.tas.gov.au or by phoning 1800 001 170.
The TUU Student Advocate can assist you with this process.
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Student HandbookAttendance Issue
If you have a complaint about an attendance issue:
1. Talk to the Student Support Administrator who will assist you to make a complaint in writing
to the Appropriate Person.
2. A complaint or an appeal must be made within 20 working days of the date a notice is issued.
The Appropriate Person will review the complaint and the grounds for appeal. You will be
notified in writing of the outcome within 10 working days. There may need to be a meeting with
you to resolve the matter.
3. If the complaint or appeal is unsuccessful you can contact the TUU Student Advocate, to assist
you in furthering your complaint or appeal to the Attendance Review Committee (ARC). The
Student Support Administrator can assist you to make an appointment with the TUU Student
Advocate. The complaint or appeal must be lodged within 20 working days from the date an e-
mail is sent from international.compliance@utas.edu.au to notify you of your next step in the
complaint or appeal procedure.
4. If the complaint or appeal is still unsuccessful, you can then write down the problem and tell
the Complaints Appeals Committee (CAC) under limited grounds under part 4 of the UTAS
Ordinance 8. The complaint or appeal must be lodged within 20 working days from the date an
e-mail is sent from international.compliance@utas.edu.au to notify you of your next step in the
complaint or appeal procedure. The TUU Student Advocate can assist you with this process.
5. If the complaint or appeal is still unsuccessful you can access the external complaints and
appeals process. You must contact the Tasmanian State Government Ombudsman within 10
working days to lodge a written complaint or appeal. You can make an appointment to see the
Ombudsman, by emailing: ombudsman@ombudsman.tas.gov.au or by phoning 1800 001 170
(free call in Tasmania). The TUU Student Advocate can assist you with this process.
COMPUTERS
It is expected that all University of Tasmania International Pathway College students use a
computer for studies and when attending every online class. The College recommends the
following two options; HP Laptop with 8GB of storage or the HP Laptop with 512GB of storage.
COUNSELLING
The University of Tasmania offer confidential and professional counselling to students
experiencing a range of academic, mental health and personal concerns including (but not
limited to) anxiety, stress, depression, motivational problems and relationship difficulties. For
more information and how to make an appointment please refer to the attached link or see
the Student Support Administrator.
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Student HandbookCOURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Studies Fast Track (One Semester)
Students are required to pass:
1. English Part 3 with a 50% minimum pass or above.
2. Foundation Mathematics with a 50% minimum pass or above.
3. Two Academic Elective Units with a 50% minimum pass or above.
If the above requirements are not reached you will not gain minimum entrance to University.
Please note the additional requirements required for particular UTAS Degree entry.
Foundation Studies Standard (Two Semesters)
Students are required to pass:
1. English Part 1 with a 50% minimum pass or above.
2. English Part 2 with a 50% minimum pass or above.
3. English Part 3 with a 50% minimum pass or above.
4. Foundation Mathematics with a 50% minimum pass or above.
5. Four Academic Elective Units with a 50% minimum pass or above.
If the above requirements are not reached you will not gain minimum entrance to University.
Please note the additional requirements required for particular UTAS Degree entry.
First Year International Diploma of Business - Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the program, a student must pass all 8 units with a grade of 50% or
higher.
First Year International Diploma of Science - Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the program, a student must pass all 8 units with a grade of 50% or
higher.
Pre-master’s in Business - Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the program, a student must pass all units with a grade of 50% or
higher.
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Average (GPA) is a calculation that averages your achieved grades across a course
into one figure. Achievement of a specific GPA may be required for entrance into specified
UTAS degrees.
Upon completion of a unit, a Grade Point Value is assigned from the Grade Points (%)
achieved within that unit. The Grade Point Value is then averaged across all units that have
been attempted, calculating your overall GPA.
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Student HandbookPlease note if you fail a unit, it will be taken into account in your GPA calculation even if you
later pass the unit.
Please see below for the Grade Point Average Scale.
Equivalent Grade Point Grade Points Grade Code Description
7 80% – 100% HD High Distinction
6 70% - 79% DN Distinction
5 60 % - 69% CR Credit
4 50% – 59% PP Pass
0 0% - 49% NN Fail
0 - AN Absent deemed failed
0 - WN Withdrawn
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Clubs and Societies play a vital role in allowing you to connect with other students throughout
the whole University. It is also a chance for you to have fun and practice your English!
The University of Tasmania Clubs and Societies is managed through the Tasmania University
Union (TUU). Contact them to find out which clubs and societies run online events.
For more information about the University of Tasmania Clubs and Societies, please click on
the link above.
EMAIL
It is essential that you check your e-mail regularly - this is your responsibility. You can log in
to your University of Tasmania webmail account using the username and password supplied
when on your offer letter.
Please be aware that IT Services recommends against forwarding your UTAS emails to external
email addresses. Email is not considered a secure means for transferring information as
potentially confidential information may be intercepted, read or misdirected.
UTAS communication such as fees reminders and visa information will be sent electronically
to your UTAS e-mail address.
ESTUDENT
eStudent is an online student administrative tool. eStudent provides students with the ability
to view and manage their student enrolment and student details online. Important functions
within eStudent include:
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Student Handbook• Updating contact details
• Enrolling and withdrawing from units
• Academic progression
• Viewing fees
• Accessing their study timetable
• Completing and submitting government assistance forms
• Viewing examination results
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are held at the end of each semester. Examination instructions and timetable
will be made available on Mylo. Please read these documents carefully. If you have any
questions, please ask your unit teacher or the Student Support Administrator.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
International students can apply for a Leave of Absence. If you require a leave of absence
please see the Student Support Administrator to discuss the Leave of Absence application and
process. International Compliance will assess and approve your Leave of Absence application.
MYLO
MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania.
It is important that you can access and use MyLO as part of your study. Mylo also allows
students to check their attendance, unit results and important unit information supplied by
teachers. During the first few weeks of your course your unit teachers will help you to
understand how to use MYLO.
To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice using them, visit
the Getting Started in MyLO unit.
For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word and
video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website.
If something is not working as it should please contact the Service
Desk (Service.Desk@utas.edu.au, phone +61 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online.
ORIENTATION
All students are given an online orientation. This takes place in the week before the
commencement of the course.
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Student HandbookPLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is copying from someone else’s work without acknowledgment. The original could
be a published source, a computer source or another student’s work. Plagiarism is
unacceptable and may result in some mark loss.
Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic dishonesty
(plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania International Pathway College
as a serious offence.
The appropriate referencing style for this College is the Harvard system.
The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including
referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.
(http://utas.libguides.com/referencing)
You must complete the Academic Integrity module in MyLo before the end of the first week of
your first semester of studies.
PRIVACY
All personal information collected by the University of Tasmania via University of Tasmania
websites will be used, stored and disclosed in accordance with the Personal Information
Protection Act 2004 (Tas) (the PIP Act), the General Data Protection Regulation (European
Economic Area) (The GDPR) the University of Tasmania Privacy Policy and this privacy
statement.
For more information please refer to the University of Tasmania Privacy Policy and
Statements.
REPORTS
Found Foundation Studies student, reports are issued once per semester via MYLO and are
designed to give you feedback on a range of areas such as punctuality, preparedness, skills,
academic knowledge and understanding. If you have any questions, please see your unit
teacher or the Student Support Administrator.
SAFETY
Safe and Fair Community Unit (SaFCU)
The Safe and Fair Community Unit (SaFCU) is a University-wide service providing support,
advice and information to assist all our community members to be safe and well. The unit
responds to notifications of sexual assault or sexual harassment, concerns raised in relation to
wellbeing or behaviour, reports of misconduct and the lodgement of general concerns or
complaints. This includes behaviour online.
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Student HandbookIf you have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment, or observed concerning or
unacceptable behaviour, or you wish to make a complaint, please contact the Safe and Fair
Community Unit:
Phone: +61 3 6226 2560
Email: SaFCU@utas.edu.au
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a number of scholarships, provided by UP Education, available to students within
the UTAS International Pathway College. Please contact Student Support for an information
brochure about these scholarships.
Please note:
• There is no application process for the progression scholarships.
• Students will be automatically assessed against the eligibility criteria for
progression.
• All scholarships will be deducted from the student’s university fees for the year
they enter University.
• Scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with other scholarships offered by
the University of Tasmania.
• Subject to change based on the University of Tasmania approval.
STAFF
The University of Tasmania International Pathway College staff are very willing to give extra
help to you outside of class and can be contacted via email, WhatsApp or in a Zoom meeting.
For a Zoom meeting please email your unit teacher to organize a time.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of support services which are all available to all
students at the International Pathway College. If you or another student requires student
support, please contact the Student Support Administrator for further assistance.
STUDY
Your unit teacher can provide guidelines on study skills. Your success in this programme will
be very dependent on how well you use your “free” time. It is important that you establish
good working habits from the start of your programme – you will give yourself more time in
the evenings as a result! Your unit teacher or the Student Support Administrator will assist
you to plan your time effectively.
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Student Handbook• Summarise the main points of every lesson as soon as possible. This helps to reinforce
the work covered and it provides useful revision notes.
• Plan to spend additional time on each of your units per week as appropriate.
• Utilise Mylo for information pertaining to your units. A range of activities including
homework may be set using Mylo and more general information will also be
communicated through this learning management system.
TEACHING AND LEARNING FEEDBACK
The student teaching and learning experience is monitored using eVALUate and Survey
Monkey. Both online systems collect data about the student experience to improve learning
and teaching.
eVALUate is used throughout the University of Tasmania. Students are notified via their UTAS
email address during the course of a unit to complete unit surveys.
TEXTBOOKS
Prescribed textbooks must be purchased within the first 2 weeks of semester. For all textbook
purchases please refer to the unit outlines or ask your teacher.
TIMETABLE
The College timetable is designed to make the best use of the academic day to allow for
students to be in class, contact their teachers outside of class and work on study and revision
between classes. Classes are 60 minutes in length. The first timetabled class of the day begins
at 12:00pm Australian time and the last scheduled timetabled class finishes at 5:00pm
Australian time. To access your personalised timetable please click on the UTAS Timetable
webpage link.
Please note that all times stated are Australian Standard Time and that you must convert these
to the corresponding times in your local region.
VALUES AND RESPECT
The University of Tasmania subscribes to the fundamental values of honesty, integrity,
responsibility, trust and trustworthiness, respect and self-respect, and fairness and justice that
act as the basis for collective principled action.
At all times you are expected to be tolerant of other students and courteous to members of
staff. All students are expected to show respect for the rights of others.
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Student HandbookVISA
International students need a student visa to study with us, even when you are still in your
home country. Student visas are issued by the Australian Government’s Department of Home
Affairs (DHA). You will need to apply online through their website, where you can find
complete, up-to date information on student visas. Information about other kinds of visas is
also available on the DHA website.
Student visas have different conditions depending on your situation and the kind of course
you are studying. You might have conditions about enrolment, course progress, working, and
finances. You will receive information on these conditions when you receive your visa, and you
can also check your current visa conditions at any time using VEVO on the DHA website.
For more information please refer the following student visa information. For specific advice
please contact a migration lawyer using the attached link.
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