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Title: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 15, 2019, 11:34:26 am

Please note some of the information in this thread is now outdated/incorrect. Please refer to the 2020 Monash New Student Thread.

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Feel free to ask any questions about getting started at Monash by hitting 'Reply' on this thread (you must have an account and be logged in). You can also post in the Monash General Chat, or create a new thread in the Monash University subforum.
For subject/unit selection-related discussion (including unit selection advice), please visit the 2019 Unit Selection Thread.
If you would like to speak to a Monash representative, you can also call 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274), or visit Monash Connect on your campus. Where possible, have information such as your student ID number and WES transaction numbers ready. Of course, you can also post those questions in this thread, and hopefully someone here can help you out as well :)

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Welcome and congratulations to all new 2019 Monash students!

This is a continuation from last year's thread - some of the information will be the same, but a lot has changed at Monash over the past year, so I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread! The aim of this thread to is to briefly address the main things most students will encounter in their first few weeks at Monash, and also act as a central place for new students to ask questions, etc. and current students to give advice. All advice in this thread is from personal experience. If you'd like to add anything, feel free to post below and I'll add it to the main post (with credit). Be sure to also check out the Monash Guides and Resources thread :)

Enrolling

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You will be able to begin the enrolment process (yay!) as soon as VTAC accounts are unlocked from 2pm on Wednesday, 16 January 2019. Head to the enrolments website. You do not need to wait for any correspondence from the university itself. Enter your VTAC details to be directed to the enrolments page (the remainder of that initial page steps you through advice and tips for surviving your first semester at uni). When enrolling, you should have ready: the contact details of an emergency contact and your tax file number (if you have a CSP, and are opting to use HECS-HELP to pay your fees). You will have two fees to pay (or defer): one for your units that year, and a Student Services Amenities Fee (which gives you access to Monash services).

After filling out all the administrative details, you'll be able to move on to selecting your area of study (majors, minors, specialisations, etc. - which you need to select, if any, will depend on your course) and your units (subjects). Don't stress too much about your selection here - you'll be able to change them if you change your mind (preferably before uni starts). For many courses (e.g. BSc, BCom), you'll be able to change your major later (e.g. next year). The final date to add units is March 15, 2019. The census date for Semester 1, 2019 is Sunday March 31 (~week 4). You will be able to un-enrol in units up until this date without penalty. Be sure to keep these dates in mind - your personal circumstances might change (meaning you might want to drop your study load for the semester), or you might want to change units.

In terms subjects (called units at Monash), the best way to work out which subjects you need to enrol in is by first looking up your course handbook page here. Once you've found the page, on the right side there should be a pane - at the bottom will be a link to a 'Course progression map'. This map will provide you with a recommended plan for your units (although you don't necessarily have to follow the order they recommend). You can also scroll down the handbook page for a more detailed

After your VTAC email, you should have also received an email from Monash regarding your course offer. This email will also invite you to a 'course information session'. This will be a lecture-type info session about different aspects of the course, given by your managing faculty. You might also hear from the student society for your course. You should also receive a date for a 'follow-up session'. This is basically an allocated time for you to come in to the uni for the course advisers for your course to check and/or help you with the enrolment process. If you've already enrolled, they'll just check that you've enrolled in the correct units, talk to you about your major/specialisation, etc.

Selecting your units: At Monash, subjects are called units. When you enrol, you'll be required to enrol in units for the entire year (i.e. both semester 1 and 2). Don't worry if you change your mind about your semester 2 units later - you can change them after semester 1 ends. To begin, I would recommend searching up your course in the 2019 course handbook. Once you've found your course page, on the right-hand pane (at the bottom) you should see a link to a 'Course progression map'. This gives you an overview of the recommended units you should take each semester. This is only a guide - you can do units in essentially whatever order you want, but you just need to be aware of things such as some units only being offered in a particular semester, and prerequisites. If you'd like a more detailed explanation of the units you're supposed to select, you can scroll down the handbook page and have a read. If it's all a bit confusing, don't worry - you can have a chat to the course advisers at the enrolment sessions I mentioned above. You can also ask any unit selection-related questions (e.g. what type of electives to pick, etc) on the forums here. Also consider visiting the Subject Reviews thread, where past students have posted their thoughts on the units they have completed.

At Monash, full time students complete 24 points of units per semester (= 48 per year). Most units are 6 points, so you'll generally complete 4 units per semester. If you find 24 points challenging (which I totally fine! Everyone adapts to uni differently, as has different non-study commitments e.g. work, family), you can drop to 18 points, and still be considered a full time student (and maintain full time student benefits such as PTV transport concession). Anything under 18 points, and you are considered a part time student ("underloading"). You can also apply to overload in a semester, which means completing 30 points in that semester. This is an option for students who need 6 more points to complete their degree, or simply want to accelerate their degree. To overload in a semester, you must have completed at least 1 year of study, and have greater than a 60% grade average. Some degrees (e.g. Medicine, Law) have strict policies regarding overloading. The amount of points you need to complete your degree can be found on your course handbook page.

Student ID: You have two options for creating your student ID (AKA M-pass): (1) upload a photo online and receive it in the email; or (2) go into Monash Connect, take a photo there and get it printed straight away. My advice - upload your own photo. I went into campus to do it, and it's done with a webcam there at the desk - needless to say the photo isn't the best (there's literally other people walking around in the background). This is your ID for the remainder of your degree, so I think it's worth uploading your own photo  ;) Your student ID will also be the card you use to access to printer services, library services, building access (especially after-hours or restricted rooms e.g. Science Student Lounge), and will also serve as your identification during exams. Some student clubs and societies also mark your membership using a sticker on your M-pass. If you elect to collect your ID on campus, be sure to have your student number (this can be found at the top of the page of WES) and U transaction number (from when you enrol) ready as well, as they might ask for it.

Setting Up Your Timetable

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Once you have successfully enrolled in all of your units the most important thing you will do before you start uni will be setting up your timetable (Note: Some courses (e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, PharmSci) manage your timetable for you). At Monash, timetables are assigned via a preference system on Allocate+. Some units allow you to allocate yourself to a class immediately (on a first come, first serve basis - but this is usually restricted to lectures), but most in first year will ask for preferences. For the majority of classes, you will need to select preferences (e.g. 1 to 6) for class times that you would prefer. After the closing date, everything then shuts down for a few days, the timetable Gods do their magic, and you will be given your timetable (based on your preferences). The way I do my preferences is I set up a spreadsheet, and use the Monash class timetable to pick the classes I want beforehand. If you'd rather not bother with this (which is fair enough), you can also use this handy Timetable Finder which was designed by a past student(?) - you can select the units you're doing, and then also add restrictions such as no morning or Friday classes (which is pretty cool). Picking first preferences which do not clash with each other will give you a good chance of getting the timetable you want. The percentage next to a class time tells you how many people picked that timeslot as their first preference, compared to how many spots are actually available in their class (e.g. if for a class of 100 people, the percentage is 100%, it means 100 people have already put that as their first preference). Picking times with lower percentages will also give you a higher chance of getting it. There's also a few other techniques people have used to increase their chances of getting the timeslots they wanted, you should be able to find them somewhere on this forum ;)
For help on what all the abbreviations on Allocate+ mean, see here. Preference entry closes on Tuesday January 29 at 10am, so don't leave it too late (check full dates here)!

On Tuesday February 5, Allocate+ will reopen in 'adjustment mode'. When this happens, your timetable will be available. If you forgot to do your preferences (don't forget), then you will have been allocated to the unwanted leftover class times. I would recommend having the opening date noted down, as here, you will also have the opportunity to move around your class times, provided there is space in that class (first come, first serve). If you really want a certain timeslot, and it is full, be sure to check back often, in case a spot becomes free (this does happen!). I know some previous advice has said that you can just turn up to a class that is full and ask to join, but from personal experience (in biomed, anyway), this generally isn't allowed (at least, not anymore). Monash has also released their own app Swap Me which allows you to request to swap one of your classes with another timeslot. The system will then try to match you with someone who has requested the opposite swap (this has worked for friends in the past). Other students also try posting on Facebook groups like MonashStalkerspace, but in my opinion Swap Me has a bigger reach.

Note: You must set up a new timetable for Semester 2 units.

Online Resources

Click for information about the different online resources you will use at Monash

To log into any Monash service (e.g. WES, Allocate+, Moodle), Monash uses two-factor authentication. This is done via Okta app (search in the Apple Store or Play Store) which you will need to download to a mobile device. This was introduced in 2018, and caused a bit of havoc (e.g. people getting new phones and not being able to log into their account anymore). For most Monash online services (my.monash, WES, Moodle), you should be able to log in with just your username (i.e. you don't need to type [email protected], just the username bit, contrary to what the page actually says :)) and password (it actually took me a whole semester of typing the whole email before someone told me can just type the username bit :P). You may need to use the full email to log in to things such as your email, though.

my.monash is the student portal. From here, you will be able to access your email, WES, Moodle, ask.monash, Shuttle Bus timetables, class timetable, exam timetable and more. There is also a my.monash app available on the Apple App Store (I would presume the Play Store as well?).

WES is the Web Enrolment System, and is the place to go for things such as enrolling/unenrolling/reenrolling in units/your course, applying for deferral, viewing your academic transcript/grades, discontinuing your course and more. It's also the most convenient place to find your student ID number (in case you don't have your student ID with you) - it's at the very top when you log in.

Moodle is the online learning system used at Monash. This is where everything related to your units can be found, including due dates, assignments and lecture notes. Please check this regularly. Unit coordinators will generally post information regarding assessments, etc. on here. Many unit coordinators also encourage you to ask content-related questions on the Moodle forums for your unit instead of emailing the lecturer directly (so your question can also benefit everyone else). In 2019, they also updated Moodle to give it a fresh new look (I think they also had a competition to rename it?) - personally I don't like it :P

Allocate+ is where you will go to set up and manage your class timetable.

Email (accessible via my.monash or login via Gmail): Your email is the most important form of communication you will have at Monash. You will receive emails about fees, enrolment, as well as academic matters (from unit coordinators, etc.). It's important that you check your email regularly. Not checking your email cannot be used as an excuse for missing a deadline (e.g. overdue fees). Moodle forum posts (from your coordinators, etc.) may also be sent to your email (note: you can turn this off, but I recommend leaving at least announcements from your coordinators on) You can access your email via my.monash or logging in via Gmail.

CLAYTON CAMPUS

Click for info on the Clayton campus

Getting There via Public Transport
Try the PTV Journey Planner to find the best way to get to Clayton campus. The name of the (main) bus stop (the bus loop) at Clayton campus is 'Monash University/Wellington Road'.
It might also be worth getting familiar with where all the buses stop in the bus loop.
Need to top up your myki? There's a top up machine located on one of the central islands in the bus loop (near stops D and M).

To and from the city: A large proportion of students (including myself) travel to Monash from the city via train. You want to take the Cranbourne/Pakenham line and alight at Huntingdale station.

When arriving at Huntingdale Station, exit down the ramp and turn left, and then left again (basically, follow the crowd :P). Head up the stairs, and ahead will be the bus stop for the 601 (statistically the busiest bus stop in Melbourne!). This bus runs direct express to Clayton campus, with the ride taking around 6-10 minutes. The 601 does not run on weekends and some public holidays - if you need to get to Clayton campus on these days, take the 900 (to Rowville) or 630 (to Monash University). Note: The 601 still runs on Labor Day and Melbourne Cup Day (because they're not university holidays! ::) ).

To get back to Huntingdale Station from Clayton campus, simply board the 601 where you alighted. The 900 (to Caulfield) and 630 (to Elwood) also go past Huntingdale Station - you can pick up these buses from the two bus stops in front of the 601 stop.

Note when using buses: if all seats are taken, it's always polite to move where possible to the back of the bus to stand to allow more people to board. This is especially true for the 601, which can get very busy during peak times.
Another note: Myki ticket inspectors patrol often (in the bus loop, on buses, and on trains), so be sure to touch on. They sometimes also check for concessions (see below for how to get one).

Intercampus Travel: There are free intercampus shuttle buses to and from Clayton to Peninsula and Caulfield campuses. Be sure to have your student ID with you (sometimes the driver checks). You can view the timetable via the 'Shuttle bus' tile on my.monash.

PTV Tertiary Student Concession: Getting one of these at uni is super easy. Once you've uploaded your photo or have had it taken on campus for your student ID, a pre-filled form should become available somewhere on WES after 24 hours. All you need to do is print it out, fill out some details, give it to your nearest station, and pay the $9 fee to receive your concession card :)

Parking
A variety of parking options are available on campus, including semester-long permits, carpooling, carsharing, and metered (pay-as-you-go) parking. You can find more info here. Parking inspectors do patrol the parking lots, so please ensure you are parking in an appropriate space (e.g. there are permit-only spaces etc.). Parking on campus definitely gets busy (past 9am) during the week, so if you're driving to class, I would recommend leaving early to ensure you aren't late.

Orientation Week
MSA Card: This is probably the most popular membership for (Clayton) students. The MSA is the (official) Monash Student Association, and is in charge of things such as running on campus events, and providing student support services. By becoming a member ($10-20 from memory), you'll get a range of benefits (including the 'famous' 20% off Maccas discount). For those considering signing up for clubs and societies, the MSA membership also gives a $5 discount on club/society memberships (some work out to be free this way), so I would recommend getting your MSA membership before signing up for the clubs/societies. Membership also gives you access to a variety of other rewards. The MSA membership signup line is probably the longest of all, so if you're on campus before O-week (e.g. for an enrolment session), the lines are pretty short/non-existent then, so I would do it then :) You can also register online and skip the queue. 

You'll also need to have your student ID card before signing up for MSA and many clubs/societies, since your membership in these cases is a sticker on your card.

Prior to/during O-week, your faculty (the people in charge of your course) may hold an introductory/orientation session. Depending on the faculty, they could involve activities designed to introduce you to other students, and/or introduce you to the course itself.

Apart from this, O-week will involve a festival with heaps of club/society stalls for you to talk to members and sign up. Note not all clubs/societies will have a stall during O-week (or for the entirety of O-week), but you can view the full list here. There's also stalls for things such as on/off-campus residency, disability support services, etc. There'll also be heaps of free stuff, so take a look around! I would also recommend using this time to explore the Clayton campus, and perhaps find out where your classes are held so you don't get lost on your first day (I always get people asking me for directions or looking lost during the first week).

Getting Around
The Clayton campus is designed like network of streets. Each building belongs to a street, and has a street number. Click here for a map of the campus. You might feel really lost initially, but don't worry, you'll get used to it eventually! There's also a StudentVIP Lost on Campus on the App and Google Play Stores. Haven't used it personally, but apparently its quite useful. I find I can get around fine using the standard map though.

If you're having trouble telling the buildings apart, most buildings should have a blue sign with a number (the street number) sticking out the side. Otherwise, if you can find the entrance, there's usually a sign with the building number and name on there as well. Also, probably another thing to note is that the buildings are not always directly next to the main footpath, you sometimes might need to venture away from the main footpath to find the actual building.

Food & Drink
Probably the most budget-friendly lunch you can have is one you have brought yourself. There are heaps of microwaves in the Campus Centre (especially next to the student lounge, right next to Boost Juice), as well as filtered cold/hot water taps.

There are filtered water fountains located around campus.

Otherwise, there are heaps of different food options around campus - click here for a map!
Link to the Monash Food and Retail site.

Campus Centre has the biggest variety of food and drink options, with multiple fast food takeouts, cafes, and chain stores (e.g. Roll'd, Guzman y Gomez).

I recommend taking the time to look around campus and see what's available (for example, there's a Schnitz and pizzeria on Sports Walk, near the Sports Centre, and a Sumo Salad cafe within the Sports Centre itself).

McDonald's, Clayton: Located along Dandenong Rd, right across the road from Clayton campus. To get there, you want to leave the bus loop/Monash College onto Wellington Rd and turn right (heading towards Huntingdale Station). Keep walking, cross Dandenong Rd, and you're there! (note: you might need to run to be able to finish crossing before the light turns red - you'll see what I mean :P)

Coffee: Don't drink coffee, so no idea, sorry!  :P

Accessing Internet on Campus
The best wifi network to use on campus is eduroam. To connect, your username is [email protected] (NOT your email, which is [email protected]) and your password is your Monash account password. You will also be able to connect to the eduroam network at any other (non-Monash!) university that uses eduroam - username and password are the same :) The eduroam network can be a bit sketchy at times, but has been mostly reliable in my opinion (e.g. you can watch lecture recordings comfortably).

There are also free-to-use computers available on campus - see 'Where can I study?' below :)

Where can I go to study?
The libraries are probably your best option (Note: Libraries have dedicated quiet zones - please take note of the signs and be respectful of others).
Otherwise, there's study spaces dotted all around the campus. The Learning and Teaching Building (next to the bus loop), first few levels of the Menzies building (tallest building on campus) for example, have common study spaces near the staircases. First year engineering students have a dedicated study space, as well as Science students (Science Student Lounge). Other faculties may have similar areas for their students.

In 2019, they're also opening the Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building (near the bus loop, behind South 1 lecture theatre), which will also have study spaces available.

Computers: If you need to use a computer, there should be heaps in any of the Sir Louis Matheson, Hargrave-Andrews and Law Libraries. There are also various computer labs around campus. Some are dedicated to certain types of students (e.g. BusEco/Commerce students can use the computer labs on level 1 Menzies, provided there isn't a class going on). You can try find a lab here. In most cases, I've found that I can find an available library computer (sometimes after a 5-10 min wait). Computers are first come first served.
Log in using your username/password as normal. It might be a bit slow to log in (my max is 20 mins, but that's worse case). The desktop that loads is yours, so anything you save on there will be accessible when you log in on a different computer. Loading your desktop is probably another reason why the log in is so slow :P

Since computers are so limited, it's always polite to only sit at a computer desk if you intend on using the computer.

Other Stuff
The Campus Centre houses a range of other services for students, including Monash Connect (go here for any admin-related matters), careers advice, a medical office, optometrist's office, pharmacy, post office, student travel centre, convenience store, piano rooms, and a more.

CAULFIELD CAMPUS

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Getting There via Public Transport
Click here for more info for transport options.
Try the PTV Journey Planner to find the best way to get to Caulfield campus. The campus is located right next to Caulfield Station (on the Pakenham/Cranbourne and Frankston train lines).

To and from the city: Catch a Pakenham/Cranbourne train (~20 mins) and alight at Caulfield station. As soon as your exit, cross the road, and campus is basically there! :) You can also catch a Frankston train, but it will be slower (as it has more stops). The number 3 tram along Swanston St (CBD) will also go directly to Caulfield campus (~40 mins).

Intercampus Travel: There are free intercampus shuttle buses to and from Caulfield to Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Be sure to have your student ID with you (sometimes the driver checks). You can view the timetable via the 'Shuttle bus' tile on my.monash.

PTV Tertiary Student Concession: Getting one of these at uni is super easy. Once you've uploaded your photo or have had it taken on campus for your student ID, a pre-filled form should become available somewhere on WES after 24 hours. All you need to do is print it out, fill out some details, give it to your nearest station, and pay the $9 fee to receive your concession card :)

Parking
There is a multi-level car park on campus (for both Monash staff/students and the public). Enter via Princes Avenue.
Click here for more info on parking and permits.

Orientation Week
O-week will involve a festival with club/society stalls for you to talk to members and sign up. Note not all clubs/societies will have a stall during O-week (or for the entirety of O-week), but you can view the full list here. There's also stalls for things such as on/off-campus residency, disability support services, etc. There'll also be heaps of free stuff, so take a look around! I would also recommend using this time to explore the Caulfield campus, and perhaps find out where your classes are held so you don't get lost on your first day.

Prior to/during O-week, your faculty (the people in charge of your course) may hold an introductory/orientation session. Depending on the faculty, they could involve activities designed to introduce you to other students, and/or introduce you to the course itself.

Getting Around
Each building is named with a letter. Click here for a map. There's also a StudentVIP Lost on Campus on the App and Google Play Stores.

Food & Drink
Click here for food and drink options on Caulfield campus.
There is also a small shopping centre (with a Coles) next door to campus, with restaurants and stores along Sir John Monash Drive.

Accessing Internet on Campus
The best wifi network to use on campus is eduroam. To connect, your username is [email protected] (NOT your email, which is [email protected]) and your password is your Monash account password. You will also be able to connect to the eduroam network at any other (non-Monash!) university that uses eduroam - username and password are the same :) The eduroam network can be a bit sketchy at times, but has been mostly reliable in my opinion (e.g. you can watch lecture recordings comfortably).

There are also free-to-use computers available on campus - the best place would probably be the Caulfield library.

Printing

Click for info on printing on campus

You can print from either your own device (including mobile!) or a Monash computer, see the instructions here. Printing is relatively cheap (prices here), 10c for a double-sided black/white page. Pro tip: if you're going to print lecture notes, make them ~6 slides/page :)

Once you've sent the print job, you can access it at a printer by tapping your student ID card on the blue box on the side of the printer (or manually enter your username/pass on the screen, although the touchscreen keyboard sucks :P), and selecting the print job.

To add money onto your M-pass (student ID card), you can either top up online, or at a kiosk (you can find them in the libraries, usually somewhere near the printers - they're blue, and look like a myki top up machine) using a credit/debit card. If you want to pay using cash, you can head to the MSA Student Recreational Library on Level 1 campus centre (Clayton campus) and do it there.

Scanning is also free at Monash printers - simply scan your card and select scan.

If you have an urgent question for Monash directly, you can call Monash Connect on +61 3 9902 601, or ask a question on ask.monash (replies within 2-3 business days).

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That's all I've got for now, I've definitely missed a few things, but I encourage some other current/past students to add on to this (I'm sure the advice would be much appreciated :) )! If you think there's anything that should  be added, please suggest it below! Again, feel free to post any questions, or even let us know what you're studying below. Otherwise, good luck in your first few weeks at Monash!  ;D

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 15, 2019, 11:53:20 am

Set a Non-sticky to the 2018 thread and set a sticky to this thread.

Happy to field any other questions from any new Monash students (when you get your offers) :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Joseph41 on January 15, 2019, 12:09:14 pm

Huge.

Mammoth.

Gargantuan.

Amazing work.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: hazel_motes on January 15, 2019, 04:31:40 pm

that post was super informative, thank you!

i was just wondering: does one have to select units and all that before the information session, or would it be alright to wait until then, in order to do it with a uni representative?

also, it probably differs each year, but around what time do you think would those sessions be - january? or later in feb? 

thank you so much!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 15, 2019, 04:55:26 pm

Glad you found this helpful :)

Quote from: hazel_motes on January 15, 2019, 04:31:40 pm

i was just wondering: does one have to select units and all that before the information session, or would it be alright to wait until then, in order to do it with a uni representative?

There are two sessions from memory:
(1) Course info session - a lecture which covers the different unit requirements. If you're not too sure about your unit selection, this is the session to attend. If you're still not sure after this, see (2) below (of course, you can also ask for help on here :) ).
(2) Follow-up session - this is where you'll be able to meet one-on-one with a course adviser. If you're having trouble with selecting your units, the advisers should be happy to help you out :)

If you're not able to attend the follow-up session, be sure to email your faculty (they'll give you their contact details in your offer email) and they'll be able to help you out from there :)

Quote from: hazel_motes on January 15, 2019, 04:31:40 pm

also, it probably differs each year, but around what time do you think would those sessions be - january? or later in feb? 

For my Round 1 offer, they were towards the end of Jan, while for my Round 2, they were at the beginning of Feb :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 15, 2019, 10:24:06 pm

Great stuff VanillaRice :D Welcome to all new Monash students!

I'm happy to write some stuff up for Peninsula, seeing as it's a glaring omission ;)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 16, 2019, 12:29:44 pm

Like K888, more than happy to give some info about Parkville!

Also more than happy to provide a summary of a rather new initiative MSA volunteering are running that I'm a part of- aMigo (which a new student meetup/event thingo) ^-^

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 05:40:36 pm

Hey, how do I know which units to sign up for? Like when I search my course a lot of units come up, do I just tick them and enroll in them all?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 05:44:43 pm

Quote from: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 05:40:36 pm

Hey, how do I know which units to sign up for? Like when I search my course a lot of units come up, do I just tick them and enroll in them all?

Hey! Where are you searching for your units? If it's on WES, then you only need to enrol in 24 points of units per semester. I've also talked about unit selection under the 'Enrolling' tab in the main post, but if you're still stuck, let us know! If you also wouldn't mind telling us which course you're enrolling in, then someone might be able to help you out with your specific units :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: vceme on January 16, 2019, 06:19:00 pm

So I'm currently on the enrolment page and I was doing the HECs stuff. On the side of the HECS table, it writes 'Defer all or partial payment'. Does that I mean I did it correctly- being I would like to apply for a HECS loan? Also, for the SSAF, is it best to just pay upfront? Also, If I got a CSP position, do I have to do anything to accept?
Thank you guys so much. I'm so overwhelmed lol.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Maddyv11 on January 16, 2019, 06:30:55 pm

Quote from: vceme on January 16, 2019, 06:19:00 pm

So I'm currently on the enrolment page and I was doing the HECs stuff. On the side of the HECS table, it writes 'Defer all or partial payment'. Does that I mean I did it correctly- being I would like to apply for a HECS loan? Also, for the SSAF, is it best to just pay upfront? Also, If I got a CSP position, do I have to do anything to accept?
Thank you guys so much. I'm so overwhelmed lol.

For my Monash course, I deferred all of my course payments, and also the SSAF I deferred that too. It's up to you though it want to pay the SSAF,  from my understanding, its $300.

 To accept, you gotta enrol :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Jilian394 on January 16, 2019, 06:45:38 pm

I’m having trouble verifying my account, I think? I’ve gone through some of the steps to creating my Monash account, but it says they should send an email within 24 hours and they haven’t yet. It hasn’t been 24 hours yet but i’m just anxious and looking for reassurance of anyone else with the same problem or if there’s anything else I can do in the meantime?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: DoctorTwo on January 16, 2019, 06:55:52 pm

Hi everyone, I'm just entering my timetable and had a few questions:
Why do some options have no location and why do they also have the information about learning capture and live-streaming? Does it mean that if you choose one of these then you will be opted-in to learning capture etc.? Also what does learning capture mean? Are they just uploaded lectures?
Also is it ok to have one class ending and another beginning at the same time if they're not too far from each other?
Thanks!

Quote from: Jilian394 on January 16, 2019, 06:45:38 pm

I’m having trouble verifying my account, I think? I’ve gone through some of the steps to creating my Monash account, but it says they should send an email within 24 hours and they haven’t yet. It hasn’t been 24 hours yet but i’m just anxious and looking for reassurance of anyone else with the same problem or if there’s anything else I can do in the meantime?

Yeah it took mine about 3 hours, although that was probably during one of the more busy times of the day so yours might arrive within the hour if you did it just now.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 16, 2019, 07:03:41 pm

Quote from: DoctorTwo on January 16, 2019, 06:55:52 pm

Why do some options have no location and why do they also have the information about learning capture and live-streaming? Does it mean that if you choose one of these then you will be opted-in to learning capture etc.? Also what does learning capture mean? Are they just uploaded lectures?
Also is it ok to have one class ending and another beginning at the same time if they're not too far from each other?

learning capture/live-stream won't have a location because you just use your own computer to watch them - this could be some place in uni/home etc If you choose this option "officially" you aren't meant to go to lecture but you can go if you want to - just take note of the location.

Learning capture is recorded lectures
Live streaming is watching the lecture live in real time on a computer

and Yes it's fine to have consecutive classes. This is because each lecture is meant to start on the hour and ends 10 minutes before than what it says on the timetable. E.g. A lecture would run from 1.00 to 1.50 leaving you 10 minutes to get to your 2.00.

Hope this helps

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: AngelWings on January 16, 2019, 07:06:39 pm

Quote from: Jilian394 on January 16, 2019, 06:45:38 pm

I’m having trouble verifying my account, I think? I’ve gone through some of the steps to creating my Monash account, but it says they should send an email within 24 hours and they haven’t yet. It hasn’t been 24 hours yet but i’m just anxious and looking for reassurance of anyone else with the same problem or if there’s anything else I can do in the meantime?

Have you checked the junk folder of your personal email that you made the account with, in case it landed there? If so, then have a look at getting a TFN if you haven't already; you'll need this to accept a CSP anyway. More details here. :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 07:56:20 pm

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 05:44:43 pm

Hey! Where are you searching for your units? If it's on WES, then you only need to enrol in 24 points of units per semester. I've also talked about unit selection under the 'Enrolling' tab in the main post, but if you're still stuck, let us know! If you also wouldn't mind telling us which course you're enrolling in, then someone might be able to help you out with your specific units :)

Hey yeah I’m still having trouble understanding what they want. I’m enrolling into the physiotherapy course. It says physio 1 and 2 which are already there and each one is worth 24 points for a total of 48. Is that all I need to tick? Are the rest for later years?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 08:00:33 pm

Quote from: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 07:56:20 pm

Hey yeah I’m still having trouble understanding what they want. I’m enrolling into the physiotherapy course. It says physio 1 and 2 which are already there and each one is worth 24 points for a total of 48. Is that all I need to tick? Are the rest for later years?

Pretty much! For future reference, here is a course map which summarises which units you'll need to enrol in each semester/year. Since you're completing a specialised course, it looks like your unit structure is already set out for you (which means you don't need to worry too much about picking electives and the like).

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 16, 2019, 08:03:07 pm

Quote from: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 07:56:20 pm

Hey yeah I’m still having trouble understanding what they want. I’m enrolling into the physiotherapy course. It says physio 1 and 2 which are already there and each one is worth 24 points for a total of 48. Is that all I need to tick? Are the rest for later years?

Yep, PTY1011 and PTY1022 are your first year units, don't tick anything else :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 08:07:04 pm

Quote from: K888 on January 16, 2019, 08:03:07 pm

Yep, PTY1011 and PTY1022 are your first year units, don't tick anything else :)

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 08:00:33 pm

Pretty much! For future reference, here is a course map which summarises which units you'll need to enrol in each semester/year. Since you're completing a specialised course, it looks like your unit structure is already set out for you (which means you don't need to worry too much about picking electives and the like).

Thanks so much guys. Also K888, is physio really demanding first year? I really don’t know what to expect

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 16, 2019, 08:12:54 pm

Quote from: userrrname on January 16, 2019, 08:07:04 pm

Thanks so much guys. Also K888, is physio really demanding first year? I really don’t know what to expect

Hmm, hard question to answer. It's more demanding in terms of amount of content and contact hours than a course like Arts would be, but it's not as full on as Med from what I understand. I want to stress that it's very doable, sometimes you'll be stressed and sometimes you won't be, but if it's of any help I don't think anyone from my cohort failed first year (or if they did, they only failed in 2nd semester). Plus, the teaching staff are super helpful.

Go to the intro lectures in O-week where they run over the course and its structure! I found that really helped me. It also lets you meet people in your cohort.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Jigsaw on January 16, 2019, 08:14:41 pm

Anyone having an issue with the 'Respect at Monash' module thing? Can't seem to find it in Moodle (I think that's what it's called lol)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 16, 2019, 08:19:19 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 16, 2019, 08:14:41 pm

Anyone having an issue with the 'Respect at Monash' module thing? Can't seem to find it in Moodle (I think that's what it's called lol)

When I was in first year I think I had to search for it and "enrol" in it. It might not be up yet - things don't happen super quick at uni. Particularly as Moodle was recently updated lol

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 08:19:58 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 16, 2019, 08:14:41 pm

Anyone having an issue with the 'Respect at Monash' module thing? Can't seem to find it in Moodle (I think that's what it's called lol)

This link should take you there :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: jimgeorge12 on January 16, 2019, 10:52:42 pm

I only signed up for my tax file number today. Is there a way to get through the enrolment without it?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 10:57:11 pm

Quote from: jimgeorge12 on January 16, 2019, 10:52:42 pm

I only signed up for my tax file number today. Is there a way to get through the enrolment without it?

Are you able to tick "defer payment" without providing your TFN? I could be wrong, but I believe you don't have to supply your TFN until payments are due (which is the census date for unit fees).

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: jimgeorge12 on January 16, 2019, 11:13:50 pm

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 16, 2019, 10:57:11 pm

Are you able to tick "defer payment" without providing your TFN? I could be wrong, but I believe you don't have to supply your TFN until payments are due (which is the census date for unit fees).

I think i'm meant to click pay upfront first and then change the details later when I have a tax file number

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Maddyv11 on January 16, 2019, 11:26:02 pm

if there is a lecture twice in the same week for the same subject, do we have to attend both, or just the one? Are they both the same?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 16, 2019, 11:27:41 pm

Quote from: Maddyv11 on January 16, 2019, 11:26:02 pm

if there is a lecture twice in the same week for the same subject, do we have to attend both, or just the one? Are they both the same?

both - if it is the same lecture repeated it will be given to you as options to choose from ( a single allocation)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Maddyv11 on January 16, 2019, 11:37:25 pm

Quote from: Sine on January 16, 2019, 11:27:41 pm

both - if it is the same lecture repeated it will be given to you as options to choose from ( a single allocation)

Quote from: Sine on January 16, 2019, 11:27:41 pm

both - if it is the same lecture repeated it will be given to you as options to choose from ( a single allocation)

Cheers :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: emma156 on January 17, 2019, 10:29:52 am

Are we going to receive any further communication from Monash in terms of advice for setting up a timetable or do I have to contact them?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 17, 2019, 11:46:59 am

Quote from: emma156 on January 17, 2019, 10:29:52 am

Are we going to receive any further communication from Monash in terms of advice for setting up a timetable or do I have to contact them?

What stage are you at currently for your timetable?

From memory monash doesn't really do anything as I did mine on my own

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 11:49:59 am

For anyone that's enrolled in LOTE units (above beginner), did you physically have to go to Monash to get that sorted, or is there a way for this request to be handled via an email? My placement test says that I can forward the results of the placement test to ask.monash, but I can't find an email address for this..

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: www on January 17, 2019, 11:53:50 am

Quote from: emma156 on January 17, 2019, 10:29:52 am

Are we going to receive any further communication from Monash in terms of advice for setting up a timetable or do I have to contact them?

After you complete all your enrolment details and successfully submit your units for the year, give it a couple of minutes and you should be able to login to Allocate+ (a link should be on the left side of WES) with all your selected units ready to be allocated or given preferences. Depending on your faculty/specialisation, you may not have to do this at all.

I don't remember having to contact Monash for anything to do with timetabling.

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 11:49:59 am

For anyone that's enrolled in LOTE units (above beginner), did you physically have to go to Monash to get that sorted, or is there a way for this request to be handled via an email? My placement test says that I can forward the results of the placement test to ask.monash, but I can't find an email address for this..

I didn't personally have to do it, but a couple of my friends did. There's an online level test (link here). At the end of the test I believe it asks for your details so the coordinator can contact you if they need to, but it looks like it automatically will send you some kind of email. Presumably from here, you can attach the email you get indicating your level to an ask.monash query so they can enrol you into a stream higher than beginner.

EDIT: Misread your post and thought you hadn't done the test. I'll leave it there for anyone else needing it. :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 11:59:04 am

Quote from: www on January 17, 2019, 11:53:50 am

Presumably from here, you can attach the email you get indicating your level to an ask.monash query so they can enrol you into a stream higher than beginner.

Thanks. I'm trying to get onto the Ask Monash site, but it keeps telling me that I don't have permission to access the page (-____-) Not sure if anyone else is having this issue.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: www on January 17, 2019, 12:02:22 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 11:59:04 am

Thanks. I'm trying to get onto the Ask Monash site, but it keeps telling me that I don't have permission to access the page (-____-) Not sure if anyone else is having this issue.

I can access it. It may be because you're a new student? Are you accessing it from the my.monash page?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 12:07:45 pm

Quote from: www on January 17, 2019, 12:02:22 pm

I can access it. It may be because you're a new student? Are you accessing it from the my.monash page?

I'd say you're right. I tried both through the my.monash page and through google, but still got the same message. Looks like I'm heading to Monash today haha

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: www on January 17, 2019, 12:16:10 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 12:07:45 pm

I'd say you're right. I tried both through the my.monash page and through google, but still got the same message. Looks like I'm heading to Monash today haha

Ah bugger. Putting an enquiry through ask.monash at this time would probably take a long time to get a reply considering all the new students. The Arts student services can do it on the spot and it will process a bit later.

If you need the location, it's located in the second level of the Menzies Building (the massive building with all the windows near the campus centre and the Sir Louis Matheson library). Hope it all works out! :)

Spoiler

(https://s3.studentvip.com.au/photos/menzies-166896-small.jpg)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: MissSmiley on January 17, 2019, 12:16:57 pm

Hi everyone,

This website for allocate timetable :  https://allocate.timetable.monash.edu/ isn't working for me.
It says it can't be reached, it took too long to respond, etc.

What should I do? I waited all yesterday and until this time today, should I contact Monash?

I really want to start exploring my timetable and this is worrying me!  :(

Thank you very much!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 17, 2019, 12:27:25 pm

Quote from: MissSmiley on January 17, 2019, 12:16:57 pm

Hi everyone,

This website for allocate timetable :  https://allocate.timetable.monash.edu/ isn't working for me.
It says it can't be reached, it took too long to respond, etc.

What should I do? I waited all yesterday and until this time today, should I contact Monash?

I really want to start exploring my timetable and this is worrying me!  :(

Thank you very much!

Allocate isn't loading for me either using that link try this one instead- it works for me https://www.monash.edu/timetables/allocate/login#tabs__1583708 ^-^

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: MissSmiley on January 17, 2019, 12:32:18 pm

Quote from: insanipi on January 17, 2019, 12:27:25 pm

Allocate isn't loading for me either using that link try this one instead- it works for me https://www.monash.edu/timetables/allocate/login#tabs__1583708 ^-^

Thank you, but no matter what code I type in to get past the okta thing, it just says your passcode doesn't match our records

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 17, 2019, 12:45:43 pm

Quote from: MissSmiley on January 17, 2019, 12:32:18 pm

Thank you, but no matter what code I type in to get past the okta thing, it just says your passcode doesn't match our records

That's not good! :(
Try contacting Monash Connect or Monash esolutions/IT, they should be able to fix okta up for you ^-^

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: forbiddensoulxx on January 17, 2019, 02:10:37 pm

Hey guys, just a question about units. I'm trying to enrol in units for my Comm/Law degree, and my law units are straightforward. However, for comm, on the course progression map it lists MGC1010 (Intro to management) in the second year, but on WES it is automatically there for me. So, the units I have now are MGC1010, ECC1000, ETC1000 and MKC1200. I don't have either ACC1100 or 1200, so is that fine? Or is doing ACC compulsory for first year. (Sorry if this doesn't make sense at all).

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 17, 2019, 02:19:41 pm

Quote from: forbiddensoulxx on January 17, 2019, 02:10:37 pm

Hey guys, just a question about units. I'm trying to enrol in units for my Comm/Law degree, and my law units are straightforward. However, for comm, on the course progression map it lists MGC1010 (Intro to management) in the second year, but on WES it is automatically there for me. So, the units I have now are MGC1010, ECC1000, ETC1000 and MKC1200. I don't have either ACC1100 or 1200, so is that fine? Or is doing ACC compulsory for first year. (Sorry if this doesn't make sense at all).

You can do the first year core commerce units in any order you like :) In fact, some students like to save first year units until the end of their degree (to lighten their workload). However, you do need to be careful of prerequisites - for example, if you are thinking of doing second year accounting units (e.g. towards an accounting major) in semester 1, 2020, then you should do ACC1200 this year (as it is a prerequisite).

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: kaei_low on January 17, 2019, 02:57:02 pm

Hi guys,
I applied for monash medicine as my first preference with an atar of 98.9 and umat of 95th percentile. I also thought I did decently well in my interview however I did not get a first round offer and instead got my second pref which was law/sci at monash. I am just wondering if I have a chance of getting a second round offer or if I should just accept my second pref. I am really torn right now because I really do want to do medicine. (would be great if I could hear other people's experience who were in the same situation as I really need the reassurance :( )

Thanks in advance :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: forbiddensoulxx on January 17, 2019, 02:58:52 pm

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 17, 2019, 02:19:41 pm

You can do the first year core commerce units in any order you like :) In fact, some students like to save first year units until the end of their degree (to lighten their workload). However, you do need to be careful of prerequisites - for example, if you are thinking of doing second year accounting units (e.g. towards an accounting major) in semester 1, 2020, then you should do ACC1200 this year (as it is a prerequisite).

Thank you so much for the reply! I plan on majoring in economics, so this shouldn't be too problematic, but thanks for the heads up :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Lear on January 17, 2019, 03:04:55 pm

Quote from: kaei_low on January 17, 2019, 02:57:02 pm

Hi guys,
I applied for monash medicine as my first preference with an atar of 98.9 and umat of 95th percentile. I also thought I did decently well in my interview however I did not get a first round offer and instead got my second pref which was law/sci at monash. I am just wondering if I have a chance of getting a second round offer or if I should just accept my second pref. I am really torn right now because I really do want to do medicine. (would be great if I could hear other people's experience who were in the same situation as I really need the reassurance :( )

Thanks in advance :)

100% Accept the offer you got, there are no guarantees for a second round offer especially considering the second round will include interstate applicants. However this is not to say that you CANT receive a second round offer so hold in there!
You can back out of Law/Sci later if you do get a medicine offer with no added cost.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: hazel_motes on January 17, 2019, 03:15:05 pm

hmm this is my second question on this thread, but moving on...

this might be quite a niche question, but i'll try my luck: i'm yet to fully enrol (planning on doing it tonight), but i want to go by my middle name instead of my first name. i've already set up a monash account which they automatically based off my first name, so idk if i'll have to change that. i just wanted to know 1) is there anywhere in the admin details where one can input a preferred name? and 2) if not, how do i proceed? should i call monash to ask what to do, or should i go ahead with fully enrolling and sorting it out later? (if later, then when and how?)

ps. just a thank you to everyone who's tending to this thread! ;D

UPDATE: so i called lol, but i'll answer my own question if, by some chance, someone out there might be wondering as well about the same thing.

so essentially they only go by official given names, and on official documents and stuff the first name is what's used. however, you can change it on class rolls and stuff, but you'd have to personally go up to the lecturer/tutorial/whatever (pardon my ignorance of uni terms) and ask them to modify it. :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: brynstar on January 17, 2019, 03:38:36 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 11:49:59 am

For anyone that's enrolled in LOTE units (above beginner), did you physically have to go to Monash to get that sorted, or is there a way for this request to be handled via an email? My placement test says that I can forward the results of the placement test to ask.monash, but I can't find an email address for this..

I'm in exactly the same situation with French. I phoned Monash connect and they gave me their email address to send my test score to since I can't access ask.monash at the moment. They said they would sort it out for me but I'm a bit worried because it has to be forwarded to the faculty of arts by Monash connect and then sorted out by arts so it might take forever?

I really want to start making my timetable and I'm concerned that spots in my units will somehow run out. I live at least 2.5 hours away from Monash but is it worth making the trip up there on Monday so I can get arts student services to manually enrol me while I'm there? I would go tomorrow but I'm working :(

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: TheAspiringDoc on January 17, 2019, 03:43:28 pm

Hey I'm a bit confused.. would anyone be able to give me a list of the accounts/passwords/ID's we should have for both course enrolment and residential (if possible?)

So far I've got things like WES transaction number, MRS portal, transaction number, MyMonash, Monash Student ID, Applicant ID, MRS Reference number, MRS CCD eLearning, a Monash email adress like [email protected], and also a Monash username.. but I've forgotten if some of them are the same and I wonder if I'm missing any?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:09:51 pm

Quote from: brynstar on January 17, 2019, 03:38:36 pm

I'm in exactly the same situation with French. I phoned Monash connect and they gave me their email address to send my test score to since I can't access ask.monash at the moment. They said they would sort it out for me but I'm a bit worried because it has to be forwarded to the faculty of arts by Monash connect and then sorted out by arts so it might take forever?

I really want to start making my timetable and I'm concerned that spots in my units will somehow run out. I live at least 2.5 hours away from Monash but is it worth making the trip up there on Monday so I can get arts student services to manually enrol me while I'm there? I would go tomorrow but I'm working :(

I went in-person today for Japanese, and it literally took the lady not even 2 minutes to put it in (she didn't even check or verify the placement test, just took my word for what level of Japanese I was enrolling into). For something that takes such little time, surely there must be a way to do it which saves you a 2.5 hour trip!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 04:19:21 pm

Back again with another question ahah. I'm trying to make my timetable in Allocate+ and I'm wondering what a workshop is? Is this different to a lecture?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: LifeisaConstantStruggle on January 17, 2019, 04:23:36 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 04:19:21 pm

Back again with another question ahah. I'm trying to make my timetable in Allocate+ and I'm wondering what a workshop is? Is this different to a lecture?

akin to a lecture. It sometimes works like one but I think attendance is required if it's a workshop instead of a lecture.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:25:08 pm

Does it matter what order I put tutorials, lectures and workshops for a particular unit? Is one meant to be before the other?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: LifeisaConstantStruggle on January 17, 2019, 04:29:02 pm

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:25:08 pm

Does it matter what order I put tutorials, lectures and workshops for a particular unit? Is one meant to be before the other?

I'm pretty sure they state it pretty obviously in Allocate+ if you have to arrange it that way (for some Arts units this is a requirement), but I have yet to see a requirement for this outside of Arts.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 17, 2019, 04:29:51 pm

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 04:19:21 pm

Back again with another question ahah. I'm trying to make my timetable in Allocate+ and I'm wondering what a workshop is? Is this different to a lecture?

basically a tutorial -  similar to a high school classroom setting with 20-25 students with 1 tutor. Usually it is either an extension from the lecture content which can also be assessed but sometimes is just separate assessments.

Also there is a new workshop room in the "learning and teaching building" it seats something like 140-150 students with  6 tutors and usually the unit coordinator running things from the middle. I'm not too sure whether arts/law use it though.

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:25:08 pm

Does it matter what order I put tutorials, lectures and workshops for a particular unit? Is one meant to be before the other?

if they haven't suggested an order I would think it doesn't matter. workshops/tutes will usually go over content from the previous week so in the end it doesn't make a difference

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:37:55 pm

Also sorry quick question, what do the percentages mean on Allocate plus next to all the preferences?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Bri MT on January 17, 2019, 04:40:09 pm

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:37:55 pm

Also sorry quick question, what do the percentages mean on Allocate plus next to all the preferences?

This tells you how popular that session is. The lower the percentage, the better your chances in getting into that session

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: www on January 17, 2019, 04:42:37 pm

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:37:55 pm

Also sorry quick question, what do the percentages mean on Allocate plus next to all the preferences?

As far as I know, its an indication of how many people have set that time to preference 1 compared to how many people are allowed to be in that class. If it goes over 100%, I believe people who selected it as preference 1 are then placed in that class at random to be fair.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 17, 2019, 04:44:21 pm

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 04:37:55 pm

Also sorry quick question, what do the percentages mean on Allocate plus next to all the preferences?

adding onto the above, if you want that slot but it is over 100% still put it has your number 1 preference as you will still have a chance of getting it - if you are unlucky and don't get it you will probably get pref 2 etc. If you put something with a low percentage down you are basically guaranteed in getting that so won't be considered for the lower prefernce.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 17, 2019, 04:57:57 pm

Quote from: hazel_motes on January 17, 2019, 03:15:05 pm

UPDATE: so i called lol, but i'll answer my own question if, by some chance, someone out there might be wondering as well about the same thing.

so essentially they only go by official given names, and on official documents and stuff the first name is what's used. however, you can change it on class rolls and stuff, but you'd have to personally go up to the lecturer/tutorial/whatever (pardon my ignorance of uni terms) and ask them to modify it. :)

This is quite common. Mainly, you'd really only need to worry about this for tutorials (or any other class which is relatively small, and which you have the same tutor for each week).

Quote from: OptimistPrime on January 17, 2019, 03:43:28 pm

Hey I'm a bit confused.. would anyone be able to give me a list of the accounts/passwords/ID's we should have for both course enrolment and residential (if possible?)

So far I've got things like WES transaction number, MRS portal, transaction number, MyMonash, Monash Student ID, Applicant ID, MRS Reference number, MRS CCD eLearning, a Monash email adress like [email protected], and also a Monash username.. but I've forgotten if some of them are the same and I wonder if I'm missing any?

I'm not too sure about what you need on the MRS side of things, but in terms of the other things, I think you've got it covered :)

P.S. Your Monash username may also be called your "authcate", and is the same as the first part of your email (before the @)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: whatishappening on January 17, 2019, 06:25:42 pm

Hey guys I'm kinda panicking and hope I didn't screw anything up... basically I called monash yesterday after receiving an offer and am waiting for a second round offer. The lady I called told me to enroll normally and accept my current offer. I did everything including putting my TFN in as well as enrolling in the required units. Today I got an email, saying that FEE-Help just paid for my units. How am I supposed to unenroll and later on accept a potential second round offer when the units for my current offer have already been paid? Should I have not done that? Or is that normal!?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 17, 2019, 06:39:25 pm

Quote from: whatishappening on January 17, 2019, 06:25:42 pm

Hey guys I'm kinda panicking and hope I didn't screw anything up... basically I called monash yesterday after receiving an offer and am waiting for a second round offer. The lady I called told me to enroll normally and accept my current offer. I did everything including putting my TFN in as well as enrolling in the required units. Today I got an email, saying that FEE-Help just paid for my units. How am I supposed to unenroll and later on accept a potential second round offer when the units for my current offer have already been paid? Should I have not done that? Or is that normal!?

It's all good, as long as you unenrol from units that you don't intend to complete (whether that be units you wish to drop in your course or even changing courses) by the census date (which I think is the end of March) you won't be charged/have to pay it back on HECS.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: whatishappening on January 17, 2019, 06:43:10 pm

Quote from: K888 on January 17, 2019, 06:39:25 pm

It's all good, as long as you unenrol from units that you don't intend to complete (whether that be units you wish to drop in your course or even changing courses) by the census date (which I think is the end of March) you won't be charged/have to pay it back on HECS.

Ohh okay thank you so much you relieved my stress. But I just wanna ask, if I don’t have to pay any HECS yet then what is the FEE-help thing they just paid? Like I got an invoice that says my units are paid and everything. Does that mean they paid for my units and is it refundable by the census date or something? Once again thanks!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ilikenoodlez on January 17, 2019, 08:07:39 pm

should we already be ordering student ID cards or can this wait? i'm waiting on second round offer so might not be going to monash

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Bri MT on January 17, 2019, 08:08:37 pm

Quote from: ilikenoodlez on January 17, 2019, 08:07:39 pm

should we already be ordering student ID cards or can this wait? i'm waiting on second round offer so might not be going to monash

It can wait.  Lots of people don't get them until o week

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 17, 2019, 08:59:31 pm

Quote from: whatishappening on January 17, 2019, 06:43:10 pm

Ohh okay thank you so much you relieved my stress. But I just wanna ask, if I don’t have to pay any HECS yet then what is the FEE-help thing they just paid? Like I got an invoice that says my units are paid and everything. Does that mean they paid for my units and is it refundable by the census date or something? Once again thanks!

I would assume it is refundable, since you cannot be charged unless you continue a unit past the census date :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Globe on January 17, 2019, 09:40:18 pm

Hey just wanted to know whether people would recommend doing back-to-back units, for example an arts lecture from 1-2, and then another arts lecture or a tutorial from 2-3. Do lectures or tutorials tend to go overtime? Should I put an hour gap between each unit on the same day?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 17, 2019, 09:44:02 pm

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 09:40:18 pm

Hey just wanted to know whether people would recommend doing back-to-back units, for example an arts lecture from 1-2, and then another arts lecture or a tutorial from 2-3. Do lectures or tutorials tend to go overtime? Should I put an hour gap between each unit on the same day?

Obviously I don't do arts, however a lot of my classes occur back-to-back. I find that lectures and tutorials don't usually run overtime. This is my experience, so take that with a grain of salt because it may be different with arts units ^-^

I don't see the harm in doing two classes one after the other, honestly, although it's ultimately up to you! :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 17, 2019, 09:46:17 pm

Quote from: Globe on January 17, 2019, 09:40:18 pm

Hey just wanted to know whether people would recommend doing back-to-back units, for example an arts lecture from 1-2, and then another arts lecture or a tutorial from 2-3. Do lectures or tutorials tend to go overtime? Should I put an hour gap between each unit on the same day?

All classes are scheduled to start on the hour (e.g. 10:00am) and finish 10 mins to the hour (e.g. 10:50am). The 10 minutes is a buffer for students to get to their next class, so yes, there is enough time for you to get between classes. :) You don't really need an hour gap - personally I find 1-hour breaks for private study are unproductive - by the time you've found a spot to sit and then open your laptop/books, you've only got 30-40 mins to pack up and head to your next class. However, I do find them useful for lunch, etc.

P.S. There are some people that do something like 5 hours of classes in a row to get them out of the way :P

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: fluff on January 17, 2019, 10:07:17 pm

Hi, I just had a question about whether or not there were mentoring programs available (ie w a senior or an older student) for 1st year students at Monash?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 17, 2019, 10:12:09 pm

Quote from: fluff on January 17, 2019, 10:07:17 pm

Hi, I just had a question about whether or not there were mentoring programs available (ie w a senior or an older student) for 1st year students at Monash?

I know this exists at Parkville in a formal capacity, however I think the closest program formal program offered at Clayton is the Host Scheme (I'm not too sure about it but I've heard it mentioned- worth a look perhaps). Another similar thing to look into is non-residential colleges (available in Clayton, Caulfield and Peninsula; Parkville to come in 2020!), which function as a more social setting with older year-level leaders etc :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 17, 2019, 10:27:31 pm

Quote from: fluff on January 17, 2019, 10:07:17 pm

Hi, I just had a question about whether or not there were mentoring programs available (ie w a senior or an older student) for 1st year students at Monash?

To add on to what insanipi has said, most courses have course-specific mentor programs available (either organised by the faculty themselves, or the student society). You should be able to find out more about either via email or at your course orientation/intro day :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Novashock on January 18, 2019, 01:20:59 am

guys this might be really dumb but i dont get the electives thing :(
 im doing biomed and i have one elective per sem right (and then 2 per sem in final year). So does that mean if i choose to do 2 minors for my electives i have to complete all 24 units each over this year or do i do one class per elective (therefore getting 12 elective points per year except 3rd year which is 24) and finish the two minors over the course of my degree? And if so, can i choose whichever classes to enrol in this year, or is there a set way to progress? Sorry i'm just super confused ahaha. Like for example, i was thinking to do chem and astrophysics as a minor. So do i do chem 1 and chem 2 this year, then do astronomy and foundation physics next year?

Thank you !!!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 18, 2019, 01:29:29 am

Quote from: Novashock on January 18, 2019, 01:20:59 am

guys this might be really dumb but i dont get the electives thing :(
 im doing biomed and i have one elective per sem right (and then 2 per sem in final year). So does that mean if i choose to do 2 minors for my electives i have to complete all 24 units each over this year or do i do one class per elective (therefore getting 12 elective points per year except 3rd year which is 24) and finish the two minors over the course of my degree? And if so, can i choose whichever classes to enrol in this year, or is there a set way to progress? Sorry i'm just super confused ahaha. Like for example, i was thinking to do chem and astrophysics as a minor. So do i do chem 1 and chem 2 this year, then do astronomy and foundation physics next year?

Thank you !!!

It doesnt matter how you construct your course you could do 1 chem and 1 astrophysics or two chem etc.

And yes you complete minors over a whole degree (not just 1 year) as usually you wont be able to do all the units from one minor at the same time due to prereqs

Just a few things to be mindful of
-prerequisites (which units do you need completed to progress in that minor)
-are the units run on first semester or second (or both)
-maximum 10 first year units in your course (6 of these are taken up by core units)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: DoctorTwo on January 18, 2019, 01:30:18 am

Hi again, I just had a quick question:

If a unit which I’m planning on taking in semester 2 says that a prerequisite of it is ‘Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units’ does that mean that I can take it in semester 2 as long as I pass 2 arts units (6 points each) in semester 1?
Thanks!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: harunaa on January 18, 2019, 02:10:30 am

hi, i'm on the allocate+ website and could someone clarify what the things under the 'activities' tab like this mean: 01-P1 / 01-P2 and 02-P1 / 02-P2? are 01 and 02 the same class?
also, why is it that some activities have much higher preferences than others despite being on at the same day and time, with the only difference being a slight change in location?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Novashock on January 18, 2019, 02:22:34 am

Quote from: Sine on January 18, 2019, 01:29:29 am

It doesnt matter how you construct your course you could do 1 chem and 1 astrophysics or two chem etc.

And yes you complete minors over a whole degree (not just 1 year) as usually you wont be able to do all the units from one minor at the same time due to prereqs

Just a few things to be mindful of
-prerequisites (which units do you need completed to progress in that minor)
-are the units run on first semester or second (or both)
-maximum 10 first year units in your course (6 of these are taken up by core units)

ahhh i see !!! so does that mean there is a limit to the number of units i can take? like can i do chem 1, chem 2 and physics? or is it just 2 per year (one for sem 1 and one for sem 2?)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 18, 2019, 09:01:36 am

Quote from: DoctorTwo on January 18, 2019, 01:30:18 am

Hi again, I just had a quick question:

If a unit which I’m planning on taking in semester 2 says that a prerequisite of it is ‘Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units’ does that mean that I can take it in semester 2 as long as I pass 2 arts units (6 points each) in semester 1?
Thanks!

That's also my interpretation of it! If it lets you enrol on WES, you should be fine :)

Quote from: harunaa on January 18, 2019, 02:10:30 am

hi, i'm on the allocate+ website and could someone clarify what the things under the 'activities' tab like this mean: 01-P1 / 01-P2 and 02-P1 / 02-P2? are 01 and 02 the same class?
also, why is it that some activities have much higher preferences than others despite being on at the same day and time, with the only difference being a slight change in location?

The first number (01 or 02) represents the activity number, which are repeats of the same class each week. You only need to select and attend on of these. The number with a P (P1 and P2) are different parts (i.e. Part 1 and Part 2) to the same activity - you must attend both of these during the week. Click here for more info :)

Quote from: Novashock on January 18, 2019, 02:22:34 am

ahhh i see !!! so does that mean there is a limit to the number of units i can take? like can i do chem 1, chem 2 and physics? or is it just 2 per year (one for sem 1 and one for sem 2?)

You can only do 1 elective per semester (except for 3rd year, as you mentioned). What Sine meant by "first year units" is level 1 units (any unit starting with a 1) - these can be done in any year (i.e. at any time), but you can only do a maximum of 10 of them throughout your degree. Since you already have 6 level 1 units as part of your biomed core units, this means you can only take up to 4x level 1 electives. You can still do chem 1, 2 and physics, but you'd only be able to do 2 in first year.

Warning: You cannot enrol in PHS1001 Foundation physics as a biomed student - this is because it is a prohibited unit with BMS1031 (your biomed physics unit), as there is a large amount of overlap between the units. Here is the link to the PHS1001 unit page - towards the top, you can find the 'Prohibitions' subheading.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: hazel_motes on January 18, 2019, 09:54:03 am

will i be at a significant disadvantage if i enrol in units later rather than sooner? i'm thinking of going in to see the science service desk but that can only happen monday at the earliest. it seems like lots of people have already enrolled and have made timetables, so i'm kind of worrying everything will fill up by the time i get there next week lmao

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 18, 2019, 09:59:06 am

Quote from: hazel_motes on January 18, 2019, 09:54:03 am

will i be at a significant disadvantage if i enrol in units later rather than sooner? i'm thinking of going in to see the science service desk but that can only happen monday at the earliest. it seems like lots of people have already enrolled and have made timetables, so i'm kind of worrying everything will fill up by the time i get there next week lmao

Since at Monash we use a preference system for allocating classes, you shouldn't be at any disadvantage as long as you enter your preferences before the closing date (29/1). However, there are a small minority of classes which are first in best dressed, but these are only usually restricted to lecture times. Also, since most first year units have so many students doing them, they usually account for that, and so you shouldn't miss out on a spot (in fact, some might even organise extra classes if enrolments get too big).

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: hazel_motes on January 18, 2019, 10:54:04 am

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 18, 2019, 09:59:06 am

Since at Monash we use a preference system for allocating classes, you shouldn't be at any disadvantage as long as you enter your preferences before the closing date (29/1). However, there are a small minority of classes which are first in best dressed, but these are only usually restricted to lecture times. Also, since most first year units have so many students doing them, they usually account for that, and so you shouldn't miss out on a spot (in fact, some might even organise extra classes if enrolments get too big).

alright, thank you!  :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: AngelWings on January 18, 2019, 11:36:49 am

Quote from: Sine on January 16, 2019, 07:03:41 pm

and Yes it's fine to have consecutive classes. This is because each lecture is meant to start on the hour and ends 10 minutes before than what it says on the timetable. E.g. A lecture would run from 1.00 to 1.50 leaving you 10 minutes to get to your 2.00.

If it does run over time (not often), you can still leave while the lecturer's still talking. Just be quiet and leave silently - that's it. They generally don't judge unless you're the only person there. The same can be said if you're taking a bathroom break.

Quote from: Jigsaw on January 17, 2019, 11:49:59 am

For anyone that's enrolled in LOTE units (above beginner), did you physically have to go to Monash to get that sorted, or is there a way for this request to be handled via an email? My placement test says that I can forward the results of the placement test to ask.monash, but I can't find an email address for this..

Looks like you already got this sorted. I did Japanese as a minor btw, so PM me if you want to talk about my experiences.

Quote from: harunaa on January 18, 2019, 02:10:30 am

also, why is it that some activities have much higher preferences than others despite being on at the same day and time, with the only difference being a slight change in location?

Some people have figured that their mates are in the same class and will take it with them. Some people realise it's closer to their previous or next class, so they take it. Some people just take it because it's popular. Some people pick that one because it's first out of the options, so they pick it because they don't realise there's a difference at all between them and just take the first one because it's the first one on the list. 

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: fruitbowl34 on January 18, 2019, 12:58:48 pm

Hey everyone, I'm really confused as to how many units we need to take each semester/year. I'm doing a bachelor of psych and it splits the units into 4 parts (Part A, B, C, etc), In Part A there are quite a few units listed, does it matter if I just choose the units I want to do (If i meet the prereqs)? Or do I have to follow a certain timetable? Also would I have to evenly divide the units from each part?

Thanks so much, and sorry for all the questions I'm really confused!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: www on January 18, 2019, 01:13:05 pm

Quote from: fruitbowl34 on January 18, 2019, 12:58:48 pm

Hey everyone, I'm really confused as to how many units we need to take each semester/year. I'm doing a bachelor of psych and it splits the units into 4 parts (Part A, B, C, etc), In Part A there are quite a few units listed, does it matter if I just choose the units I want to do (If i meet the prereqs)? Or do I have to follow a certain timetable? Also would I have to evenly divide the units from each part?

Thanks so much, and sorry for all the questions I'm really confused!

I suggest using the 2019 course guide that is found in the handbook to assist in structuring your course. Each 'part' requires you to do a certain amount. Luckily, a lot of the BPsych is already set in stone.

A regular load is 4 units a semester (8 units a year). If you use the above link, it clearly lays out 6 core units you need to put in for your first year, and then you need to decide on 2 free electives (one for each semester). These can come from any faculty as long as you meet the prerequisites.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: yebavin on January 18, 2019, 01:38:51 pm

Hey guys,
On the allocate+ site, i chose my preferred times for everything, then tried to use the planner function. when i did it said that one of my assessments couldn't be added because it clashes with one of the lectures for the same subject. The assessment is only for one day, will it be fixed for me when it goes through?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: brynstar on January 18, 2019, 01:58:19 pm

Hey! Back again with the questions about language units. So I got arts to enrol me in the correct units and they're showing up on the web enrolment system but not on Allocate+? They only did this about an hour ago so is it possible that Allocate+ takes time to update? Or do I have to somehow get someone to change Allocate for me as well?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: AngelWings on January 18, 2019, 02:17:52 pm

Quote from: brynstar on January 18, 2019, 01:58:19 pm

Hey! Back again with the questions about language units. So I got arts to enrol me in the correct units and they're showing up on the web enrolment system but not on Allocate+? They only did this about an hour ago so is it possible that Allocate+ takes time to update? Or do I have to somehow get someone to change Allocate for me as well?

Give it a few hours. It takes the system a little to kick in. Happened with my Japanese units from what I remember.

Quote from: yebavin on January 18, 2019, 01:38:51 pm

Hey guys,
On the allocate+ site, i chose my preferred times for everything, then tried to use the planner function. when i did it said that one of my assessments couldn't be added because it clashes with one of the lectures for the same subject. The assessment is only for one day, will it be fixed for me when it goes through?

Depends on the assessment usually. If it's basically the only time you can do the assessment, it'll force a clash anyway. Just be careful that the lecture doesn't have any assessment in it either (e.g. clicker stuff, mid sem tests) when you get more information regarding units down the line. If not, you might get your second choice. 

EDIT: Please read VanillaRice's post below. Reckon that's definitely the way to go.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 18, 2019, 02:25:46 pm

Quote from: yebavin on January 18, 2019, 01:38:51 pm

Hey guys,
On the allocate+ site, i chose my preferred times for everything, then tried to use the planner function. when i did it said that one of my assessments couldn't be added because it clashes with one of the lectures for the same subject. The assessment is only for one day, will it be fixed for me when it goes through?

It might be best to request timetable help via this form. If the assessment only has one time, then when Allocate+ closes it should automatically clash with the lecture (meaning you'd have to skip the lecture. But, to be sure, I'd recommend filling out the help form :) (Everything should be fine though)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: yebavin on January 18, 2019, 02:47:01 pm

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 18, 2019, 02:25:46 pm

It might be best to request timetable help via this form. If the assessment only has one time, then when Allocate+ closes it should automatically clash with the lecture (meaning you'd have to skip the lecture. But, to be sure, I'd recommend filling out the help form :) (Everything should be fine though)

Thanks for your help VanillaRice and Angelwings! I have to ask one tiny thing about the form, do i say yes to requesting a clash?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 18, 2019, 04:14:29 pm

Quote from: Maddyv11 on January 18, 2019, 04:11:36 pm

When there is a prohibition for a subject, does this mean that it cannot be undertaken during the same semester, or in the same year?

I may be wrong, but it means that if you are taking/have taken the prohibited unit, you cannot enrol in the unit. It doesn't matter if it is in the semester or year or another year :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 18, 2019, 07:53:46 pm

Quote from: yebavin on January 18, 2019, 02:47:01 pm

Thanks for your help VanillaRice and Angelwings! I have to ask one tiny thing about the form, do i say yes to requesting a clash?

Yep - you'll need to clash the lecture and the assessment for that week.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 12:29:53 am

do any students recommend having fuller days so i have free days in the middle of the week or just have classes spread evenly so i dont start early or go too late, but have uni most days of the week?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 12:53:00 am

Quote from: Maddyv11 on January 19, 2019, 12:44:56 am

It depends on what you want to do, but I would consider the travel time (and associated expenses), when you can fit in work and other commitments, and where you prefer to do your study - at uni or home.

ahhh, im doing biomed so i have a couple labs and workshops a week, and given that i live west side (it takes me around an hour and a half to get to Monash) do you think a spread day would be better? or should i spend less time wasting it on travel by just maximising what i do in a day. I am possibly going to work in the city (had my interview yesterday ahaha) so since that is halfway between uni and home i was thinking of just working after class? do you think that is a good idea or? And lastly, what are workshops? are they like tutes? and are they intense or like chill?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 19, 2019, 01:13:27 am

Quote from: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 12:29:53 am

do any students recommend having fuller days so i have free days in the middle of the week or just have classes spread evenly so i dont start early or go too late, but have uni most days of the week?

by uni on most days are you counting lectures or just pracs/workshops?
1st year biomed is a big workload you'll likely have 3-4 big days and 1-2 light days.

Quote from: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 12:53:00 am

ahhh, im doing biomed so i have a couple labs and workshops a week, and given that i live west side (it takes me around an hour and a half to get to Monash) do you think a spread day would be better? or should i spend less time wasting it on travel by just maximising what i do in a day. I am possibly going to work in the city (had my interview yesterday ahaha) so since that is halfway between uni and home i was thinking of just working after class? do you think that is a good idea or? And lastly, what are workshops? are they like tutes? and are they intense or like chill?

Living on the west side I would assume you won't be going to lectures?

I would think - if you plan on staying at uni throughout the whole day to study/socialise I would spread out stuff but if you want to just be in and out don't leave breaks. The only problem here would be back to back labs - that would be 6 hours in a row which can get difficult - especially if you have assessments due for both of them.

Workshops are basically tutorials - which biomed unit are you referring to? BMS1011?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Yertle the Turtle on January 19, 2019, 02:12:34 am

When I try to log into my.monash, it says I need multi-factor authentication, but I don't yet have my phone, and I don't have any other way to fill this part in. It doesn't seem like there is any other way to continue with my enrolment, does anyone know if I can do any of the later stages yet? Also, at what stage do I link my scholarship to my Monash account? Should I just wait to finish off until I get back to Aus in early Feb (2nd-3rd)?

EDIT: Actually, it seems like I will actually need to get this done before the 30th of January, does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this, as I don't really have any way of managing the MFA, and I can't finish enrolling until after the offer expiry date? Please help!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: TheAspiringDoc on January 19, 2019, 08:24:09 am

^^ Yertle my friend doesn't have a smartphone so they called up Monash IT and were given a temporary Okta exemption

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: fluff on January 19, 2019, 10:31:32 am

Hi, I was just wondering how allocate+ and just timetabling works if you are undertaking undergrad med at monash? When I log into allocate+, it says everything is 'off' so I'm not exactly sure what that means.

Thank you!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 19, 2019, 10:50:33 am

Quote from: fluff on January 19, 2019, 10:31:32 am

Hi, I was just wondering how allocate+ and just timetabling works if you are undertaking undergrad med at monash? When I log into allocate+, it says everything is 'off' so I'm not exactly sure what that means.

Thank you!

As far as I'm aware, med has a rigid timetable that is made for you - you don't get any choice in when things are

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 05:23:09 pm

Can someone please tell me whether two labs in one day is a good idea? This is on top of another workshop during the day. And is a 10-6 day draining or do people find it doable?

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MOD EDIT: Everything in this post below this line of text and Aaron's response in the following post has been merged from the Ask Monash thread, as it was in the wrong location.

Hey guys!!!

What are workshops? Are they different to tutorials? And would you suggest against doing two laboratories in one day?

THANKSYOUUU

Title: Re: Re: Ask Monash University
Post by: Aaron on January 19, 2019, 05:36:07 pm

Hi. Workshops are just like tutorials - they have a different name but their makeup is very similar...

Lectures are huge where all students come together to listen to a prepared lecture.
Tutorials/workshops/labs - usually 1-3 hours in duration depending on unit where you have a demonstrator/associate running the class.. its smaller (think of a standard school classroom size). These are where you apply what you have learnt in the lectures... pre-reading etc. may be required for these.

Two labs in one day sounds fine. Many people do it. I would highly recommend leaving a 1 hour gap in between though as if you do say 6 hours in a row, it isn't good for your concentration etc. :) Believe me.. I know.

I used to do 9am-5pm in a row with no break (to minimise amount of days at uni) and it was brutal but a necessary sacrifice to ensure i had 2-3 days off a week. :)

Keeping in mind too that unlike school where there are pre-defined lunch/recess periods, you have to take this into account yourself and plan your timetable.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: bbwjh on January 19, 2019, 05:41:01 pm

my course requires a practical but the only class for it is full, and there are no other allocations available. what should I do now, will additional allocations open or should I contact them? Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 19, 2019, 06:31:40 pm

Quote from: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 05:23:09 pm

Can someone please tell me whether two labs in one day is a good idea? This is on top of another workshop during the day. And is a 10-6 day draining or do people find it doable?

I would probably advise against 2 labs + 1 workshop in a day but if that is what suits you it is possible to get through. I guess you just need some time to eat. Also, when you have a lot of assessments due close together this can be a hindrance. 

Quote from: bbwjh on January 19, 2019, 05:41:01 pm

my course requires a practical but the only class for it is full, and there are no other allocations available. what should I do now, will additional allocations open or should I contact them? Thanks in advance!

Email the unit coordinator and they will let you know what you need to do.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:39:51 pm

What are the chances of a getting a Monash Business Scholarship when I entered a Commerce degree as a 2nd round offer? For context, my ATAR was 98.75.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 19, 2019, 06:40:50 pm

Quote from: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:39:51 pm

What are the chances of a getting a Monash Business Scholarship when I entered a Commerce degree as a 2nd round offer? For context, my ATAR was 98.75.

Are you referring to the Monash Business School Scholars Scholarship?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:43:59 pm

Quote from: Sine on January 19, 2019, 06:40:50 pm

Are you referring to the Monash Business School Scholars Scholarship?

Yes.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 19, 2019, 06:46:23 pm

Quote from: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:43:59 pm

Yes.

I guess you would have a chance but definitely not 100%. In the past I know the cut-offs for that scholarships has been around 99.2-99.3 ATARs.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:54:30 pm

Quote from: Sine on January 19, 2019, 06:46:23 pm

I guess you would have a chance but definitely not 100%. In the past I know the cut-offs for that scholarships has been around 99.2-99.3 ATARs.

I guess I was more concerned that Monash would "run out" of scholarships to give, and not be able to consider my ATAR because they used all 40. Do Monash release sources for what ATAR attains that scholarship or is this word of mouth?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: AngelWings on January 19, 2019, 07:05:53 pm

Quote from: Novashock on January 19, 2019, 05:23:09 pm

Can someone please tell me whether two labs in one day is a good idea? This is on top of another workshop during the day. And is a 10-6 day draining or do people find it doable?

Double labs: Would not recommend double labs, unless unavoidable, especially back-to-back ones. You have assessments in labs as well, so it won't be helpful. (This is coming from experience.) 

Re: 9/10am -5/6pm everyday was pretty standard for me in basically all 4 of my years (except in hectic assignment times), however, I made sure to keep lots of 2hr+ breaks in that for lunch and study. So, not really draining, as long as you build in solid breaks for yourself.   

Quote from: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:54:30 pm

I guess I was more concerned that Monash would "run out" of scholarships to give, and not be able to consider my ATAR because they used all 40. Do Monash release sources for what ATAR attains that scholarship or is this word of mouth?

If you have experienced any type of financial disadvantage, you should be eligible for the Monash UniStart Support Scholarship, which is a default financial disadvantage scholarship for anyone not receiving a scholarship already (excluding a few). I don't know if that helps, but here's the link for it anyway. (ATAR not considered there.)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 07:15:34 pm

Quote from: AngelWings on January 19, 2019, 07:05:53 pm

Double labs: Would not recommend double labs, unless unavoidable, especially back-to-back ones. You have assessments in labs as well, so it won't be helpful. (This is coming from experience.) 

Re: 9/10am -5/6pm everyday was pretty standard for me in basically all 4 of my years (except in hectic assignment times), however, I made sure to keep lots of 2hr+ breaks in that for lunch and study. So, not really draining, as long as you build in solid breaks for yourself.   
 If you have experienced any type of financial disadvantage, you should be eligible for the Monash UniStart Support Scholarship, which is a default financial disadvantage scholarship for anyone not receiving a scholarship already (excluding a few). I don't know if that helps, but here's the link for it anyway. (ATAR not considered there.)

Yeah, I sort of meant that I feared that Monash would give out all 40 scholarships to first-round applicants. I might look at your link though, thanks.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Sine on January 19, 2019, 07:52:00 pm

Quote from: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 06:54:30 pm

I guess I was more concerned that Monash would "run out" of scholarships to give, and not be able to consider my ATAR because they used all 40. Do Monash release sources for what ATAR attains that scholarship or is this word of mouth?

Anecdotal (not sure if actual stats are avaliable) but this is from some students with 99.2s missing out. However, I should note I am basing this off numbers from the past few years so could have changed (higher/lower) this year.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: AngelWings on January 19, 2019, 07:54:34 pm

Quote from: ChangingOfTheSeasons on January 19, 2019, 07:15:34 pm

Yeah, I sort of meant that I feared that Monash would give out all 40 scholarships to first-round applicants. I might look at your link though, thanks.

Typically scholarships (in general) can be offered up until like March IIRC, so I don't think it's just Round 1 applicants who'll get them.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Ramya63 on January 21, 2019, 06:08:42 pm

Just wondering if anyone knows when timetables will be published? My timetable gets automatically allocated, and I have to schedule work around it

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: AngelWings on January 21, 2019, 06:30:10 pm

Quote from: Ramya63 on January 21, 2019, 06:08:42 pm

Just wondering if anyone knows when timetables will be published? My timetable gets automatically allocated, and I have to schedule work around it

Timetables usually come early February (a few weeks before uni starts), as stated here. Usually Med, Pharm and other similar specialist courses arrive around that time with a week or so leeway, having their own timetable dates, since they usually have rigid timetables.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on January 21, 2019, 07:04:56 pm

Quote from: Ramya63 on January 21, 2019, 06:08:42 pm

Just wondering if anyone knows when timetables will be published? My timetable gets automatically allocated, and I have to schedule work around it

As AngelWings said, it's a few weeks before uni starts. I do physio and my timetable sometimes doesn't fully come out until about 2 weeks before uni starts :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: sweetiepi on January 21, 2019, 07:25:01 pm

Quote from: AngelWings on January 21, 2019, 06:30:10 pm

Timetables usually come early February (a few weeks before uni starts), as stated here. Usually Med, Pharm and other similar specialist courses arrive around that time with a week or so leeway, having their own timetable dates, since they usually have rigid timetables.

Adding onto this, the pharmacy & pharmsci ones (I know there's a couple of you lurking the forum :P ) definitely won't be released until 2 weeks before semester starts! :) (this is better than 6 days prior for the past 2 years I've been in the course lol)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: fruitbowl34 on January 26, 2019, 07:40:48 pm

Hi everyone I'm really confused as to what the difference between the 3 lectures are, is it just that one has learning capture, one has live-streaming and the other doesn't have either? I was also wondering what the difference is between the labs as most seem to occur at the same time?

Thank you so much

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 26, 2019, 08:18:05 pm

Quote from: fruitbowl34 on January 26, 2019, 07:40:48 pm

Hi everyone I'm really confused as to what the difference between the 3 lectures are, is it just that one has learning capture, one has live-streaming and the other doesn't have either? I was also wondering what the difference is between the labs as most seem to occur at the same time?

Thank you so much

Hey there,

Regarding the lectures, I'll copy-paste part of my response from a different thread:

LC = lecture capture. If you select this activity, you will be able to clash this timeslot with another class (if you so wish). Any preferences for other classes which have the same time as this lecture will be considered (for a clash) by the system when setting up your timetable. This is a good option for students who plan on watching the lecture recording later, and want to attend a different class during this time. Warning: Some lectures have in-class quizzes, or you may have a mid-semester test during one of your lecture slots.

LSP = live stream Panopto(?). If you select this activity, you will not be able to clash this timeslot with another class. Any preferences for other classes which have the same time as this lecture will be ignored by the system when setting up your timetable.

You can also select attendance to the live lecture (Activity 01 in your case). Regardless of which option you select, you'll still get access to both live streams and lecture recordings. Additionally, most units don't monitor lecture attendance anyway, so it won't really matter which option you choose. After around week 2, live lecture attendance tends to drop anyway, so you can choose to attend the live lecture, livestream it online, or watch it later (recorded), depending on what you prefer! :)

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Regarding the labs, you'll notice that all of the ones with the same time (e.g. Monday 14:00) have the same room number, except for the "Bay". Those are all the same lab, except each allocation is for a different bench/table number. Students usually choose specific bay numbers to get onto the same table as their friends.

Hope that helps!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: fruitbowl34 on January 26, 2019, 08:43:04 pm

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 26, 2019, 08:18:05 pm

Hey there,

Regarding the lectures, I'll copy-paste part of my response from a different thread:

LC = lecture capture. If you select this activity, you will be able to clash this timeslot with another class (if you so wish). Any preferences for other classes which have the same time as this lecture will be considered (for a clash) by the system when setting up your timetable. This is a good option for students who plan on watching the lecture recording later, and want to attend a different class during this time. Warning: Some lectures have in-class quizzes, or you may have a mid-semester test during one of your lecture slots.

LSP = live stream Panopto(?). If you select this activity, you will not be able to clash this timeslot with another class. Any preferences for other classes which have the same time as this lecture will be ignored by the system when setting up your timetable.

You can also select attendance to the live lecture (Activity 01 in your case). Regardless of which option you select, you'll still get access to both live streams and lecture recordings. Additionally, most units don't monitor lecture attendance anyway, so it won't really matter which option you choose. After around week 2, live lecture attendance tends to drop anyway, so you can choose to attend the live lecture, livestream it online, or watch it later (recorded), depending on what you prefer! :)

---

Regarding the labs, you'll notice that all of the ones with the same time (e.g. Monday 14:00) have the same room number, except for the "Bay". Those are all the same lab, except each allocation is for a different bench/table number. Students usually choose specific bay numbers to get onto the same table as their friends.

Hope that helps!

Wow thanks so much, this definitely clears things up! So for the lectures, for the learning capture and live streaming one does this mean I don't attend a class and do it online?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 26, 2019, 09:21:06 pm

Quote from: fruitbowl34 on January 26, 2019, 08:43:04 pm

Wow thanks so much, this definitely clears things up! So for the lectures, for the learning capture and live streaming one does this mean I don't attend a class and do it online?

If you don't want to attend the lecture (which in first year I would recommend attending) then you can livestream it online, or watch the recording later :)

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Yertle the Turtle on January 27, 2019, 01:13:48 am

Still struggling to enrol, with no ability to complete 2FA. I have contacted the Service Desk multiple times, and I was rung on Friday, and told that there was a 24-hour exemption so that I could complete the rest of the enrolment, but it just came back to the same screen, shown below. Does anyone have any suggestions, besides emailing back (which I've already done)? Pls???

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Lear on January 27, 2019, 09:20:49 am

Quote from: Yertle the Turtle on January 27, 2019, 01:13:48 am

Still struggling to enrol, with no ability to complete 2FA. I have contacted the Service Desk multiple times, and I was rung on Friday, and told that there was a 24-hour exemption so that I could complete the rest of the enrolment, but it just came back to the same screen, shown below. Does anyone have any suggestions, besides emailing back (which I've already done)? Pls???

Sorry I may have missed earlier posts about this so a bit out of the loop. Are you unable to use the Okta app ?

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: VanillaRice on January 27, 2019, 10:24:28 am

Quote from: Yertle the Turtle on January 27, 2019, 01:13:48 am

Still struggling to enrol, with no ability to complete 2FA. I have contacted the Service Desk multiple times, and I was rung on Friday, and told that there was a 24-hour exemption so that I could complete the rest of the enrolment, but it just came back to the same screen, shown below. Does anyone have any suggestions, besides emailing back (which I've already done)? Pls???

If you have access to a different phone, I would suggest calling Monash Connect, and they should be able to connect you to an IT support person to help you out on the spot. If you don't have phone access, I don't believe there's an easy way to bypass MFA without the exemption (it can be a pain), so unfortunately you'll probably have to wait for the email reply.

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: Lear on January 27, 2019, 10:37:22 am

Quote from: VanillaRice on January 27, 2019, 10:24:28 am

If you don't have phone access, I don't believe there's an easy way to bypass MFA without the exemption (it can be a pain), so unfortunately you'll probably have to wait for the email reply.

If you do not have a phone, consider using a pc-based phone emulator such as bluestacks. You can download Okta onto there and verify right from your computer. Here's a link - https://www.bluestacks.com/

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ddvv on September 26, 2019, 10:16:30 pm

Hi, I'm currently in Grade 12 in Queensland and looking to study biomedical science at Monash Uni next year. I was wondering if people had any recommendations as to what hall I should stay in – I am looking at both the Residential Village and the Urban Community. Thanks!

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: K888 on September 27, 2019, 10:27:47 am

Quote from: ddvv on September 26, 2019, 10:16:30 pm

Hi, I'm currently in Grade 12 in Queensland and looking to study biomedical science at Monash Uni next year. I was wondering if people had any recommendations as to what hall I should stay in – I am looking at both the Residential Village and the Urban Community. Thanks!

I lived on campus at Peninsula for 2 years but have friends who have lived at Clayton. Ultimately it comes down to what environment you prefer. Would you prefer to live a bit more by yourself and have a bit more privacy and that sort of thing? If so, urban community is probably where you'd go. If you'd prefer a bit more of a social atmosphere and a place where you really get used to living with other people and sharing kitchens, bathrooms, etc. then residential village is probably what you'd go for.
However if you want to live with other people but don't want too much of a party/social lifestyle, South East Flats is a good in between. It's less solitary than urban community but quieter than residential halls

Title: Re: 2019 Monash New Student Thread
Post by: ddvv on September 27, 2019, 05:08:59 pm

Quote from: K888 on September 27, 2019, 10:27:47 am

I lived on campus at Peninsula for 2 years but have friends who have lived at Clayton. Ultimately it comes down to what environment you prefer. Would you prefer to live a bit more by yourself and have a bit more privacy and that sort of thing? If so, urban community is probably where you'd go. If you'd prefer a bit more of a social atmosphere and a place where you really get used to living with other people and sharing kitchens, bathrooms, etc. then residential village is probably what you'd go for.
However if you want to live with other people but don't want too much of a party/social lifestyle, South East Flats is a good in between. It's less solitary than urban community but quieter than residential halls

Thanks; I was leaning more towards the Urban Community so that I could have my own bathroom and kitchen but still wanted to have a fairly social experience/atmosphere. Do any of the halls in the Urban Community offer this?
I will be a first year so I would also like people around my age in the halls as well.