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General InformationFor Prospective and Current Students
Campus Student Administration OfficesStudents should refer administrative queries to the following: Albury-Wodonga campus: Student Administration Office on the ground floor of the Main Building, University Drive, Wodonga. The office is open between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Bendigo campus: Student Administration, Administration Precinct, Edwards Road, Flora Hill. The office is open between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Melbourne (Bundoora) campus: Student Centre - Level 2 David Myers Building, Bundoora. The Centre is open between 8.45am and 4.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and between 8.45am and 4.25pm on Wednesdays. Melbourne (City) campus: Campus Administration Office, at 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne. The office is open between 8.30am and 9.00pm from Monday to Thursday, and between 8.30am and 6.00pm on Friday during teaching periods and between 8.30am and 6.00pm at all other times. Mildura campus: Campus Administration Office, Benetook Avenue, Mildura. The office is open between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Mt Buller campus: Campus Reception Office at New Summit Road, Mt Buller. The office is open between 8.45am and 5.0 pm, Monday to Friday. Shepparton campus: Campus Administration, 127 Welsford Street, Shepparton. The office is open between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, between 9.00am and 6.00pm Tuesday and between 9.00am and 4.00pm Friday. Important Dates2006 Standard teaching periodsSummer Semester Semester 1 Semester 2 All Year Semester Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 2006 Research teaching periodsResearch 1 Research 2 2006 Non-standard teaching periodsThe University also delivers a number of non-standard teaching periods through third party providers or to meet special course requirements. The University publishes a comprehensive list of all Teaching Periods and associated Unit Census Dates. Non-standard teaching periods appear in the form Wxx-yy, for example W12-22. These indicate the whole weeks of the teaching period, from the first Monday to the last Sunday. For example: W12-22 has a teaching period that begins on the twelfth whole week in 2006 (Monday 20 March) and finishes on the twenty-second whole week in 2006 (Sunday 4 June). 2006 Unit Census Dates (UCD)All standard, research and non-standard teaching periods are attached to twelve unit census dates that normally fall on the last business day of the month. For all coursework units the Unit Census Date (UCD) is normally the last date in which a student can withdraw from a teaching period without incurring a tuition debt, regardless of student status. 31 January 2006, 28 February 2006, 31 March 2006 28 April 2006, 31 May 2006, 30 June 2006 31 July 2006, 31 August 2006, 29 September 2006 31 October 2006, 30 November 2006, 22 December 2006 2006 Official vacation datesMid-Semester 1 Vacation: 17 April - 21 April 2006 Inter-Semester Vacation: 30 June - 21 July 2006 Mid-Semester 2 Vacation: 25 September - 29 September 2006 2006 Official examination/assessment datesSupplementary/Special Examination Period for 2006: 6 January - 22 January 2006 Semester 1 Mid-Year Examination Period: 9 June - 29 June 2006 Semester 2/All Year Semester Annual Examination Period: 3 November - 23 November 2006 2006 Official study breaksSemester 1: 5 June - 8 June 2006 Semester 2/All Year Semester: 30 October - 2 November 2006 2006 Public holidaysThe University will close for the Christmas/New Year break at 5.00pm on Friday 23 December 2005 and will re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2006. The University is also closed on:
The University remains open on Labour Day (13 March 2006), Melbourne Cup Day (7 November 2006) and the former Show Day. AdmissionsUndergraduate admission requirementsAdmission to courses in the University is competitive, with selection based on a combination of academic merit and a selection committee's assessment of an applicant's ability to complete a course. Applicants must meet both the University's basic admission requirements and any additional requirements of Faculties for the course to which they seek admission. Applicants for award courses at La Trobe University must normally be at least 16 years of age by 31 December in the preceding year to be eligible for admission. Applicants who do not meet this requirement should make a case for admission, which will be considered by the appropriate Faculty Dean on an individual basis. Normal requirements for admissionThe University's minimum requirements for admission are met by any student who has:
In exceptional cases, the Dean of a Faculty may admit a Year 12 applicant who has not satisfied normal University entrance requirements. In such cases, the applicant must have satisfied course subject prerequisites and have achieved a level of performance which, as part of a complete certificate, would clearly merit selection into the course. While normal requirements for admission are as listed above, most courses require a study score of at least 20 in Units 3 & 4 of English (any). All students are expected to have an adequate command of the English language in order to pursue their chosen course. Any person offered a place at La Trobe University in 2006 may be required to sit an English language test. An applicant found to be below the necessary standard may be required to undertake a remedial English language course conducted by the University concurrently with his or her undergraduate course or may have his or her provisional offer withdrawn. Applicants whose principal language of instruction was other than English must provide evidence of their proficiency in English. This can be done by achieving a satisfactory result in VCE English (any) or in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or another test acceptable to the University. For further information telephone (03) 9479 1199. VTAC applicants with IELTS or other test results should supply them directly to VTAC with their application. Other applicants should provide their results directly to the course selection officer(s). Applications may not be considered until results have been provided. Additional requirements for admission to the courses offered by a given Faculty are listed in that Faculty's section in this Handbook. Complete details regarding requirements for admission, including course prerequisites and application procedures are available in the VTAC Guide 2006 - A Guide to University and TAFE Courses and in the VICTER 2006 - Victorian Tertiary Entrance Requirements. Special Entry Access SchemesThe University offers several special entry schemes, details of which are provided below. All schemes require application through VTAC's Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), and may require applicants to submit supplementary information directly to the University. The supplementary information required may include: completion of a personal particulars form; an autobiographical essay; a book review or mathematics test (relevant to the course applied for); an aptitude test, e.g. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); an interview. Information regarding the eligibility criteria and application process for La Trobe University's equity and access schemes are provided in the institutional information contained in the Special Entry Schemes (SEAS) booklet available from VTAC. Indigenous AustraliansAboriginal and Torres Strait Island people are encouraged to apply for entry to La Trobe University and will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants, including VCE students and non-VCE applicants, must apply through VTAC and complete the appropriate section of the VTAC SEAS-Access and Equity application form with relevant supporting evidence and statements. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview with a panel including the Aboriginal Liaison Officer, and may also be asked to provide some written information. For assistance with your application, contact the Ngarn-gi Bagora Indigenous Centre (Melbourne (Bundoora) campus) or the Aboriginal Liaison Officer at the campus to which you are applying for entry. Mature Aged Entry (non-year 12 applicants)This scheme is not available for entry into Law courses. Applicants aged 21 years or more at 1 January 2006 who have not completed a semester of tertiary level studies (including post-Year 12 TAFE qualifications) in the last two years may be eligible for entry into the University via the University's Mature Age Entry Scheme. Applicants should apply through VTAC and complete the appropriate section of the VTAC SEAS-Access and Equity application form with relevant supporting evidence and statements. Depending on the course(s) applied for, applicants under this category may also be required to submit an autobiographical essay, undertake a STAT Multiple Choice, STAT Written English and/or sit a mathematics test. Disadvantaged groupsApplicants who feel that a significant part of their preparation for tertiary study has been adversely affected by one or more of the following factors may apply for special consideration.
Applicants should apply through VTAC and complete the appropriate section(s) of the VTAC SEAS-Access and Equity application form with relevant supporting evidence and statements. Year 12 Chronic Circumstances SchemeThis application is aimed at assisting those current year 12 students who have experienced circumstances that can be demonstrated to have had an adverse impact on the final year of their secondary school performance. La Trobe University will take into account the information provided on the VTAC Chronic Circumstances application form when ranking current Year 12 applicants for 2006 selection, provided the application meets the criteria for a SEAS-Chronic Circumstances application and appropriate supporting statements are provided. Information regarding the eligibility criteria and application process for this scheme is provided in the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) booklet, available from the VTAC website. Advanced standingApplicants who have studied at tertiary level elsewhere, or who have relevant studies or work experience, may be eligible for some credit towards a La Trobe University qualification. Each Faculty has different policies in respect of the number and type of units and any work experience it is willing to accept for credit purposes. Students should apply for credit after they have been offered a place and at the time of enrolment. Applicants who have completed a TAFE course may be eligible to apply for entry into related degree courses with a significant level of credit through the La Trobe - TAFE Pathways Program. For example, students who have satisfactorily completed the Diploma of Hospitality Management may be granted up to eight units of credit when enrolling in the Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality). For applicants with partial university studies, completion of individual units can lead to credit(s), determined on an individual basis, which takes into account the units already completed and those required in the La Trobe University course. Credit arrangements are dependent on the specific studies already completed and the La Trobe University course in which the student enrols. Further information is available from the relevant La Trobe University Faculty or Course Adviser. Current or previous university or TAFE students may be eligible for advanced entry to La Trobe University courses and should apply as follows:
Admissions - International StudentsInternational students applying for either coursework or research programs must submit their applications directly to the International Programs Office. International students undertaking VCE must apply through VTAC, in accordance with normal VTAC guidelines. However, direct applications lodged by VCE students may also be accepted after mid-January. New international applicants who meet the required academic and English requirements for the program in which they have applied for will be contacted by the International Programs Office by way of a letter of offer or see the International Programs Office's website for further information. Advanced standing for international studentsInternational Students must apply for advanced standing by the end of their first week of classes, at the latest. Students must maintain a full-time enrolment (except during the final term or teaching period of their course). The only exceptions to this are for academic progress reasons, or because a student has received advance standing. (Note: This would need to be approved by a Course Adviser). If a student's course length is reduced because of advanced standing granted, the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) will be advised. You will be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment to take to DIMIA. Note: If you finish your course earlier than indicated by the COE you used initially to obtain your Student Visa, you will be required to leave the country 28 days after completing your course (or apply for a new visa). The International Programs Office can provide advice on matters related to international students including procedures for visa extension. Contact the IPO at level 2, Peribolos East, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, phone (03) 9479 1199 or email: International@latrobe.edu.au Regional considerationIn pursuing its regional mission, the University may adjust upwards the ENTER of applicants from regional schools. Details of the regional school bonus applied to specific course codes. Admission proceduresAll prospective students seeking entrance to any degree or diploma course for full-time or part-time studies at first-year level must apply through VTAC by 5.00pm on 30 September 2005. Late applications will be accepted by VTAC until 5.00pm on 11 November 2005, subject to the payment of the prescribed late fee. Very late applications will be accepted by VTAC until 5.00pm on 9 December 2005, subject to the payment of the prescribed very late fee. Offers of admissionThe normal VTAC procedure detailed in the 2006 VTAC Guide provides for undergraduate applicants to be offered places as follows: late November - early December for Early Offers; late January for Round One Offers; and February for Round Two and subsequent offers. Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Education will be offered places in early January. Students are notified of offers officially by post. Prospective students applying directly to the University would normally expect to receive offers within this timeframe. Enrolment, Re-enrolment, Variations and Discontinuations (Commencing Students)Enrolment for 2006New undergraduate and postgraduate domestic students who apply through VTAC or UAC will be sent a copy of the La Trobe University Enrolment Guide 2006 after they receive an offer. New domestic undergraduate and postgraduate domestic students who successfully apply directly to the University will be contacted by the relevant Faculty by way of a letter of offer. New international undergraduate and postgraduate students who successfully apply directly to the University via the International Programs Office will be contacted by that Office by way of a letter of offer. Enquires regarding research and higher degree studies should be made directly to the Research and Graduate Studies Office. Re-enrolment for 2007 (Continuing students)Students who have been enrolled in, but have not completed, a course in the preceding year need not apply for re-admission, but must comply with current University re-enrolment procedures. Undergraduate degree, postgraduate graduate diploma, masters preliminary and masters by coursework students normally pre-enrol from October 2006 onwards via a web-based service called StudentOnLine unless advised otherwise by the Faculty of enrolment. Research and higher degree students are not normally required to re-enrol annually as their enrolment is continuous unless advised otherwise by the Faculty of enrolment or the Research and Graduate Studies Office. Continuing (returning) students who fail to submit an enrolment plan by the due date set by the Faculty of enrolment may not be guaranteed a place in the course in 2007 as their course enrolment may lapse. Variation of enrolment (Addition and deletion of units)Any change to the status of a unit attempt is normally made via application on the 'Variation of Enrolment' form to a Faculty office or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. This includes variation of enrolment, advanced standing (see Admissions section above) and enrolment in cross-institution units. In some courses a student may be allowed to vary unit attempts using the web-based enrolment variation facility, StudentOnLine which can be accessed from the La Trobe University website. In the first instance all enquiries concerning variation of unit attempts should be directed to a Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. Addition of a unitEach Faculty annually sets deadlines for variations to enrolment that may involve the addition of a unit after the commencement of the teaching period, but prior to the Unit Census Date. Enquires regarding these important dates should be directed to the Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. Deletion of a unitAll changes to enrolments involving the deletion of a unit should normally be made prior to the Unit Census Date for a given teaching period. Discontinuation of a unit attempt after the Unit Census Date in most cases will lead to the unit attempt remaining on the student's academic record. Fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP liability will remain if discontinuation of a unit attempt is after Unit Census Date in the given teaching period. Subject to course and unit rules/conditions, the final decision on any change to an enrolment is that of the student, with the exception of adding units after the teaching period has commenced. Any decision should be made in consultation with an adviser of studies within your Faculty of enrolment. Important dates for the deletion of a unit for the Official 2006 Semester and Term datesSummer Semester units Semester 1 Semester 2 All Year Semester Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Unit Census Date Detailed information regarding the University's Unit Census Dates will be available on the La Trobe University website from December 2005. Discontinuation of a unit, after the completion of one-third of the teaching period in which the unit is offered (or the Unit Census Date), but prior to the completion of two-thirds of the teaching period in which the unit was offered, results in a K grade being awarded (withdrawal, not counted as a failure). Discontinuation of a unit, after completion of two-thirds of the teaching period in which the unit is offered, but prior to the end of that teaching period, results in a KN grade being awarded (withdrawal to count as a failure). Students cannot discontinue a unit enrolment once the teaching period in which it was offered has ended. Students must check their enrolment carefully prior to Unit Census Dates. This can be achieved using the web-based enrolment checking facility, StudentOnLine which can be accessed via the La Trobe University website. Problems regarding incorrect unit enrolments should be brought to the attention of the relevant Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office (for regional campuses) immediately. Cross-institution unit enrolment for La Trobe students at another institutionStudents who wish to study a unit(s) with another higher education provider within Australia, which will be credited toward their degree at La Trobe University, must complete an 'Application for Cross-Institution Enrolment' form. Requests must be approved by the Faculty of enrolment in conjunction with the host provider and then lodged with the local Student Administration Office. Responsibility for enrolment at the host provider rests entirely with the student. A cross-institutional (Out) student may incur a fee, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP liability at the host provider for the extra unit(s) and appropriate arrangements should be made with that institution. In most cases the General Service Fee (GSF) is payable at La Trobe University (home institution). Cross-institution unit enrolment at La Trobe University for students from another institutionStudents from another higher education provider within Australia, who wish to study at La Trobe University, must provide written approval from their home institution. The relevant Faculty of enrolment must also approve any request and the student must ensure that they are properly enrolled by the appropriate Unit Census Date. The GSF should normally be paid to the home institution and proof of payment is required to prevent incurring GSF at La Trobe. A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is not guaranteed unless the enrolment at La Trobe University is a compulsory component of a CSP funded course from the student's home institution. Variation of enrolment for international studentsTo comply with visa conditions international students must:
The International Programs Office can provide advice on matters related to international students including procedures for visa extension. Contact the IPO at level 2, Peribolos East, tel: (03) 9479 1199 or email: International@latrobe.edu.au Variation of course attempt (enrolment)Any changes to the status of your course enrolment must be made via application to a Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. This includes deferral, intermission, transfer and discontinuation of course. Deferral of enrolment (prior to commencement)Deferment may be granted in all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Most applications for deferment in undergraduate courses are approved and the process that must be followed is outlined in the La Trobe University Enrolment Guide 2006. In the first instance all enquiries concerning the deferment of a postgraduate course should be directed to the Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. It is not normally necessary to attend the University in person to seek deferment and written applications should be made directly to the selection officer for the course at the relevant campus, by the date specified for accepting the offer. Enquiries involving possible deferment of research and higher degree studies should be taken directly to the Research and Graduate Studies Office. Commencing students cannot defer studies once they have incurred any fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP liability (see Intermission of Course Attempt). Students who fail to notify the University that they will be taking up a deferment, by the due date set by the Faculty of enrolment may forfeit that place in 2007. Deferral of enrolment (prior to commencement of course) for international studentsInternational students holding a student visa should note that deferral for more than six months usually results in cancellation of their student visa. Within 28 days of the date of deferral, a student is required either to leave the country or apply for another visa. Intermission of enrolment (post commencement)Intermission may be granted in all undergraduate and postgraduate courses and Faculties set polices regarding the administration of this process. In the first instance all enquiries concerning the intermission of an undergraduate or postgraduate course should be directed to a Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. It is not normally necessary to attend the University in person to seek intermission of course attempt and written applications using the 'Application for Intermission of Studies' form should be submitted directly to the Course Co-ordinator/Adviser of Studies from the Faculty responsible for the administration of the course or local Student Administration Office for regional campuses. Students will be notified in writing on the success of their application, clearly outlining the approved period of intermission. Enquiries involving possible suspension of research and higher degree studies should be made directly to the Research and Graduate Studies Office. Students cannot intermit their course enrolment to avoid the requirement to 'Show Cause' for unsatisfactory academic progress in a given academic year. Fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP liability is dependant upon the date on which the student received approval from the Faculty to intermit their course. Students who fail to notify the University that they will be taking up an Intermitted Course attempt, by the due date set by the Faculty of enrolment, may forfeit that place in 2007 as their course attempt will lapse. Intermission of course (post commencement of course) for international studentsInternational students holding a student visa should note that intermission of their course for a period more than six months usually results in cancellation of their student visa. Within 28 days of the date of intermission, a student is required either to leave the country or apply for another visa. Transfer of courseTransfers from one course to another within the University may be considered on an individual basis. This includes transfers (articulations) from one postgraduate course to another where the initial course of enrolment contains another component or 'embedded' course. An 'Application to Transfer Course' form must be completed and submitted to the appropriate Faculty of enrolment to which you wish to transfer. Contact Faculties for submission deadline dates. Enquiries involving the possible upgrade or downgrade of research and higher degree studies should be made directly to the Research and Graduate Studies Office. Applications for the transfer of a course received after the deadline date for submission, as set by the Faculty/School of enrolment may not be considered for teaching periods commencing in 2007. Transfer of course for international studentsThe International Programs Office can provide advice on matters related to international students including procedures for visa changes and extensions. Contact the IPO at level 2, Peribolos East, tel: (03) 9479 1199 or email: International@latrobe.edu.au Discontinuation of enrolment (withdrawal)Undergraduate and postgraduate domestic students can discontinue their course enrolment by completing a 'Discontinuation of Enrolment' form and submitting it to the Faculty of enrolment or local Student Administration Office. Enquiries involving possible discontinuation of research and higher degree studies should be made directly to the Research and Graduate Studies Office. Discontinuation of enrolment for international studentsThe International Programs Office (IPO) will automatically notify Immigration (DIMIA) when a course discontinuation is lodged. Visas normally remain valid for only 28 days from the date of notification to DIMIA. The International Programs Office can provide advice on matters related to international students including procedures for visa extension. Contact the IPO at level 2, Peribolos East, tel: (03) 9479 1199 or email: International@latrobe.edu.au Students contemplating discontinuation of enrolment are strongly encouraged to discuss this with a Course Adviser and/or consult with counselling services, or the International Programs Office. Students cannot discontinue their enrolment to avoid the requirement to 'Show Cause' for unsatisfactory academic progress in a given academic year. Fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP liability is dependant upon the date on which the student notified the University of their desire to discontinue their enrolment and some fee liability may not be refundable. Students who discontinue their enrolment will normally be required to reapply for admission. Double degrees and concurrent enrolmentsThe University offers a range of double-degree programs which allow students to receive two three-year degrees after four years of study. Details can be found in the Faculty sections of this Handbook. A concurrent enrolment is a simultaneous enrolment in two courses, which can normally be completed in less time than if they were taken separately. Thus, combinations of degrees can be taken for which there is no formal double-degree program. These are also referred to as combined degrees. Rules, guidelines and further information regarding this type of program can be provided at the relevant Faculty Office or local Student Administration Office at regional campuses. Students require Faculty permission to enrol concurrently in two single awards. Honours year studiesAn honours degree is the normal prerequisite for entry to higher degree studies - masters and doctoral courses. It is usually awarded as a first class, second class (upper division), second class (lower division) or third class degree. You can obtain an honours degree by taking a fourth year of study after completion of a three-year bachelor course, normally with a B-grade average or better. Entry to a fourth-year honours program is commonly by invitation only from the Faculty of enrolment. The course content is usually a combination of coursework and minor thesis. In some cases a quota may apply to the number of candidates accepted. Some Schools offer joint honours programs which combine two disciplines. In many four-year bachelor courses it is possible to obtain an honours degree by achieving particularly good marks throughout the course or by choosing an honours stream. Failure to complete an honours program successfully does not jeopardise a student's entitlement to the pass degree. Normally fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP student liability status will remain the same as the linking undergraduate bachelor course. Higher Degree StudiesThis information comprises only a brief introduction to the options available after completing a pass degree. More detailed information is available from School and Faculty Offices, your local Student Administration Office, the Research and Graduate Studies Office (RGSO), and the Faculty sections of this Handbook. Masters preliminary or postgraduate diploma studiesStudents who do not have an honours degree and who aspire to higher degree study may be permitted to undertake masters preliminary study, a non-award program which is generally equivalent to an honours year. Successful completion will normally qualify a student for entry to a masters program. Some Schools do not offer a masters preliminary program - in those (and some other) Schools, completion of a postgraduate diploma may qualify a student for entry to a higher degree program. Higher degree studies (masters and doctoral degrees)Higher degree courses available at La Trobe include Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (the PhD) and Professional Doctorates. Research Training Scheme (RTS)The RTS provides block grants to eligible higher education institutions to support research training for students undertaking Doctorates and Masters by Research. The RTS provides these students, referred to as Commonwealth-funded HDR students, with a Commonwealth-funded place for up to a maximum period of four years' full-time equivalent study for a Doctorate by Research and two years' full-time equivalent study for a Masters by Research. An RTS student must be: an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen; enrolled in an accredited higher degree by research course. For further information regarding research degrees please contact:
All students interested in pursuing higher degree studies by research should make enquiries directly to the postgraduate co-ordinator in the relevant Faculty/School. Applications for candidature without scholarship may be submitted at any time. The closing dates for the two main scholarships are:
For more information contact: Research and Graduate Studies Office Fees, HECS-HELP FEE-HELPGeneral Service Fee (GSF)Please note: The Commonwealth Government is currently reviewing the charging of the GSF by Higher Education Providers in 2006. In recognition of the importance in creating a study environment that incorporates both a balance of approved recreational, cultural and student support services, the University levies a compulsory General Service Fee (GSF). The annual GSF is split into three different bands which are Full-time, Part-time 1 and Part-time 2, across Semester 1 and 2 of the academic year. The appropriate banding is assessed, taking into account a student's study load and principal campus of enrolment. Payment of the fee does not confer membership of any student organisation. For all teaching periods, GSF is due and payable on the date specified on the University's Statement of Account. A student must not have incurred any tuition fee, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP liability to be entitled to a full refund of the GSF. Seek further information and advice on these dates from the local Student Administration Office or visit the La Trobe University website. Single unit feesLa Trobe University offers Single Unit (Non Award) studies for fees to domestic and international students. For all teaching periods, Single Unit Fees are due and payable on the date specified on the University's Statement of Account. A student must not have incurred any tuition fee liability (remained enrolled past the Unit Census Date) to be entitled to a full refund of a specific Single Unit Fee. Seek further information and advice on these dates from the local Student Administration Office or visit the La Trobe University website. Undergraduate domestic feesLa Trobe University offers undergraduate fee-paying places to domestic students. For all teaching periods, undergraduate fees are due and payable on the date specified on the University's Statement of Account. A student must not have incurred any tuition fee liability (remained enrolled past the Unit Census Date) to be entitled to a full refund of the fees for a specific Unit. Seek further information and advice on these dates from the Faculty responsible for the administration of the course or local Student Administration Office or visit the La Trobe University website. Postgraduate domestic feesLa Trobe University offers postgraduate fee-paying places to domestic students. For all teaching periods, postgraduate fees are due and payable on the date specified on the University's Statement of Account. A student must not have incurred any tuition fee liability (remained enrolled past the Unit Census Date) to be entitled to a full refund of the fees for a specific Unit. Seek further information and advice on these dates from the Faculty responsible for the administration of the course or local Student Administration Office or visit the La Trobe University website. International feesLa Trobe University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research fee-paying places to international students both onshore and offshore. In recognition of the possible impact on full-fee students studying in Australia, quarterly payments of annual fees are allowed (for only semester length units) once students have paid initial fees of six months in advance. This is achieved by splitting the January-June and July-December payments into halves. Any other unit fees are due by the census date, for example, All Year units are due by 29 April. The provision of this payment option does not remove any fee liability with respect to the Unit Census Dates. For all teaching periods, international fees are due and payable on the date specified on the University's Statement of Account. You can receive further information and advice on these dates and refunds from the International Programs Office. Higher Education ReformsThe Australian Government announced a package of Higher Education Reforms for implementation between 2004 and 2008. The reforms were effective from 1 January 2005. The following information applies to commencing and continuing domestic students enrolling at La Trobe University in 2006. The reforms included the following changes:
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)To hold a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) you must:
As a Commonwealth-supported student, the Australian Government will contribute towards your study costs. Students who are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) are usually required to pay a 'Student Contribution'. Calculating fees for a specific unit and courseThe Student Contribution amount you must pay each year is determined by the University within a range set by the Australian Government and depends on your units of study. The Student Contribution amount for an equivalent full-time study load at La Trobe University will be:
The figures above are indicative fees for a course of study within one year where all of the units in that year fall within the same band of study. Detailed information regarding University tuition fees and Student Contributions, including the calculation of course fees will be available from the La Trobe University website from October 2005. Payment of the Student ContributionAll Australian citizens and holders of permanent humanitarian visas, who hold a Commonwealth Supported Place, may choose one of the following methods to pay their Student Contribution amount:
Detailed information on the University's policies and procedures regarding FEE-HELP will be available at the La Trobe University website from December 2005. Scholarships in 2006La Trobe University offers a number of scholarships to financially assist students commencing study in 2006. The Australian Government has also established the Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) Programme to provide financial assistance to students from a low socio-economic background, rural and regional area or indigenous background. Further information visit the Scholarships website or see the 'Awards' section in the hardcopy Handbook. OS-HELP in 2006OS-HELP is a loan scheme available to assist eligible undergraduate students to undertake some of their study overseas. Students may receive up to $5,000 per six-month period. OS-HELP loan funds can be used for any of the associated expenses incurred when studying overseas, such as, airfares, accommodation or settling expense. For further information go to the 'Going to Uni' website or contact the OS-HELP Officer via email at oshelp@latrobe.edu.au. Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)If you are an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa (including an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) you will receive a Student Learning Entitlement (SLE) giving you access to seven full-time years or part-time equivalent as a Commonwealth-Supported student. Additional SLE is allocated in specific circumstances, for example if you are enrolled in an undergraduate course that is longer than six years. SLE is consumed as the student enrolment is finalised after each Census date. Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)When a person applies for admission to La Trobe University, either through Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC), Universities Admission Centre (UAC) or via direction application, personal identifying information will be provided electronically to the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) and the Tax Office, after each applicant has given their consent, for the allocation of a CHESSN. DEST will be responsible for allocating CHESSNs or to return an existing CHESSN for the applicant. Each eligible student receiving Commonwealth assistance through a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) will be allocated a CHESSN. This number will stay with the student throughout their academic life, and for the management of their Commonwealth assistance. Students will be notified of their CHESSN on their Commonwealth Assistance Notice which is sent after the Census date of their first unit. Students are responsible for monitoring their eligibility for Commonwealth support and Student Learning Entitlement balance. To obtain more information, refer to: 'Going to Uni' website or the Study website. Remission (refund) of GSF, unit fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP debtPrior to a Unit Census Date, applications may be made to have any unit tuition fees and part payments with respect to HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP liability, refunded directly by electronic funds transfer. After a Unit Census Date, normally liability is non refundable. If a student becomes seriously ill or other special circumstances occur and they are unable to continue studies, application can be made to have their fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP debt for the relevant teaching period reduced or removed. 'Special circumstances' does not include lack of knowledge or understanding of fees, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and how they are administered, or of La Trobe University's enrolment procedures and regulations. Students who have paid fees, or have a HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP loan and want a refund must apply in writing using the appropriate 'Application for Remission of Debt and Re-crediting of Student Learning Entitlement' form to the University: Attention: Remission of Fees, HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP To seek further information and advice on Remission of Debt and Re-crediting of Student Learning Entitlement for HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP, visit your local Student Administration Office. Detailed information on the University's policies and procedures regarding Remission of Debt and Re-crediting of Student Learning Entitlement. Refund of General Services Fees (GSF)Assessment of the General Service Fee is calculated across the entire year and refund is dependant on consideration of entire unit enrolment and individual Unit Census Dates in a given academic year. Applications can be made to have GSF refunded directly by electronic funds transfer to the following: Attention: Refund of GSF RefundsTo seek further information and advice regarding refunds visit your local Student Administration Office or access detailed information regarding the University's refund policies and procedures and appropriate application forms. Incidental fees (Fees for goods and services incidental to studies) - LegislationCommonwealth supported students and domestic fee-paying students must be able to complete the requirements of their course of study without the imposition of fees that are not a student contribution amount or a tuition fee. However, certain fees are not considered to be student contribution amounts or tuition fees (see clause 33.3) [HESA - s19-109]. One fee that is not considered a tuition fee or a student contribution amount is a fee that is incidental to studies. The criteria for deciding if a fee is incidental are set out in chapter 12 of the Commonwealth Grant Scheme Guidelines [HESA - s19-105(3) (f)] and are described in clauses 19.2 and 19.3. Circumstances in which providers may levy feesIn accordance with chapter 12 of the Commonwealth Grant Scheme Guidelines, a provider may charge a student for a good or service related to the provision of their course if one of the following criteria applies:
Circumstances in which providers must not levy feesProviders must not charge students for a good or service which is required for a course of study unless that good or service, or an alternative to it, is also available to students at no additional charge, for example: course materials, such as: unit outlines, reading lists, tutorial or seminar topics and problems, assignment and essay questions, and requirements and guidelines for the presentation of work; access to library books, periodicals and manuals; clinic, laboratory or workshop materials such as anaesthetics, chemicals, filters, fuel, fertilisers, animal feed or crops used in practical sessions or research; access to computers or other on-line resources; recognition of prior learning if the student is enrolled with the provider or the student is applying for enrolment (including auditions); equipment and manuals which a professional in the field would not be required to own, such as fixtures in a clinic, laboratory or workshop; or large items of equipment and relevant workshop manuals required for their use; admissions services; examinations or assessments including practical assessment, for example, which requires the services of musical accompanists; reassessment of results where a student has failed an assessment and thereby failed a subject or unit; and mailing charges associated with distance education. University charges for 2006The following charges applied at the time of printing of this Handbook:
For an explanation of the above charges contact your local Student Administration Office. Complaints about chargesIf staff or students are concerned that, in individual cases, charges may constitute violations of the Act, the matter should at first be taken up with La Trobe University and then Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) if unresolved. It is the responsibility of the University to ensure that its charges are consistent with this advice and the Act. Student Identification Details, Contact and PrivacyStudent statusA student remains a student only until the start of the next major teaching period for which they are not enrolled. For example, a student who has a first-semester enrolment only, will cease to be a student on the commencement of semester two 2006 (Monday 24 July 2006). Students enrolled in both semesters will continue to be a student until the commencement of the semester-one teaching period in 2007. At this time the student's course attempt will also lapse. PrivacyLa Trobe University respects the privacy of your personal information. Personal information about you is collected and handled by the University to ensure your entitlements and obligations at La Trobe University are established and appropriately managed. Personal information we collect from you can be accessed from your local Student Administration Office in accordance with applicable laws. Further information about our respect for the privacy of your personal information. Name changesStudents must notify the University immediately of any name changes. Documentary evidence (e.g. marriage certificate, passport, birth certificate) is required before a name change will be amended on the University's student information system. For the purposes of the conferring of an award, a student cannot change his or her name after the award has been conferred. Student contact detailsStudents must notify the University immediately of any changes to their local and/or overseas postal address. Official University communications are normally forwarded to a student's local and/or overseas postal mailing addresses as recorded on the enrolment form, or as subsequently amended throughout the duration of their studies. Changes to an address can be made by a student using StudentOnLine or by the 'Change to Personal Details' form at a Student Administration Office. Students may be contacted via email regarding day-to-day student administrative matters, either by the University's allocated student email address or the student's own personal security email address, which can be entered by a student using StudentOnLine. It is University policy that any official communication directed to the last known local postal address of a student is deemed to have been delivered to the student. The University does not normally communicate via email with students who choose to contact the University from an unregistered external email address, as it is impossible to verify the person's identity. Student identification and contact details for international studentsIt is one of the conditions (8533) of a student visa that students advise the University within seven days of arrival in Australia of a current residential address and of any changes of address within seven days of each change; DIMIA uses the contact details given to the University. The International Programs Office can provide advice on matters related to international students including procedures for visa extension. Contact IPO at level 2 Peribolos East, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, tel: (03) 9479 1199 or email: International@latrobe.edu.au Student identity cardsLa Trobe Cards are issued to students at the time of their first enrolment and must be updated each year on re-enrolment, subject to evidence that all fees have been paid. The La Trobe Card issued to students at Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo campuses is a multi-purpose 'smartcard' and is used by students for:
Students at other campuses are issued a plain card which is used for identification and library borrowing only. In the case of a regional student needing access to Melbourne (Bundoora) campus facilities, a smartcard can be issued at the Bundoora Card Centre during business hours. If your card is stolen, on sighting of a police report, a new card will be issued at no charge. If your card is lost or damaged it will cost $10.00 for a plain card and $20.00 for a smartcard replacement. Bundoora students must report a card loss to the La Trobe Card Centre on (03) 9479 1349. Students at regional campuses should advise an officer at the Student Administration Office. Students should carry their La Trobe Card at all times while on campus. Students may be requested to produce their card as proof of identity by an identified officer of the University. Student cards are required as proof of identity at all examinations and Student Administration Offices. Upon discontinuation, intermission or deferral of studies, student identity cards must be returned to the local Student Administration Office. Any monies left on a smartcard can be refunded accordingly, upon request. StudentOnLineThe University provides an interactive website for students, StudentOnLine, which enables students to check their enrolment, re-enrol, vary enrolment, change postal address, check results and course completion, view and print an unofficial transcript, pay fees and access other student services. A username and password is required by the student to access the site and students are required to change the password when accessing the service for the first time. Passwords and usernames are printed on the first Statement of Account which is issued following a student's commencing enrolment. The re-issuing of a new password will incur a $10 replacement fee. Student visasStudent visas are issued by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) with a number of conditions attached, including:
The University is obliged to notify DIMIA if you breach visa conditions, change your course, intermit or discontinue your studies. The International Programs Office can provide advice on matters related to international students including procedures for visa extension. Contact IPO at level 2 Peribolos East, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, tel: (03) 9479 1199 or email International@latrobe.edu.au. Academic Skills Assistance and Study AdviceIn each Faculty there are advisers of studies who help students plan their courses, and there are Language and Academic Skills (LAS) advisers who assist students in academic skills and practices. Advisers of studiesConsult your School or Faculty Office for a list of advisers of studies. Language and Academic Skills (LAS) advisersAt Bendigo and Melbourne (Bundoora) a number of units work in co-operation. The LAS advisers work with students to develop their study skills. Students can be assisted to develop their reading, writing, note-taking and speaking skills. This is done through individual consultations and workshops. To find out more about how we can help you do your best, contact one of the LAS units below or visit the LASU website for more information. Language and Academic Skills (ESL) Unit Academic Skills Unit, Bendigo Campus Humanities Academic Skills Unit (HASU) Language and Academic Skills (LAS) Language and Academic Skills Unit (LASU) Study Skills Assistance Scheme (SSAS) Students on other campuses should contact their campus manager or Student Administration Centre or see the regional campus entry in this Handbook. Examinations and AssessmentOfficial examination periodsFirst semester examinations Second semester/annual examinations Students are required to be available for the entire duration of all official examination periods. Students should also note that they may be required to undertake examinations that are not conducted within the official examination period. Examination timetablesOfficial Examination Timetables for centrally administered mid-year and end-of-year examinations are usually published approximately five weeks prior to the examination period commencing. Timetables are published on the world wide web via the University's homepage and on notice-boards, together with central examination rules and other important information regarding examination conduct. The University provides no information regarding examination dates, time and/or locations over the telephone. Students should contact their campus Student Administration Office directly for information regarding supplementary/special examination periods and timetable publication. In the event of a student being unable to be present for an examination, the candidate must notify the relevant course authority of details within 72 hours of the examination, and in the case of medical incapacity a medical certificate must be supplied. If a candidate has two examinations set down for the same examination session, they must contact their Student Administration Office at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the examination period and complete a request for Alternative Examination Arrangements form. Alternative examination arrangementsAlternative examination arrangements may be made for semester, annual, special or supplementary examinations for students who have a permanent or temporary disability, mental health issue and/or ongoing medical condition. For example, candidates may be given breaks during examinations, be provided with additional time to complete their examination or sit their examinations in an alternative venue. Students with a permanent or long-term disability, mental health issue and/or ongoing medical condition should consult the Disability Liaison Officer in the first instance. All other students should contact their Student Administration Office directly to obtain relevant application details. Requests for Alternative Examination Arrangements must be submitted to Student Administration Offices at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the examination period. Special considerationShould students experience difficulty with their studies due to illness or another valid cause, they are invited to apply for special consideration. The appropriate form is available from Student Administration Offices or Faculty Offices. Applications relating to special consideration for performance during an academic period must be submitted to your Student Administration Office prior to any examination to which such application relates. Applications relating to special consideration for performance at an examination must be submitted to your Student Administration Office within 72 hours after the commencement of the examination. In some instances it may be appropriate to discuss the matter with an adviser of studies in the relevant Faculty or School before lodging an application. The University's policy on supplementary assessment (Examination - Special). Examination resultsExamination results will be emailed to students at the release of results provided they have given prior authorisation and nominated an email address for this purpose. (Students can provide authorisation and nominate an email address by using StudentOnLine.) Examination results are also available on the StudentOnLine website progressively from mid-July for first semester and the second week in December for second semester. Personal records are available at Student Administration Offices. A charge of $5.00 applies. Official Academic Transcripts can be ordered through the Student Administration Offices. A charge of $15.00 per copy applies for a weekly service and $30.00 per copy for a daily service. Assessment procedures for coursework unitsWork presented by students during their studies is assessed in a variety of ways. It is important to understand the methods used and the expectations of the examiners. If you have queries relating to assessment for a particular unit you should approach the examiner for clarification in the first instance. The most commonly used methods of assessment at La Trobe are described briefly below; in almost every case, a student's performance in each method is measured and contributes to the final mark and grade awarded at the end of the year. The expectations of examiners will vary widely according to the nature of the unit and the method of assessment. The general principle, however, is that the student is expected to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the topic being examined rather than an ability for rote learning, although there are many occasions on which the latter is also necessary. Written examinationsWritten examinations are normally of one to three hours' duration. They may consist of multiple-choice questions requiring minimal response, many questions requiring brief response or a few questions requiring extensive response. Frequently they are set in formal examination periods (end of semester one and end of year), but this is not always the case. EssaysNormally a few hundred to several thousand words in length, these may be set at any time of the year. Clinical and social work placementsMost Health Sciences students and some other groups of students are required to undertake placements for various periods of time in relevant, practical environments, which test their skills and knowledge and impart new skills. Work experienceStudents in agriculture, engineering and some science courses are required to undertake up to 12 weeks of relevant work experience during their courses, which does not always contribute to the final mark. ProjectsProjects may be specified or left to the student's choice and range from minor to major. Practical classesNormally of one or more hours' duration, these are generally task oriented, supervised and conducted at regular intervals (e.g. weekly). Continuous assessmentThis combines some of the above methods and may be an alternative to end-of-semester or end-of-year written examinations. The marks for many individual pieces of work are aggregated to give a final mark. Class attendance and submission of written workAttendance at lectures is not normally recorded, but may be recorded at tutorials and is often monitored for practical classes. In many units satisfactory attendance at tutorials or practical classes is compulsory and essential for a pass in the unit. The submission of essays, assignments and other written work is recorded, and failure to submit without an acceptable reason may lead to the award of a fail grade. Examination gradesA 80 - 100% P: Ungraded pass. May also denote satisfactory completion of a Masters Prelim course or postgraduate thesis EX Exempted from unit X No formal grade has yet been recorded in the case of a course taken over several years, and the student may proceed with the remainder of the course H1/H2, H2A/H2B/ H3 Results for Honours and Masters (Preliminary) course HN Honours fail K Withdrawal - Not counted as a failure KE Examination attempt annulled - Deemed not to be a failure KF Examination attempt annulled - Deemed to be a failure in the unit concerned KN Withdrawal - Counted as failure M Merit grade N Failure NA Results not yet available NC Granted a conceded pass NC-E Granted a conceded pass - May sit a centrally administered examination if desired NC-A Granted a conceded pass - May sit further assessment if desired, which will exclude a centrally administered examination ND Failure with descriptive assessment NP Failure (which may be converted to a conceded pass when more marks are available) NS Did not present any work for assessment (to count as a failure) NX Excluded from examination PD Upgraded pass with descriptive assessment PS Pass after supplementary assessment SA Supplementary assessment granted SA-E May present for supplementary assessment - which will include a centrally administered examination SA-A May present for supplementary assessment - which will not include a centrally administered examination SAH Supplementary assessment granted (to complete a compulsory component) SAH-E May present for supplementary assessment in a compulsory (hurdle) component - which will include a centrally administered examination SAH-A May present for supplementary assessment in a compulsory (hurdle) component - which will not include a centrally administered examination SC Granted compensated/conceded pass; may be given the option to upgrade to a pass by supplementary assessment SP Granted a special examination SP-E Granted a special examination - which will include a centrally administered examination SP-A Granted a special examination - which will not include a centrally administered examination W Result withheld ** No result available Supplementary assessmentThe University has recognised two situations (Points 1 and 2) in which it is appropriate to provide the opportunity for supplementary assessment to facilitate student progression.
The University's policy on supplementary assessment. Reconsideration of assessment resultsRequests for advice on performance in assessment tasks should be addressed in the first instance to the member of staff (e.g. examiner) concerned. The Head of School should then be approached should re-marking be desired. Any student has the right to appeal to the Faculty Dean and finally the Ombudsman (Mr Cliff Picton, Room 371, Level 3, Martin Building, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, telephone: (03) 9479 1897) should they still be dissatisfied. Academic Misconduct (Plagiarism, Cheating in Examinations)La Trobe University regards academic honesty as the foundation of teaching, learning, and research. It requires its academic staff and students to observe the highest ethical standards in all aspects of academic work. The University demonstrates its commitment to these values by awarding due credit for honestly conducted scholarly work, and by penalising academic dishonesty and all forms of cheating. At La Trobe University:
There are many forms of plagiarism, including the following:
The University has a comprehensive Academic Misconduct Policy and associated regulations that provide improved information and training for students and staff. The policy also includes a list of recommended penalties for offences ranging from plagiarism through to cheating in examinations. Students found guilty of academic misconduct may receive penalties ranging from a requirement to participate in academic counselling or a reduction in marks for an individual piece of assessment for minor cases, through to suspension from your course in serious cases or repeat offences. The policy also requires all students to complete a Statement of Authorship for all work submitted for the purposes of assessment. The Academic Misconduct Policy and access to the associated Regulations are available on the La Trobe University website./acadserv/staff/misconplagiarism.html Unauthorised material in examinationsAnother form of academic misconduct is bringing unauthorised material into examination venues. Students found guilty of this offence may be awarded zero marks in part of the examination, the whole examination, the unit concerned or may be excluded from the University. Details of materials allowed to be taken into an examination venue are provided on the examination timetable, on the official University notice-board, at the entrance to the examination venue and on the front cover of the examination paper. If an item is not specifically referred to it will be deemed unauthorised and should not be brought into the examination. The only items permitted in an examination venue not requiring authorisation are writing instruments, an eraser and an unmarked ruler. Translation dictionaries brought into examination venues should be unmarked. It is therefore suggested that students check this requirement at the beginning of the semester to save them from having their translation dictionaries confiscated during the examination. Academic Progress RequirementsEvery course offered by the University must be completed within a specified period of time. Typically, three-year bachelor courses must be completed in six years of full-time study or nine years of part-time study and similar constraints apply to honours years, graduate diplomas, masters degree programs and doctoral degrees. Students who do not satisfy academic progress requirements over a set Progression Period will receive advice by mail and may be required to submit recommendations as to why their enrolment should be allowed by their Faculty Academic Progress Committee (APC). Failure to meet satisfactory academic progress normally involves coursework students failing to meet one or more of the following conditions within a specific progression period:
Faculty Progression Periods are set by the Faculty responsible for the administration of the course. The University has a comprehensive Academic Progress Policy for coursework students and associated regulations that provide details of how the APC process is administered by the University. Academic Progress Policy for coursework students and access to the associated Regulations. Research students receive a copy of the Handbook for Candidates and Supervisors for Masters Degrees by Research and Doctorial Degrees at enrolment. Alternatively, this document can be accessed on the Research and Graduate Studies Office website. International students holding a student visa are reminded that condition 8202 requires them to maintain satisfactory academic progress. ComplaintsThe University will be implementing a centralised complaints process to deal with any issues arising while studying at the University. Details of the policy (See also General Information - the University - Complaints or grievances - in previous section.) GraduationsCeremonies at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus are generally held in the Union Hall on Friday afternoons and evenings during late March, April and May. Ceremonies are also held at Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton in March and April, and Bendigo in early May. Ceremonies for mid-year qualified students are held in either late September or early October at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. Graduation ceremonies and Presentation of Degree ceremonies for international students are usually held in Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur during early September. Further details are available from relevant Student Administration Offices. Graduation packages providing all information are mailed to students on the successful completion of their course. Onshore international students can request a 'graduation letter' from the IPO in order to extend their visa to remain in the country for graduation. Financial AssistanceA variety of assistance options are available for students. All intending applicants are advised to check current details with counsellors on each campus who are available for assistance on all financial matters. Austudy and Youth AllowanceAustudy is the Commonwealth government student assistance scheme which provides assistance to students 25 years of age and over, undertaking approved full-time secondary and tertiary studies. For those under 25 years of age the Youth Allowance provides similar benefits. The assistance is subject to a means test and to certain conditions of eligibility. All students are encouraged to obtain advice and, if appropriate, apply through the relevant student advisory service on their campus. For additional information visit the Centrelink website. Aboriginal Study Assistance Scheme (Abstudy)Abstudy is a Commonwealth government scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. In order to receive this benefit, a student must be studying an approved course and not receiving any other government assistance. Further advice and application forms are available from your local Aboriginal Liaison Unit/Officer. Forms are also available at DEST offices or Centrelink (tel: 132 317). Postgraduate awardsLa Trobe University offers a number of awards for candidates who wish to undertake a higher degree by research. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of excellence to persons of exceptional promise. Details are available from the Research and Graduate Studies Office at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. The closing date for awards for 2006 is 31 October 2005. To be eligible for most awards applicants must have completed at least four years of tertiary studies or equivalent, and hold qualifications at Honours I or equivalent level. Application kits and further details on the eligibility criteria and conditions are available directly from the School in which you wish to study, or by accessing the Research and Graduate Studies Office website. Successful research applicants will normally receive a non-taxable stipend. Scholarships, awards and prizesThe Scholarships Office is responsible for administering university-wide undergraduate scholarships, including Commonwealth Learning Scholarships and institutional equity and academic excellence scholarships. Faculties, campuses and colleges also offer and administer a range of scholarships and prizes. The International Programs Office offers scholarships to international students and the Research and Graduate Studies Office administers scholarships for postgraduate students. See the 'Awards' chapter of the Handbook for details of scholarships and prizes, or visit the Scholarships website. Student Loan FundLoans are available for students in need of either short-term or long-term financial assistance. Maintenance of the fund is dependent upon the repayment of loans. Application forms are available from Financial Aid at Melbourne (Bundoora), or student counsellors at other campuses, email: finaid@latrobe.edu.au. Loans scheme for permanent resident fee-paying postgraduatesTwo schemes are available to permanent resident fee-paying postgraduate students. The Student Loan Fund, referred to above, can now be utilised for the direct payment of course fees. This loan is means tested and is available to enrolled, permanent resident students who are deemed ineligible for a commercial loan. Loans are interest free but require a guarantor. The La Trobe University Credit Union's loan package is in the form of a direct payment made to the Faculties on behalf of the student. A competitive interest rate applies under the usual conditions of a personal loan, and no guarantor is required. For more information phone: Melbourne (Bundoora) 9479 2112 (Student Loan Fund), Bendigo 5444 7841 (Student Loan Fund), Melbourne (Bundoora) 9478 8222 (Credit Union loan), or Bendigo 5444 7956 (Credit Union loan). Information Communication TechnologyICT is provided by central and local facilities and resources. Locally, the Faculties, Campuses and Library maintain staff IT support, computer laboratories and student service for specific applications and learning requirements. Lecturers and Faculty/Campus computer officers are generally students' first port of call for support. Centrally, ICT is made up of: (1) multimedia services (COMET); (2) infrastructure (network and computing), web, including WebCT, and client services, including the Study Hall (ITS); and (3) business analysis and development (BSDU). On-campus access to computer facilities is free to staff and students for official projects. Internet access is provided to students on a quota basis. Staff and postgraduates have access to modem services at Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo, and undergraduates have dial-in access at Bendigo campus for campus-based services only. Students in the metropolitan area requiring modem access should organise a modem or broadband connection with an ISP. Student labs mostly belong to Faculties, except for the general access area in the Study Hall (between Glenn and Menzies Colleges at Melbourne (Bundoora) and the Westy Building at Bendigo), and the Bundoora Union building (operated by the Union). Other campuses have computer labs as well, operated by those campuses. The Library at all campuses has generally accessible computers for Library resources. Students are provided with a single username account from which they can access the student system, various computer labs and other computing services. All users are required by the University to abide by its Internet Code of Practice. Students have free access to computer-based training. More information about central IT services. Internet charges for studentsFrom first semester 2006, charges will apply for excess internet usage. Who will be affected and how? How to make payment These charges will not be billed against a student's account. Students must make payments in advance via BPay before the quote can be extended. The quota will be reset at intervals throughout the year. Visit the ITS website for the step-by-step procedure. Please note: no refunds will be available. What is my username and password?
What if I forget my password? To change your own password, register to use the 'Password Reset Utility'. You must know your password to register but, once done, you will be able to reset your password yourself at any time from any internet accessible computer. By default all your student email correspondence will be sent to your student email address. It is recommended that you use this as your primary contact address during your studies at La Trobe University. Your email address is: username@students.latrobe.edu.au Student onlineStudent Online controls all your La Trobe University enrolment and notification details. It enables you to vary your enrolment, check results and change postal and email notification details. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about StudentOnline. WebCTWebCT is the La Trobe University online learning system and, depending on your selection of units, contains downloadable study materials, class-specific email lists and online study components. For assistance other than password issues. Library systemsThe Library uses a separate Library PIN to allow access to the following systems from the web both internal and external to La Trobe University:
You create your PIN using the Library's catalogue system. Copyright guide for studentsCopying for research and study is permitted under the Australian Copyright Act and covers any material given to you by your lecturer. General copyright information relating to other materials (See also General Information - the University - Copyright - in previous section.) Computer Based Training (CBT) for studentsComputer Based Training (CBT) is free to all La Trobe students. The training covers key computing concepts, common applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, databases and email, as well as internet and web activities. The accredited courseware incorporates unique pre-learning and post-learning which allow you to understand what you already know and what you need to learn. The training also offers a high frequency of practice exercises through guided simulations. The CBTs offer students flexibility of use and can be accessed via the web on campus or from home. Information on how to access and use the online training. Postgraduate students can also apply to do IT instructor-led courses via STEPS. Contact informationStudy Hall Union Computer Room Student Online WebCT Library Information Desk University Publications Officer (Copyright) Health Sciences ISU Donald Whitehead Lab International Programs OfficeProspective students: (+61 3) 9627 4805 The International Programs Office (IPO) is generally the first point of contact for international students at the University. It remains a place on campus where students are always welcome to go for advice, information and support. The IPO is open Monday to Friday, 9.00 am till 5.00pm. The office is closed for lunch 12.30 - 1.30pm from third week of semester onwards. IPO ServicesA wide range of staff work at the IPO, specialising in a variety of areas. You may already have met some of us in person, on the phone, or via email. IPO staff assist you by:
They also provide services and support including:
The IPO can also advise you on your rights as an international student according to the National Code of Practice. International student support services programsEach semester, the IPO runs a variety of programs (including social excursions and competitions) in which all international students are encouraged to participate. For more information contact: studentsupport@latrobe.edu.au Friendship ProgramA series of fun and inexpensive social activities runs during the first weeks of semester. This program provides opportunities to meet Australian as well as international students in a relaxed environment. A wide range of activities is offered and outings are either free or low cost. Language ExchangeThis is an initiative which brings local and international students together, not just to exchange language skills, but also to share knowledge about cultures. Students are put in contact with a student who is learning their native language (or a language in which they are fluent). International students are then able to practise their English skills in exchange for assisting local students with the language they are learning. InterNewsInterNews is a fortnightly email bulletin of important and interesting information for international students, ranging from events on campus and around Melbourne to relevant changes in University and immigration regulations. All international students are encouraged to subscribe to InterNews, and also to contribute items. To subscribe before you arrive, email your request to: studentsupport@latrobe.edu.au. Tuition feesFirst-semester tuition fees are paid when a student accepts an offer to La Trobe University. Students are then billed for tuition fees for units (subjects) based on their particular census date. The census date is the last date for students to withdraw from a particular unit and not incur financial liability for the unit(s). For example, units that run for Semester 1 must be paid for by 31 March, and all-year units must be paid for by 29 April. If students are experiencing difficulties paying fees, they should speak to the Reporting Officer in the International Office before the due date. Coming to AustraliaStudent visasIt is the responsibility of students to ensure they obtain and maintain a valid passport and student visa to enter Australia for study purposes. The electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) form issued by the International Programs Office on receipt of acceptance is used to apply for a student visa at the nearest Australian diplomatic mission. Students are also required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses. Visa conditionsStudent visas are issued by the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) with a number of conditions attached, including the conditions:
The University is obliged to notify DIMIA if students breach visa conditions, change their course, or defer or discontinue their studies. Permission to workStudents are not automatically granted the right to work on a student visa. If students wish to get a job while studying, they must wait until classes have started to apply for permission to work (PTW) on their student visa. Applications are lodged online or posted to DIMIA office and the fee is A$60. If PTW (a student visa with condition 8105) is granted, a student may work for a maximum of 20 hours a week while their course is in session. For visa purposes your course is 'in session' for the duration of the published semesters, including any official examination periods. There is no restriction on working hours during vacation times. Spouses of undergraduate students and those with condition 8104 on their visas can only work a maximum of 20 hours a week at all times. However spouses of students studying masters by coursework, or research courses can work unlimited hours if they apply for permission to work after the masters or doctorate course has commenced. Some scholarships may also place restrictions on working hours, particularly for postgraduate students. You may undertake a work placement as part of your course requirements as long as it is a registered part of your course. If you volunteer or take part in unpaid work, DIMIA requires you to apply for permission to work. Any volunteer or unpaid work counts towards the limit of 20 hours per week. Information is available at the DIMIA website, the DIMIA enquiry line (+61 3) 131 881 or the IPO website. Overseas Student Health CoverOSHC is the minimum level of health insurance students and their dependents are required to purchase as a condition of their student visa. Students pay a premium for visa length cover of OSHC medical and hospital insurance with their first instalment of tuition fees. It is the student's responsibility to renew cover when it expires. Exception: Most Norwegian and Swedish students do not require OSHC, as these countries have national health schemes which provide adequate health insurance overseas. Norwegian and Swedish students who wish to hold OSHC can purchase this from OSHC Worldcare. For details regarding costs and cover see the current OSHC Worldcare brochure (available on arrival at the IPO) or the above website. A representative from OSHC Worldcare is available in the IPO every Tuesday and Friday from 1.30 - 5.00pm. Note: OSHC Worldcare is La Trobe University's preferred provider. Commencing students using another provider must make payment arrangements with the provider directly, as La Trobe can only accept payment for OSHC Worldcare. A list of OSHC providers is available from the Department of Health and Ageing website. Student Exchange ProgramGet out there on student exchange Why get out there on student exchange?
Where can I go? Am I eligible? Will it take longer to finish my studies? Can I study part-time on exchange? How much does it cost? Students pay their normal fees (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or Full Fees) to La Trobe University for the duration of their exchange and receive a fee waiver from the host university. Travel and living expenses are covered by the student. If students receive Youth Allowance or government scholarships they can usually continue to receive these whilst overseas. Information on living costs in each country is available from the International Office. OS-HELP is also available. This is a Commonwealth Government loan scheme which assists eligible undergraduate students to undertake some of their course of study overseas. For more information please visit the Going to Uni website. Where in the world can you go? ASIASubjects offered in English:
Language prerequisites apply to the following programs:
EUROPE Subjects offered in English:
Language prerequisites apply to the following programs:
NORTH AMERICA
Language prerequisites apply:
SOUTH AMERICA Language prerequisites apply:
Please note: Travel restrictions currently apply to countries marked with an asterisk (*). We do not anticipate sending students to these countries/institutions in the near future. Further information:The International Programs Office conducts information sessions on the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus every Wednesday afternoon during semester from 12.30 - 1.30pm. Check the Rat Sheet (daily student news bulletin) for location. For partner institution materials visit the Bundoora International Programs Office Resource Centre or see the Get out There website. Campus contact details:Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne (Bundoora) Mildura Shepparton Language CentreTel: (03) 9479 2417, fax: (03) 9479 3676 The Language Centre was established in 1974. A branch was established on the Bendigo campus in 1997. Since 1974 the Centre has established an international reputation of excellence. The Centre offers:
Campus and Student Services - Regional CampusesRegional campus services are listed in the relevant campus section of the Handbook. See Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Mt Buller and Shepparton sections. Campus and Student Services - Melbourne (Bundoora) CampusSecurity ServicesSecurity UnitLocation: Facilities and Services Division, Ground Floor, Peribolos East The University is committed to providing a safe and secure learning, living and working environment for the University community. There is 24-hour, seven-day week security service on campus. Tel: 9479 2012 Security escort serviceLocation: Western Entry Gatehouse, tel: (03) 9479 2012 Public phone freecall to Security: 1800 800 613 The University Security Bus Service is provided for the safety and wellbeing of the University community. When the Library is open in the evening, the bus departs every 30 minutes from the east side of the Library, between the Library and the Donald Whitehead building, commencing 6.00pm until 10.05pm and escorts staff and students to the academic buildings, car parks, colleges, the University Lodge, Language Centre, Barnes Way, Graduate House and the tram stop. A security escort will leave University Lodge on an hourly basis from nightfall to 5.00am the following morning. When the Library is closed and at weekends, an escort can be arranged by telephoning 9479 2012. Use only this extension so that emergency lines are kept free. Escorts will not commence until after dark and cease at 5.30am. This service is provided for people who are alone and who feel their safety is at risk. Security staff may request students to present their ID cards and escorts will never be provided for anyone who appears intoxicated or is consuming or carrying alcohol. The University Security Unit is committed to the University community being able to traverse the campus with confidence. Patrons are to remain seated at all times during the escort whilst the bus is in motion. Food and drinks are not permitted on the campus bus. The campus bus does not go to Waterdale Road, BM Guesthouse, La Trobe Secondary College, Metrofuel, or the football sheds. Security escorts are not provided for groups of four or more students between on-campus locations. Borchardt LibraryCentrally located in the Agora at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, the Borchardt Library is the one library on that campus. It is the focal point for accessing knowledge, and has extensive collections with over 1.5 million volumes of books and journals, a reserve collection of material in high demand, as well as audiovisual and electronic materials to support the learning, teaching and research of the University. Around 240 workstations give access to the ever increasing information resources available on the web - the catalogue, subject guides, databases, electronic books and journals, examination papers and more. Although much of the Library is for quiet study, there are areas set aside for viewing a video or working together in a group. Library staff are on hand to give advice and help in using the Library, finding information, using databases and the catalogue, and they provide tours and training sessions to support the University community in developing effective information searching skills. Melbourne (City) Library servicesThe Borchardt Library at Melbourne (Bundoora) supports the information needs of students and staff located at the University's City campus, giving them access to the wide range of print and electronic resources and a comprehensive range of information services. A 'virtual' library service is provided through the Information Access Room, containing PCs connected to the University's network. Library staff can be contacted using the internal telephone provided. Resources can be ordered utilising the Interlending and Document Delivery Service. A small Reserve collection of high use reading material is accessible at City Campus Reception. Indigenous Australian Students' Liaison and Academic SupportLa Trobe University has various staff for enquiries relating to entry and selection for prospective Indigenous Australian students. The Co-ordinators, Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Support Officers assist Indigenous Australian students with enrolment enquiries and advice on application and selection processes. Staff also provide academic, cultural and personal support to all Indigenous Australian students enrolled at our campuses. Each campus is able to provide advocacy and referrals in addition to tutorial services (ITAS) and general support services to Indigenous Australian students. The NBIC, Melbourne (Bundoora) and the ATSU, Bendigo are also meeting places for students and the Indigenous community, whilst other campuses are serviced by Administration. Contact details for Melbourne (Bundoora) are below (see Regional Campus sections for regional Indigenous support services): Ngarn-gi Bagora Indigenous Centre Counselling ServiceLocation: Level 2, Peribolos East The Counselling Service provides counselling and group programs which promote psychological and social development, thereby optimising opportunities for academic success. Students use the service to discuss study-related issues (motivation, procrastination, and anxiety about exams or class presentations), personal dilemmas, family and relationship issues, or to talk over significant life decisions. Counselling is confidential and free. The service runs a comprehensive group program, advertised widely at the commencement of each semester. Careers ServiceLocation: Level 1, Peribolos East, in Course and Careers Services, The Careers Service assists students to find graduate employment, offers a comprehensive workshop program aimed at enhancing students' employability (skills identification, resume writing and interview techniques, to name a few) and carries resource materials on courses, careers and employers. The Service has an online job vacancy service which students can access 24 hours a day via StudentOnLine. An Essential Careers Guide is produced and this, together with many other extremely useful publications, is available from the Service. Short-term careers counselling assistance is also available to enrolled students. ChaplainsLocation: Level 4, Humanities 3, Rooms 420, 422, 424; and Level 3 Humanities 2, Room 302: Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Helen Bell: (03) 9479 3180, email h.bell@latrobe.edu.au Peter Leslie: (03) 9479 1479, email p.lesley@latrobe.edu.au Liam Mackle: (03) 9479 2979, email l.mackle@latrobe.edu.au Robert Whalley: (03) 9479, email r.whalley@latrobe.edu.au Chaplains from various denominations are available to students and staff of all campuses to help with routine issues and emergencies of life on a confidential basis. The chaplains offer a variety of short courses, seminars and workshops throughout the academic year. With a few exceptions, these are free and can be completed in six one-hour weekly segments. A regular opportunity for worship is offered daily. Chaplains also help you find your local church and denominational groups on the campus. All are welcome to use the Chapel and kitchen facilities. A prayer room is available for Muslim students. Children's CentreLocation: Between car park 4 & 6, with access from the Ring Road, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Tel: (03) 9479 2122 or (03) 9478 9422 The Children's Centre provides full-time, part-time and casual care for children of students and staff. In addition to providing high quality care for children, the Centre provides a kindergarten program. Parents' and Children's Child Care CentreLocation: Behind the Union Hall, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus The Parents' and Children's Child Care Centre is a Class I, registered child care centre, funded by the Union for students and Union members. Parents are expected to participate in the day-to-day running of the Centre's child minding and associated activities on a roster system. The Union employs three trained staff members: two full-time and one part-time child-care worker. Health ServiceLocation: La Trobe Private Hospital, Cnr Plenty Rd & Kingsbury Dve, Bundoora 3083 La Trobe University Medical Centre is located inside the La Trobe Private Hospital next to the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. Free parking for patients is available. There is a tram stop just across the road from the Centre, and tram services are frequent. Doctors provide bulk billing services for La Trobe University students, HealthCare card holders
and pensioners. Standard consultation fee (Level B): $50 Mon-Sun and for overseas students. Also located on site: Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacy, Gastroenterologist, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Physician, LifeCare Physiotherapy, Blood Bank. Disability Liaison Officer and Disability AccessLocation: Level 1, Peribolos East, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Support services are available to students with disabilities, mental health issues or ongoing medical conditions. Students are required to provide relevant medical or professional documentation and attend a confidential interview with the Disability Liaison Officer. This information will provide the basis for a tailored academic support program. For further information contact the Disability Liaison Officer, Equity and Access Unit, at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, tel: (03) 9479 2900, Disability Liaison Officers at regional campuses or email: disability_support@latrobe.edu.au. Deaf Academic ServicesLocation: Level 1, Peribolos East, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Deaf Academic Services can provide support to deaf and hearing impaired students. For further information contact the Disability and Deaf Liaison Officer, tel: (03) 9479 3603, TTY: (03) 9479 2309, mobile/SMS: 0407 090 366 or email: deaf_support@latrobe.edu.au. Equity and Access UnitLocation: Level 1, Peribolos East, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus The Equity and Access Unit provides a wide range of support services to staff and students. The role of the Unit is to promote full and equal participation of all students within La Trobe University and to foster an environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Equity and Access Unit has responsibility for leading and co-ordinating policy development, and the implementation of a range of strategies in response to equal opportunity and affirmative action legislation. Some examples of the Unit's many involvements include policy and planning, disability/additional needs, complaint conciliation, affirmative action, information, referral and education. Equity Officers are located at each campus. Scholarships Office (Undergraduate)Location: Bendigo campus The Scholarships Office was established in 2005 as part of Academic Services, to administer a range of university-wide undergraduate scholarships, including Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) and institutional equity and academic excellence scholarships. In 2005, more than 400 scholarships were awarded to commencing and continuing students, ranging from $2000 - $5000 per annum for the duration of their course, to assist with the overall cost of tertiary study. For 2006, applications for CLS and institutional scholarships will close at the Scholarships Office on 1 February. Prospective and current students should see the web or contact the Scholarships Office for information and advice regarding eligibility and the application process for undergraduate scholarships. Faculties, Campuses and Colleges also offer and administer a wide range of scholarships and prizes for students at all levels, in most courses. Students should check the web page for information and note closing dates which may vary. Information and contact details regarding postgraduate scholarships are also available from the same website. International students should contact the International Programs Office for advice. Student Accommodation and Financial ServicesLocation: Level 2, Peribolos East building, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus The service exists to assist students with financial and accommodation information (and staff - accommodation only). The service provides information about all forms of on-campus and off-campus accommodation and maintains current records of available accommodation. The service also provides information about tenancy difficulties. Staff are available to assist with matters involving Youth Allowance, Austudy and other Centrelink benefits. Enrolled students can apply for financial assistance from the University's Student Loan Fund, which is administered through the Office. Information regarding non-academic prizes is also available. College AccommodationChisholm CollegeLocation: Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Chisholm College, best known for its international perspective, is the embodiment of a successful multicultural community. Approximately 50% Australian and 50% international residents make Chisholm their home. This cultural mix produces a vibrant and active college community with a distinctive social and academic life. The self-catering arrangements of the College are complemented by a cafeteria which serves evening meals and snacks Monday to Friday. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are designed so that students share with no more than 11 people. Free, shared laundry facilities are provided. All rooms have provision for direct computer access to the internet. There are two computer rooms, each with IBM and Mac workstations linked to the net and the University mainframe. The College has a spacious activities area with cafeteria, a TV room with FOXTEL satellite service, 5.1 surround sound theaterette, library, table tennis, billiards and other facilities. Residential Assistants care for the academic and general wellbeing of residents, and a flexible academic support program is available to all. Twenty Accommodation Awards are offered at the commencement of each academic year on the basis of financial need, academic excellence and/or special contributions to the Chisholm College community. These awards carry the value of a 50% reduction in accommodation costs and are available to returning or newly arriving residents. Glenn CollegeLocation: Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Glenn College, La Trobe University's oldest college is situated in a picturesque setting on the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus overlooking the Moat. Glenn is La Trobe University's only fully catered college, providing breakfast and dinner seven days per week. A wide range of main courses, accommodating various vegetarian and other preferences, with self-serve selection of vegetables and salads, is offered. Students find meal times a great opportunity to meet new friends, and the community feel of the College is further enhanced by a two-hour brunch each Sunday. An open bistro service offering a wide variety of meals is available five days a week. Glenn College is particularly mindful and understanding of the unique and special needs of physically disabled students. Concrete ramps and an elevator provide unlimited access to all facilities as well as the second-floor residential and recreational areas. Each of the bed/study rooms is fully furnished and equipped with blankets, pillow and all bed linen. Sheets and pillowcases are changed weekly and rooms are cleaned weekly. All rooms are equipped with telephone and internet connections. Bathrooms and free laundries are located close to all rooms and two Residential Assistants are in charge of each floor. These senior students are available to assist and guide new residents and together with the two Senior Residential Assistants and Head of College they also constitute the leadership and after-hours response team 24 hours a day. The College has a recreation room with paid Fox Sport Channels, TV lounges, table tennis and billiards rooms. College teams compete with the other Colleges in a wide variety of sport codes and residents organise an active social program with events throughout the year. Highlights include various Theme Dinner nights, Orientation Week activities, Future Leaders Dinners, Staff Dinners, Christmas in July Dinner, the Yarra Cruise and the College Ball. A wide-ranging Academic Support Program backs up lectures and tutorials and introduces students to other residents who are doing their course. An academic mentoring team of senior students is available to address first-year students' academic needs and queries. Faculty dinners bring together those doing similar courses, senior students and University staff, and provide residents with valuable contacts. Twice a year academic staff members are invited to dinner in the Glenn Restaurant to socialise and meet with students from their respective faculties. At Glenn College we aim to provide each member with a strong sense of identity, loyalty, camaraderie and purpose. Living at Glenn provides a living environment conducive to academic success, social development, cultural enrichment and the development of personal, individual and group qualities. Glenn is renowned as a caring community where diversity is valued and accommodated, where we constantly aim to improve our reputation, facilities and services and where we indeed optimise our motto of learning to live and living to learn in everything we do. Menzies CollegeLocation: Melbourne (Bundoora) campus A fortnightly newsletter, Menzies.Com, a special 12-page newspaper, and information sheets about applying to college, fees and services, and scholarships and prizes are available to students, as is a regularly updated website, with a virtual tour and information for students. Applications may be made via the website or by post. Menzies College offers all residents single study-bedrooms, with access to fully equipped kitchens, common rooms and bathrooms. The College has been substantially upgraded over the past two years. Support and development is provided through trained Seniors (pastoral and welfare), an elected and active Student Club, Student Reps, Study Mentors (offering weekly academic support across subject areas), as well as the administrative staff, the Co-ordinator of Studies, and the Head of College. The College also has over 20 Academic Associates, full-time University staff who support its academic programs. A counsellor attends College weekly. Outstanding facilities include a new IT centre (42 PCs), large learning resource centre (with textbook purchase scheme), the Menzies Lounge, ChallengeWorks (student leadership development centre), a student club room (cable TV, pool, table tennis), a large modern fitness centre (with sauna), a health sciences support room (with models, massage tables and equipment), a music practice room, and function rooms. There are barbecue areas, a modern café (with meal plans), a mini-mart, beer garden, and a student-run licensed bar with DVD-TV projection facilities. A strong academic and development program includes seminars, a Leadership Forum, professional development courses, study focus groups, and Faculty dinners. Overseas tours are organised (in 2005 to Korea and Cambodia), as is an extensive community outreach program. Two duty tutors are on call nightly, and first aid and security are well managed. Menzies College prides itself on offering 'more than just a place to live': it is a place to make friends, get involved in community living, and get the most from your time at university. One of the best academic residential colleges in Australia? We'd like to think so. Come and see for yourself. Student OrganisationsLa Trobe University Postgraduate Association Inc (LUPA)Location: Upper level, west end, Union building, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus LUPA represents the interests of postgraduate students, including those undertaking graduate and postgraduate diploma courses, coursework and research masters degrees, and doctoral degrees. LUPA is governed by a committee elected by postgraduate students annually and is supported by four staff members. The main activities of LUPA include:
A lounge for use by postgraduate students is maintained at the Melbourne (City) Campus, 215 Franklin Street. This space is for study purposes, for group work and for quiet social activities. Refreshments are supplied, and lockers are provided for student use. An email list is available for postgraduate students to join in order to receive information about events and updates on issues which affect the postgraduate experience. Joining the LUPA list is done through the LUPA website or by contacting the LUPA office. Sports and Recreation Association (SARA)Location: Sports Centre, near car park 6 and Glenn College, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Meet people, learn skills and relax. One of the best ways to get involved and have fun while at university is to get involved in sport and recreation. The Sports and Recreation Association's (SARA) facilities include the La Trobe University Sports Centre, and playing fields which are located south of Kingsbury Drive on the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. Off-campus facilities include a synthetic hockey pitch located on Plenty Road in Reservoir, rowing sheds at Princess Bridge and a ski lodge at Mt Buller. All La Trobe students, staff and graduates are eligible to join SARA. Members receive discounted rates on use of all Sports Centre facilities and may join any of the Association's 20 clubs. Alternatively join in our recreation program, learn various forms of dancing, or participate in yoga or pilates classes. For College residents there is an extensive intercollege sports program. Participate in annual intervarsity competitions and experience what many consider to be the highlight of their university life. Students' Representative Council Inc. (SRC)Location: Agora (above Commonwealth Bank), Melbourne (Bundoora) campus The La Trobe University Students' Representative Council (SRC) acts as the student voice on campus as well as within the wider community. All students of the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus are members and the SRC represents the views and opinions of La Trobe University students in a diverse range of forums both on and off campus. At the SRC annual elections, nine students are elected as the SRC office bearers, as well as three editors of the student magazine Rabelais. These students are elected to specific portfolios for a period of 12 months. The portfolios cover President, General Secretary and seven activist offices being Education, Environment, dis(Ability), Queer, Indigenous, Women's and Welfare. Each of these departments have evolved over the past 30 years to create an effectively run student organisation that promotes and upholds the ideals of student control of student affairs. With the exception of President and General Secretary, the individual office bearers are each in charge of a department, budget and office. Each builds a collective of students that in turn directs the office bearer in campaigns and departmental focus. The SRC Inc. also provides the following services for students, often born out of a fundamental need on campus. These services are administrated by the SRC administrative assistant and incur low cost: book binding, faxing, Age subscriptions, photocopying, driving lessons. The SRC also provides some services free of charge including the use of badge-makers, digital video recorder, digital camera, photocopying for clubs, free breakfast for students, second-hand online book store, activist materials. The SRC Inc. will assist any student with difficulties. SRC Inc. meetings are held once a month to discuss policy and debate issues, and are open to students. Student advocacyLocation: SRC Office, Agora (above Commonwealth Bank) The Student Advocate is the first point of contact for undergraduate students with academic and/or campus life problems. One well-recognised example of academic concerns addressed by the Student Advocate is the area of 'show cause' applications arising from allegations of unsatisfactory academic progress. Apart from attendances at hearings where the Student Advocate provides an active advocacy role, there are also a large number of applications made by students where students are provided with advice about procedures and prerequisites for applications. This advice and assistance can be provided without fear of favour due to the current independence of the position. Whilst there is a prioritisation of assistance required, generally there is little complaint made by students of the resource allocation. Legal serviceLocation: Level 2, SRC building, Agora (above Commonwealth Bank), Melbourne (Bundoora) campus The SRC Legal Service is open to any enrolled student of La Trobe University, Melbourne (Bundoora), to offer legal advice and assistance. It is funded and run by the Students' Representative Council Inc. Dental serviceLocation: La Trobe Medical Centre, Cnr Plenty Rd and Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora The SRC Dental Service is open to students and staff of La Trobe University, Melbourne (Bundoora). It is funded and run by the Students' Representative Council Inc. with minimal fees charged for services. Rabelais student mediaLocation: SRC Office, Agora (above Commonwealth Bank) Rabelais is the student magazine of the La Trobe University Students' Representative Council. As a department within the SRC, the magazine provides opportunities for students to publish, debate and reflect. With an open editorial policy, youth-focused content and student-elected editors, the magazine is one of few opportunities for students to publish while they are still honing their journalism or creative writing skills. Rabelais enables information to be reported directly to the student body, including details of University changes, important dates and events, social gatherings and other campus life information. Published ten times throughout the academic year since its inception in 1967, the magazine offers a wide range of opportunities to La Trobe students. In addition to the regular editions of Rabelais, there are also five special editions particular to various departments of the SRC. These are Rebellious (Womens), Rebel Q (Queer), Green Rab (Environment), Indig Rab (Indigenous-Australian) and an election edition. These special editions are co-ordinated and produced by the relevant collective on campus, with the assistance of the Rabelais editors. Clubs and societiesLocation: SRC Office, Agora (above Commonwealth Bank) Clubs at La Trobe are organised by the Students' Representative Council Inc. (SRC) and the Sports Association (SARA). All clubs may use Union facilities and rooms. There are more than 65 clubs and societies throughout the University, and any enrolled student may start a new club. La Trobe University UnionLocation: Union building, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus The Union is the social and cultural centre of the University and as such, provides a wide range of facilities and services for the campus community. The Union Board is the policy-making body of the Union, controlling the services and facilities of the Union, the Eagle Bar and Bistro, the Union Hall, the Moat Theatre and the Agora shopping centre. Union Board meetings are held monthly and all members of the Union are welcome to attend. Membership is available to staff and students of the University. At other campuses local arrangements have been made to supply a range of student services. Enquiries may be made through the relevant campus office. Public transport and parkingThe Melbourne (Bundoora) campus is situated in the north-eastern suburb of Bundoora, at the intersection of Plenty Road and Kingsbury Drive, 14 kms from the city centre (Melways ref: 19 G7). Pocket-size Transport Access Maps are available from the Union Services Centre (Contact) on the second level of the Agora. These also show the various bicycle routes to and from the campus. By tramRoute 86: Telstra Dome, City - Bundoora/RMIT Tram 86 runs directly from the Harbour Esplanade in the Docklands (near the Telstra Dome), along Bourke St via Spencer St Station, through the city, up Smith St in Collingwood, through Clifton Hill then up High St through Northcote and Preston. From there it turns right up Plenty Rd, stopping at the La Trobe University Medical Centre. Travel time from La Trobe to/from the City is around 45 mins to one hour depending on traffic. By trainThere is no direct train route to the campus. You must connect with one of the following bus/tram routes at the relevant train station: Clifton Hill Station (Hurstbridge/Epping Line) - Bus 246 Elsternwick Station (Sandringham Line) - Bus 246 Heidelberg Station (Hurstbridge Line) - Bus 550 Ivanhoe Station (Hurstbridge Line) - Bus 547/548 Macleod Station (Hurstbridge Line) - Bus 561 Reservoir Station (Epping Line) - Bus 561 Thornbury Station (Epping Line) - Tram 86 on High St Using the City LoopParliament Station connects with Tram 86. Flinders Street Station connects with Buses 350 and 250, or Tram 86 from Bourke St. V/Line passengers (Spencer Street Station) can connect with Tram 86 at the corner of Spencer and Bourke Streets. By bus246 Elsternwick - La Trobe University, via Punt Rd and Clifton Hill 250 Garden City - La Trobe University, via City and Clifton Hill 291 Box Hill Central - Heidelberg Station, then the 550 to La Trobe University 293 Box Hill Central - Greensborough Station, then the 560 bus to Grimshaw/Plenty Rd to connect with Tram 86 340 City - La Trobe University via Eastern Freeway 350 City - La Trobe University via Eastern Freeway 510 Essendon - Ivanhoe Station, then the 547/548 to La Trobe University, or Tram 86 at High St 513 Glenroy Station - Eltham, to connect with Tram 86 at High St 520 Yan Yean - Macleod, then the 561 from Macleod Train Station 548 Kew - La Trobe University, via Mont Park 550 Northland - La Trobe University 551 Heidelberg - La Trobe University Interchange 560 Broadmeadows - Greensborough Station, to connect with Tram 86 at Grimshaw/Plenty Rd 561 Macleod - Reservoir, via La Trobe University 562 Humevale - Greensborough Shopping Centre, to connect with Tram 86 at Plenty/McKimmies Rd 563 Northland Shopping Centre - Greensborough Plaza Shopping Centre, via Mill Park 564 Epping Shopping Centre - Northern Hospital, to connect with Tram 86 on Plenty Rd 566 Lalor - Northland, via Kingsbury, Greensborough, Watsonia, Bundoora, Mill Park 572 Mill Park Lakes Estate - RMIT Bundoora Bus Interchange (via Blossom Park, Mill Park, Botanica Park), to connect with Tram 86 on Plenty Rd Nightrider Bus05 City - Eltham, stopping at La Trobe University on Kingsbury Drive and Plenty Rd V/Line CoachMelbourne - Mansfield, stopping at La Trobe University on Plenty Rd Campus busA circular campus bus service operates every half hour between 8.00am and 4.25pm, Monday to Sunday, see this map for the Campus Bus route. An after-hours bus service is also available to escort students/staff from the library to car parks, residences and the tram stop. Car parkingAll car parking at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus is by payment or permit only. Free parking is available in two of the 12 car parks. Daily payment is in the form of cash or by using the La Trobe Card and this can differ at each car park. A certain number of reserved spaces are available for staff and students. These must be applied for in person at the Facilities and Services Office. Disabled parkingSpaces for disabled drivers are available in most of the car parks closest to the University buildings. Car parks 1 and 8 also have a number of disabled bays. Contact Facilities and Services for further information. Car poolingA car pool service exists for car and non-car owners. Members receive a sticker on purchasing a parking permit that guarantees them a space in the Car Pool car park. It's a great way to meet new people and share the cost of getting to the University. By bicycleCycling to campus is a great way to keep fit and it's free. Pick up a Transport Access Map (available from Contact in the Agora) for details of suggested bike routes to and from the University. There are around 150 bike lockers on campus available for hire. Keys are available from the Administration Office, Union Building, on the first day of semester each year. The Union Building and the Sports Centre have showers in the main male and female toilets. Free towels and soap for the Union showers are available from the Union Administration Office on presentation of your student card. Melbourne (City) CampusThe Melbourne (City) Campus is located on the fringe of Melbourne's Central Business District, in Franklin Street just across from the Queen Victoria Market. The central location is well serviced by the public transport system. Facilities on campus include showers and disabled access. There are many commercial facilities very close by (eg. KC Park Safe Pty Ltd) which provide parking. A limited number of on-site parking spaces is available for visiting staff or disabled students only. These can be booked through the on-line booking system. There is also reserved parking for disabled students or staff. To make a booking for car parking or meeting rooms, complete a booking request form. Content Approved by: Director, Marketing and Communications Page maintained by: Handbook Web Editor Last Updated: 29 June, 2009 |