Getting Started

Off-Campus Mentoring Program

Under the Off-Campus Mentoring Program, experienced students (mentors) provide one-on-one support to new off-campus students (mentees) from the same faculty. This Program provides a valuable experience for both mentees and mentors. For instance, the program can help you as a new student when you don’t know where to turn. Alternatively, as a mentor, it can help you enhance your leadership skills. Contact the Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) for more information.

Off-Campus Students' Association

The Off Campus Students' Association (OCSA) brings together students studying off-campus. Its site includes descriptions of the services offered, including:

advocating for improvements to off-campus teaching delivery
a bulletin board
a wall planner
regular email news updates
other services that can help you during your time as a student

Symposia and Residential Schools

There are some off-campus subjects (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, and Social and Community Welfare) for which attendance at one or more residential schools is compulsory. Make sure that you check this requirement when you enrol. Optional weekend schools (typically comprising two hour classes) are offered in a small number of Arts subjects.

Contact the Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) for more information about transport and accommodation at residential and weekend schools.

Monash Residential Services (MRS) assists students by providing an on-campus housing.

Finance

Monash University has a student loan fund which may be able to help you. If you are experiencing financial difficulties that could affect your ability to complete your course, you can discuss your situation with the student financial adviser and apply for a loan if appropriate. Additional information can be found at Student Financial Aid. Some assistance may also be available through the Gippsland Bookshop Grant Scheme. Contact the Gippsland Bookshop for more information.

Key semester dates

Refer to Semester and vacation dates and Exam timetables via my.monash portal for relevant information.

Essential support services

Health, Wellbeing and Development, formerly known as Community Services, offers you support and advice in the following areas:

Chaplaincy provides a community focus in developing spirituality for students.
A Counselling Service (including an after-hours service) provides students with free, professional and confidential psychological services.
The Family and Childcare Service provides support and assistance to students juggling employment and education with family responsibilities.
Student Financial Aid can be discussed with a student financial adviser when applying for a student loan.
The University Health Service includes nursing care and health monitoring for staff and students with illness and injury. Advice and information is available on a wide range of health issues including immunisation, sexual health, mental health and issues relating to drug and alcohol use.
And more …

Language and Learning Online

Language and Learning Online offers assistance to students who wish to improve their academic performance in areas of essay, report and thesis writing; reading and notetaking; grammar; listening to lectures, giving oral presentations; and much more.

Learning support for off-campus learners is a resource specifically aimed at off-campus students, providing advice, tips and techniques for successful study.
Learning inspirations focuses on helping all students, including those with a disability, to overcome learning challenges.
Learning support for Higher Degree Research Students is a guide for research degree students as they "climb the research mountain".
Vacation English is a site for international students who want to maintain or improve their English language skills during the university breaks.

Unit information and study guides

For information on subjects and study guides, login to my.monash portal, and select your relevant subjects.

Textbooks

New textbooks can be ordered via email from University Bookshops on any of the University's campuses

The Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) also has a Textbook Marketplace for buying and selling used textbooks.

Study material distribution

Study materials are sent from the Off-Campus Learning Centre. If you have not yet received your study material or are unsure if you are missing parts of it, contact the Despatch Unit. Refer to Study Material Distribution for dates that materials are sent.

Find a study group

Study Groups take many different forms. They can be conducted in person, via telephone or online. Enhance your own experiences by connecting with other students for study, mutual support and discussion. You can find a study group most easily via the discussion forums in your MUSO (Monash University Studies Online) subject sites.