External student orientation slides
- 1. Macquarie City Campus New Student Orientation
- 2. “We’re happy to see you here at Macquarie City Campus!” - Nathan Asher Campus Director
- 3. MQC Point of Contacts • Nathan Asher – Campus Director • Karol Clancy – Student Services Manager (MQC) • MQC Mentors • MQC SRG • Melissa Angius – Student Advisor and Development Coordinator • Jesse Newman- Student advisor and Foundation Teacher
- 4. What we will do today Safety Academic Information & Dates Academic Planning Campus Tour Enrollment Photo ID
- 5. Expectations MQC operates on the principle of mutual respect Respect your lecturers and fellow students Arrive on time for all classes to prevent disruption Switch off your mobile phone in class
- 6. Academic Staff Acceptable to address Lecturers & Tutors by their first name Know their contact details Make an appointment to seek clarification of lecture material
- 7. Unit Guides • Unit name and Unit code • Topics covered • Prescribed textbook • Learning outcomes • Assessment tasks including number, type, marks/grades and due date for submission • Grading /marking system • Lecturer/s’ details
- 8. Assessments Students will be continually assessed through class participation, assignments & exams. For more specific assessment criteria refer to the unit guide. Examinations are held at the end of each semester
- 9. MQ Grading System High Distinction (HD) 85-100 +4 Distinction (D) 75-84 +4 Credit (CR) 65-74 +3 Pass (P) 50-64 +2 Withdrawn (W) Withdrawn No effect F (Fail) 0-49 0 Fail Withdrawn (FW) Fail Withdrawn 0 Fail Absent (FA) Fail Absent 0
- 10. The Successful Student… Follows Unit Guides Attends all lectures and tutorials on time Completes all assignments on time Knows where the Support Class Timetable is Respects other students, lecturers and staff Participates actively in class
- 11. Accounting 34436 x $3680000 • Drop in for help with Accounting units Numeracy 2 - b 2 = (a+b)(a-b) • Drop in for help with maths and statistics Writing skills Oh happy be he who knoweth… • Drop in for help with essays, research and proofreading Free Support Classes
- 12. Postgraduate Session 2 2014 Dates 04 August Session 2 2014 Classes Start 31 August Financial Census Date 28 September Academic Census Date 18 November – 05 December Examinations 19 December Results Released 23 February Session 1 2015 Classes Start Mid session break: 22 September – 06 October
- 13. Undergraduate Session 2 2014 Dates Monday 14 July Session 2 2014 Classes Start Friday 8 August Financial Census Date Friday 5 September Academic Census Date 14 – 22 October Examinations Friday 31 October Results Released Monday 10 November Session 3 2013 Classes Start There are 13 academic weeks in a semester followed by exams.
- 14. Foundation Program Session 2 Dates Monday 23 June Session 2 2014 Classes Start Friday 18 July Financial Census Date Friday 15 August Academic Census Date 15 - 24 September Examinations Friday 10 October Results Released Monday 20 October Session 3 2014 Classes Start There are 13 academic weeks in a semester followed by exams.
- 15. Changes to your Enrolment Week 0-2 Can add and drop units Drop units before Financial Census Date at no charge. After Financial Census Date Charged for unit but no academic penalties. After Academic Census Date Charges & academic penalties apply. FW W $
- 17. Services, Facilities and Resources MQC Campus Card Level 3 Common Room Level 6 Study Area NAVITAS Library (Level 2) Internship Program (Details at Reception) Lockers for Valuables on Level 2 1800 CARE MQ (24 hr helpline service)
- 21. Armed with only a map and clue sheet, complete challenges around Sydney CBD. Compete against your fellow students to win prizes or just enjoy the fabulous sights of Sydney, AND show us what your made of- verse MQC staff in a game of soccer! At the end of the race you will arrive at a secret destination, there will be food and drinks, all FREE! WHERE: City Campus, meet at: Student Common Room, Level 3, 11 York Street WHEN: Friday August 1st, 4pm : race start, 6pm: secret location food, drinks and prizes! CATEGORIES: Individual or Team (maximum 5 members)
- 22. Met Centre– This is your Campus Hub! Located at 273 George St, Sydney
- 23. Academic Planning • Program structure • Requirements • Units • MQ Online handbook
- 24. Local Student information Applying for a Tax File Number – www.ato.gov.au Centrelink If you require a letter with your enrolment details – you can make a request for a Centrelink Letter through Reception HECS Loading Commencement and scheduled date of completion
- 25. International Students Essential • Visa and COE (Confirmation of Enrolment) • You are responsible for maintaining your student status • Be aware and follow Visa conditions Please contact MQC Reception (info@city.mq.edu.au) should you have any concerns about your visa.
- 26. The day of 3 passwords eStudent 4XXXXXXX • Contact details for Graduation • Enrolment MQC Portal ZHCB1201 or 4XXXXXXX • Timetable • Exam Timetable • Enrolment • Unit Outlines OneID 4XXXXXXX • MQ Student Email • iLearn • ASK.MQ
- 27. ASK.MQ http://ask.mq.e du.au Browse the current library of commonly asked questions. Submit your own enquiry by logging in with your OneID.
- 28. MQC Student Portal You can see your timetable, unit guides, calculate fees and we will send you messages via the Portal. You must keep your phone number and address up to date in the MQC Portal.
- 29. eStudent eStudent is the student system used by MQ in North Ryde. You use it to select your units every semester.
- 30. OneID Your OneID provides access to a variety of services at Macquarie University. * Student Email and Calendar * iLearn * ask.mq.edu.au
- 31. MQ Email Address All Macquarie University students are issued with an official MQ email address: Jane.smith@stuents.mq.edu.au All official university communication (eg. graduation) will be sent to this email address.
- 32. iLearn iLearn is an online system which provides students with access to content and materials in each of their units. Use iLearn to: Submit assessments Do Quizzes Download Lecture slides Discussion Forums
- 33. Settling In If you have any problems during the first few weeks you can email: info@city.mq.edu.au Or studentadvisor@city.mq.edu.au Make sure that you have enrolled in eStudent and have access to iLearn. eStudent support is 9850 4357 or email help@mq.edu.au Ensure you are familiar with progression rules for your chosen program of studies – can be found on MQC Noticeboard Use your contacts at Orientation for advice.
- 34. Welcome to Macquarie City Campus We are glad to have you here!