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Macquarie City Campus New Student Orientation
“We’re happy to see
you here at
Macquarie City
Campus!” - Nathan Asher
Campus Director
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
What we will do today
SafetyAcademic Information& DatesAcademic PlanningCampus Tour EnrollmentPhoto ID
ExpectationsMQC 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
Academic StaffAcceptable to address Lecturers & Tutors by their first name
Know their contact details
Make an appointment to seek clarification of lecture material
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
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
MQ Grading SystemHigh 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Withdrawn (W) Withdrawn No effect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Fail Withdrawn (FW) Fail Withdrawn 0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
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
Accounting34436 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 skillsOh happy be he who knoweth…• Drop in for help
with essays, research and proofreading
Free Support Classes
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 DecemberExaminations
19 DecemberResults Released
23 February
Session 1 2015 Classes Start
Mid session break: 22 September – 06 October
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 OctoberResults Released
Monday 10 November
Session 3 2013 Classes Start
There are 13 academic weeks in a semester followed by exams.
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 SeptemberExaminations
Friday 10 OctoberResults Released
Monday 20 October
Session 3 2014 Classes Start
There are 13 academic weeks in a semester followed by exams.
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
$
Communication on Campus
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)
Student Group and Activities
SRG MQCApply to become an SRG member!
Email: melissa.angius@city.mq.edu.au
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, therewill be food and drinks, all FREE!
Register Now! Email:
with team members names, email addresses and team name!
Melissa.angius@city.mq.edu.au
WHERE: City Campus, meet at: Student Common Room, Level 3, 11 York StreetWHEN: Friday August 1st, 4pm : race start, 6pm: secret location food, drinks and prizes!CATEGORIES: Individual or Team (maximum 5 members)
You are invited to join us for the MQC Amazing Race!Bring your friends for food, drinks, prizes and fun!
Met Centre– This is your Campus Hub!
Simply present your
student card with a
voucher from the Student
Discounts Booklet- it’s that
easy!
Ongoing discounts on
food, coffee, health and
lifestyle – from 10% to
40% off, just for being a student at MQC!
Located at 273 George St, Sydney
Academic Planning
• Program structure• Requirements• Units• MQ Online handbook
Local Student informationApplying 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
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.
The day of 3 passwords
eStudent4XXXXXXX
• Contact details for Graduation
• Enrolment
MQC PortalZHCB1201 or
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• Timetable• Exam Timetable• Enrolment• Unit Outlines
OneID4XXXXXXX
• MQ Student Email
• iLearn• ASK.MQ
ASK.MQ
http://ask.mq.edu.a
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Browse the current library of commonly asked questions.
Submit your own enquiry by logging in with your OneID.
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.
eStudent
eStudent is the student system used by MQ in North Ryde.
You use it to select your units every semester.
OneID
Your OneID provides access to a variety of services at Macquarie University.
* Student Email and Calendar * iLearn * ask.mq.edu.au
MQ Email AddressAll 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.
iLearniLearn is an online system which provides students with access to content and materials in each of their units.
Use iLearn to:Submit assessmentsDo QuizzesDownload Lecture slidesDiscussion Forums
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.
Welcome to Macquarie City Campus
We are glad to have you here!
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