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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

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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Withdrawn (W) Withdrawn No effect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Fail Withdrawn (FW) Fail Withdrawn 0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


Mid session break: 22 September – 06 October

Undergraduate Session 2 2014 Dates

Monday 14 July


Friday 8 August


Friday 5 September


14 – 22 October Examinations

Friday 31 OctoberResults Released

Monday 10 November


There are 13 academic weeks in a semester followed by exams.

Foundation Program Session 2 Dates

Monday 23 June


Friday 18 July


Friday 15 August


15 - 24 SeptemberExaminations

Friday 10 OctoberResults Released

Monday 20 October


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: [email protected]

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!

[email protected]

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!

mailto:[email protected]

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

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Commencement and scheduled date of completion

http://www.ato.gov.au/

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 ([email protected]) should you have any concerns about your visa.

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• Contact details for Graduation

• Enrolment

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• Timetable• Exam Timetable• Enrolment• Unit Outlines

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• MQ Student Email

• iLearn• ASK.MQ

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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:

[email protected]

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: [email protected] Or [email protected]

Make sure that you have enrolled in eStudent and have access to iLearn. eStudent support is 9850 4357 or email [email protected]

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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