Professional Documents
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PLAN YOUR
MOVE
RMIT City campus
WELCOME
Congratulations on securing a place at RMIT University.
RMIT University is one of Australia’s original and leading educational
institutions, producing some of Australia’s most employable graduates.
As an innovative, global university of technology and design, with its heart in the
city of Melbourne, RMIT has developed an international reputation for excellence
in work-relevant education, high quality research, and engagement with the needs
of industry and community.
For more than 50 years, RMIT University has been welcoming large numbers
of students from over 128 countries, providing education and training to
approximately 75 000 students in Australia and overseas. Today, international
students—both onshore and offshore—make up close to 30 per cent of RMIT
University’s student body, one of the highest proportions in Australia and
worldwide. A vibrant alumni community now stretches across more than
100 countries.
With our worldwide reputation for excellence in tertiary education and research,
we are sure you will not only excel academically at RMIT University, but will also
enjoy living within Melbourne and the broader RMIT community. RMIT offers the
complete university package, catering to both academic and social needs. Fashion
festivals, photography exhibitions, student TV, student recreation clubs and societies
are just some of the extracurricular activities available to you.
If leaving home is a big step, then changing countries could be considered a
giant leap. We hope that the information contained in this publication will help
you make your transition to student life at RMIT University and Melbourne as
easy as possible.
RMIT University is committed to celebrating diversity and providing a safe,
supportive and sustainable environment that empowers our students.
Thank you for choosing to study at RMIT University. We trust your journey
will be a rewarding one.
Stephen Connelly
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President
International and Development
RMIT University
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CONTENTS
WELCOME 1 ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE 16
RMIT Arrival Service 16
PREPARING FOR MELBOURNE 5 Settling in 16
Preparing to travel 5 Temporary accommodation 16
Medical check-up 5
ACCOMMODATION 17
Booking the flight 5
Housing Advisory Service 17
Bringing the family 5
Types of accommodation 17
What to pack 6
RMIT Village 18
The essentials 6
Other ways to find permanent accommodation 18
Hand luggage 6
Tips for packing 6 SETTLING IN 19
Customs regulations 6 Moving in 19
Buying household goods 19
FINANCES 7
Postal services 19
Preparing finances 7
Phonecards 19
Currency exchange 7
Mobile phones 19
Fees and charges 7
Smoking 19
Refund policy 7
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) 7 PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT 20
Opening a bank account 7 Enrolment and orientation 20
Australian banks in Melbourne 8 Enrolment checklist 20
Foreign currency 8 Course load/enrolment limits 22
Tax file numbers 8 Confirmation of Enrolment 22
Goods and services tax (GST) 8 Variations to your enrolment 22
Cost of living 8 Late enrolment 23
Money smart—Your budget 9 Cancellation of enrolment 23
Budget calculator 9 Getting started 23
RMIT academic environment 24
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS 10
Academic year 24
Australian Student visa 10
Timetabling 24
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 10
Assessment 25
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) 10
Learning support 25
Student visa assessment levels 11
Special consideration 25
Student visa subclasses 11
RMIT grading system 26
Student visa conditions 11
Higher Education grading 26
Visa renewals 13
Students under 18 years of age 13 SAFETY 27
Change of provider 13 Keeping safe: campus safety 27
Employment 13 Theft prevention 27
How to find a job 13 Personal safety 27
Your address details 13 Bicycles 28
Working after your studies 13 Cars 28
Who to contact on campus 28
HEALTH 14
Property identification 28
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 14
Safety in Melbourne 28
Medical/doctor fees 14
Water safety 29
Prescriptions 15
Health services 15
Looking after yourself 15
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FEES 30 The free city circle tram 41
Payment of fees 30 tramTracker 41
Fees and charges 30 SkyBus to and from Melbourne airport 41
Refunds 30 Melbourne City tourist shuttle bus 41
Materials fees 30 Australian road laws 41
Need financial assistance? 30 ABOUT AUSTRALIA 43
SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND 31 Indigenous Australians 43
RMIT International Services 31 European settlement 43
The Hub 31 Australia today 43
International Student Information Australian politics and government 44
and Support (ISIS) 31 Quick facts 44
Student legal services 32 Time Zones 44
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) 32
ABOUT VICTORIA AND MELBOURNE 45
Counselling services 33
About Melbourne 45
Disability Liaison Unit 33
Melbourne food 46
Housing Advisory Sevice 33
Popular Melbourne destinations 46
myRMIT 33
Melbourne and Victoria tourist information
RMIT student ID card and diary 34 and attractions 46
Computer labs 34
AUSTRALIAN CULTURE 47
Libraries 34
Culture and behaviour 47
CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program 35
Addressing people 47
Photocopying and printing 35
Queuing 47
On-campus computers and internet 35
Punctuality 47
Off-campus Remote Dial-in Services (RDS) 36
Invitations 47
Wireless network 36
Discrimination 47
RMIT STUDENT INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES 37
Conversation 47
BOUNCE@RMIT 37
Behaviour in the classroom 48
RMIT Student Leadership Program 37
Dress code 48
RMIT Ambassadors 37
Social gatherings 48
Maths Rovers 37
Saying ‘no’ 48
The 3Cs (Cross-Cultural Communication) Program 37
Censorship 48
OTHER RMIT FACILITIES 38 Bribery 48
Child-care 38 Customs 48
Fitness Centres 38 Australian law 48
SYN 38 Tipping 48
RMITV 38 Smoking 48
Chaplaincy 38 Rubbish 48
Prayer rooms 38 Jay walking 48
RMIT clubs and associations 38
FURTHER STUDIES AT RMIT 49
TRANSPORT 40
HELPFUL CONTACTS 50
Travelling to RMIT campuses and around Melbourne 40
Public transport 40 MAPS
myki ticketing 40 RMIT Campus maps 62-67
Taxis 40 Melbourne train and tram networks 68-69
Late night transport options—NightRider 40 ARRIVAL SERVICES FORM 71
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Southbank, Melbourne
PREPARING FOR MELBOURNE
Preparing to travel
Once an offer has been accepted, it is time to prepare
for departure. To facilitate a smooth transition from
home to RMIT University, you should prepare for the
following:
1. obtain your passport and visa
Booking the flight
2. book flights, travel insurance and collect ticket
3. arrange for airport pickup and accommodation You are advised to book your flight to Melbourne
through RMIT University, International Services immediately upon receiving your student visa, as flights
4. check customs regulations at the start of each semester can fill quickly. RMIT
5. have medical, dental and optical check-ups education agents may be able to assist some students.
6. pack a folder with important documents: You should plan to arrive in Melbourne early, allowing
» passport with student visa (the passport must not enough time to find accommodation, organise finances
expire until six months after the program) and settle into your new environment prior to attending
» program offer letter enrolment (details regarding enrolment can be found in
» program acceptance letter the offer letter). Late enrolment often means you have
» tuition fee and Overseas Student Health Cover no choice of class times and you may miss out on vital
receipts program orientation activities in your School.
» travel insurance documents If you cannot arrive by the commencement date
» electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) indicated in your offer letter, you must contact
» international driver’s licence RMIT International Services and seek permission
» birth certificate or country identification card to arrive late.
» accommodation reference
» emergency contact details, e.g. relatives, Bringing the family
friends, government embassy in Australia and Students who wish to bring their spouse or children
RMIT University International Services’ details to Australia will need to prove that they can support
» medical record (including blood type and them financially. Full-time education is compulsory for
medication details, if required) all children in Victoria from the age of five to 15 years,
7. organise enough money to cover expenses for with fees payable each year. For further information,
the first week after arrival, and have access to please contact an Australian diplomatic post, or the
AU$1 500–AU$3 500 via credit card, in bank draft/ Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
travellers’ cheques (in your own name) to establish www.immi.gov.au
yourself.
Medical check-up
It is important that you have a medical check-up,
including dental and optical, prior to leaving your
Mates at RMIT
home country. Suggested vaccinations will need to Get to know a current RMIT student before
be arranged prior to travel. Australians are routinely you leave home; someone who can answer
vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, your questions via email and someone you
rubella, measles and mumps. Any medical problems can meet to learn more about RMIT and
should be addressed prior to your arrival in Australia. Melbourne. This is the best way to start
connecting, engaging and interacting with
See ‘Overseas Student Health Cover’ on page 14
your fellow students and learn to make the
most of your university experience.
mates@rmit.edu.au
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What to pack
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FINANCES
Preparing finances
Most students need between AU$21 000 and
AU$28 000 (excluding tuition fees) each year to
cover their living expenses. It is advisable that you have
money in cash for the initial expenses upon arrival.
Do not carry large amounts of cash; you should check Warning
with your local bank about the best way to access your
money when you arrive in Australia. Some Australian Unfortunately, there have been some
issues with ATM scanners in Australia.
banks will allow you to open an account from overseas.
If you see anything odd—such as a mobile
Currency exchange phone left on top of an ATM, or notice that
All banks will change money during banking hours. something ‘just isn’t right’ with the ATM,
Currency exchange is also available at American contact the bank immediately.
Express and Travelex offices throughout the city. It is also advisable to cover your hand
when entering a PIN number and not
Fees and charges withdraw large amounts of cash.
Students may be required to pay additional fees for Your bank will contact you should there be
materials and services such as art supplies, field trips, any concern that your account may have
after hours access cards and library fines. been illegally accessed. While muggings
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/other are rare in Melbourne; you still need to be
wise about putting yourself at risk of theft.
Refund policy
If students change their mind about studying at RMIT
University after they have paid their tuition fees, they
may be eligible for a refund. Full details of the refund
Opening a bank account
policy can be found at the web site below.
The most effective way to receive money from
www.rmit.edu.au/policies/refunds
overseas is via a bank account; therefore, students
must open a bank account as soon as possible once
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
they arrive in Melbourne.
ATMs are available throughout Australia and are
To open a bank account the following identification will
open 24 hours. Visa and MasterCard are the most
be required:
widely accepted credit cards. When taking out
money—always protect your PIN (personal access »» passport
number). Make sure no one can see your PIN »» birth certificate
number while you are at an ATM, and that you »» credit cards (if applicable)
remove your money quickly. »» student identification card
»» tax file number (if applicable).
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FINANCES
Budget calculator
Balancing course-related expenses such as textbooks and study materials with living expenses (rent and bills)
can be stressful, particularly if you don't have a plan to monitor your income and expenditure.
Here is a simple budget calculator to assist you in planning your expenses and income upon arrival in Melbourne.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA
REQUIREMENTS
Australian Student visa
A visa is permission or authority granted by the
Australian government for foreign nationals to travel to
Australia. All travellers, except New Zealand citizens,
must obtain a visa before travelling to Australia. In
Australia, all matters relating to visas, work rights, etc.
are regulated by the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC). Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
www.dfat.gov.au
Australia has a reputation as a safe, progressive and
dynamic place to study, and it maintains this reputation
The Australian Government manages the overseas
by providing quality education and consumer protection
student program. This allows a student to apply for
specifically developed for overseas students.
a student visa to undertake a program or part of a
program in Australia. A student visa is issued for full- The Education Services for Overseas Students
time study purposes only. This visa requires students (ESOS) Act 2000 and associated legislation is the legal
to study on campus and has strict regulations about framework governing the responsibility of education
modes of study. Student visas are also granted on the institutions towards overseas students.
understanding that students will have financial ability to The ESOS legislative framework comprises:
meet tuition and living costs while in Australia.
»» Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
The process of obtaining a visa is different for each Act 2000
country. Contact your nearest Australian Diplomatic »» Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
Post (Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Regulations 2001
Consulate-General) or Australian Education Centre »» The National Code of Practice for Registration
for further information. Authorities and Providers of Education and Training
www.dfat.gov.au to Overseas Students (National Code)
»» Education Services for Overseas Students
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (Registration Charges) Act 1997
»» ESOS Assurance Fund Act.
The Australian Government requires all international
students studying on a student visa to be covered Australia has a federal system of government – one
for medical and health care with an approved OSHC federal government and eight state and territory
provider during their stay in Australia. governments. The ESOS framework is administered
From 1 July 2010, the Department of Immigration and by both levels of government. The result is a nationally
Citizenship introduced a mandatory Visa Length Cover consistent, high quality education and training system.
(VLC) for all student visa applicants.* The ESOS laws benefit two particular groups:
Students who are accompanied by their families must 1. It protects overseas students coming to Australia
also ensure they are covered with valid OSHC. This is on student visas. It does not cover overseas
a condition of your student visa. students on other kinds of visas, nor does it cover
Norwegian students with Norwegian National Insurance students studying at Australian institutions based
Scheme cover and Swedish students with international in other countries.
cover arranged through the Swedish National Board of 2. It sets out clear roles and responsibilities
Student Aid (CSN) are covered for medical expenses in for education institutions wanting to teach
Australia and do not need OSHC. overseas students.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/health
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Each institution and course registered on CRICOS ESOS Fax: (02) 6240 7789
has an identifying CRICOS number. The institution ESOS Helpline: (02) 6240 5069
number must be shown on all promotional material ESOS Email: esosmailbox@deewr.gov.au
offered to overseas students. If there is no number,
How DEEWR manages the system
then the institution may not be registered to teach
overseas students. DEEWR manages the legislative framework.
It maintains CRICOS and PRISMS, and educates
To get registered, an education institution must firstly
education institutions about their ESOS obligations.
satisfy state and territory government laws. However,
It works closely with DIAC and also has the authority
the Australian Government retains the final power to
to investigate education institutions to make sure they
register a provider on CRICOS and must be satisfied
are complying with the ESOS laws.
that it complies with the ESOS legislation.
DEEWR can impose sanctions against an education
What is PRISMS? institution if they are not following the law. Sanctions
The Provider Registration and International Students include suspending or cancelling the right of the
Management System (PRISMS) is a secure computer education institution to teach overseas students.
system that is the information source for CRICOS. Breaching the laws may also be a criminal offence
attracting fines or imprisonment.
Education institutions and their courses are listed on
PRISMS, as is each student studying in Australia on a The ESOS Framework—providing quality and
student visa, because this system interfaces with the protecting your rights
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) data. A broad outline of the ESOS framework designed
Through PRISMS, education institutions notify DIAC for prospective students is now available. For further
of each student’s enrolment in a course. This should information: www.aei.gov.au/ESOS .
occur before the student applies for a student visa to
study in Australia. The enrolment information generates Student visa assessment levels
an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) as A visa assessment level is determined by the passport
evidence of enrolment in a registered, full-time course. held and the education sector being applied for.
This eCoE is a key requirement for DIAC to issue a
Student visa subclasses
student visa.
There are seven student visa subclasses. These relate
Education providers also use PRISMS to notify DIAC
to the type of study that the student is undertaking.
of students who may have breached the terms of their
student visa; for example, when the student has not www.immi.gov.au
been attending classes.
Student visa conditions
PRISMS has reduced visa fraud and ensured education
institutions keep track of the students in their care. All student visas granted are subject to a number of
conditions. While studying in Australia, students are
Ensuring students get what they pay for required to comply with these conditions. All students
The ESOS legislation requires all education providers should be familiar with their visa label which outlines
to enter into a written agreement with overseas the visa conditions.
students when they enrol. The agreement must specify
a student’s entitlement to a refund in cases of both
provider and student default.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS
8105 All You cannot work more than 20 hours per week# when your course
Mandatory only where is in session (other than work which has been registered as a part
student visa granted on of the course).
or after 26 April 2008.
Note: No work limits apply during recognised periods of vacation
Discretionary where
offered by your education provider.
student visa granted
before 26 April 2008. You cannot undertake work until you have commenced your course
in Australia.
8501 All You must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) during
your stay in Australia.
8516 All You must remain in the education sector that matches your student
visa and you must continue to have sufficient financial capacity to
support your study and stay in Australia.
8517 All Any family members of school age (5–15 years) living with you in
Australia on a student dependent visa must attend school in Australia.
8532 All If you have not turned 18 you must maintain your accommodation
(except 576) support and general welfare arrangements for the duration of your
visa or until you turn 18. If your welfare arrangements are approved by
RMIT, you cannot travel to Australia until your welfare arrangements
commence. The date your welfare arrangements commence is
the welfare start date RMIT University International Services has
nominated on the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation/
Welfare Arrangements (CAAW) letter (except 576). If there are any
changes to these arrangements you must inform DIAC. If RMIT
approved your arrangements, any changes must first be approved by
RMIT University International Services.
8533 All You must advise RMIT of your home address within seven days of
arriving in Australia. If you change your address, you must advise
RMIT within seven days.
8534 570; 572; 573; 574; You are not entitled to be granted a further substantive visa (no further
575 stay). There are exceptions: please check with DIAC.
Assessment level 3
and 4 applications
only, where the course
duration is 10 months
or less.
8535 576 You are not entitled to be granted a further substantive visa (no further
stay). There are exceptions: please check with DIAC.
#
A week begins on a Monday and ends on the following Sunday.
* CRICOS: Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students, see
http://cricos.deewr.gov.au .
This information was correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date details please refer to
the web site: www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions-students.htm .
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Tips
» Take note of your visa expiry date.
If your visa is about to expire you need
to reapply. Don't leave it to the last
minute!
» Please go to www.rmit.edu.au/
programs/international/visa_renewal
for information on how to obtain an
electronic Confirmation of Enrolment
(eCoE) for visa renewal purposes.
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HEALTH
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HEALTH
Skin cancer
Australians have the highest rate of skin cancer in the
world. Eighty per cent of skin damage occurs before
the age of 20. Be aware that you need to regularly
apply sunscreen to protect your skin from damage.
Tanned and dark skin colour does not protect you
from skin cancer. Protect yourself by:
»» avoiding being in the sun or reflected sunlight between
11 am and 3 pm for extended periods of time
»» wearing a hat/carrying an umbrella
»» wearing a shirt with a collar and sleeves
»» applying a broad spectrum SPF +15 sunscreen
on exposed skin.
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ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE
Study Melbourne
To find out more about what it is like to
study in Melbourne as an international
student, visit the following web site:
www.studymelbourne.com.au.
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ACCOMMODATION
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ACCOMMODATION
Online
For a current listing of private rental accommodation:
www.rmit.edu.au/housing
RMIT Village
Alert! Note
Unfortunately, there are quite a few rental When renting a house, apartment or unit
scams taking place worldwide. People it is important to understand the rules
advertising accommoadation may ask you and regulations that govern the real
to send or transfer money for rent or bond estate industry. As a tenant, you must be
before you’ve met them or even seen the aware of lease agreements, rental bonds,
property. They may sound reputable and inspections, residential contracts, body
seem friendly when you correspond with corporates, repairs and maintenance.
them but this is often the way they gain
your trust. www.consumer.vic.gov.au
Never agree to offers and deals straight
away—tell the person that you want to get
some independent advice first. If the offer
sounds too good to be true, it usually is!
Visit www.scamwatch.gov.au .
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SETTLING IN
Moving in
Telephone—To connect an existing telephone line costs
approximately AU$60. A new line and telephone costs
between AU$290 – AU$350, depending on the connection
required. Expect to receive bills every month; these can
be paid electronically, by telephone banking, or at the
post office. To connect a telephone simply contact a
telecommunications supplier, such as Telstra and Optus.
If internet or mobile phone caps are exceeded the excess
charges can be very expensive.
See ‘Helpful Contacts’ on page 50 Mobile phones
There are several major mobile service providers
Utilities and water—To connect water, electricity and that offer pre-paid or contract services.
gas, tenants should ask the accommodation provider
Note: Not all overseas mobile phones work in
(real estate agent or apartment management) for Australia. Before bringing a mobile phone into
the relevant company details. All bills can be paid Australia, check that it is compatible with
electronically, by telephone banking or at the post Australian networks.
office. There are several providers for each service,
Smoking
so compare prices before you sign.
Smoking is banned in government buildings, on public
Buying household goods transport (including domestic and international flights),
Depending on budgets, furniture and household theatres, shopping centres and all indoor and many
goods may be rented, or bought new or second- outdoor public meeting places. Many restaurants have
hand. There are a wide variety of furniture and a smoking area as well as a non-smoking area. Always
household goods stores across Melbourne, many ask for permission to smoke.
of which offer home delivery. Try myRMIT classifieds:
www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Note
Postal services Smoke alarms are compulsory and must
be installed in every residential building on or
Australia Post operates Australia’s postal service. near the ceiling of every storey. It is the legal
Hours of operation are 9 am − 5 pm weekdays and responsibility of all owners and landlords to
9 am −12 pm on Saturdays. install working smoke alarms.
The Building Regulations state that smoke
Phonecards alarms must meet the Australian Standard
Most public telephones accept coins or pre-paid AS 3786-1993. You will find a range of
phonecards. Phonecards can be purchased in post complying models at most electrical
appliance outlets or hardware stores.
offices, newsagents and many other outlets to the
value of AU$5, AU$10 and AU$20. Phonecards can You lose your sense of smell when you
be used for local, interstate and overseas calls. The are asleep, so smoke alarms are intended
to detect smoke before it reaches people
cost of a local call from a public phone is 50 cents sleeping in a building so they have time
and 15 – 30 cents from a home phone. There is no time to evacuate.
limit on a local call; however, calling a mobile phone
For information about smoke alarms and
is more expensive. Long distance calls outside of the how they should be maintained, go to:
metropolitan area (including interstate and international
www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Community-Safety/
calls) are charged at various rates per minute. For
Home-Fire-Safety/Smoke-Alarms.html
international calls dial 0011, then the country code,
the area code and then the telephone number.
See ‘Helpful Contacts’ on page 50
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PREPARING FOR STUDY
AT RMIT
Note: You will only be permitted to enrol if you have 4. Become familiar with RMIT terminology
paid your deposit and OSHC fee. Required fees Program = Course (i.e. Bachelor of Business
payable by students will be outlined in the RMIT (Accounting)
offer letter. Please refer to the following web site for Course = Subject (i.e. Introductory Accounting)
information about payment options. A course refers to a component of an RMIT study
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications/payment program. For example, the course ‘Macroeconomics 1’
forms part of the Bachelor of Business (Economics
Orientation for international students and Finance) program.
It is essential to attend orientation sessions specifically Other examples of RMIT terminology:
designed for international students. Check the web site
Lectures
for details.
The majority of course information is taught via
www.rmit.edu.au/students/orientation lectures, or seminars. A lecturer presents course
information to students, who in turn take notes.
RMIT International College (RMIT College) students’
enrolment procedures are slightly different. Students Tutorials
should refer to their welcome letter or contact RMIT Small tutorial groups, usually a breakdown of lecture
College for further information. groups, allow the students to discuss the lecture
material in greater detail.
See ‘Helpful Contacts’ on page 50
Laboratory classes
Students studying science, engineering, technology
and language courses will also have laboratory
classes.
Practical sessions or studio teaching
These are applicable to art and design courses.
Teacher guided hours (contact hours)
The amount of time you spend in class.
Learner directed hours
The number of additional hours you are expected to
undertake in your own time (per course).
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Learning support
If you are facing academic difficulties, seek help from
the RMIT Study and Learning Centre (SLC). Check at
your administration reception desk, or consult a Course
or Program Coordinator for further information. Tutors
can also be contacted through Career Development
and Employment (CDE).
Tel. +61 3 9925 3600
Beware
If you find you have too little to do, then
in all probability you have not yet fully
understood what is expected. Speak to
your course teacher, School/program
coordinator, or departmental advisor
and ask for guidance.
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ADDITIONAL GRADES
DEF Deferred Assessment—Applies to formal
exams or assessment that has been deferred
as a result of the Special Consideration
process.
SP Supplementary Pass—This grade may apply
when a student successfully completes an
approved Supplementary Assessment task.
NEX No Assessment Scheduled.
PC Pass by compensation
PX Pass Grade Only—This grade will appear
when no higher grading is available for an
assessment.
WDR Withdrawn from Course
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
Water safety
Life Saving Victoria patrols 65 of Victoria’s most
popular beaches. A patrolled beach can be identified
by the red and yellow patrol flags.
www.watersafety.vic.gov.au
Your responsibility
The patrol constantly monitors the area between the
patrol flags. However it is the responsibility of the
swimmer to stay within their capabilities. Swimmers
should never swim alone. Furthermore, if you choose
to swim outside the red and yellow patrol flags or at an
unpatrolled beach you do so at your own risk. Play it
safe and always swim between the flags.
www.watersafety.vic.gov.au
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FEES
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SUPPORT SERVICES
AT HAND
»» City campus
Building 12, Level 4
Building 108, Level 3
»» Brunswick campus
Building 514, Level 1, Room 7
»» Bundoora campus
Building 202, level 2, Room 36
www.rmit.edu.au/students/hub
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SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND
To apply for security access for gaining entry to labs At RMIT University you have access to several
after hours go to: www.rmit.edu.au/security libraries on campus. Get to know the libraries early
in your studies so that you can make the most of
them. Attend a library orientation tour at the start
of semester. You can do one in person, or there
are online tutorials available via the library web site.
RMIT University Library offers extensive
services, facilities and study space as well as a
comprehensive collections of books, periodicals
and other course-related materials, such as videos,
magazines, computer software, tapes, slides, films,
newspapers and maps.
RMIT Library staff can assist if you need help
finding something.
Computer laboratories and group study rooms
are also located in the libraries and are available
to students. To book, visit the Library web site.
Please remember to return your books on time.
Failure to do so will result in library fines, and failure
to pay these fines will mean that you will be unable
to obtain a transcript of your results.
www.rmit.edu.au/library
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Password
Your initial password is the letter ‘p’ followed
by your date of birth backwards in the format
of: pYYYYMMDD e.g. if you were born on
8 April 1990, your password is: p19900408.
You are strongly recommended to change
your default password once you login, and
establish a challenge question in case you
forget your new password.
www.rmit.edu.au/its/password
35
FEES
SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND
Wireless network
You can access the RMIT
wireless network from a variety
of indoor and outdoor locations
around campus.
It is secure and free.
Network access locations are
indicated by RMIT wireless
network signs. Wireless access
points are located on the City,
Bundoora and Brunswick campuses, including the
RMIT Library sites, plus additional access points in:
»» the Melbourne Central food court
»» at the State Library of Victoria
»» at some cafes surrounding the City campus.
36
RMIT STUDENT INTEGRATION
ACTIVITIES
37
OTHER RMIT FACILITIES
38
OTHER RMIT FACILITIES
39
TRANSPORT
40
TRANSPORT
41
TRANSPORT
Hire cars
You may wish to hire a car while you are in Australia.
You will need identification, your driver’s licence and
a deposit. It is a good idea to check hire car rates as
they can vary.
See ‘Helpful Contacts' on page 50
42
ABOUT AUSTRALIA
43
ABOUT AUSTRALIA
44
ABOUT VICTORIA AND
MELBOURNE
Swan Hill
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Charlton Echuca
45
ABOUT VICTORIA AND MELBOURNE
47
AUSTRALIAN CULTURE
48
FURTHER STUDIES AT RMIT
49
HELPFUL CONTACTS
50
HELPFUL CONTACTS
College of Science, Engineering and Health (SEH) International Student Services Desk
Schools: Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing, City campus:
Engineering, Applied Sciences, Civil, Environmental Info Corner
and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Building 22, Level 1
Information Technology, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Engineering TAFE, Health Sciences, Life Postal address:
and Physical Sciences, Mathematical and Geospatial GPO Box 2476
Sciences, Medical Science Melbourne VIC 3001
+61 3 9925 5156
City campus: Isservices@rmit.edu.au
Building 14, Level 12 www.rmit.edu.au/isis
Corner Swanston and Franklin Streets
+61 3 9925 9520 RMIT Association of International Students (RAIS)
raispresident@rmit.edu.au
Bundoora campus:
www.su.rmit.edu.au/international/index.html
Building 202, Level 4, Room 77
+61 3 9925 6552 Mentors Assisting the Transition Experience
(MATE)
Postal address:
GPO Box 2476 mate@rmit.edu.au
Melbourne VIC 3001 www.rmit.edu.au/isis/beforermit/mate
www.rmit.edu.au/seh
Arrival Services Form
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/arrivalservices
RMIT International student support services
RMIT Housing Advisory Service
International Student Information housing@rmit.edu.au
and Support (ISIS) www.rmit.edu.au/housing
City campus: City campus:
»» Student Services Centre Building 14, Level 4
Building 14, Level 4 +61 3 9925 2963
+61 3 9925 2963
Bundoora West campus:
Brunswick campus: Building 202, Level 3 (Wednesdays only)
Building 514, Level 1, Room 20 +61 3 9925 7280
City campus:
Building 22, Level 4
+61 3 9925 5135/1348
ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international
51
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Bundoora campus:
Other student support services at RMIT Building 202, Level 3
+61 3 9925 1089
Study and Learning Centre TTY: +61 3 9925 3673
dlu@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 3600
www.rmit.edu.au/disability
www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu
RMIT English Worldwide
City campus:
»» Building 12, Level 4, Room 20 City Campus:
»» Building 108, Level 4, Room 23 Level 6, 393 Swanston Street
+61 3 9657 5800
Student Legal Services englishworldwide@rmit.edu.au
www.rmitenglishworldwide.com
student.legal@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/legal Education Abroad Office
Bookings for the Legal Service may be made via
City Campus:
Building 15
City campus:
+61 3 9925 2078 + 61 3 9925 3947
eao@rmit.edu.au
Brunswick campus: www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/educationabroad
+61 3 9925 2280
Health Promotion Unit
Bundoora campus:
Postal address:
+61 3 9925 7280
GPO Box 2476
RMIT counselling services Melbourne VIC 3001
+61 3 9925 2297
»» City campus: myhealth@rmit.edu.au
Building 74 www.rmit.edu.au/students/health
52 Cardigan Street, Carlton
Tutors/Career Development and
A limited number of daily drop-in sessions are available Employment (CDE)
at the City campus. These appointments can only be
careers@rmit.edu.au
booked for the same day and are available on a first
come, first served basis (bookings essential) for urgent
www.rmit.edu.au/careers
issues.
City campus:
Building 14, Level 4
Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 1, Room 22
+61 3 9925 2078
25 Dawson Street
Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 2
Bundoora west campus:
Building 202, Level 3
+61 3 9925 5280
Plenty Road
Bundoora campus:
+61 3 9925 4365
Building 202, Level 3
counselling@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 7280
www.rmit.edu.au/counselling
52
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 1, Room 19
+61 3 9925 3600
53
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Internet SYN
helpdesk@rmit.edu.au 16 Cardigan Street, Carlton
»» Information Technology Services +61 3 9925 9907 (office)
(the RMIT network, computer facilities) +61 3 9925 4747 (on air)
www.rmit.edu.au/its info@syn.org.au
music@syn.org.au
»» myRMIT (email, course information access)
http://syn.org.au
www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
»» IT support information—Helpdesk RMITV
+61 3 9925 8888 Broadcast channel: UHF 31
rmitv@rmitv.rmit.edu.au
Off Campus Remote Dial in Services (RDS)
http://rmitv.rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/its/remote
RMIT clubs and societies
Wireless internet
City campus:
www.rmit.edu.au/its/wireless »» Swanston Street office
Building 8, Level 3
Computer labs at RMIT University +61 3 9925 5004
www.rmit.edu.au/students/labs »» Bourke Street office
Building 108, Level 3
Libraries +61 3 9925 5647
www.rmit.edu.au/library
Carlton:
»» Swanston Library
TAFE office
Building 8, Level 5
Building 57, Level 4
360 Swanston Street
+61 3 9925 4769
+61 3 9925 2068
»» Business Library Brunswick campus:
Building 108, Level 5 Building 514, Level 2
239 Bourke Street +61 3 9925 9478
Tel. +61 3 9925 5692
»» Carlton Library Bundoora campus:
Building 94, Level 3 Building 204
23 Cardigan Street +61 3 9925 7226
+61 3 9925 4258 www.su.rmit.edu.au/clubs
»» Brunswick Library Student Exchange Club
Building 514, Level 2
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2262921024
25 Dawson Street
+61 3 9925 9415
»» Bundoora East Library
Building 251, Level 2
Plenty Road
+61 3 9925 6070
»» Bundoora West Library
Building 210
Plenty Road
+61 3 9925 7544
54
HELPFUL CONTACTS
55
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Health Dentists
City campus:
Overseas Student Health Cover
City Smiles
Medibank 8/20 Collins Street
+61 3 132 331 +61 3 9654 6979
www.medibank.com.au www.dentistmelbournecbd.com.au
56
HELPFUL CONTACTS
57
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Parentline Housing
A confidential telephone counselling service for any
parenting issue.
132 289 Student apartment complexes
www.parentline.com.au www.rmit.edu.au/housing
www.rmitvillage.com.au
Gamblers Help www.rooms.net.au
If gambling is affecting your behaviour, call for
confidential counselling and advice. Temporary accommodation
1800 156 789 www.rmit.edu.au/international/
temporaryaccommodation
GriefLine
Telephone counselling helpline open daily from RMIT Housing Advisory Service
12noon–3 am. See contacts: RMIT international support services
+61 3 9596 7799 www.rmit.edu.au/housing
www.griefline.org.au
Renting
Sexual Health Clinics 1300 55 81 81
www.consumer.vic.gov.au
The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
All services at the Centre are free and confidential. Tenants Union of Victoria
580 Swanston Street, Carlton +61 3 9416 2577
+61 3 9341 6200 www.tuv.org.au
www.mshc.org.au
Real estate agents and rental properties
HIV/Sexual Health Connect www.realestate.com.au
1800 038 125 www.property.com.au
www.connectline.com.au www.rentfast.com.au
www.domain.com.au
Hepatitis C Council of Victoria www.rmit.edu.au/housing
Suite 5, 200 Sydney Road, Brunswick
1800 703 003 (Freecall) Australian Residential Tenancies Act
hepcvic@vicnet.net.au www.tuv.org.au/homepage.aspx
www.hepcvic.org.au
Melbourne and Victoria tourism attractions
Family Planning Victoria
901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
+ 61 3 9257 0100 City of Melbourne
fpv@fpv.org.au www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
www.sexlife.net.au www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
www.visitmelbourne.com
www.onlymelbourne.com.au
58
HELPFUL CONTACTS
59
HELPFUL CONTACTS
60
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Postal services
Telecommunications suppliers You can buy stamps and envelopes from most
Newsagents. To send mail, visit the Australia Post web
Telstra Australia site, or a Post Office to find out about postal costs,
(Home telephone, mobiles, internet, PayTV) and weight charges. You can post mail through any
www.telstra.com.au red mailbox—located inner city and in suburb locations
around Melbourne and Australia.
Optus Telecommunications Australia
(Home telephone, mobiles, internet) Australia Post
13 33 45 Urban Market, QV Melbourne
www.optus.com.au 3 Albert Coates Lane
For a full list of Australia Post Offices, visit:
iiNet
www.auspost.com.au
(Home telephone, internet)
www.iinet.net.au
Virgin Mobile
(Mobiles)
13 63 69
www.virginmobile.com.au
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