art
If you're interested in art, take time to visit the immense collection
housed by the Ian Potter Museum of Art, second only to the
National Gallery of Victoria. The gallery is free of charge,
open six days a week and is there for the use of all staff and students
as well as the general public.
www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au
banks
Two banks are located on campus:
- Commonwealth Bank
Architecture Building (ground floor)
T: 9347 6755
- National Australia Bank
Old Botany Building
T: 8344 6228
A range of services are also provided by the Melbourne University
Credit Union:
Old Geology South Building
T: 8344 6846
E: Enquiries@mucc.com.au
www.mucu.com.au/index.php
ATM machines are located at the Commonwealth Bank, the National Australia
Bank, in front of the Student Union and at the entrance to the Melbourne
University Credit Union. A number of major banks are located nearby in
Lygon Street.
books
textbooks and additional reading material
It is best to wait and check with your lecturers before buying any books.
Lecturers usually inform students about recommended textbooks and additional
reading materials in the first lecture.
engineering library
Most recommended textbooks are available for reference or loan in the
Engineering Library. Many recommended textbooks are placed on reserve.
These high-use books that can be requested at the circulation desk; they
can be used in the library for as long as you like, or borrowed for a
2-hour period if you need to take them to the lab, for example. Other
copies of high-use textbooks can be borrowed overnight or for seven days
in some cases. High-use textbooks not placed on reserve or subject to
limited loan periods can generally be borrowed for up to 28 days. Books
available on 7-day or 28-day loan can be renewed up to four times for
the same period if they have not been requested by another user.
buying books
- university bookshop
The University Bookshop is located at the northern end of
the Baillieu Library Building (ground floor) is open seven days
a week. Check the website below for opening times.
In addition
to academic texts, the bookshop also sells a wide of general books,
course notes, stationery and other equipment (for example, lab coats,
safety glasses, computer supplies, medical equipment etc). Students
are eligible for a 17% discount on most new texts and the store buys
and sells a limited number of used textbooks.
www.bookshop.unimelb.edu.au
- second hand books
Second hand books can be bought at bargain prices. Look out for advertisements
on notice boards around campus, mainly in the Old Engineering building,
your home department and Union House.
book stores around Melbourne
Some of the major suppliers of academic texts in Melbourne are:
- Academic & General Bookshops,
259 Swanston St and 196 Elgin St Carlton. They offer 10%
student discount on most new books when paying in cash.
- Collins Technical and Academic Bookshop,
401Swanston St
- RMIT Bookshop, 330 Swanston
St
- Citsu Bookshop: Academic and General Books,
ACU St Patrick's Campus, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
- Victoria University Bookshop,
300 Flinders St
- Foreign Language Bookshop,
259 Collins St
- Engineering Materials Bookshop,
205/21 Bedford St, North Melbourne
cloakroom and lockers
A cloakroom is located in the basement of Union
House. You can leave heavy bags and books during the day that
you don't want to carry around with you. Do not leave any valuables
with your belongings.
T: 8344 7988
Lockers are available for rent at:
- Union House (go
to the information desk for more information)
- Frank Tate Building (Outside
the Engineering Library)
english
DELA
DELA is a Diagnostic English Language Assessment test
aimed at international students and local students who speak English as
a second language. Refer to the learning support section
for further information.
English as a Second Language subjects
The Department of Linguistics & Applied Linguistics offers two
English language skills classes for Engineering students: Effective Communications
for Engineering and Advanced ESL Information Technology Two
advanced ESL classes are also offered: Advanced ESL 1 (AESL1) and Advanced
ESL 2 (AESL2). Refer to the learning support section
for further information.
LLSU (Language and Learning Skills Unit)
The LLSU provides a range of services to improve language and study skills.
Refer to the learning support section for further information.
health care card
This card is available to Australian citizens who qualify as low-income
earners. The card entitles you to pharmaceutical benefits as
well as concessions on water and power bills. Application forms are available
from Centrelink
Offices . The closest Centrelink Office to uni is on Johnson
St, Fitzroy (between Nicholson and Brunswick Streets).
www.centrelink.gov.au
information centres
There are three main student information
centres located on campus:
- Information Centre
Gate 3 on Swanston Street
T: 8344 6543 / 6124
- Student Services Information Centre
159 Barry Street
University Swuare
T: 8344 1696
- Student Union Information Centre
Union House (ground floor)
T: 8344 7447
legal advice
The Student Union Legal Service provides general
advice on legal matters.
www.union.unimelb.edu.au/?legal
lost property
Lost or stolen items can be handed in and claimed at the following
locations:
- Student Information Centre
Ground Floor Union House
T: 8344 5415
- Security Office
Raymond Priestly Building
T: 8344 6005
- Security Office, Gate 4, Swanston Street (after
hours)
T:
8344 4674
- Carlton Police Station
330 Drummond Street
T: 9347 1377
maps
campus map
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/CampusMaps/Parkville.pdf
A campus map can also be found in the back your student
diary.
music
If you enjoy music, play an instrument and want to make new friends,
check out the Engineering Music Society website:
www.ems.org.au
You also look into the free lunchtime concerts offered
by students and staff from the Faculty of Music.
www.music.unimelb.edu.au
newspapers
Students can purchase a newspaper card at very
low cost at the beginning of the semester. The card entitles
you to collect your newspaper from selected stores at no extra charge:
- Union Shop
- Bullwinkles
- Lygon Street Newsagent (260 Lygon Street Carlton, next to the shoe shop on the
corner of Grattan & Lygon Streets)
Stalls will be set up in front of Union House at the beginning of semester
1 where you can purchase your newspaper card.
parking
If you wish to park on campus after 5 pm, you will need to obtain
an after hour permit for use on Central Campus.
Parking at Central Campus, Eastern Precinct and Western Precinct is
not available to students during the day. It is possible
to park at University
Square during the day, however, at a cost of $7.50.
Details about parking locations, regulations and permit applications
are available at the following website:
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/parking
For more information contact:
Traffic Office
Room G07, Old Geology
T: 8344 7113
Meter parking is also available around the campus, but beware the
parking inspectors!
photocopying
A photocopy card is required to use most of the photocopiers on
campus. These can be purchased and recharged from machines in
the libraries. They cost $2 and include $1 of photocopying credit. The
same card may be used for printing in the Percy Baxter Collaborative Learning
Centre and the Student IT labs. Double-sided printing is available on
most photocopiers and will save both money and paper.
Locations of photocopiers on campus:
- Libraries
- Union House (ground floor)
- Union House, Student Resource Centre (3 rd floor)
- Baillieu Library (basement)
Off campus:
- Dinkums (Swanston Street)
- Document Printing & Publishing Group (Bouverie Street)
- MBE Business Service Centres, 85 Grattan St
post office
The campus branch of Australia Post is located in the Architecture
Building (ground floor) in Masson Road.
T: 9203 3291
public transport
Melbourne University is located a short distance from the Melbourne
Central Business District (CBD). Trams frequently travel
along the short 10 minute route towards the University from
the CBD along either Swanston Street or Royal Parade.
buying tickets
The University is located in Zone 1 and passengers are required to purchase
and validate their ticket while traveling on the tram. It is best to pre-purchase
your tickets either at a train station, newsagent or stores that sell
public transport tickets, as ticket inspectors frequently inspect
trams for valid tickets. Pre-purchasing can also help you to
save money, as 10 trip tickets work out cheaper than 10 individual trips.
Ticket inspectors have the right to fine passengers that have an incorrect
or invalid ticket. Fines are currently around $150. If you have not pre-purchased
a ticket, make sure that you have change with you as ticket machines do
not accept notes.
concession cards
As a university student, you have the option to purchase a Tertiary
Student Concession Card. Carry the concession card with you
whenever you are using public transport with a concession ticket, as
ticket inspectors have the right to fine you if you purchase a concession
ticket but do not have a concession card.
Unfortunately, international students are not entitled to purchase
a Tertiary Student Concession Card.
For all information regarding public transport in Melbourne, refer
to the Metlink website.
Information about student concession cards is available here.
security
Campus Watch (Security) has been set up to promote
personal safety and prevent theft on campus. Any suspicious behaviour
can be reported to the Campus Watch office.
At night, a security escort service is available by
arrangement to accompany you from campus buildings to the closest local
public transport.
Swanston Street (cnr Monash Road (Gate 4) (24 hours/ 7 days)
and
Raymond Priestley Building, West Wing (ground floor) (office
hours only)
T: 8344 4674 (general enquiries)
T: 8344 6666 (emergency only)
T: 1800 24 6066 (freecall)
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au
short courses
A wide range of short courses are offered by the Melbourne
University Student Union (MUSU) and the Melbourne
University Sports Association (MUSA) every semester. Class
sizes are generally small and they are a great way of meeting new people,
learning new skills, and sharing new experiences. Courses on offer include:
art, computers, dance, languages, photography, writing, tai chi, tennis,
and yoga.
For more information contact:
sport
Melbourne University Sport offers access to state-of-the-art
sports facilities at the University's Beaurepaire Centre. For
more information see:
www.sports.unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne University Sports Association (MUSA) provides
access to a wide range of affiliated sports clubs. Information
about clubs and membership can be viewed here
student clubs & societies
Over 120 campus-based clubs with wide-ranging focuses are affiliated
with the Melbourne University Student Union (MUSU). Joining
a club is a great way of making new friendships, meeting people
from similar backgrounds, sharing existing interests or developing new
interests and skills. Some examples of the many kinds of clubs you can
become involved in are:
- African Drumming Club
- Chinese Cultural Society
- Chocolate Lovers Society
- Community Aid Abroad
- Engineering Music Society
- Fantasy & Science Fiction Club
- Islamic Society
Club mail boxes are located in front of the Clubs and Societies
Office, 1st Floor Union House. You can also make contact via e-mail.
Some clubs set up an information table at Union House during Orientation
Week and at lunchtime during semester.
Check the Clubs and Societies website below for details about particular
clubs, including contact information:
www.union.unimelb.edu.au/clubs
There are also a range of department or faculty-based clubs that
you can become involved with. Engineering Faculty-based clubs
and societies can be accessed via the student
clubs & societies page.
travel
As a student, you will have access to a range of discount fares.
Good places to go to for travel needs include:
STA Travel
Ground Floor Union House
(Next to North Court)
T: 9348 1444
Student Flights
Melbourne Shop 2,
339 Swanston St 3000
T: 9639 5110
youth allowance
Youth Allowance is a government allowance for eligible full-time
students. To find out if you are eligible, or how you may become
eligible to receive Youth Allowance contact Centrelink or view their website.
If you are already receiving Youth Allowance, there is a part-time Centrelink
office on campus in the Baldwin Spencer Building to assist with
queries and the lodgement of fortnightly forms. The closest Centrelink
Office to uni is on Johnson St, Fitzroy (between Nicholson and Brunswick
Streets).
www.centrelink.gov.au
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