Administrative transition

Administrative transition is probably the most overlooked area of transition to university. Universities have complex administrative processes that require students to take responsibility for their enrolment. All correspondence will be addressed to you - the student - and not your parents. You will need to negotiate the enrolment process, the timetable, subject websites, keep on top of assessment dates, and ensure you read your emails and other correspondence from the university.

Administrative transition: tips and resources

A student accessing university online resources.

• Email is the most-used method of correspondence between the university and students, so it is essential that you check your student email regularly. Make sure you open your email account and organise your Authcate password prior to semester commencing.
• Ensure that you keep your contact details (address and phone number) up to date via WES.
• Explore the potential of your personal gateway (my.monash) and customise it to suit your needs.
• Get to know the faculty's current students website, which includes information such as assessment, results and exams, special consideration and the faculty's policies and guidelines.
• Get to know your course requirements and unit descriptions in the Undergraduate Handbook.
• Get to know your timetable in Allocate+.
• Plan your semester using your student diary. In 2009 there will be a customisable online student diary in the my.monash portal that reflects the content of the hard-copy diary which will be given to you at enrolment day.
• Add in all your assessment due dates, which can be found in your unit outlines in MUSO (Blackboard).
• View your booklist and buy your textbooks.