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WELCOME

Graduate Diploma in Psychology Orientation Mid Year Intake 2018 Andrew Howes – Academic Programs Manager Simon Cropper – Graduate Diploma Program Convener Sarah Thorpe – Academic Programs Officer

Your Study Plan is a diagram that displays what subjects you need to complete in

• rder to successfully complete your course.

There are sample full time and part time study plans available on our website: http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/graduate-diploma-in- psychology/degree-structure#degree-structure Course Advice For advice on course planning, please contact Sarah Thorpe, Academic Programs Officer on Level 12 of the Redmond Barry Building. To arrange an appointment you can visit us in person or email graddip-psych@unimelb.edu.au.

Your study plan

2018 handbook: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2018/courses/340aa

• The handbook contains information regarding your overall course and detailed

information for each subject.

• It is imperative that you read through each subject on the handbook before taking that

subject, especially regarding electives.

• Each entry on the handbook has important information regarding the subject census

dates, coordinator contact information and subject overview.

• Information and content for a subject that you are enrolled into will appear in your
• LMS. You can find recorded lectures, course material, community discussions,

assignment information and submission boxes.

Subject information

Timetable & Class Registration

Class registration closes on Friday 10 August at 5.00 pm. If classes are displaying as full or if you are having issues with the registration process you will need to submit a request through the Class Registration Enquiry Management (CREM) system. All matters relating to class registration are handled via CREM. If you're not sure how to use CREM, you can read more about it at ask.unimelb. If you have any general timetabling questions, please email Sarah Thorpe at graddip-psych@unimelb.edu.au.

Student Support Services

Connecting Students and Services – STOP 1

Stop 1 is the home of student services online, on the phone and in person. The range of services you can access through Stop 1 includes:

• Administrative and information services including student ID cards, enrolment queries, fees, transcripts, scholarships, and graduations.
• Skills and development services including employability, academic development, and student development.
• General support services including disability, housing, financial aid, and the Safer Community Program.
• Academic support including academic adjustment plans and special consideration via the Student Equity and Disability Support (SEDS)

which provides services as indicated at http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity for students who need ongoing support with their studies. CONTACT AND SUPPORT FAQs: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/ Ask Stop 1 online: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/app/ask Call Stop 1 @ 13 MELB (13 6352) Drop in to Stop 1: 757 Swanston St, Parkville (Cnr Grattan St) Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

www.psych.unimelb.edu.au

my.unimelb and LMS

my.unimelb - https://my.unimelb.edu.au/ Use this to view your study plan, view your personal details, enrol into subjects, apply for leave, access fee statements, access results, links to your LMS, timetable, library information and to submit forms. LMS - https://lms.unimelb.edu.au/ The LMS is the University’s online system for subject information such as readings; submitting assignments and providing feedback to students.

Current Students Homepage Links to forms, news and events, information for Stop 1, ask.unimelb, and key dates: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/

• Information on examination dates, special consideration, academic progress,

policies, etc. The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences website http://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate-diploma

• Graduate Diploma Student Manual
• Online student forms (extensions, building access request and lab transfer

forms)

Websites

Lab Report Writing and Statistics Resources Detailed and helpful resources are available via the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences ‘Psychological Sciences Statistics and Research Methods Modules’ community on LMS which is available via log-in access. Please copy and paste the following url into your browser https://app.lms.unimelb.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_ 6080840_1&course_id=_348574_1 If you are a Graduate Diploma in Psychology student and you do not have access to this community site, please email a request and include your student username for access to: graddip-psych@unimelb.edu.au

Learning Resources

Support Services and Key Information

Graduate Diploma in Psychology information: Our website has links to the assignment extension form, policy information and the Graduate Diploma student manual: http://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate- diploma Census Dates: Dates listed on my.unimelb and in the handbook entry for each subject. It is your responsibility to be aware of key enrolment and withdrawal dates. Special Consideration: You may experience unexpected circumstances that significantly impact your studies, or, you may experience ongoing health conditions or official commitments that require study adjustments to assist you. The University has policies and procedures in place if you need support: http://students.unimelb.edu.au/admin/special Student Advocacy and Health Services: The Student Advocacy Service can provide help and discuss the options that might be available if you need to apply, or have applied for, Special

• Consideration. The University's Health Service and Counselling and Psychological Services are

available to all students.

Accessing Student Advocacy and Health Services

Student Advocacy: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/need-help/advocacy/special-consideration/ Health Services: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/health Counselling Services: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic: http://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/psychology- clinic The University of Melbourne’s Psychology Clinic is a teaching clinic that provides low-cost, high quality clinical services to adults 17 years and over living in Melbourne. Postgraduate students see adult patients under the supervision of The University of Melbourne’s faculty members who are senior clinicians and registered clinical psychologists.

Student Card

As a student you need your student card to borrow books, access study spaces, prove your identity at exams and receive student discounts. You should have your student card with you whenever you are on campus. How to get your student card 1. Upload your photograph via the CaptureME portal 2. Verify your identity in the CaptureME portal, which will determine how your student card is issued: Australian passport or Australian driver's licence

Once approved, your card will be mailed to your address as recorded in my.unimelb within 5 working days.

All other forms of ID (e.g. Keypass)

You must wait for your confirmation email (can take up to 24 hours), which will be sent to your nominated email address. Once you have received this email, bring 100 points of ID to Open Stage Theatre, Level 1, Stop 1 (Parkville) from 1pm the following working day.

As a Graduate Diploma student, you have access to the graduate study hub on level 10 (Rm 1010) of the Redmond Barry Building from 7am to 7pm. If you do not have access to this space please speak to Mitchell Old, Enquiries Officer on the 12th floor of the Redmond Barry Building.

Study Space

Psychology Pathways

TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION!

HELLO & WELCOME

WE REPRESENT YOU

Our Council of elected graduate students represents your views and needs on campus.

WE CAMPAIGN ON WHAT MATTERS

Our Fares Fair PTV campaign is fighting for public transport concessions.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION

GSA acts as the graduate student voice in the room, helping shape the University’s decisions.

RESEARCH SUPPORT

We’ve got Thesis Bootcamps, Shut Up & Write sessions and the Graduate Researcher Network to help you! You can even apply for a long-term office in the 1888 Building.

24/7 STUDY SPACES

The 1888 Building is accessible for graduate students 24/7. We have computer labs, silent study spaces, lounges, kitchens and bookable group meeting rooms available.

MIND THE GAP

Make the leap from study to work with our practical employability workshops. From managing conflict to “managing up”, we’ll prepare you for life after study.

ART PRIZE

The GSA Art Prize celebrates creativity outside of your studies, and offers cash prizes for student art. Entries will open through August to September, and the winning student artworks will be decided at the exhibition in October.

REGULAR SOCIAL EVENTS

Food, drinks and fun all year round: Orientation | Garden Party | Septemberfest Plus: Wednesday barbecues during semester!

ANNUAL GRADUATE BALL

The Annual Graduate Ball is coming on Friday 31 August. Tickets are on sale now – while they last!

ORIENTATION HOUSEWARMING

Join us on Thursday 26 July for the GSA Housewarming Orientation! Food, friends, fun: it’s a whole day of social events and activities – from craftivism to karaoke!

JOIN ONE OR START ONE!

JOIN THE GRADUATE COMMUNITY!

/GraduateStudentAssociation @GSA_UniMelb WeChat: Coming soon! 24/7 access to the 1888 Building Gate 8, Grattan St

gsa.unimelb.edu.au

QUESTIONS?

Thank you for attending the orientation session. Please join us for lunch in the tea room on the 12th floor.