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latrobe.edu.au/students
Your guide to
commencing studies
online at La Trobe
2021
International Students
Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 1
Contents Welcome
Before your classes start 2
Getting in the system 4
A very warm welcome to you from La Trobe University, Australia.
Orientation 6
COVID19 has presented unprecedented challenges and global disruptions.
Your studies 8 We hope you and your family are safe and well. We look forward to borders re-
opening soon and being able to welcome you to our beautiful campuses. In the
Student IT systems 9 meantime, we warmly welcome you to La Trobe and look forward to helping
you begin your studies wherever you are.
Your support services 10
This short guide will help you get started in your La Trobe studies whether you
Social connections 12 are overseas and yet to travel, or commencing on shore already in Australia.
There is lots of assistance available. Staff are happy to speak to you over the
Health and Wellbeing 14 phone or make a time for a face-to-face online chat via Zoom. You are not
alone and we are here to help.
What’s next? 15
For over 50 years we have welcomed students from across the globe
and today we host over 8,000 international students. We’re proud of our
multicultural community, which helps us make a global impact. And we
continue to improve in rankings of the world’s best universities, including the
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 that places La Trobe
in the top 250 globally.
Our graduates are renowned for their employability, for their deep
understanding of the most pressing challenges facing the global community,
and for their ability to address those challenges intelligently and decisively.
Good luck and we look forward to welcoming you in person soon.
Your student journey
Dr Stacey Farrawar
Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
1 2 3 4
We’ll help with all the
Start your studies online, As soon as bordersand practical details – Continue your studies
wherever you are. campuses reopen, we look airport pick up, finding at one of our beautiful
There’s loads of help and forward to welcoming you somewhere to live and campuses. Enjoy your
we’re here for you! in person. getting settled. Plus a time in Australia!
warm La Trobe welcome!
2 | Before your classes start
Before your
classes start
Before you start classes Terms or Semesters?
you need to do a few things You will either commence in a Term
- like understand your or Semester. It’s important you know
which one. Check you letter of offer to
overall course structure,
find out.
enrol in your subjects,
• A Term is shorter and only requires
make a timetable, do two subjects
some preparatory work, • A Semester is longer and requires
and undertake an online four subjects
Orientation. This will set you
Census Date
up for success.
Each subject of study offered at the
University will have a Census Date. The
Understanding your Census Date is the last date you can
course withdraw from a subject without being
Take some time to understand your financially liable i.e. having to pay for
course in the course handbook at the subject. Check your Statement of
handbook.latrobe.edu.au This will Account (from StudentOnLine) to find
outline your core subjects and electives, out when the census date is for each of
assessments, exams and more. You your subjects. Find out more at
can click on individual subjects and now.latrobe/CensusDates
understand more about what is ahead Academic calendar
and what to expect. There is even some
background reading so you can get Find out Term and Semester start
started! dates, Uni holidays, public holidays,
exam periods, census dates, and more!
What college are you in? now.latrobe/AcademicCalendar
La Trobe has two colleges, each
offering a broad range of study options.
It’s important to know what college you
are in as there are different support
networks and services available to
students in both colleges. Find out
more about your college on their
website.
ASSC - Arts, Social Sciences and
Commerce
latrobe.edu.au/assc
SHE - Science, Health and Engineering
latrobe.edu.au/she
4 | Getting on the system
Xxxxxxxx La Trobe University Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 5
Getting on the
system
1. Reset your password
You will be emailed a temporary password (to the email address associated with your application).
You need to change this and choose your own password.
Use the Password Reset Tool: now.latrobe/PasswordReset
Are you at “Acceptance Complete” in StudyLink? If not, please contact your Admissions Officer
or Agent.
Still need help? Contact Student IT Support. now.latrobe/ContactSITS
2. Edit your student profile
Using your new password go to the students section of the website latrobe.edu.au/students and
update your digital La Trobe student profile on StudentOnLine bit.ly/StudentOnLine Complete the
tabs including your home country address and phone number, your parents highest education, and
your next of kin emergency contact details.
3. Enrol into subjects
In StudentOnLine you’ll need to enrol into your subjects.Please note that a Semester is 4 subjects
and a Term is 2 subjects.
Find out about your subjects (core and elective) from the University Handbook:
handbook.latrobe.edu.au
Visit our enrolment site for more information: now.latrobe/InternationalEnrol
4. Create your study timetable
After enrolment use Allocate+ to create your personal study timetable: latrobe.edu.au/students
Need Help? Visit: now.latrobe.edu.au/timetables
5. Attend online Orientation
Our Orientation program is designed to support you to be prepared for success in your first
semester at La Trobe.
During Orientation you’ll engage is range of sessions and activities especially for students like you.
Orientation at La Trobe is an exciting time with a variety of live and On Demand sessions, as well
as a self-paced Online Orientation Program in LMS.
Visit the Orientation website for the full program: latrobe.edu.au/orientation
Pooja Ganesh
Studying Masters of Management (Human
Resource Management) at the City Campus, Pooja
talks openly about what its been like to transition to
online classes. Watch her full interview at
bit.ly/PoojaStudies
6 | Orientation
Orientation
Getting a good start Online orientation
to your studies begins LMS
even before you Spend some time navigating our
Online Orientation Program LMS
enter your first class. which has information, advice
Set yourself up for and resources to help you. All
academic success with you need to do is click on the link
below to take you to the 2021
Orientation. Online Orientation program and
Orientation is compulsory for all select ‘Enrol me’.
new international students and now.latrobe/onlineorientation
provides important information
and social activities specific Please make time to go through
to your needs. The program all the different pages as there
is designed for all students at is lots of useful information on
La Trobe University and will how to get started, get help, and
enable you to make important succeed in your studies.
connections with your peers, Plan your orientation
different networks and the In addition to our online
campus community. Orientation On Demand and
Welcome to LMS, we also run live virtual
orientation sessions before
La Trobe classes commence. You can
Start your Orientation to plan your activities and events
La Trobe with a warm welcome using our Orientation Planner.
from our Vice-Chancellor. now.latrobe/orientationplanner
now.latrobe/ViceChancellor
Welcome The planner goes live a few
weeks before each new Term or
Orientation On
Semester starts.
Demand
Our Orientation On Demand The live online orientation will
sessions allow you to be have loads of great sessions
prepared for your first semester. where you can meet your
These sessions will allow you classmates and academics and
to learn more about uni life at find out about all the amazing
La Trobe. You’ll discover tips for services available to you while
learning and career success, you study with us. You won’t
how to make friends through want to miss it!
clubs and societies, support
services and more.
latrobe.edu.au/orientation
Timetable queries? Student IT systems | 9
8 | Your studies 9 | Your studies
If you have a question about your
timetable (a clash, a timezone
issue) then reach out to your
Your Student IT
subject coordinator via LMS to
discuss options.
studies systems
There are many LMS (Learning Zoom & Microsoft
different IT systems Management System) Teams
that La Trobe uses The LMS is your online digital
Some online classes, lectures,
or tutorials may be on Zoom or
depending on your classroom were you’ll find
Microsoft Teams. These are free,
background readings, message
course and your from your academics, and
easy to use web based meeting
subjects. However important information about
platforms that enable video
conferencing, file sharing, chat
some are common to your subjects. This is also where
functions and more.
you submit your work.
all students and it’s
now.latrobe/LMS now.latrobe/zoom
important that you
understand them. Turnitin now.latrobe/teams
Turnitin software is used to
StudentOnLine submit your assessments.
When a paper is submitted by a
This is your student
student, Turnitin uses advanced
administration portal where you
pattern-matching technology to
enrol in subjects, see your fees,
identify suspected non-original
your grades and update your
text in submitted documents.
personal details. Upon starting
now.latrobe/Turnitin
at La Trobe you need go in and
complete the tabs including Echo360
your home address and phone
number, parents highest Echo360 is the lecture capture
education, and your next of kin and online delivery system used
emergency contact details. by La Trobe and is launched
bit.ly/StudentOnLine by clicking on a link within
the ‘Echo360 Block’ on your
Student email LMS subject’s homepage.
All Undergraduate students must Access your student email at With Echo360 you can watch
The academic culture certain circumstances you may Compulsory modules also complete Womenjika La now.latrobe/email recorded lectures from home.
be able to apply for a reduced
of La Trobe University study load by applying for an There are compulsory subjects Trobe (ABS0WOM). Wominjeka now.latrobe/Echo360
may be different to that Agreed Progression Plan. you need to undertake online La Trobe is a short one-hour The University will only
communicate official messages
of your home country, that are non-credit bearing compulsory online subject that
to you via your student email
introduces all La Trobe students
so we strongly suggest but you must complete and
address so make sure you
LMS (Learning pass them. Ensure you are to Indigenous Australian history,
you start preparing for check it often, or set up an
Management System) enrolled in these subjects via culture and customs. A rich auto forward to your preferred
studies. StudentOnLine, and complete and relevant cultural heritage address. If the University sends
All your subjects have a
them in your first semester of education is important for you a message via email it is
Check your enrolment presence on the LMS (that can
study. everyone. assumed you have read it.
also be known as the “digital
Your study load is determined classroom”). Make sure you log Allocate+
by the amount of credit points
you are studying. A normal full-
on to LMS regularly:
now.latrobe/LMS
Academic Integrity Module
(LTU0AIM) explains using
It is recommended that all
international students undertake Allocate+ is the system La Trobe
Your student username
time load is 120 credit points
This is where your academic information appropriately, this to understand Indigenous uses to allocate students to and password
(eight subjects) spread over an Australia. on-campus activities such as
staff will communicate with you, according to copyright and Your student username is:
academic year. You are generally tutorials, labs, seminars and
post pre-class reading or videos, privacy laws, ensuring you YourStudentIDNumber@students.ltu.edu.au
required to undertake 60 credit workshops, and to help you tailor
points (four subjects) in each quizzes, and you can meet other understand how to properly your personal timetable.
Semester period or 30 credit classmates. acknowledge where the now.latrobe/timetable Your student email address is:
points (two subjects) each Term information you use comes YourStudentIDNumber@students.latrobe.edu.au
period. from, and importantly,
understand that you cannot
A student visa holder is required present other people’s work as
to complete the course by the your own. latrobe.libguides.
Student IT Support
end date on the Confirmation of com/academic-integrity Need help to change your password or get access
Enrolment (CoE). This normally
requires you maintain a standard
to a system? The Student IT Support Team can
study load of 60 points in each help.
half-year period. However, in
now.latrobe/ContactSITS
10 | Your support services
Got a Question?
Your support
Chances are, the answer is in the
Frequently Asked Questions online portal
latrobe.edu.au/student-faqs
services Or contact us via phone Tel: 1300 528 762
or from overseas +61 3 9479 6000
or send a query and we’ll be more than
happy to help latrobe.edu.au/ask-us
We understand that Subject/content The Library website also The Learning Hub Studiosity A Peer Mentor from your School/ Peer Learning To sign in or register for LinkedIn
has useful tools such as an Discipline hosts these interactive Learning:
studying online is not queries Assessment Planner Tool and a The Learning Hub provides All La Trobe students have opportunities and are a great
Advisors
everyone’s first choice workshops, study resources and access to Studiosity, a great 24/7 1. Go to linkedin.com/
Your subject coordinator or Time Management Calculator to opportunity to chat with other Our friendly team of Peer
individual appointments. Develop online support resource where learning/
and that this time has course coordinator are your first get help to plan ahead and stay
skills in academic writing, library you can obtain writing feedback
students, ask questions, and get Learning Advisors (PLAs) are
point of contact for any questions on track with submitting your to know others better. part of The Learning Hub, and 2. Below the sign in button
presented us with unique you have in relation to your research, study skills, English and and ask study-related questions are high achieving students who click on the line “Sign in with
assessments on time, and a very
challenges. That’s why subject or course, the academic handy Academic Referencing much more. during live chat times. Note: The Some of the things you can chat
are trained to support you with your organization account”
now.latrobe/LTULearningHub support provided through live with your Peer Mentor about:
we’ve put so much of content or assessment feedback. Tool to make sure you reference assessments and study. 3. Type in your La Trobe email
You can reach them via LMS. chat covers foundational or first- • Uni life and meeting people
our face-to-face student properly. The Maths Hub year undergraduate level core For more information visit address and follow the
latrobe.edu.au/library • Understanding University prompts
support online too! International student Speak to staff for specialised concepts only. latrobe/LTULearningHub
platforms (LMS, Allocate+,
support Academic Advisors help with mathematics and LinkedInLearning (Note: You do not need a LinkedIn profile to
Guide to studying statistics. Ask related subject
Studiosity is not a proofreading StudentOnLine)
access LinkedIn Learning, although you can
If you are an undergraduate service and cannot correct your
online For any query related to being an
(Bachelors) student, throughout specific questions for a range of work for you. They will comment • Submitting assignments We are proud to be associated choose to connect your learning account to
international student such as visa disciplines, including Chemistry, and referencing with LinkedIn Learning and your profile if you already have one).
We have created a and CoE, study load, fees, or just your first year you will have on where you can improve your
Physics, Biology, Engineering, their online library containing
comprehensive guide to studying general advice. You can contact access to an Academic Advisor. grammar, spelling, structure and • Managing studies and work
Nursing, Exercise and Sports thousands of high-quality,
online to support you at this time. the ASK La Trobe team on +61 3 clarity of your writing. You then life
Through one-on-one Biomechanics, Biochemistry and current and engaging video
Access the Guide via LMS (note 9479 1199, ask a question online, need to reflect on how to improve
consultations, your Advisor can Biotechnology • Support services and where tutorials to help you develop the
you need to be enrolled to access or request an online appointment your work before you hand it
support you with enrolment and now.latrobe/MathsHub to get help latest business, software and
this resource from the LMS) via Zoom latrobe.edu.au/ask-us in. So don’t leave it to the last
subject selection, developing creative skills. New courses are
now.latrobe/guidetoonline minute! To connect with a peer mentor,
your academic plan and The Science Hub added every week, so you can
The Library contact the relevant College for
Administrative queries connecting you with the right Specialist advice for students
Access Studiosity via LMS.
your course.
keep up-to-date with the latest
The Library has a range of La Trobe support services to help advancements in technology.
For all administrative queries excellent online resources you achieve success and get the
studying Biology, Physics, Peer Mentor Program now.latrobe/PeerMentor
such as enrolment, timetabling, Anatomy, Chemistry and Health All La Trobe students have free,
including tutorials to make the most out of your time at The Peer Mentor program
advanced standing, fees and Science related subjects and unlimited access. You can learn
most of the digital collection. A La Trobe. connects new students with
more, contact ASK La Trobe. courses. a wide range of skills − in areas
significant number of books are peers in their area of study to get
latrobe.edu.au/ask-us You can make an appointment now.latrobe/ScienceHub as diverse as graphic design,
digital and can be borrowed in off to a great start at university.
(once you have enrolled) at web development, music and
Frequently Asked Questions electronic form to be accessed at
now.latrobe/Advisor This program will connect you leadership – to complement your
If you have a question about home on your device. Librarians
with your school or discipline degree or to achieve a personal
anything, chances are the answer can provide with assistance in Find their contact details at
and build community, promote goal.
is already in our Frequently Asked person or online. now.latrobe/
StudentAdvisingatLTU connectedness and share
Questions. now.latrobe/COVIDSafeLibrary
experiences of Uni life and study.
latrobe.edu.au/student-faqs
12 | Social Connections Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide Be smart, be safe, be well | 13
Social connections
Studying online doesn’t E-friends - for StudyMelbourne
need to be lonely! new commencing Loads of virtual online events and
Staying connected and international students workshops for the Melbourne
feeling like a part of a Designed to help international
International Student community,
including storytelling, practical
community is a vital students settle into life at workshops, virtual sporting
part of online study. At La Trobe and Australia. Chat with events, welcome dinners, and lots
other international students who
La Trobe we have lots more studymelbourne.vic.gov.au
are also studying online, including
of ways to help you get those who have been at La Trobe
connected and feel part for some time. Get advice and
of our fabulous student support and make friends. You’ll
get a link in your welcome email
community. after you complete international
Clubs and societies admission requirements or
search Transition @ La Trobe -
The La Trobe Student International Welcome Group.
Association has loads of clubs
and societies. There is bound to Live international
be something that interests you. student lounges
ltsa.com.au
The International Student
Careers and Services Team hold regular live
professional virtual international student
lounge sessions so you can log
development on and chat with other students
The Careers team at La Trobe and staff, and also get support
have heaps of experience in and share ideas. It’s a great way
helping students get jobs and to stay connected and motivated
develop skills to find work. Check while practicing good social
out all the great free online distancing. Topics include,
professional development and staying healthy, hobbies and
training sessions taking place recreation, study and research
to help you build your skills and skills and more. It’s fun and
networks, and perfect your CV/ relaxed. For upcoming sessions,
resume. follow us on Facebook.
now.latrobe/StudentCareers
Facebook
Join the international student
community at the International
Student Services facebook page.
Stay up to date with news and
information, meet other students,
win prizes, and so much more!
now.latrobe/ISSFacebook
MyLaTrobe
MyLaTrobe is your source for all Penny Wang
the latest student updates and
Studying a Bachelor of Finance at the Bundoora
news you need as a La Trobe
Campus, Penny talks about the support available
student.
to her whilst studying from home. Watch her full
latrobe.edu.au/mylatrobe interview at:
bit.ly/PennyStudies
14 | Health and Wellbeing 15 | What’s next?
Health and Wellbeing What’s next?
Once the travel ban is lifted you will be able to travel to
Australia and we look forward to welcoming you in person.
It’s more important than We can’t wait to meet you!
La Trobe Health and At Home Wellbeing
ever to take care of our Wellbeing Resources
physical and mental La Trobe offers a range of
As part of our partnership
health. La Trobe has services to support your
with Medibank we are pleased
to share a suite of excellent
heaps of great resources wellbeing during your studies at
programs to help you stay fit,
La Trobe.
for staff and students. healthy and well at home.
y Resource Hub
COVID-19 advice Some of the programs include:
y Safer Community
y Recipes and cooking tips
Read about how the University y Counselling and Mental
is responding to the health and y Meditation and mindfulness
Health
safety of staff and students, at y Tips for healthy studying/
y AccessAbility Hub
our comprehensive FAQ page: working from home
latrobe.edu.au/about/novel- y Multifaith Spiritual Wellbeing
y Exercise guides and advice
coronavirus y Men’s Health and Wellbeing
y and so much more!
Sport and Fitness y Indigenous Health and
medibank.com.au/livebetter/
Wellbeing
La Trobe Sport has created a athome
series of free online classes to y LGBTIQA+ Health and
stay fit and healthy. Wellbeing
#ActivationInIsolation activities latrobe.edu.au/wellbeing
include yoga, pilates, a push-up Wellbeing support
challenge and more. Join in the
fun with staff and students at during COVID-19
now.latrobe/ During the COVID-19 pandemic,
ActivationinIsolation you may need different forms of
support. Our services are to help
meet all your wellbeing needs.
To request a phone call or an
online Zoom video call from our
Wellbeing team. Please fill out our
request a call form and we will be
in touch as soon as possible.
now.latrobe/WellbeingCOVID
If you are offshore and need help with travelling to Australia and settling in,
our dedicated team will provide everything you need to know before you
leave home such as getting your visa, arranging your health insurance,
finding suitable accommodation close to campus, booking your free
airport pick up, and assisting you to settle into life in Australia, make
friends, and find work. Not to mention a warm La Trobe welcome where
we can finally meet you in person and show you around campus and our
wonderful cities.
Student support Apply for your student visa online at homeaffairs.gov.au You’ll need your
services Letter of Offer, CoE and health insurance, and may also need evidence
You will need to purchase Overseas Students Health Cover.
La Trobe’s preferred provider is Medibank and we have an
of further supporting documentation such as evidence of your financial
Check out all the support available exclusive offer for comprehensive cover only for La Trobe
capacity. Your student visa is issued for the duration of your studies as
in one place. students. Make sure you check the box that you would like
outlined in your CoE, plus a few extra months. You can find help and
us to arrange it for you.
support with your student visa application on the Department of Home
latrobe.edu.au/students/support Affairs (DHA) website now.latrobe/VisaHelp
Our campus locations
MILDURA SYDNEY
New South Wales
ALBURY-WODONGA
Victoria
SHEPPARTON
BENDIGO
MELBOURNE
CITY
Contact us
Ask a question
International Student Services
+61 3 9479 1199
ASK La Trobe
latrobe.edu.au/students/ask-us
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