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Academic support

Learning skills advisers from the Library can help you improve your academic performance with:
Learning skills classes and workshops One-on-one consultation sessions
Where:	Building 1E
Tel:	9905 5054 or 1800 331 194 (for off-campus students)
Online:	Resources to help you develop academic writing, reading and listening skills: Language and Learning Online Learning support for off-campus learners

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation, contact Gippsland residential
Where:	Building 4N, Room 116
Tel:	5122 6236
Off-campus accommodation, contact Monash Connect.
Where:	Building 1W, Level 2, Room 203
Tel:	9902 6011

Activities, clubs and societies

Get involved in student life. Attend a Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) campus event and join a club or society.
Where:	MUGSU reception desk, Building 3N, Room 121
Tel:	5122 6248

The Gippsland campus hosts other Social and Cultural programs.

Bookshop

Opening hours may vary throughout semester.
Where:	Building 1N, Room 108
Tel:	5122 6310

Careers

See employment and career services

Childcare

If you have a childcare enquiry, contact the Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) Pooh Corner childcare service
Tel:	5122 6227

Counselling

Counsellors provide a free and confidential psychological counselling service.
Drop in or call to make an appointment.

Group programs are also available:
Communication skills Exam preparation Relaxation techniques Stress management
Where:	Building 3N, Level, 1, Room 102
Tel:	5122 6425

Course advice

For course-related enquiries, contact your faculty course adviser or administration officer.

If you want to defer or change your units, or have questions about fees or ID cards, visit ask.monash or Monash Connect.
Where:	Building 1W, Level 2, Room 203
Tel:	9902 6011

Disability services

The Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) offers academic support services to students with a:
Disability Ongoing illness Medical condition
The DLU officer is located at:
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1, Room 102
Tel:	5122 6425
Email:	dlu@monash.edu

Disability/rest room

For bookings and access, contact the Disability Liaison Unit Officer (see above).
Where:	Building 3W, Room 118
Tel:	5122 6425

Employment and career services

Employment and Career Development offer a range of services, programs and resources. These can help you find work, prepare applications and plan a career. Appointments are necessary.
They hold a number of fairs, forums, seminars and employer sessions throughout the year.
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1, Room 113
Tel:	5122 6415

Faculty offices

Your faculty can assist with course related enquiries.

Faculty of Art Design and Architecture
Where:	Building 6S, Room 113
Tel:	5122 6261

School of Applied Media and Social Sciences
Where:	Building 2W, Level 2, Room 290
Email:	arts-gippsland@monash.edu
Tel:	5122 6339

School of Business and Economics
Where:	Building 5N, Room 156
Email:	enquiries.gippsland@monash.edu
Tel:	5122 6380

Faculty of Education
Where:	Building 2S, Room 115
Email:	education.gippsland@monash.edu
Tel:	5122 6375

School of Information Technology
Where:	Building 3W, Level 2, Room 206
Tel:	5122 6380

Gippsland Medical School
Where:	Building 3W, Level 2, Room 235
Tel:	5122 6445

School of Nursing & Midwifery
Where:	Building 2W, Level 2, Room 242
Tel:	5122 6454

School of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Where:	Building 2W, Level 2, Room 242
Tel:	5122 6453

Financial assistance

Monash Connect staff will assist you with a variety of financial matters. Ask them about budgeting, student loans (for study related purposes) and Centrelink benefits.
Where:	Building 1W, Level 2, Room 203
Tel:	9902 6011

Food and beverages

Cafe and Bistro
Where:	Building 2N, Level 1

Health service

There is a Gippsland health service on-campus. A nurse is available to assist with first aid, nursing care, illness and injury.
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1, Room 102
Tel:	5122 6425

Indigenous student support

The Indigenous Student Services Unit provides Indigenous students with academic and general support.
Tel:	5122 6824

International student association

International Student Association (ISA) is an association of MUGSU. It represents and supports international students. You can access the international student lounge or get involved in ISA events.
Email:	mugsu.isa@monash.edu

International student support

Monash Connect offers a range of support, information, services and programs. These will assist you with your international study experience.
Where:	Building 1W, Level 2, Room 203
Tel:	9902 6011

Information technology services

The service desk can help you with:
On-campus computer technical issues Lost or forgotten passwords Monash IT resources (Moodle) Wireless assistance
Where:	Building 1E, Level 2, Room 216
Tel:	9903 2777

Library

Gippsland Library has a collection of resources online and in person, to support your studies. Attend a learning skills class, borrow books and journals or use the library computers and study spaces. Learning skills advisers provide discipline-specific academic support.
Where:	Building 1E
Tel:	9905 5054

Lockers

For more information about lockers, visit MUGZOO Central.
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1
Tel:	5122 6220

Lost property

To collect, report or hand in lost or found property, contact Facilities and Services
Where:	Building 3W, Room 245
Tel:	5122 7150

Monash Connect

Monash Connect assists students with administrative matters, such as:
Enrolment variations Fees Financial assistance ID cards International student support Student forms or letters Transcripts Travel concessions
You can get information on these and other matters in ask.monash
Where:	Building 1W, Level 2, Room 203
Tel:	9902 6011

Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU)

MUGSU represents the interests of Gippsland campus students. Whether you're undergraduate, postgraduate, domestic, international, on or off-campus, our services and activities help you make connections at university. At the MUGZOO reception desk, you can:
Talk to your student representatives Join a club or society Find out what’s happening at the Gippsland campus
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1
Tel:	5122 6248 1800 816 620 (off-campus students only)

Off-campus student support

Off-Campus Learning Centre (OCLC) provides services and support to off-campus students:
Study materials Assignment submissions and returns Online learning Ordering text books Exams Off-campus connection website and newsletter
Where:	Building 4N, Room 136
Tel:	1800 332 569 (free call Australia-wide) 5122 6274
Email:	student.support@oclc.monash.edu.au

MUGSU offers support to off-campus students through the Off-Campus Buddy Scheme

Parent room

Baby change facilities
Where:	Building 1N, Level 2, Room 201A
MUGSU parenting room (contact to arrange access)
Where:	Building 7N
Tel:	5122 6248

Parking

Parking on campus is free.
See Transport

Postgraduate support and representation

Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) provides academic support and advocacy to postgraduate students Orientation programs, seminars, social and networking events are also available.
Tel:	9905 3197
Gippsland Association of Postgraduate Students (GAPS) is an association of MUGSU and supports Gippsland postgraduate students.
Email:	president.gaps@monash.edu

Security

Monash University provides security services 24 hours a day. We encourage you to report any suspicious behaviour or incidents you witness to Security.
Where:	Building 3W, Level 2, Room 238
Tel:	5122 6662
In an emergency
Tel:	5122 6999 (from a mobile) 333 (from an internal campus phone)
If you witness or are a victim of crime, you should report this to police.
After hours security access from 6am-10pm
Where:	Building 3W, Room 245
Tel:	5122 6860

Spiritual centre

A room for prayer and reflection open to all faiths.
Where:	Building 1N, Level 1, Room 107

Sport

Talk to your Monash Sport representatives about campus sport teams and events.
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1, Room 121/122
Email:	shane.paynter@monash.edu
Tel:	5122 6248

Gippsland students are also encouraged to join TeamMONASH

Student association and representation

See Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU)

Student lounges

MUGSU student lounge
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1, Room 121/122

Student and campus news

Gippsland has an online campus news and campus events service.

Student rights and assistance

MUGSU student rights and support is a confidential information service. It provides advice, referrals, assistance and advocacy to students.
Where:	Building 3N, Level 1
Tel:	5122 6248

Student service centre

See Monash Connect

Transport

Monash encourages sustainable transport options:
Carpooling matching service Catch the train to Morwell station (taxi and shuttle service to campus available)
Travelling to Gippsland campus and parking options