Congratulations on receiving

your offer.
We look forward to welcoming you to Monash.
Please follow these 3 simple steps to accept your offer and commence your
studies at Monash:

1 Accept
your offer 2 Organise your
student visa 3 Plan your
commencement

Need help?
Please contact us if you need help with completing your International
Student Course Agreement at any stage.
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788 Email:
[email protected]
 Mail or deliver in person to:
Step 1: Accept your offer Central Admissions,
Monash Connect, Clayton Campus 21 Chancellors Walk,
Instructions to accept your offer: Campus Centre Monash University,
VIC 3800, Australia
1. Read every page of the Agreement carefully. If the
information is correct, you understand it, and are comfortable Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and
with proceeding, then:
Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare
(CAAW)
Complete Part A of the Agreement. which includes the following Once we have received your signed Agreement and evidence of
sections that require your input and subsequently providing payment, we will issue you with an electronic Confirmation of
certain documents for: Enrolment (CoE) by email within three (3) working days.
■■ Your personal details – ensure they are correct ■■ If you are under 18 and we have approved your
■■ Your visa details guardianship/care arrangement, you will also receive a
Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare
■■ Your OSHC option
(CAAW) letter from Monash.
■■ Payment option
■■ You will need the above documents to process your visa.
■■ Acceptance Declaration – requires your signature
Declining offer
2. If you are less than 18 years of age at the time of arrival in Australia If you wish to decline your offer please provide written
for study at Monash, you need to complete the Welfare and confirmation of your decision by sending an email to:
Accommodation Arrangements Form and return it together with [email protected]
other supporting documents to Monash.
To download the form and for more information about under 18
care arrangements, please visit
Step 2: Organise your student
https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/life-at-monash- visa
college/under-18s
If you choose to arrange your own health cover, you will need to If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you
produce evidence of Overseas Student Healthcare Cover (OSHC) must obtain a student visa before commencing a course of study
membership. in Australia.

3. Return your signed and completed Part A of the

Agreement and any other documents required together 1. Apply for your student visa
with the required fee deposit to Monash. You will need an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and, if you
4. Once your acceptance has been processed, you will receive your are under 18 and not living with a relative in Australia and requiring
electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) to be used for your DIBP approval, a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and
visa application. Welfare (CAAW) letter from Monash to apply for a student visa. You will
receive these documents when you have returned your signed Agreement
If you are under 18 and seeking DIPB approval for accommodation
with any additional required documents and paid the required deposit to
and welfare arrangement, you will also receive a Confirmation of
accept your offer.
Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) letter, also to
be used for your visa application. You will need to quote the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
number when making your online application
www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Appl/Student
Other useful information:
2. Comply with any general student visa terms
Paying your deposit and conditions
To accept your offer, you must pay a course fee deposit as stated in Part Full student visa terms and conditions are available from the
A , Offer Payment Information of your Agreement. Your payment Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and it is
options are set out in Part A, ‘Payment options’ in your Agreement. your responsibility to ensure you adhere to these conditions at all
times www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Visa-conditions/visa-
Discount – brother or sister conditions-students
If you and one or more siblings are enrolled in a Monash University English language proficiency requirements
full-fee course at the same time, you may be entitled to a 10 per cent
You may need to meet the Australian Government’s English
discount on your annual tuition fees. This is only available
proficiency requirements when applying for your student visa
on request after you enrol.
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Student-Visa-
■■ Even if you think you will be entitled to this discount, you must English-Language-Requirements
pay the full deposit amount to accept your offer. For more
Health and financial requirements
information visit: monash.edu/fees/discounts-refunds/family-
discount Applications for a student visa may require a health check as well as a
finance assessment
Returning your signed agreement www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Heal/meeting-the-health-requirement
Return Part A of your signed Agreement, any additional or https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-
supplementary forms required and evidence of payment by: listing/student-500#HowTo
Scan and email to: Overseas Student Health Cover and your student visa
[email protected]
for Undergraduate or Postgraduate offers For the duration of your visa you must have Overseas Student Health
[email protected] Cover (OSHC) for you (and your family, if they are staying with you in
for Monash College English, Foundation or Diploma offers Australia). More information about OSHC is available
at monash.edu.au/fees/resources/policy/overseas-student-health-
cover.html
Under 18 visa requirements
Airport Reception
■■ Monash provides an airport reception service for new international
If you are under 18 years of age when you apply for your student visa,
students arriving in Melbourne. It covers transport for you to your
the Australian Government requires you to either live with a parent,
nominated accommodation (accompanying family and friends are
guardian or obtain education provider (Monash) approval for your
charged a fee).
accommodation and welfare arrangements.
■■ To arrange a pick-up, please submit an airport reception booking form
For students under 18 years of age and not living with a parent or
at least three working days before you arrive.
relative, guardianship will be delivered by the Monash Guardianship
Service. Information on this service and the Welfare and
Accommodation Arrangements Form can be found at For Monash College Students:
https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/life-at-monash-college/under-18s
Click here to make a booking: monashcollege.edu.au/live- and-
Monash will not issue an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) study-in-australia/prepare-to-arrive/book-your-airport-
to any student under 18 unless the Monash Welfare and reception
Accommodation Arrangements Form has been completed and
submitted with the signed Agreement.
If you are already in Australia and require a student visa or
visa extension: For any stay beyond that allowed by your initial For Monash University Students:
student visa, you may need to apply for a new student visa or a
Click here to make a booking
different type of visa www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud
https://www.monash.edu/study/how-to-apply/international-
student-applications/preparing-to-arrive/book-your-airport-
Step 3: Plan your commencement reception

We understand that moving away from home to continue your 2. Accommodation Arrangement
education in a new country can be challenging. We can assist on Monash can assist international students to arrange accommodation.
your arrival, find you temporary accommodation and guide you There are a number of accommodation options in Melbourne for you to
through enrolment. choose from. Which option is right for you will depend on your age,
Depending on your first course of study, you may need to follow the campus, and the type of experience you want.
specific instructions setup for Monash College students or Monash
University students: Accommodation Options:
a. Temporary Accommodation
■■ Short-term accommodation can be arranged for you when you
Monash College arrive in Melbourne. Prospective students, staff and visitors to
You are a Monash College student if your first course is one of Monash can utilize the short-term accommodation list of
the following: private providers who offer discounted rates if they wish.
■■ Monash English
Enquiries and booking with those that interest you needs to be
done directly short term accommodation
■■ Monash English Bridging
■■ We require at least three working days’ notice to find
■■ Introductory Academic Program appropriate accommodation.
■■ Monash University Foundation Year b. On Campus Accommodation
■■ Monash College Diploma Living on-campus can be great for students who have never lived out
Students are encouraged to visit Monash College Pre-Arrival of home before.
and New Students page at ■■ Berwick, Clayton and Peninsula Monash campuses have Monash-
https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/how-to-apply/prepare-to- managed accommodation, often referred to as ‘halls’ or ‘residences.’
arrive and https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/information-
■■ You will need to officially apply through Monash Residential
for/students for more information.
Services for on-campus accommodation.
■■ Room options range from self-contained units, to single rooms
with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Monash University ■■ Some accommodation options will operate dining rooms where
You are a Monash University student if your first course is one of meals can be purchased.
the following: ■■ Rooms are fully-furnished but you may need to supply items such
■■ Bachelor Degree Program as bedding.
■■ Postgraduate Degree by Coursework ■■ Options, application forms and costs are available online
(please see link on the following page).
■■ Postgraduate Degree by Research
c. Off-Campus Accommodation
If you choose to live off-campus on your own or with a group of
1. Arrive in Australia friends, make sure you receive guidance from MRS’ Off-campus
Accommodation Services who will help you make an informed
You should plan to arrive in Melbourne at least 14 days prior to decision. The options available off-campus include:
orientation dates. This will make it easier for you to settle in and
prepare for the start of classes. ■■ Homestay – where a student stays with a local family. Homestay
provides an opportunity to learn about the Australian way of life and
culture first hand and is especially popular with first year students.
■■ Student hostels – have similar facilities to University residences, but
are privately owned and off-campus.
■■ Private rental accommodation – includes rooming
houses, furnished or unfurnished apartments, and
shared student housing.
Accommodation Options for students under 18
Monash English Course
Since you can only stay in pre-approved accommodation, Monash has
approved the following list of providers for you to choose from: Pre-enrolment – Authority to Enrol
■■ Urbanest https://urbanest.com.au/melbourne/ Approximately 2 – 3 weeks prior to your enrolment, and if you are eligible
to enrol (i.e. you have sent your signed Agreement and payment for your
■■ Monash Residential Services mrs.monash.edu.au full offer to Admissions), you will receive an official enrolment
■■ Homestay https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/life-at-monash- notification.
college/accommodation/homestay This notification will be emailed to you and is called ‘Authority
■■ Arrow on Swanston https://www.arrowonswanston.com.au/ to Enrol’. In order to enrol you must bring a copy of this ‘Authority to
Enrol’ email with you on the date of your enrolment.
You will be advised of the steps to complete your enrolment.
You will only receive your CAAW once we have received
confirmation of your accommodation arrangements from one Please note enrolment dates for each course/campus are different.
of these providers. Please check the websites listed below closer to commencement
for updated enrolment dates.
Accommodation Options for students over the age of 18
For Monash College Students:
For enquiries regarding accommodation please refer the information
on the following website MRS’ Off-campus Accommodation Services monashcollege.edu.au/live-and-study-in-australia/prepare-to-
arrive/enrolment-and-orientation

For Monash College Students:

https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/life-at-monash-
college/accommodation For Monash University Students:
www.study.monash/student-life/getting-started

For Monash University Students: If you are a new International student and are unable to enrol and arrive
monash.edu/study/international/accommodation by the final enorlment/arrival date published on the Get Started website
at monash.edu/get-started/ , then you must apply for permission to
enrol/arrive late. Without written permission, you cannot start your
course. Late enrolment is subject to approval and is not guaranteed. To
apply, you must email [email protected] with all of the following
d) Finding permanent accommodation information:
Monash can assist international students to arrange permanent Monash ID Number:
accommodation. Where you decide to live and the type of First name:
accommodation you choose will depend on the campus Last name:
you study at, how you want to live and your budget. Date of birth:
■■ You can choose to live on-campus or off-campus Name of course to be enrolled in:
Exact date of enrolment/arrival:
■■ You can choose from fully-catered or self-catered options Reason for late enrolment/arrival:
■■ You can live by yourself or in a shared environment
■■ Monash Residential Services manages on-campus Attend orientation
accommodation and assists with off-campus options too Orientation marks the beginning of the academic year for new
mrs.monash.edu students.
Orientation (or ‘O Week’ as it is often referred to), is a fun time, and is
3. Enrolment and Orientation made up of a program of information sessions, tours and events
designed to help you get to know Monash and particularly, your
Monash University course campus, its facilities and the services on offer to you. Get involved and
Once you have accepted and paid for your offer you will receive an make the most of it – this initial experience will help you feel as though
invitation to set up your electronic Monash account and enrol online in you really belong.
units of study. Working through this process will help you understand
■■ Orientation provides important information about studying at
and plan your course early so that you can get off to the best possible
Monash and living in Australia.
start.
■■ You learn about local government services available to you and
the local community in general.
Information about the online enrolment process and important dates is
available at: monash.edu/get-started/ ■■ O Week is a great opportunity to meet and make friends with your
fellow classmates and senior students just before starting your course.
Orientation activities at Monash University happen before the
It is also a chance to meet and talk with Monash staff.
semester starts and are designed to help you settle in. Some orientation
activities focus on providing more information about your studies For more information about orientation, please visit:
while other activities are designed to help you meet new people and
become familiar with our amazing campuses.
Use the orientation ePlanner to see what activities are on and to create For Monash University Students:
your own personal schedule: orientation.monash
monash.edu/orientation

Monash College course – Diploma or Foundation

For Monash College Students:
Approximately 5 weeks prior to your Orientation and if you are
eligible to enrol (ie. you have sent a signed Agreement and payment monashcollege.edu.au/live-and-study-in-australia/prepare-to-
for your full offer to Admissions), you will receive an official arrive/enrolment-and-orientation
enrolment notification with instructions to complete your enrolment.
Information about the online enrolment process and important dates is
available at:https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/get-started
International student support services Frequently asked questions
Monash has a range of student support services. Our friendly student Conditional offer – What is it?
support staff can help you adjust to your new environment and answer
any questions. ■■ You need to meet certain requirements before you can enter your
course (e.g. academic results, English skills, or possibly providing
The following are examples of support services available the curriculum of previous studies).
to Monash students:
■■ Your conditional offer outlines the condition(s) you must meet to
receive a full (unconditional) offer. Your full offer will be issued
For a full range of support services available to Monash once you have provided necessary documentation
College students, please visit: to satisfy any condition(s).

monashcollege.edu.au/live-and-study-in-australia/support- Credit transfers – How do you apply?

services
■■ Complete an Application for credit transfer form
http://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/277145/credit.
pdf Certified copies of all your official transcripts or results from
your previous studies, plus copies of the subject syllabuses
For a full range of support services available to Monash should be mailed with your application.
University students, please visit: ■■ Credit transfers are at the discretion of the faculty and cannot be
monash.edu/students/support guaranteed.

Deferment – How do I do it?

Career and job advice ■■ If you are unable to commence the course in the semester you
Monash provides a career counselling service to currently applied for, you may be able to defer your offer until the next
enrolled Monash students and graduates (Monash University only). semester or the next year.
Counselling can help in subject and course choice, postgraduate study ■■ A request for deferment should be submitted as soon as you
selection and career options on completion of study. know you will be unable to arrive in time for the start of the
monash.edu.au/careers semester.
■■ Deferments received after the start of the semester may not be
Counselling accepted.
We provide a free, professional and confidential psychological ■■ If you are a Monash University or Monash College student, you need
counselling service to all Monash students in such areas as exam skills, to download and complete the Defer/Change of course preference
stress management, assertiveness and communication skills, time form http://www.study.monash/how-to-apply/international-student-
management and motivation. applications/after-you-apply/defer-or-change-your-course. or email us
monash.edu/health/counselling at [email protected] explaining the reason for deferring
and provide any supporting documentation.
Clubs and associations ■■ If your deferral is approved, you will receive a new offer and start
At present almost 100 clubs operate at Monash, covering a date.
diverse range of interests including academic, spiritual, ■■ Deferment requests will ordinarily be granted, subject to (a)
performance, general interest, international, cultural and the policy of particular faculties; (b) deferred applications being
political clubs, as well as societies for halls of residence. reassessed to ensure that your English language test is still valid at
monash.edu.au/students/associations/student.html the course commencement, and if not, your undergoing a further
test of English proficiency; and (c) there being an available place in
English language support the course and intake for which deferment is requested. After the
deferral period of 12 months has expired, should you still wish to
The Monash University English Language Centre provides high- study at Monash, you will need to re- apply to Monash for
quality English courses for you to achieve the English skills required admission as a new student and in these circumstances, Monash
for work or study. makes no warranty or promise that
monashcollege.edu.au/english-language-services/english- a further offer would be made.
language-courses
monash.edu/students/conversational-english
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) – When do I get it?
■■ You will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Monash
Family and child care when we have received the signed copy of Part A of the
International Student Course Agreement together with any other
The Family and Child Care centres assist students to successfully
documents requested and payment of your deposit. The CoE will
combine their pursuit of education with family responsibilities.
be emailed to you (or your agent).
monash.edu/childcare
Monash packaged offer – What is it?
Financial services ■■ A Monash packaged offer is a combination of progressive offers of
Monash Connect can assist students with a wide variety of financial two or more Monash courses, for example, Monash English, Monash
matters, including advice and information on personal budgeting, University Foundation Year, and Monash University Bachelor
buying a car, financial planning and more. Degree. In these cases a Confirmation
monash.edu/financial-assistance of Enrolment (CoE) will be issued for the whole duration of the
combined courses.
Medical services
The University Health Services provide a broad range of general health
and medical services for students, with an emphasis on illness
prevention and health education.
monash.edu/health
 Visa – How do I organise it?
International Student Course Agreement (ISCA)
– What is it? ■■ Visit the Government website for the Department of Immigration and
Border Protection for information about visiting and studying in
■■ The International Student Course Agreement is also referred to as the Australia You will need an eCoE from Monash University to apply
‘Agreement’ in this document. Your International Student Course for a student visa. www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud
Agreement (Agreement) includes all the information
you need to know to accept the offer, including details such as
course name, campus, duration and commencement date,
annual fee, the deposit you need to pay to accept your offer and an
offer lapse date (the date by which you must accept the offer).
■■ You will need to read every page of your Agreement before you
accept the offer. In order to accept your offer, you need
to complete, sign and return Part A of the Agreement together with
any other documents asked for and payment of the deposit.

Sponsored scholarship holder – How do I accept?

■■ For students who are sponsored or are in receipt of a
scholarship, your scholarship sponsor needs to provide Monash
with a Financial Guarantee letter at the same time as you return
Part A of the Agreement.
■■ The Financial Guarantee letter must cover your course fees and
any health insurance costs indicated in your Agreement.
■■ Once the signed Agreement and letter have been received
an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will be issued.

Admissions Monash on the web

Need help? Find a course

For assistance with completing your www.study.monash/courses

International Student Course Agreement Faculty handbooks
Email: [email protected] monash.edu/pubs/handbooks
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788 Monash University fees
monash.edu/fees
Return your signed Agreement together with
Monash University homepage
evidence of payment to:
monash.edu.au
Scan and email to:
Monash College homepage
[email protected]
for acceptances to Monash University; or monashcollege.edu.au
[email protected] Monash College new students page
for acceptances to Monash College monashcollege.edu.au/new-students
Mail or deliver in person to: Monash University international students
Central Admissions, monash.edu/study/international
Monash Connect, Clayton Campus Monash College course information
21 Chancellors Walk, Campus Centre
Monash University, monashcollege.edu.au/courses
VIC 3800, Australia Monash University English Language Centre
monashcollege.edu.au/english-language-services
Monash University publications
monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks
Off-campus learning
monash.edu/admissions/apply/off-campus
Scholarships
study.monash/fees-scholarships/scholarships
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