Essential information for arts undergraduate students - Faculty of Arts

Where to get help and advice in the faculty

The faculty has administrative offices on the Caulfield and Clayton campuses, as well as contact staff at Monash University Malaysia and the South Africa campuses. Students are encouraged to visit or contact these offices if they require assistance with any matter relating to their studies with the faculty. Contact details and location information for all campuses is available on the faculty website.

Information on course structure, unit choices and an online progression check request facility are available in the Course and unit information section of the Arts faculty website. Students are strongly encouraged to seek advice regarding any problems they experience with studies or workload. The faculty has experienced course progression advisers who can assist students with all administrative inquiries or direct them to the correct service for academic difficulties. At most times during the year, students who wish to speak with a faculty course adviser will need to make an appointment; students should come to these interviews as prepared as possible. Refer to the faculty website for details on how to make an appointment with a faculty course adviser, or follow the link in your my.monash portal. Students should observe the relevant course requirements listed in this handbook to avoid getting into course-related difficulties, which might result in a delay in completing their course.

Academic and professional writing

The faculty provides services and resources to those who want to improve their academic learning skills, including the quality of their academic English and approaches to study, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Assistance is offered in such areas as oral communication and presentation, reading, study and exam preparation, effective listening and note-taking in lectures and seminars, analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking, and academic essay, report and thesis writing.

Contact: Caulfield +61 3 9903 1196; Clayton +61 3 9905 5069; or visit the Academic and Professional writing website.

Peers Ambassadors Leaders (PAL) Program

The PAL program is a three-tier program which offers students the chance to engage with the University community, to support fellow students, and develop their teamwork and leadership skills.

Peers are mentored by second and third-year students and encouraged to attend social events.  Ambassadors share their knowledge by mentoring peers and representing the faculty at key events such as Open Day and Orientation. Leaders help run the program, as well as continuing to mentor and represent the faculty at events.

The program is designed for undergraduate students studying for a degree or double degree through the Faculty of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton.

• Peer - transitioning and first- year students
• Ambassador - second, third and fourth years
• Leaders – third and fourth years.

Visit the Arts Transition website for full details and contacts. 

First in the Family Program

Being the first in your family to attend university is something to be truly proud of. The Arts First in the Family program is for Arts students who are the first of their generation to attend university, and is designed to provide support, help you make new friends and make a smooth transition into university life.

Contact: arts-transition@monash.edu or visit the faculty's Arts Transition website.

University support services

The university offers a wide variety of support services for students. For a comprehensive list of these services visit the Student life and support services website.