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The MBC information booklet - RMIT University

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14.37 Lockers<br />

14.37.1 I am a full time<br />

student and<br />

need to have a<br />

place to put<br />

my books and<br />

things.<br />

14.38 Orientation<br />

14.38.1 When does<br />

orientation<br />

occur?<br />

14.38.2 What activites<br />

are run for<br />

Newly<br />

Commencing<br />

Students?<br />

Chapter 14: Frequently asked questions<br />

3. Wait a few days for the graduation database to be updated, and for your award to be<br />

approved. You will receive an email to tell you when this happens, or to tell you why it<br />

has not been approved.<br />

4. Contact the Hub. <strong>The</strong>y can look up your record on the graduation database, to<br />

confirm that your award has been approved.<br />

If you also need a letter to the ACS, explaining your exemptions, fill in the following text (in<br />

Mixed Case) and include it when you forward the confirmation email to<br />

pgadmin@cs.rmit.edu.au and your advisor:<br />

"This is to certify that [your name] has successfully completed the [your CSIT program]<br />

degree at <strong>RMIT</strong> <strong>University</strong>, in [month] [year]. Prior to these studies, Mr/Ms [your family<br />

name] completed a [program you did elsewhere] at [uni where you did this program]. <strong>The</strong><br />

courses s/he completed in this program are listed in the attached academic transcript from<br />

the [uni where you did the other program]. Based on these studies, Mr/Ms [your family<br />

name] was granted [number of semesters] semesters of Advanced Standing into the<br />

program [your CSIT program]. This exemption appears on her/his <strong>RMIT</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

transcript as [course code of exemption]."<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are some lockers available for full-time students only in the corridor opposite<br />

10.11.12.You should contact the Computer Science office on level 10 to arrange for your<br />

locker. If there are any problems, you can ring on 9925 2348 or visit the School Office on<br />

Building 10, Level 10.<br />

Orientation runs throughout weeks 0 - 3 of semesters one and two. Over summer a<br />

condensed version runs just prior to commencement, and for the first 4 days of classes.<br />

A link will usually be present to these activites from the CSIT home page approximately a<br />

fortnight prior to their commencement. You will usually need to register to attend events so<br />

that we can ensure enough staff are on hand. Registration will be via that link.<br />

Unix and Computer Science Network Skills introduction (formerly called ‘Induction<br />

sessions’) are held for commencing students to introduce them to the computer systems<br />

used within the School. <strong>The</strong>se sessions are held in weeks 1, 2 and 3 although you should<br />

undertake at least 3 sessions in total prior to attending your first tutorial or lab<br />

classes.<br />

In your three sessions you should cover:<br />

• Checking that your accounts are active and changing your passwords<br />

• Allocating yourself to tutorials and labs<br />

• Using the Unix operating system, commands, printing from Unix<br />

• Effective Web Use - EMS email, timetables, courseguides, making appointments with<br />

staff members and more<br />

You can register for sessions via the Computer Science homepage at http://<br />

www.rmit.edu.au/csit.<br />

As part of your enrolment process you will be asked to register for these sessions.<br />

Other workshops on offer for new students can be seen via the link above and include:<br />

• Skills for new programmers<br />

• Solution Design / Architecture Workshops<br />

• Academic Integrity: understanding and skills for CS&IT students<br />

• Interview and resume writing skills<br />

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