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for Commencing StudentsAccepting your offerYou must accept/defer/decline your offer online via myUNSW. A step-by-step guide of the Acceptance process is available on myUNSW. Please ensure that you action your offer by the deadline specified in your offer letter. International Students must follow the specific acceptance and enrolment procedures outlined for International students. Deferring your offerOn receipt of your offer if you wish to defer commencement of study, you may defer your offer online on myUNSW (recommended) or indicate your preference on the Reply Form. You may defer your offer for a period of 6 months to a year. Please note: The Master of Legal Studies and Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies have an intake only in Semester 1 each year. Therefore you will need to defer your offer for these programs for one year. If you proceed to accept your offer and then decide to defer, you will need to do so by emailing the UNSW Direct Admissions Office, quoting your UNSW Student ID, details of the program you are accepted/enrolled into and mentioning the duration for which you intend to defer your offer. The email address for UNSW Direct Admissions is as follows: Your request to defer your offer must be received by UNSW Direct Admissions prior to the census date for the relevant semester. International students who wish to defer their offer after arrival in Australia must also seek advice from UNSW International Student Office and the ESOS Management Unit at UNSW Student Central before requesting to defer their offer. Academic calendarEach Semester is divided into three teaching periods. You can view the Academic Calendar for this year at the Academic Calendar website. Courses have specific add and withdraw without penalty dates depending on the teaching period in which they fall. You can view the add/drop/withdraw without penalty dates applicable for different teaching periods on the Key Dates website. FEE-HELPFEE-HELP is an interest-free loan facility available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate students and fee-paying postgraduate students undertaking coursework programs. For further information please refer to https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeeHelp.html If you wish to discuss your eligibility and/or application for FEE HELP please contact the Commonwealth Support and Fees Section on +61 2 9385 3119 or csandfees@unsw.edu.au. Please ensure that your FEE-HELP arrangements are finalised well before the relevant census date. Course choices and enrolmentPostgraduate Coursework students commencing study in Semester 1 2010 will be able to enrol from 16 Dec 2010 (this date to be confirmed). To assist you with course selection and enrolment we have created a one-page Program Structure Summary and a two-page Course choices and Enrolment Manual for each postgraduate Law program. You must read the Program Structure Summary and the Course Choices and Enrolment manual appropriate for your program.Program Structure Summary:
Course Choices & Enrolment Manual:
Juris Doctor Students Seeking Credit for Previous StudyIf you are seeking credit for previous studies you must submit an application for credit transfer to the UNSW UAC Admissions Office. You must submit certified copies of your transcripts along with the application for credit transfer. Students who transfer into the Juris Doctor from a Combined Law degree at another University must also include a statement from their previous institution detailing the law courses (if any) which have been credited towards the completed non-law degree. The deadline for submission of credit transfer applications is Friday 29 January 2010 (Main round offers) and 12 February 2010 (Late and Final Round offers) (PLEASE NOTE DATES ARE TO BE CONFIRMED. We strongly recommend that you submit your documentation to the UNSW UAC Admissions Office as soon as you receive an offer. Please note that it will take at least two weeks for your application for credit transfer to be assessed. UNSW Juris Doctor Advanced Standing Rules and Regulations TimetablesMany postgraduate law courses are taught at external venues. The class timetable website on myUNSW allows only UNSW campus locations to be displayed. Therefore, for accurate timetable information you should refer to the timetable for this semester available on the law website. Course OutlinesThe detailed course outline for your course is usually available on the course page on the Law website a week before the commencement of the relevant semester. You will need to key in the course code e.g. LAWS9991in the search field “Postgraduate Electives” to bring up the course page. Please note: Using the space bar while keying in the course code will result in an error. E.g. LAWS 9991 will generate an error. You will need your student ID and UNSW zPass to access the course outlines. Please note that currently, the zPass is separate from your Unipass. Instructions to create and set your UNSW zPass are available from: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/Current_Students/it/lawlabschange-email.pdf Who to contact for help: If you have any queries or require assistance with creating your zPASS, please contact UNSW IT Service Desk on +61 2 9385 1333 or email servicedesk@unsw.edu.au. Course MaterialsThe course outline will contain information regarding procurement of course materials. Students usually purchase course materials from the UNSW Bookshop. Course materials are usually available a week before the commencement of the relevant semester. You can either visit the bookshop in person or order online. There will be an additional delivery charge for items ordered online. If you are visiting the bookshop in person, please check with the bookshop before hand if your course material is available. For further information please visit the Bookshop website. The Bookshop is open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. It is located the lower section of the Quadrangle Building on the Kensington Campus. You can contact the UNSW Bookshop on +61 2 9385 6622 or email orders@bookshop.unsw.edu.au . Some course materials may also be available electronically on My e-learning Vista. Juris Doctor students will need to refer to the course outlines regarding course materials. Payment of tuition feesTuition fees are charged each Semester. You can view your fees statement (Statement of Student Debt) and payment options online approximately 2-3 weeks before classes commence. Related Links:https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesProcedures.html https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesFaqs.html Student ID cardAfter you have accepted your offer AND enrolled in courses for this semester, you can obtain a Student Card. You will need to visit FM Assist (Mathews Building, Level 2) to be issued with your UNSW Student ID Card. Please note: You will be required to present photo identification such as an Australian driver's licence or your passport. Internet and zMailThe University expects all students to have off-campus access to a standard modern computer with CD drive and Internet connectivity. The ‘IT Requirements for UNSW Students’ policy is available from the IT at UNSW website. (http://www.it.unsw.edu.au/policies/policies_home.html) A UNSW email account (zMail) is created for you automatically on enrolment. Logging in to zMail: You can log into your zMail account at: www.zmail.unsw.edu.au. The first time you log in to zMail, go to www.zmail.unsw.edu.au and click on “The First Time Logging In? and follow the instructions. You will need your Student ID & Unipass to log into your zMail. Your Unipass is the password you use to log into myUNSW. Before using the electronic services of UNSW like zMail , you will need to activate your student account by agreeing to the rules and the conditions of use of UNSW's electronic services – see https://idm.unsw.edu.au/idm/user/newUser/validateNewUser.jsp The default official student email address is based on your UNSW Student ID e.g. z1234567@student.unsw.edu.au. You can add a new email alias (eg firstname.lastname@unsw.edu.au by logging in to the UNSW identity management website (https://idm.unsw.edu.au) and following the instructions. You are required to check your zMail account regularly. The University will convey important information to you, via your official student email address e.g. results notification, enrolment and timetable changes, vital administrative or teaching material not provided any other way. Forwarding zMail account: You can elect to forward your zMail to another preferred email account (work/personal email account). If you opt to forward your zMail, it your responsibility to ensure that the nominated email address is current and valid. To forward your university email address to an alternate account, log in to the UNSW identity management website (https://idm.unsw.edu.au) and following the instructions. Where to get help: The UNSW IT Service Centre provides support for students and staff experiencing problems with zMail. zMail support is available by visiting the IT Service Centre (level 1 at the back of the Library Building next to The Post Office), phoning 9385 1333 or emailing servicedesk@unsw.edu.au during opening hours Related Links:http://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/zmail/index.html Other ServicesComputing facilitiesA Computer Laboratory for full-time Postgraduate Students is available on Level 3 (Room 304) of the Law Building. Students are required to use their student Id card for access to the room and the computers. The Postgraduate Students Computer Lab is open during the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 11 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Students must use the Computer Lab in accordance with the rules specified. You will need your student ID and UNSW zPass to log into the computers in Room 304. Please note that currently, the zPass is separate from your Unipass. Instructions to create and set your UNSW zPass are available from: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/Current_Students/it/lawlabschange-email.pdf Who to contact for help: If you have any queries or require assistance with creating your zPASS, please contact UNSW IT Service Desk on +61 2 9385 1333 or email servicedesk@unsw.edu.au. UNSW has also provided a dedicated Postgraduate Room at the back of the main library building. Swipe access is via your student card. LibraryThe University Library provides services and resources to support the learning, teaching and research needs of the University community. For further information please refer to http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/web/about/about.html.You can find information regarding the Freehills law Library on http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/law/about/law.html. Related links:http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/Learning CentreThe Learning Centre offers academic skills support to all students enrolled at the University of New South Wales. The Centre also offers a range of learning and language assistance programs. For further details, please refer to http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/Campus MapsYou can view the interactive or static version of the UNSW Campus Map on http://www.facilities.unsw.edu.au/Maps/maps.htmlStudents with a DisabilityUNSW has a policy of equal opportunity in education and seeks wherever possible to ensure maximum participation of students with disabilities. A range of assistance is offered, including examination support, specialised equipment, educational support and library assistance. If you have a disability, please contact the Equity and Diversity unit on +61 2 9385 4734 or equity-diversity@unsw.edu.auRelated Links:http://www.studentequity.unsw.edu.au/codeofpr.htmlCounselling UnitUNSW Counselling Services offers a range of free services to enrolled UNSW Students. You can find further information from http://www.counselling.unsw.edu.au/.University Health ServiceThe University Health Service is a fully accredited general medical practice located in the ground floor of the Quadrangle Building. Male and female doctors are available for consultation. There are also part-time psychiatrists and a part-time orthopaedic surgeon who see patients on referral. For further information refer to https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/HealthService.htmlUNSW International Students ServicesUNSW International Student Services (ISS) helps students from overseas adjust to living in Sydney and studying at UNSW. They are located in the Ground Floor, East Wing, Red Centre and can be contacted on +61 2 9385 6996 or international@unsw.edu.au. For further information refer to http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/current/currenthome.html.Policies and ProceduresMyUNSW is a one-stop portal that enables you to access a wide variety of services and provides general information regarding policies and procedures governing admissions, enrolments, assessments, special consideration, review of results etc. Students must also adhere to any local policies that may exist at the Faculty level. MyUNSW A-Z guideLaw website International StudentsInternational students must refer to Acceptance Procedures for International Students at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/commencing/AcceptanceProceduresInternationalStudents.pdf which includes information regarding on tuition fee deposits, Health Cover requirements etc. It is your responsibility to ensure you are familiar with all visa conditions attached to your student visa and comply with them. For further information regarding Student Visa conditions contact the ESOS Management Unit on telephone +61 (2) 9385 3065/3074 or email esos@unsw.edu.au International Students are required to enrol in a full-time load under the ESOS Act. Key Dates
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for Continuing StudentsBefore you startUnipassTo update your enrolment via myUNSW, you will need an active UNIPASS. If you do not have a UNIPASS, you will need to request one by contacting UNSW IT Services on +61 2 9385 1333 or servicedesk@unsw.edu.auOutstanding fees & chargesYou will be unable to update your enrolment if you have any unpaid fees or charges with UNSW. You can view your Fee Statement online via myUNSW. For information regarding payment options, please refer to Payment of tuition Fees. It will take at least 72 hours from the time of payment before the enrolment block is lifted.Fee-HelpEligible students can finalise their FEE-HELP arrangements online via myUNSW. For further information please refer to https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeeHelp.htmlPlease ensure that your FEE-HELP arrangements are finalised well before the relevant census date. If you wish to discuss your eligibility and/or application for FEE HELP please contact the Commonwealth Support and Fees Section on +61 2 9385 3119 or csandfees@unsw.edu.au. Academic calendarEach Semester is divided into three teaching periods. You can view the Academic Calendar for this year at the Academic Calendar website. Courses have specific add and withdraw without penalty dates depending on the teaching period in which they fall. You can view the add/drop/withdraw without penalty dates applicable for different teaching periods on the Key Dates website. Course choices and enrolmentEnrolment Appointments apply for continuing postgraduate students. An Enrolment Appointment is simply the day and time from which you can begin enrolling and not an appointment for a face-to face interview. Once your Enrolment Appointment has started you will be able to enrol online. To assist you with course selection and enrolment we have created a one-page Program Structure Summary and a two-page Course choices and Enrolment Manual for each postgraduate Law program. You must read the Program Structure Summary and the Course Choices and Enrolment manual appropriate for your program.
Program Structure Summary:
Course Choices & Enrolment Manual:
TimetablesMany postgraduate law courses are taught at external venues. The class timetable website on myUNSW allows only UNSW campus locations to be displayed. Therefore, for accurate timetable information you should refer to the timetable for this semester available on the law website. Course OutlinesThe detailed course outline for your course is usually available on the course page on the Law website a week before the commencement of the relevant semester. You will need to key in the course code e.g. LAWS9991in the search field “Postgraduate Electives” to bring up the course page. Please note: Using the space bar while keying in the course code will result in an error. E.g. LAWS 9991 will generate an error. You will need your student ID and UNSW zPass to access the course outlines. Please note that currently, the zPass is separate from your Unipass. Instructions to create and set your UNSW zPass are available from: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/Current_Students/it/lawlabschange-email.pdf Who to contact for help: If you have any queries or require assistance with creating your zPASS, please contact UNSW IT Service Desk on +61 2 9385 1333 or email servicedesk@unsw.edu.au. Course MaterialsThe course outline will contain information regarding procurement of course materials. Students usually purchase course materials from the UNSW Bookshop. Course materials are usually available a week before the commencement of the relevant semester. You can either visit the bookshop in person or order online. There will be an additional delivery charge for items ordered online. If you are visiting the bookshop in person, please check with the bookshop before hand if your course material is available. For further information please visit the Bookshop website. The Bookshop is open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. It is located the lower section of the Quadrangle Building on the Kensington Campus. You can contact the UNSW Bookshop on +61 2 9385 6622 or email orders@bookshop.unsw.edu.au . Some course materials may also be available electronically on My e-learning Vista. Juris Doctor students will need to refer to the course outlines regarding course materials. Payment of Tuition FeesTuition fees are charged each Semester. You can view your fees statement (Statement of Student Debt) and payment options online approximately 2-3 weeks before classes commence. Related Links:https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesProcedures.htmlhttps://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesFaqs.html Program Leave and WithdrawalProgram leave may be granted to enrolled postgraduate students who wish to discontinue their current enrolment with the intention of resuming their studies at a later date. Leave is generally restricted to no more than two semesters over the duration of a student's enrolment in a program. To ensure that you maintain standing in your program you must formally apply for program leave. You can also use the same form to apply to withdraw from your program entirely. Program Leave is not usually available to International students. International students should seek advice from the UNSW International Student Office and the ESOS Management Unit at UNSW Student Central before applying for program leave. Please take careful note of the deadlines and the conditions governing program leave or withdrawal as indicated on the application form. You can submit the completed form in person to the Faculty of Law Student Services Office, Fax to +61 2 9385 1774 or email to law@unsw.edu.au. Related Links:https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/ProgramLeave.htmlCross-Institutional EnrolmentYou may, subject to approval, complete as part of the requirements for postgraduate law programs at UNSW, courses offered at postgraduate level in law schools at other institutions. There are restrictions on the maximum number of courses you may undertake on a cross-institutional basis. Students enrolled in International Law and International Relations programs (9240 Master of International Law & International Relations & 5760 Graduate Diploma in International Law and International Relations) are not permitted to undertake cross-institutional study. In special cases, students enrolled in the Human Rights Law & Policy programs (9211 Master of Human Rights Law and Policy & 5211 Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law and Policy) may be permitted to undertake a maximum of one course on a cross-institutional basis. One-semester cross-institutional courses will be credited to your UNSW program at 6 units of credit. Students are not permitted to undertake cross-institutional study at overseas institutions. Approval will generally not be granted for cross-institutional enrolment in courses that are similar to UNSW courses being offered in the current academic year. UNSW postgraduate coursework law students interested in undertaking cross-institutional study must complete the application form for cross-institutional study. If your request to undertake cross-intuitional study is approved, on receipt of proof of completion of the cross –institutional course, your result for the same will be updated as SY on your UNSW transcript. Articulation of StudiesCurrent UNSW postgraduate coursework law students enrolled in a Graduate Diploma program may apply to articulate to the appropriate Masters program and vice-versa. Articulation is subject to the approval of the Coordinator Postgraduate Education and achievement of satisfactory progress in the current degree program. Eligible students can apply to articulate ONLY if their current degree program has not been completed. Students interested in articulating their studies must complete the application form for Articulation of Studies. Internet and zMailThe University expects all students to have off-campus access to a standard modern computer with CD drive and Internet connectivity. The ‘IT Requirements for UNSW Students’ policy is available form the UNSW IT Services website. zMail serviceThe University is replacing the current UniMail email service for all undergraduate students, postgraduate coursework students and alumni with a new email service called zMail. zMail provides a significant improvement over the current UniMail service which is limited to only 20Mb of storage. Getting started with zMailBefore you can access the zMail email service, you need to activate your zMail account and then redirect the mail that is currently going to your UniMail to your new zMail account. As the zMail service is hosted by Microsoft, some steps involve Microsoft resources.
Step 1 » Setup your zMail Account (link to http://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/zmail/setup.html) zMail email address formatsEmail addresses will be the same format as currently used with UniMail, that is: UniMailA UNSW email account (UniMail) is created for you automatically on enrolment. Logging in to UniMail: You can log into your UniMail account at: https://UniMail.unsw.edu.au/. You will need your Student ID & Unipass to log into your UniMail. Your Unipass is the password you use to log into myUNSW. The default UniMail email address is based on your UNSW Student ID e.g. z1234567@student.unsw.edu.au. Instructions to change your UniMail address from the default address are available from the UNSW IT Services website. You are required to check your UniMail account regularly. The University will convey important information to you, via your UniMail account e.g. results notification, enrolment and timetable changes, vital administrative or teaching material not provided any other way. Forwarding UniMail account: You can elect to forward your UniMail to another preferred email account (work/personal email account). If you opt to forward your UniMail, it your responsibility to ensure that the nominated email address is current and valid. Instructions for forwarding your UniMail account are available from the UNSW IT Services website. Where to get help: The IT Service Desk provides support for students and staff experiencing problems with UniMail. UniMail support is available by visiting the Service Desk, phoning 9385 1333 or emailing at ( servicedesk@unsw.edu.au ) during opening hours. Related Links:https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/Unimail.html Other ServicesComputing facilitiesA Computer Laboratory for full-time Postgraduate Students is available on Level 3 (Room 304) of the Law Building. Students are required to use their student Id card for access to the room and the computers. The Postgraduate Students Computer Lab is open during the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 11 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Students must use the Computer Lab in accordance with the rules specified. You will need your student ID and UNSW zPass to log into the computers in Room 304. Please note that currently, the zPass is separate from your Unipass. Instructions to create and set your UNSW zPass are available from: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/Current_Students/it/lawlabschange-email.pdf Who to contact for help: If you have any queries or require assistance with creating your zPASS, please contact UNSW IT Service Desk on +61 2 9385 1333 or email servicedesk@unsw.edu.au. UNSW has also provided a dedicated Postgraduate Room at the back of the main library building. Swipe access is via your student card. LibraryThe University Library provides services and resources to support the learning, teaching and research needs of the University community. For further information please refer to http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/web/about/about.html.You can find information regarding the Freehills law Library on http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/law/about/law.html. Related links:http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/Learning CentreThe Learning Centre offers academic skills support to all students enrolled at the University of New South Wales. The Centre also offers a range of learning and language assistance programs. For further details, please refer to http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/Campus MapsYou can view the interactive or static version of the UNSW Campus Map on http://www.facilities.unsw.edu.au/Maps/maps.htmlStudents with a DisabilityUNSW has a policy of equal opportunity in education and seeks wherever possible to ensure maximum participation of students with disabilities. A range of assistance is offered, including examination support, specialised equipment, educational support and library assistance. If you have a disability, please contact the Equity and Diversity unit on +61 2 9385 4734 or equity-diversity@unsw.edu.auRelated Links:http://www.studentequity.unsw.edu.au/codeofpr.htmlCounselling UnitUNSW Counselling Services offers a range of free services to enrolled UNSW Students. You can find further information from http://www.counselling.unsw.edu.au/.University Health ServiceThe University Health Service is a fully accredited general medical practice located in the ground floor of the Quadrangle Building. Male and female doctors are available for consultation. There are also part-time psychiatrists and a part-time orthopaedic surgeon who see patients on referral. For further information refer to https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/HealthService.htmlUNSW International Students ServicesUNSW International Student Services (ISS) helps students from overseas adjust to living in Sydney and studying at UNSW. They are located in the Ground Floor, East Wing, Red Centre and can be contacted on +61 2 9385 6996 or international@unsw.edu.au. For further information refer to http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/current/currenthome.html.Policies and ProceduresMyUNSW is a one-stop portal that enables you to access a wide variety of services and provides general information regarding policies and procedures governing admissions, enrolments, assessments, special consideration, review of results etc. Students must also adhere to any local policies that may exist at the Faculty level. MyUNSW A-Z guideLaw website GraduationIf you expect to complete degree requirements at the end of the current semester, you must check your graduation status on myUNSW at least one month prior to the end of the current semester. You should have been identified as a potential graduand for the current semester. If not, please contact Faculty of Law Student Services Office immediately.You must also view your academic statement on myUNSW and check if your specialisation details (if any) have been recorded correctly. If your specialisation details are incorrect, please contact the Faculty of Law Student Services Office immediately If you have been identified as a potential graduand and your specialisation details are recorded correctly, you must review your graduation status once your final results are released and ensure your graduation status has been updated to ‘Awarded. You do not need to apply to graduate. Important information for potential graduands is available from https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/graduandsimportantinfo.html. You must also refer to the Graduation checklist. For further information regarding the Graduations process, please contact the Graduations Office on +61 2 9385 3092 or graduations@unsw.edu.au International StudentsIt is your responsibility to ensure you are familiar with all visa conditions attached to your student visa and comply with them. For further information regarding Student Visa conditions contact the ESOS Management Unit on telephone +61 (2) 9385 3065/3074 or email esos@unsw.edu.au International Students are required to enrol in a full-time load under the ESOS Act.Key Dates
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