6. Student information

The institute's Undergraduate Academic Guidelines provides information on academic rules and guidelines, as well as providing other information that will assist students with their studies at the institute. Copies of the guidelines can be obtained from the campus student administration officers or can be viewed on the web at http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/courses.undergrad/index.html.

The Student Diary provides information on rules, regulations, policy and statutes on enrolment, assessment, unsatisfactory progress and the use of the University computing facilities.

The University Calendar contains all the University's legislation including Acts, regulations and statutes. It can be accessed on: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ExecServ/calendar/calendar.html.

6.1. Change of address

The University will frequently need to contact you. You are strongly urged to ensure that the University has an accurate and reliable mailing address and phone number for you. If you change your address, you should register your new address at your campus student administration office or at student administration in Parkville, or on the web at http://sis.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/address.pl.

6.2. Special consideration

Students whose studies have been substantially affected by illness or other circumstances should complete an application for special consideration form available from each campus student administration office. Students are strongly encouraged to carefully read the application form which details deadlines and grounds for applying.

6.3. Faculty awards and scholarships

Dean's Honour List

The Dean's Honour List recognises high-achieving students in the Institute of Land and Food Resources. Students on the Dean's Honour List receive a certificate and a book voucher or cheque from the Dean of the institute at an annual presentation ceremony in April or May, and their achievement is also recorded on their academic transcript.

To be eligible for the Dean's Honour List, students must have completed at least 75 points of study during an academic year and must achieve an average over all subjects in any one year of 80% or more.

Institute prizes

Numerous other prizes are awarded annually. These may be provided either by companies or bequests and may be awarded for academic excellence at a particular year level and in individual subjects. For information on these prizes please contact the student administration office at your campus or check the web site: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au.

Some prizes include a substantial monetary element. All prize winners receive a certificate, a note on their academic transcript and are invited to an annual presentation ceremony.

Scholarships and bursaries

There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to students in certain courses according to academic merit, financial need or both. To find out if you may be eligible and for further information please contact the student administration office at your campus or student financial aid office on 03 8344 6053. Please also regularly check information displayed on undergraduate notice boards, or check the Institute web site at http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/courses/scholarships.html.

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6. Student information

6.1. Change of address

6.2. Special consideration

6.3. Faculty awards and scholarships