Before you arrive checklist

You have to be organised when you are planning to study overseas. Use the following checklist as a guide to prepare for your journey.
Before you leave:

• Apply for your passport.
• Arrange your student visa.
• Arrange approved accommodation and guardianship (if you are under 18).
• Visit doctor for immunisations and any medical arrangements (make sure you bring with you any medical documents of advise relating to a pre-existing condition).
• Book your flights.
• Pay for travel insurance.
• Apply for a credit card and/or arrange sufficient funds.
• Pre-open a bank account in Australia and transfer funds.
• Plan to bring $700–$1,000 in cash and at least $3,000 on a credit card or arrange a bank transfer.
• Find out your country's embassy or consulate details in Australia.
• Buy padlocks for luggage.
• Arrange free airport pick-up by completing the Airport Reception and Transfer Form.
• Organise accommodation.
• Check out the Enrolment and Orientation Program.
• Check customs and quarantine regulations – make sure any items that need to be declared are easily accessible.
• Pack some personal items such as photos or an address book with contact details of family and friends.
• Pack clothing that is both suitable for the climate. A thick warm jacket is recommended.

Before you get on the plane

In your hand luggage, you need to have a document folder with your:

• passport with student visa
• guardianship documents (if under 18)
• certified copies of qualifications and certificates
• Letter of Offer
• travel insurance policy
• Certificate of Enrolment (CoE)
• ID cards, drivers license, birth certificate (or copy) – all in English
• cash in Australian dollars for taxis, buses, phone calls (in the event of an emergency).

Remember to:

• Leave any originals or copies of documents safely with family in your home country .
• Keep the Monash College reception number handy .
• Contact us by emailing latereg@monash.edu-if you have any flight delays or difficulties .

Don't forget to bring:

• spare spectacles or contact lenses (and a copy of your prescription)
• camera, calculator and other electronic equipment
• bilingual dictionary (specialist dictionaries for your area of study will be helpful)
• references from previous landlords (if available), especially if you are planning to rent off-campus .

When you arrive in Australia

• Call home.
• Settle into your accommodation.
• Buy household items and food.
• Attend your enrolment and orientation program.
• Open a bank account.
• Buy textbooks.
• Apply for tax file number (if seeking work or opening a bank account).
• Start classes.
• Get involved in student activities.