Activating your account

See our step-by-step guide to activating your Monash account from activation to setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other handy self-service options. We strongly recommend you take up the self-service option for back-up codes and password reset - this can save you a lot of time if you forget your password or lose your phone.

Android users setting up MFA from China may encounter problems. Please see the help page at register for MFA from China.

Multi-factor authentication backup codes

If you get locked out of your account because your phone is lost, damaged, or replaced, or if you’ve accidentally deleted the Okta Verify app, you can now use a backup code to reset your MFA and get back into your account.

Password problems?

For any password problems, visit Identity Management Services. You'll also find how to register to change your own password.

Need more help?

If you're still experiencing issues creating an account and/or accessing your email, contact the Service Desk for help.

If you've received a previous offer and already have a Monash account, you don't need to create a new one - go straight to step 2.

Use your account to access your email, class timetable, my.monash portal, course materials, the library and the Web Enrolment System (WES).

We delete your account if you don't complete your enrolment, so make sure you enrol by the deadline.

Email

To access your Monash mail account log into my.monash

Your Monash account is the only email the University will use to communicate with you. You should check it at least twice a week so you don't miss important messages about your enrolment or studies.

Monash IT handbook

For information about connecting to wi-fi, systems, computer labs and more, check out the Student Technology Essentials Handbook (pdf, 2.27 mb).

Internet

Internet access at Monash is provided for academic, research and administrative purposes. While we don't filter any content, when using this service you're expected to follow the acceptable use of IT policy and procedures.

Now that you have learned the importance of picking the right units, it is time to decide your four (4) ‘Unit 1’ subjects! As a student commencing the Foundation Year - Standard program please:

1. Select English Unit 1 (MUF0011) as it is compulsory
2. Ensure you have selected units that are prerequisite(s) to your Destination Degree. Click here to find about your Destination Degree prerequisites units: Destination degrees | Foundation Year | Monash College
3. Consider studying a mathematics subject if it isn’t already a prerequisite. This will give you more options at Monash University if you do decide to change your Destination Degree later. Please note: the Mathematics Unit 1 (MUF0091) cannot be studied together with the Fundamental Mathematics Unit 1 (MUF0141). And if you wish to study the Advanced Mathematics Unit 1 (MUF0101), you must also study the Mathematics Unit 1 (MUF0091) together.
4. The remainder of your units should be subjects that are relevant to your Destination Degree, and that you enjoy, as this will help boost your final Foundation Year score!
5. If you’re unsure, the Careers Advisers can help you select your subjects when you arrive. Contact them via careers@monashcollege.edu.au.

To help you selecting the units, find below the Subject Taster videos are available for you to watch:

• MUF0011 - English Unit 1
• MUF0021 - Accounting Unit 1
• MUF0061 - Economics Unit 1
• MUF0131- Global Studies Unit 1
• MUF0151 - Contemporary Issues Unit 1
• MUF0031 - Biology Unit 1
• MUF0041 - Chemistry Unit 1
• MUF0121 - Physics Unit 1
• MUF0051 - Information and Communication Technology Unit 1
• Mathematics units overview (MUF0141/ MUF0091/ MUF0101)

Important links to help with your subject selections:

• Destination Degree
• Units offered (Standard Sem 2, 2023)
• Unit Guide
• Course Structure (Standard)



If you can't see the above video you can view on Youku

Now that you have learned the importance of picking the right units, it is time to decide your four (4) ‘Unit 1’ subjects! As a student commencing the Foundation Year - Intensive program please:

1. Select English Unit 1 as it is compulsory
2. Ensure you have selected units that are prerequisite(s) to your Destination Degree. Click here to find about your Destination Degree prerequisites units: Destination degrees | Foundation Year | Monash College
3. Consider studying a mathematics subject if it isn’t already a prerequisite. This will give you more options at Monash University if you do decide to change your Destination Degree later. Please note: the Mathematics unit cannot be studied together with the Fundamental Mathematics unit.
4. The remainder of your units should be subjects that are relevant to your Destination Degree, and that you enjoy, as this will help boost your final Foundation Year score!
5. If you’re unsure, the Careers Advisers can help you select your subjects when you arrive. Contact them via careers@monashcollege.edu.au.



Take a look at the program unit map below:



Important links to help with your subject selections:



• Destination Degree
• Units offered (Intensive Sem 2, 2023)
• Unit Guide
• Course Structure (Standard)





If you can't see the above video you can view on Youku

As a student commencing the Foundation Year – Extended program, you only need to select MUF1011 (Extended: English) & MUF1021 (Extended: Ideas and Communications). The other 2 units will be selected by the Student Administration team based on your Destination Degree. Please ensure you follow onto Step 3 to register and enrol in the units via Web Enrolment System.

If you have changed your Destination Degree since your initial offer, please let us know during your first day at orientation.

Foundation Year – Extended students must pass Semester 1 before proceeding to Semesters 2 and 3 (which is ultimately, the Foundation Year – Standard program).

Take a look at the program unit map below:

Important links to help with your subject selections:

• Destination Degree
• Units offered (Extended Sem 2, 2023)
• Unit Guide
• Course Structure (Extended)





If you can't see the above video you can view on Youku

To successfully complete Foundation Year (make satisfactory course progress) and achieve a Foundation Year certificate, you must:

1. Complete the course within the expected course duration
2. Pass (50% or more) unit 1 and unit 2 of English
3. Pass (50% or more) unit 1 and unit 2 of two other subjects
   (i.e. three pairs of units including the English pair)
4. Pass (50% or more) two other allowable units of study (e.g. any unit 1 or any unit 2 subjects)
5. In total, have passes (50% or more) in 8 units as detailed above

Your Foundation Year score at the end of the program is presented as a value out of 100.
To calculate the score:

Step 1: Add your eight (8) highest unit scores

Step 2: Divide the total by eight (8)

Step 3: If you have completed additional units, add bonus points.

• That is, add 1.25% of the score of each additional unit you pass to Step 2
• To be eligible for bonus points, your Foundation Year program must be completed within your expected course duration of two semesters (three semesters for the Extended program).

Foundation Year – Extended students: please note that the above description on How to successfully complete Foundation Year describes your Semester 2 and Semester 3 units only. Your Semester 1 units will not be included in your final Foundation Year score.

If you can’t see the above video, you can view it on Youku instead.

Completing your Foundation Year program and achieving the certificate doesn’t guarantee your entry to Monash University. You must also meet the entry requirements to your Destination Degree (i.e. Bachelor).

Your Destination Degree is the Monash University degree you want to study after Foundation Year. If you’re not sure what your Destination Degree is, please check your offer letter now. You’ll find it there.

The entry requirements to all Monash University Destination Degrees can be found here.

Make sure you check:

• The Foundation Year score required
• English average required (i.e. unit 1 and unit 2 average)
• Any prerequisite subjects and scores required

Destination Degree Entry Requirements: Click here

If you can’t see the above video, you can view it on Youku instead.

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• Click the Enrolment / Re-enrolment link
• Then agree to the Student Acknowledgement statement
• Read through and complete the OSHC section

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Click the Unit Enrolment link

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Click Enrol against all the units listed here. Standard and Intensive students will have 1 unit listed. Extended students will have 2 units listed. They will change from UNCONFIRMED to Pending – Enrolled.

Foundation Year Extended students: you do not need to add or find any additional units. Your Head of Studies will enrol in the other two (2) units on your behalf.
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Foundation Year Standard and Intensive students ONLY: you will need to add three (3) other units. Find them by clicking on the To Add Units Click here button.

Enter the Unit code to search for the units. In this example, we’ve entered the Fundamental Maths Unit MUF0141. View screenshot Click Search Now to add the unit.

To search for more units, click the To Add Units Click here button and repeat until you have added all your units for your first semester. View screenshot
Please refer to Step 2 to Plan your Foundation Year if you are unsure about your units.

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Once you have all your units listed on the Enrolment summary screen, make sure you click on the SUBMIT ENROLMENT button.

Your enrolment is complete when you see the message Submission successful with a transaction number beginning with ‘U’.

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Monash Student ID card guideline

A step-by-step guide to applying your Monash Student ID card

Reasons your photo may be rejected

• You haven't provided photo ID such as a passport or driver's licence to verify your identity (first step)
• Your ID document (e.g. passport or licence) was cropped or wasn't scanned properly
• The photo submitted for your student card is too dark
• Previously, you had a Monash University or College ID card
• You selected postage to receive your card but you didn't supply a valid Australian address

Your student ID card is called an M-Pass. You can use it to:

• access your campus building
• add credit to pay for printing, copying and library fines
• borrow books and resources from the library
• access student discounts
• identify yourself on campus and at exams.

For more details, see student ID cards.

For more help:

• email student admin: student.admin@monashcollege.edu.au
• visit Monash College Level 4 Student Hub