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2024-25 End of Year Shutdown Period Message

The MGA wishes you a safe and happy holidays. See you in the new year!

Thank you for your email. The MGA is closed from 21 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 9:00am. We will repond to your email as soon as possible once we're back on deck.

In the meantime, if you have any of the following questions, please see our answers below:

Q: I received an email from Monash University regarding my academic progress. What should I do?

A: We understand that this can be stressful, but please don't panic! Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  1. Monash University will be closed from Monday, 23 December 2024 to Wednesday, 1 January 2025. No adverse action will be taken against you over this period.
  2. You can find out more about student academic progress here.
  3. For tips and information about the criteria for these notices and the procedures to follow, please refer to this document.

Q: I need a space to study during the close down period. Where can I go?

A: All MGA graduate spaces will still be accessible during the University's holiday close down period. This includes:

  1. MGA Graduate Lounge on Level 1, Campus Centre, Clayton Campus
  2. MGA Graduate Lounge on Level 2, Building C, Caulfield Campus
  3. MGA Graduate Lounge in Building S, Peninsula Campus

Remember to bring you M-Pass or security will not provide you with access to these spaces. Due to our office being closed, provisions at the MGA Lounges will not be restocked during this period.

Q: I applied for a University Committee position, when will I hear back?

A: If you applied for a position on a University Committee, you will hear back about your application from our Graduate Liaison Officer shortly after the MGA returns to the office on Thursday, 9 January 2025.

Q: I am a supplier/vendor, who can I contact?

A: If you are a supplier/vendor with a query, email the MGA events team on mga-events@monash.edu and they will get back to you soon after Thursday, 9 January 2025.

 

Here are a few more helpful links:

Health and Wellbeing Hub

Student Academic Services

Academic Misconduct

Taking an intermission (study leave)

International Student Support

Disability Support Services

Study Support

Immigration and Visa Information

 

Don’t forget to continue to check your student email even during the break, or you might miss important information from the University.

The MGA team

Got a question or request about anything at all? Get in contact with one of our staff members – we’d love to hear from you. Alternatively, drop by the MGA office at Clayton or Caulfield so we can help!

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Work for the MGA

The MGA employs Monash graduate students to fill the receptionist roles at the Clayton and Caulfield offices. When a vacancy arises we advertise the position through our email newsletter and on our website.

The Monash Graduate Association (MGA) is the representative body for all graduate research and coursework students enrolled at Monash University. So, what sets us apart from the University services? The MGA is an independent, not-for-profit association governed by graduate students, for graduate students. Our primary aim is to be there for you! If you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

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