MILESTONE EXTENSIONS

Milestones

You are obliged to reach certain milestones in your candidature within certain time frames. Be mindful of these milestones as failure to meet a milestone requirement can lead to termination from your program.

The University recognises that sometimes students are affected by issues outside of their control. This can include:

Failure of the supervisor to provide feedback in a timely manner
Chronic medical condition/s
Loss of data or equipment
Delays in ethics or visa approvals
Unexpected changes to supervisory arrangements or research direction

In these situations, the University can provide students with extensions to their milestone or research submission dates. MGA Advocates can help you with applying for an extension and navigating these processes.

How can the MGA Help?

If you are concerned that you will not be able to meet your milestone requirements by the deadline, you should contact an MGA Advocate. An Advocate can help you identify the best way to apply for an extension, and guide you through the process. An Advocate can give you feedback and suggestions for your application to help you best present your situation to the University.

Useful Resources

If you are a higher degree by research candidate (HDR), the MGA recommends that you become familiar with the 'Managing your milestones' component of the Graduate Research portal. This includes vital information on your milestone timeline, due dates, and preparation.

Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) is the administrative branch of Monash University responsible for higher research degree students.

QUESTIONS?
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To get in contact with one of our advocates, please book an appointment via email (mga-advocacy@monash.edu) or fill in our online form.

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HAVE YOU RECEIVED AN ALLEGATION OF MISCONDUCT?

Contact an MGA advocate for confidential advice and support! Monash University takes allegations of misconduct very seriously.

When responding, it is important you are honest and reflective. We strongly recommend seeking our advice and support before responding.

EXCLUSION DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

If you have failed units and the University is not convinced you are in a position to do better in your studies, you can be excluded (removed) from your course. This can have serious consequences. All students at Risk level 3 are at risk of exclusion. An MGA advocate can help you.

Students at Level 3 who do not respond to My Plan for Success are at heightened risk of exclusion.

MILESTONE EXTENSIONS

When your research progress is impacted, you may be able to apply for a milestone extension.

Milestones

How can the MGA Help?

Useful Resources

QUESTIONS?
WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

HAVE YOU RECEIVED AN ALLEGATION OF MISCONDUCT?

EXCLUSION DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

CLAYTON OFFICE

CAULFIELD OFFICE

MILESTONE EXTENSIONS

When your research progress is impacted, you may be able to apply for a milestone extension.

Milestones

How can the MGA Help?

Useful Resources

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

HAVE YOU RECEIVED AN ALLEGATION OF MISCONDUCT?

EXCLUSION DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

QUESTIONS?
WE’RE HERE TO HELP!