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Obtain a UniPass
Current Contact Details
Enrolments
Computer Access
Course Outline Information
Exam times, Locations and Permitted Materials
Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism
Academic Standing
Special Consideration

Obtain a UniPass
All students enrolling at UNSW are issued with a student identification card. This card is used to borrow books from the University Libraries and is used as proof of identification by the University Union and the Student Guild and other University services. Your Student ID Card should be carried at all times and includes a 7-digit student identifier, which should be quoted in all correspondence, and a 2-digit identifier showing the year you first registered in a program at the University. The Student ID Card is required to be displayed by students in examination rooms for the duration of the examination.

Student ID Cards are issued at FM Assist (FM stands for Facilities Management). FM Assist is located in Level 2 Mathews Building (entry via Mathews Pavilions). New or replacement cards are also obtained at FM Assist. Newly enrolled students will receive their UniPass when they receive their UNSW Student ID Card during enrolment week.

UniPass is the UNSW Universal Password System, for secure access to UNSW Online Services, UniMail, University Wide Network and main other services. Without a UniPass you will not be able to access many critical online services available to UNSW students. For more information on Unipass please see http://www.disconnect.unsw.edu.au/student/unipass/zpass1.htm.

If you lose or forget your UniPass, you can only obtain a replacement UniPass in person from UNSW IT Services (Level 2 of Library). You will need to bring your Student ID Card or some other form of current photographic ID with you to obtain one. For further information see http://www.disconnect.unsw.edu.au

Current Contact Details
Although most formal communication at UNSW is by email, the University requires all students to register both a current postal address and home address. Students are responsible for maintenance of all contact details, which can be changed via myUNSW. Students may also register another emergency address on this system, and also a temporary postal address. This temporary address would be used by the University for the period stated (e.g. during vacation).

Students should also register a day, evening, and mobile telephone number where they can be contacted or where a message may be left, as well as an email address.

Each student is given an email address as part of their enrolment at UNSW. It is essential to check your email regularly since this is the main mode of formal communication between students and the University. Important announcements as well as information specific to your enrolment will be made via email and it is your responsibility to ensure that you receive this information.

All students are expected to read their official email. All students have a central email address of the form z1234567 where '1234567' is the student number. It is a requirement that all students read email that is sent to this address, as it may contain vital administrative or teaching material not provided any other way. If a student uses an email account other than the centrally provided UniMail account, the student must arrange to forward UniMail to an account that they do use.
To access your account, read the guidelines 'Intro to Online Services' at http://www.disconnect.unsw.edu.au

Enrolments
You must enrol during the correct period i.e. when you have an enrolment appointment and before the deadline. (See Key Dates) You should check your enrolment later, especially if you make any changes. (An enrolment appointment is a time period during which you have access to online enrolments. To see your enrolment appointment log in to myUNSW an go to the My Student Profile tab. From the 'My Student Services' menu on the left, select the Enrolment >> Enrolment Appointments option.

You must carefully check your confirmation of enrolment that will arrive in the mail. If there are any errors notify the Student Centre urgently. You could be liable for fees if enrolled in extra courses and could receive failure results if enrolled in incorrect courses.

If you need to change your enrolment, you may do so (within the permitted dates) using myUNSW.

You are reminded that enrolment in incorrect courses (which are inconsistent with your degree program rules) will not contribute to your program of study. You may not transfer between degree programs without entering the appropriate application and selection procedure. You should not assume any automatic transfer between degree programs in the Faculty.

If you have any questions in relation to enrolment issues, email beesinfo@unsw.edu.au.

Computer Access
Undergraduates enrolled in BEES courses may use the computer lab located in Biological Sciences Room G07. Contact Matt Hunt at the BEES Student Office for access enquiries.

Policies and Guidelines relating to computer use are listed at: UNSW IT Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

To listen to audio applications on the computers - students will need to provide their own headphones. These can be purchased on campus from Union Store outlets.

Course Outline Information
You must read course outlines thoroughly. Do not miss important information about course requirements, assessment tasks and dates. Outlines also give details of textbooks, reference books and other readings and can help you to access course information on the WebCT.

Exam times, Locations and Permitted Materials
You must check exam dates, times, locations and permitted materials and notify the University of any clashes. Information about midsession examinations is provided by Schools, usually through course outlines and lectures. Part way through each session a provisional timetable, and later a final timetable, will be available for the final examinations at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/assessment/examinations/examinations.html. This site also contains information about applications for special examinations due to disability and applications for special consideration by students who have been affected by illness.

Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism
Ethical use of scholarly materials. Students are reminded that when writing essays, theses, and assignments, they are ethically bound:

to cite the published (including, where relevant, the electronically published) source, to acknowledge the originator of substantial ideas upon which they are building their work, and to acknowledge quotations by the use of quotation marks;
to refer to or use unpublished scholarly materials only with the consent of their originator, and to acknowledge the source of the materials if that consent is given;
to refrain from plagiarism with its multiple facets as defined in the Student Guide
http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism/
to ensure that their use of scholarly materials does not result in obstructing access by others, in particular, where such materials are held within the University by a library or research centre;
to represent faithfully the views of authors cited and not to misrepresent authors' views either by partial or censored quotation, or by quotation out of context, or by misleading commentary;
to seek access only to scholarly materials to which they know they are entitled or authorised, and not to attempt to access such material to which they know they are not entitled or authorised (for example, by computer hacking);
to respect the rights of other authors and to refrain from tampering with digital records (whether in text, image, sound, or other format) over which the originator has copyright and/or has asserted the moral rights of ownership; and
to refrain from manipulating digital records (whether in text, image, sound, or other format), whether in their original context or in a different context, so as to mislead their audience.

Academic misconduct falls into three main categories:

misconduct concerning examinations;
misconduct through misrepresentation such as falsifying documentation, and
misconduct concerning academic works.

Plagiarism entails taking and using as one's own, the thoughts or writings of another without acknowledgement including:

where paragraphs, sentences, a single sentence or significant part of a sentence which are copied directly, are not enclosed in quotation marks and appropriately footnoted;
where direct quotations are not used, but ideas or arguments are paraphrased or summarised, and the source of the material is not acknowledged either by footnoting or other reference within the text of the paper; and
where an idea, which appears elsewhere in print, film or electronic medium, is used or developed without reference being made to the author or the source of the idea.

The consequences of academic misconduct range from a reduction in marks, failure in the course and/or exclusion from the University for a period from one session to permanent exclusion. The resolution of the University Council which sets down how allegations of student misconduct, including academic misconduct, are to be resolved is at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/assessment/AcademicMisconductStudentMisconduct.html

Students are referred to the following for a complete statement on academic misconduct, https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/assessment/AcademicMisconductStudentMisconduct.html

You must be aware of University policy on academic misconduct and plagiarism and avoid these practices. Plagiarism involves using the work of another person and presenting it as one's own. Acts of plagiarism include copying parts of a document or audiovisual, or computer based material without acknowledging and providing the source for each quotation or piece of borrowed material.

Similarly, using or extracting another person's concepts, experimental results or conclusions, summarising another person's work or, where, there is collaborative preparatory work, submitting substantially the same final version of any material as another student constitutes plagiarism. Moreover, encouraging or assisting another person to commit plagiarism is a form of improper collusion and may attract the same penalties.

Academic Standing
Two main factors which can detrimentally affect your academic record are academic performance and a failure to follow proper administrative procedures when making changes to your enrolment. We discuss ways to avoid both of these pitfalls below.

Passing your Courses
Participation in all parts of a course, including lectures, tutorials, laboratories and field trips, is key to successfully passing a course. If you find you are struggling with a course, you should not wait until you are halfway or further into the session to seek help. In the first instance, you should seek the guidance of your tutor or lecturer-in-charge. Many Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Computing courses are conducted at different academic levels. All you may need is to change to a course which is better matched to your level of knowledge. However, as this may only be done in the first couple of weeks of session, it is critical you seek help or advice at the beginning of session. If you are having particular difficulties in your courses or other student matters - please don't hesitate to see Ann or Matt in the BEES Student Office or email beesinfo@unsw.edu.au. The BEES Student Office can assist with student advice, as well as being the port of call for purchase of course materials, excursion payments, and many other administrative matters.

Use University Support Services and Counselling
The University provides support for students with learning disabilities. Counselling services, English courses particular to certain disciplines and a Learning Centre are also available to help you develop the correct skills and training to get you onto the right track for successful study.

Special Consideration
On some occasions sickness, misadventure, or other circumstance beyond your control may prevent you from completing a course requirement or attending or submitting assessable work for a course. Special consideration applies for the above circumstances, if you believe you have been affected for a course assessment you will need to apply for special consideration to the University.

** ALL APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO STUDENT CENTRAL WITHIN 3 DAYS.