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Academic Advice
The Business Law Academic Advisor is Ms Penelope Janu. Penelope can help with most aspects of academic advice, and if she can't help you, she'll be happy to point you in the right direction! You may be enrolled in a BCom and have questions about the business law 'sub-major' (required for professional accreditation purposes). You may be interested in completing a full business law 'major' for a BA degree, or you may simply be interested in taking individual subjects in the business law area. Penelope will be happy to help with any aspect of study relating to business law.
Penelope is located in W3A 434 (adjacent to the Business Law Notice Board).
Administrative Advice
Alma Urbiztondo is the first port of call regarding all business law enquires, no question is too difficult. Alma can give advice on policies, administrative procedures and University rules and regulations. Alma can help you with questions regarding:
- enrolment
- program of study
- timetable
- results
- appeals
- academic contact details
- course content
- assessments
- convenors (who convenes what)
Exemptions Officer
If you need advice or approvals concerning exemptions from Business Law units (because you have studied similar units elsewhere) you should contact Andrew Dahdal, who is the Exemptions Officer for the Department of Business Law.
Waiver Officers
If you fail to satisfy the prerequisite for a Business Law unit, you must apply to the Department of Business Law for a waiver. For more information go to Waivers. The Waiver Officers for Business Law are Penelope Janu and Niloufer Selvadurai
Dean of Students
Colin Wastell takes up his role as Acting Dean of Students during 2006 and will be the Dean until August. Colin will be working from the Dean's Office in the Lincoln Building (Telephone 98507464). The Dean of Students, Dr Judith Dickson, is available to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students at all levels who need advice about their studies and the University’s procedures, but do not know where or how to seek help, or what help is available.
The Dean provides high level academic advice and acts as a liaison person and a facilitator between students and members of the academic and administrative areas of the University. Students encountering difficulties of any kind, and particularly academic difficulties, can contact the Dean to discuss their concerns and will be advised on appropriate action to take or whom they should consult to resolve their problems.
For appointments telephone the Dean’s Executive Assistant, Ms Christine Pegrem, on 9850-7464. The Dean’s office is located on Level 2 of the Lincoln Building (entrance from the Library end of the building).
Undergraduate Studies Section
The Undergraduate Studies Section of the University deals with a wide variety of administrative duties ranging from enrolment into undergraduate programs, degree transfers, assessing credit for previous studies and updating and processing undergraduate student’s files. Appeals for undergraduate students are initially processed through this department.
There is no student access to the Undergraduate Studies Section except by appointment. General enquiries regarding the full range of services available can be made through the Student Enquiry Service. Requests for action on a particular issue can be sent to.
The Registrar
Undergraduate Studies Section
Level 1, Lincoln Building
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Student Enquiry Service
The Student Enquiry Service is one of the busiest areas of the University. This office is the first port of call for all general enquiries regarding programs on offer, application forms, submissions of student requests/appeals, change of address and personal details, transport concession stickers and many other services. Most of the forms you will need for changing your program, taking studies at another university, transferring to another degree, proxy enrolments, special consideration, special approval/waivers, can be found in this centre. Several web-linked computers are also available for student’s information needs.
The University Cashier’s Office is also located within the Student Enquiry Service. The Student Enquiry Service is located at the Library end of the Lincoln Building on Level 1. Address mail to:
The Student Enquiry Service
Registrar & Vice-Principal
Level 1, Lincoln Building
Macquarie University NSW 2109
University Counseling and Health Services
University Counseling
`The University Counseling Service offers free, confidential, short-term counseling in relation to any concerns that may relate to university life, academic progress and/or personal and emotional issues. The counselors are professionally qualified and experienced psychologists or social workers. The Service also provides group sessions on a number of topics throughout each Semester. Visit the website for workshop timetables and more information on www.mq.edu.au/uchs
University Counseling Services are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm during Semester and during University vacations, except for Public Holidays. Early (8am) and late (5pm) appointments are available on certain days.
You can phone this free service on (02) 9850 7497 during office hours or just come to the Reception Area during these times. (Please note no after-hours crisis service is provided. In such an event you should check the telephone book for the number of the Mental Health Crisis Team in your residential area.)
Medical Service
Appointments are preferred. However, if you do not have an appointment, they will try to fit you in but there may be some waiting involved. Obviously, accidents and emergencies will be seen promptly. You may phone (02) 9850-7497 during office hours or just come to our Reception Area to make an appointment. You may specify the doctor you want to see or just see the doctor that is available at your preferred time; there are four female doctors. Bulk Billing is available.
University Counselling and Medical Services are located on Level 2, the
Lincoln Building on the Macquarie campus.