Pre-departure Briefing
Monash Abroad Malaysia conducts pre-departure sessions for students going abroad for:
- Global Intercampus Program to Monash University Australia
- International Exchange
These pre–departure sessions will provide important information that is specific to your destination such as travel advice, preparation for accommodation, visa and financing. You will obtain the details on the session from the coordinator via email.
The session is a great opportunity to meet and discuss with other students who are also planning for their exchange. During the session, we assist in your preparations by giving advice on areas such as enrollment, cultural adjustment and how to obtain your travel grants.
Academic considerations
It is compulsory to undertake a full-time study load (18 - 24 credit points) while studying abroad.
Your main priority on exchange is to successfully complete your units. If at any point you encounter issues or are concerned about your academic performance at the partner university, please immediately consult your course management office at Monash Malaysia for advice via the AskMira platform on Monash Malaysia Connect.
If upon arrival at your host university you find that the units you had initially been approved for are no longer offered or you experience timetable clashes, please immediately consult your school’s course management office to seek approval for alternative units. These approvals must then be forwarded to the Monash Abroad office in Malaysia.
Ensure you inform your course management office and Monash Abroad should you opt for any of the following:
- Withdrawal – you must provide a valid reason for your withdrawal
- Extending your semester abroad – contact Monash Abroad for instructions on how to proceed