SUBJECT TIMETABLE AND REGISTERING FOR CLASSES

In summary

You have access to a personalised, online class timetable tool to create and manage your own class timetable. This can be accessed via the Student Portal, under the Timetable tab.
Class registration allocates you to available classes.In most cases, class registration needs to be arranged manually by you.

You should be able to:

generate a clash-free timetable,
view or make changes to pre-allocated classes, or
build your timetable from scratch.

Timetable and venue information will not be available in printed format at the Melbourne School of Design Student Centre.

Creating your timetable

It is your responsibility to ensure that your registrations produce a clash-free timetable where possible.
Many subjects have multiple timetable options due to their high enrolment numbers, while others have significantly reduced timetabling options because of the smaller number of enrolled students.
While the University and Melbourne School of Design Student Centre will try to help you arrange the most convenient timetable available, it is not always possible to organise a timetable that is perfect.Occasionally clashes occur that cannot be resolved and at other times there may not be space available in a specific class or prac you want to take.
As always, if you need help or advice, contact the Melbourne School of Design Student Centre.

Resources

Timetable and venue information for subjects is available through the Student Portal.
Lecture Theatre Listing - Parkville Campus - Please contact the department if the venue for any classes is not listed.

Class Registration FAQs

How do I access the timetable?
When does it open?
How do I use the new Student Timetable?
What are Reserved Places?
What is a Waiting List?
How do I access my timetable for subjects not available through the new Student Timetable?
What if I change my subjects after class allocation has opened?
When does Class Registration through the new Student Timetable close?
What do I do if I have problems with my timetable?

How do I access the timetable?

To find timetabling information:

Log in to the Student Portal using your university username and password.
Select the ‘Admin’ tab from the top of the page
Choose from the ‘Timetable’ options in the ‘Admin Online’ frame.
You may either access the full Student Timetable, or “View my subject timetable and register in classes”.

Select “View my subject timetable and register in classes” to make view and to make changes to your personal timetable.

When does it open?

You will be able to enter your class registrations for standard Semester 1 subjects from 10.00 am on Monday 31 January 2011.Class registration generally opens about 4 weeks prior to the start of semester.You may edit your timetable until 5pm Friday 11th March. Any computer with internet access can be used to do this; you do not have to be on campus.

Once you have viewed your timetable you can make changes to it by following the instructions given. Please note you will only be able to change your allocated time if there are available alternatives.
The release of some class places may be staggered to cater for later enrolling students.
For some subjects, your timetable may be locked and available for viewing only.Any changes made after this point will need to be handled manually at the Melbourne School of Design Student Centre.

How do I use the new Student Timetable?

The Student Timetable enables you to register into classes.
Assistance will be made available in the Melbourne School of Design Student Centre to help you make changes if you need it.
Click on the button to view a video on how to register for classes using the student timetable.

What are Reserved Places?

Your school may have reserved a number of places in a class for a particular cohort of students.If you try to register in a class with reserved places and you meet the criteria, your registration will be complete.If you do not meet the criteria and there are no spaces available, you will receive an error message advising you to select another class.

What is a Waiting List?

Some subjects within the Student Timetable will allow you to waitlist for a particular class if it is already full.
Once all class places have been released, you may be able to place yourself on a waiting list for a preferred class.Note: you may not waitlist for a preferred class if you are already registered for another class.Waiting lists will close a few days before the start of the semester.
If a spot in the class opens up, the person at the top of the waitlist will move into the spot in the class. To get on a waitlist, follow the same process you would to register as normal - click on the tickbox for the class you want to waitlist for and press save. You may not register in another class for the same activity.
If you are on a waitlist in the last two days before semester starts, you should remove yourself from the waitlist and complete your registration in a class that is available to you.

How do I access my timetable for subjects not available through the new Student Timetable?

Timetable and venue information for all University lectures can be found via the Student Portal.
A list of lecture theatre locations can be found at http://www.studentadmin.unimelb.edu.au/leclist.html

What if I change my subjects after class allocation has opened?

All the subjects in which you are enrolled will appear on your timetable from Monday 31 January. If you change your subjects after this date you should go back into the Student timetable and register into another available class.

When does Class Registration through the new Student Timetable close?

Class Registration closes for editing at 5:00pm Friday 11th March. If you make changes to your Semester 1 subjects or classes after this date you will need to contact the Melbourne School of Design Student Centre.

What do I do if I have problems with my timetable?

If you are unable to resolve your timetable and wish to be listed in a different tutorial or lecture stream than those allocated to you, you must seek assistance from the Melbourne School of Design Student Centre. You may:
Come in person – Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer Building, or:
Telephone: 13 MELB (13 6352) or email: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au.

Assistance may be provided for:

timetable clash with another University of Melbourne subject
long-distance travel required to attend university
unalterable work commitments directly related to study
child-care responsibilities
religious reasons
medical reasons including a disability (i.e. no audio equipment in your allocated room)
approved cadetship or internship arrangements related to your study

You may be asked to provide supporting documentation.

Assistance may not be provided in the following cases:

you have an inconvenient ‘gap’ in your timetable
you want to have a day off
for work not directly related to your study
a preference to be in the same tutorial/lecture/seminar stream as a friend
classes too early in the day

* A class is a activity within a subject, such as a lecture, tutorial or seminar.