Macquarie Kickstart FAQs

What is Macquarie Kickstart?

Macquarie Kickstart provides a 'soft landing' for students, especially if you are transitioning from high school to university. This week will introduce you to the values and expectations of Macquarie, instilling a sense of community, and providing you with an important foundation to succeed in your studies.

The week will see a series of academically focused workshops delivered to commencing undergraduate students (domestic and international) to ensure students are academically prepared and have access to the tools and resources to be successful throughout their studies. There will also be activities, stalls, tour and fun events that showcase our campus, help you find your way around and introduce you to some of our key student services.

Who is the Macquarie Kickstart target audience?

Macquarie Kickstart is aimed at domestic and international school leavers commencing their undergraduate studies at Macquarie’s Wallumattagal Campus. Non-school applicants/mature age students and postgraduate students are welcome to register and attend if they wish.

When is it being held?

Macquarie Kickstart will be held from 15^th to 22^nd July 2024.

Will there be anything else happening on campus during Macquarie Kickstart?

Starting from Monday 15^th to Tuesday 22^nd of July, excluding weekends, there will be multiple student groups present to provide information about various clubs and societies that might interest students.

In addition, there will also be various activities, stalls, tours, and enjoyable events that will exhibit our campus, assist you in navigating around, and introduce you to some of our essential student services.

Which day do I attend if I am studying a double degree?

Over the course of Macquarie Kickstart, each faculty will have a specific day to welcome new students into their respective courses. You can attend both of your respective faculty days.

These are outlined as follows:

• Tuesday 16^th July 2024 – Macquarie Business School
• Wednesday 17^th July 2024 – Faculty of Science and Engineering & Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
• Thursday 18^th July 2024 – Faculty of Arts

How can I find out which faculty my course(s) belongs to?

If you are unsure which faculty your course(s) belongs to, please refer to the course handbook to search for your course(s).

Will get a chance to talk to my academics?

Students will have the opportunity at the course-level orientation to meet with their course director and learn more about the course.

Do I need to attend every day?

Macquarie Kickstart offers the flexibility to register for sessions that suit your availability.

We do recommend attending and participating in every step of Macquarie Kickstart to get the full onboarding experience. Each workshop being held during the week has been carefully crafted to cater to new students and prepare you for life at Macquarie.

What sessions should I attend?

Ideally, you’ll attend all of them! Think of it like this: the more sessions you attend, the more knowledge you gain – and the greater your chance of study success.

I can’t attend in person, will content be available online?

If you’re unable to attend in person due to work commitments, feeling unwell or you are an international student who has not arrived onshore yet, you’ll be pleased to know all sessions will be available online via iLearn following MAC 2024. We’ll make sure to record the sessions too, so you can access them anywhere, and at a time that suits you.

Workshops of the same module will also be delivered right through the week, if one happens to be full, try and register for another. If you can’t attend the alternative sessions, they will be available on iLearn following Macquarie Kickstart.

What should I bring with me to Macquarie Kickstart?

You will need:

• A laptop or tablet
• A smartphone or device to scan into each session
• Your student ID
• Water bottle. There are plenty of water stations around campus, so remember to bring a sustainable water bottle with you to fill up
• Money, there are a wide range of food retailers on campus

My friends are registered in another session’s timeslot, can I swap?

We encourage you to attend the sessions that you have registered for as there will be ample opportunity to meet up with your friends throughout the week. As part of Macquarie Kickstart, you will be provided with the opportunity to make new friends, learn more about your course and settle into university life.

How do I get to campus to attend Macquarie Kickstart?

Train

We are fortunate to have our own Macquarie University Metro station right at our doorstep, on the corner of Herring Road and University Avenue.

Bus

Macquarie is well serviced by buses, connecting our campus to the rest of Sydney. Stops are located within the grounds along University Avenue, with more services stopping along the borders of the campus, especially at the Macquarie Centre bus interchange.

Car

Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park has more than 4500 parking spaces available, in a variety of zones, across 14 car parks.

Our carparks feature:

• accessible parking spaces
• free motorcycle and motor scooter parking areas

Free parking is available in the General Zones only during Macquarie Kickstart, please refer to the Campus Parking Map.

How can I find my way around campus?

During Macquarie Kickstart, we will have way finders to help guide you around campus. If you are unsure of where you need to go, just ask and they will be happy to help!

You can also refer to our campus map.