Launch your Macquarie experience

Macquarie Kickstart Plus for Session 2 2024
Tuesday 23 July to Thursday 15 August 2024

For students who missed out on Macquarie Kickstart for Session 2 2024, we have put the essential modules on iLearn to help you familiarise and prepare for your time at Macquarie. These modules will help you transition into your academic studies and introduce you to the values and expectations at Macquarie.

Once on iLearn, you can self-enrol into the unit ‘MACQ2024’ to begin your journey at Macquarie.

There will also be stalls and activities for you to explore the student life at Macquarie.

MAC101: Tips to navigating your 1st session and year

Get a full picture insight into the vast social and academic dynamics as you’ll hear from current students on the tips and tricks. From getting connected to the university network to meeting new people, joining societies, and accessing support services.

Get Connected: Bring Your Device and Register with Ease!

Looking for a hassle-free way to connect your devices to the Macquarie University network? Be guided through the process step-by-step, it is the perfect opportunity to make sure you’re connect and have access to the resources you need.

From Butterflies to Brilliance: Public Speaking Workshop

Created by the Macquarie University Debating Society and Writing Centre. Designed to help you overcome your fear and anxiety, improve your delivery style, and engage your audience. Take your public speaking skills to the next level.

Stuck on something from the Kickstart sessions? No worries! Macquarie is here to help. Join our Kickstart Plus Drop-In sessions for a chat with experienced Macquarie students.

These sessions will be running the first four weeks of Session 2.

Time: 11am – 2pm (Tuesdays – Thursdays)

Location: Online via Zoom

As these chats are online, you will need to complete the registration form to book in a date. Please note that these chats are on a first come, first served basis.

With Kickstart Plus, there will be a small stall held from 11am – 2pm (Tuesdays – Thursdays), run by students to help you connect at Macquarie. There will be free snacks and resources available to students.

Join us outside 18 Wally’s Walk!

During the mid-session break, students will continue to have access to the ‘MACQ2024’ unit to self-enrol and view as a refresher.

If you still have queries about the Kickstart session in the module, you can chat with an experienced Macquarie student via Teams.

When: 17 – 26 September 2024 (Tuesdays – Thursdays)

Time: 11am – 2pm on a first-come, first-served basis

Where:  via Teams