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Studying at the

University of Malta

a guided tour through the maze

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Academic Administration

Rector’s Office

Registrar’s Office

Faculty Office

Departmental Office

Main Contact Points

In case of difficulties and problems, seek help immediately, not after you sit for exams and fail!

Re Academic matters, contact your Head of Department

Re Administrative matters, contact your Faculty Office (check list of Faculty Officers which was sent to you

attached to the acceptance letter)

Students Advisory Services http://www.um.edu.mt/sas

Counselling Unit http://www.um.edu.mt/counselling

Main Contact Points (cont.)

Registrar’s Office http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar

Special Needs Facilitator – Ms Marchita Mangiafico

Pro-Rector for Student & Institutional Affairs – Professor Mary Anne Lauri

International & EU Office◦ Main Contact for overseas students and local

students who spend a semester abroad on an Erasmus exchange

Channels of Student Representation

Senate

Faculty Boards

Kunsill Studenti Universitarji – KSU http://www.ksu.org.mt

Student Organisations

Gender Issues Committee Contact Details:

◦ Email – [email protected]◦ Website – www.um.edu.mt/gender

Main Functions◦ promotes a policy of equal opportunities; and◦ monitors complaints from University staff and

students in connection with sex discriminatory practices

Mentoring SchemeA Mentoring Scheme was set up by the Gender Issues Committee in order to:◦ help students in their academic work; and◦ give students an insight into the world of work

Regulations

General Regulations for University Awards ◦ these are the general regulations which govern all

courses

Bye-Laws for each course◦ these are the specific bye-laws governing each

particular course

◦ Bye-laws for all courses are available online on the Office of the Registrar website:

www.um.edu.mt/registrar/regulations

www.um.edu.mt/registrar

Regulations and Bye-Laws page

Course Bye-Laws Page

Course Programmes Programmes of Study consist of different

categories of study-units:

◦ Compulsory study-units – units which have to be followed

◦ Elective study-units – a group of units from which you have to choose a particular number

◦ Optional study-units – any unit offered by the University; choice is subject to certain restrictions

Course Programmes (cont.)

Almost all courses are divided into study-units to each of which ECTS credits are assigned.

Workload for an academic year is 60 credits, divided into 30 credits per semester.

Students need to pass ALL study-units to obtain the required 60 credits and progress regularly to the next year.

Course Programmes (cont.)

Where can I find useful information regarding my

course?

Programmes of study and other course-related information can be found on:

www.um.edu.mt/courses

Find a Course

One of the most important questions:

What if I fail ina study-unit?

Course Programmes (cont.)

Course Programmes (cont.)

It’s a warning sign but NOT the end of the world.

Regulations provide for: Re-sits assessments up to a limited number (16) of

credits the possibility of referring not more than 10 credits

to the next year (conditional progression)

But, if you fail too many credits, you may have to repeat the year, if eligible.

Attendance for all lectures is obligatory.

Other FAQs I am on a two subject degree – which is my

Home Faculty?

Are all my lectures in the same building?

How do I find my way around?

What if I am sick and cannot attend a lecture or an examination?

How much time am I allowed to apply for a revision of paper? ONE WEEK following the publication of the result on eSIMS.

Assignments Beware of PLAGIARISM

◦ Proper quotations◦ List of references◦ Bibliography

◦ Do not use Wikipedia

◦ Plagiarism avoidance guidelines, useful to download:

http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/regulations/general

DOCUMENTS: Plagiarism and Collusion Guidelines How to Avoid Plagiarism

Student Conduct

Administrative Info for Students

Academic Calendar

Manage UoM’s IT Infrastructure

Provide facilities / tools to staff and students with related needs

Further information on IT Services – www.um.edu.mt/itservices

UoM IT Account

Activating your UoM IT Account

IT Services

Activating UoM IT Account

Activating UoM IT Account (cont.)

Activating UoM IT Account (cont.)

Bank Account

No VISA accounts will be accepted

Instead of the usual bank account, students are to

provide their IBAN Accounts

IBAN consists of 31 alphanumeric characters

Verification of IBAN account can be done either via

internet banking or by inquiring at one’s bank of

choice

eSIMS

Student Information Management System…

…on the Web

Accessing eSIMS To use eSIMS you must first activate your

IT Services e-mail account: https://accounts.um.edu.mt/activate/

You have received your activation code and instructions on how to activate your account with your letter of acceptance *

Activate your e-mail account TODAY! * Those admitted following the MATSEC September session will receive their

letter of acceptance and their activation code within the next two weeks

To logon, select eSIMS from the Quicklinks

or, type www.um.edu.mt/esims in the Web browser

Type your Student University IT Account login details

eSIMS – to access information eSIMS is the Web Portal that gives you

access to important information, including:

◦Study-Units database◦Your personal academic record ◦Student Intray system◦eSIMS Notice Board◦Useful links for students

eSIMS – access your personal record View and update your personal details

◦ Mailing address◦ Next of kin contact details◦ Stipend details

View your registered course details View your registered study-units View your current/historic academic

record View your RESULTS

eSIMS – perform student tasks online Enrol for the course each academic year

(first year students – instructions enclosed with letter of acceptance)

◦ 1st – 29th October 2013

Register for DegreePlus study-units◦ 8th – 14th October 2013

Submit your feedback about study-units◦ at the end of each semester

eSIMS Main Page

Study-Units Database

Study-Units Details

eSIMS – View Your Current Results

eSIMS – Unit Result Details

eSIMS – FAQ’s & Support If you encounter problems related to eSIMS please

consult the Frequently Asked Question section:http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/students/

esimsfaq If the issue is not resolved kindly click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab or send an e-mail to:

[email protected]

In your correspondence, always quote your: Student Number found on your letter of acceptance

Other Important Points to remember

Remember to regularly check your University e-mail for any eSIMS notifications that are sent periodically.

Official communications from the University are ALWAYS sent to your University e-mail address, given to you when you activate your UoM IT Account.◦ However, you may choose to forward e-mail to an

existing non-University email address

Always use your University e-mail address in all your correspondence with the University.

LIBRARY CARD

The LIBRARY CARD will only be issued if it is requested.

Otherwise, the National Identity Card will be accepted in all circumstances as an official document

(e.g. to borrow books and to sit for examinations).

This presentation is available at:

http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/students

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES!

Enjoy your stay at the University of Malta

from the Office of the REGISTRAR