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eStudent
eStudent is accessible only in OASIS and provides students online
access to information in the student database. Please ensure that the
information about you in eStudent is correct. There is limited access
for you to update your own information; most categories require the
assistance of your student services office.
Information in eStudent
Personal Details
Citizenship and Residency Details
Cultural Details
Educational Background
Study Plan Details
Current Enrolment
(including Enrolment Advice)
Curtin Provided Email Address
Result Details
(including Academic eRecord)
Financial Transactions
Curtin Provided Email
Contact Details
Student Provided Email Address
Disability details
Enrolment and Withdrawal
Class Registration/View Timetable
Can be updated in eStudent:
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Yes (selected study packages only)
Yes (selected study packages only)
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In WebCT you will see your 'MyWebCT' page which will display links
to those units in your course of study which have an on-line
component. You can click on any of the available units to go to the
unit's home page.
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Please note that online units are generally not available until after the
commencement of the study period.
If students experience problems with their online units in WebCT, their
first point of contact should be the lecturer responsible for the unit.
CBS Online-Blackboard - http://elearn.cbs.curtin.edu.au/
Please visit the CBS Online website at
http://www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/cbsonline for information on:
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Accessing units on CBS Online–Blackboard
List of CBS units with an online presence
Blackboard availability
Help and enquiries*
Curtin student email and email in Blackboard
Online learning essentials, including computer requirements and
useful tips for online study.
*For queries about unit content, please contact the Unit Controller or lecturer;
for access queries and technical assistance refer to Help and enquiries.
Careers Channel
WebCT and CBS Blackboard
WebCT and Blackboard are Learning Management Systems (LMS),
which allow you to take part in secure online learning when your unit has
an online presence. Access ends at the completion of a Study Period.
Depending on your mode of study and on how a lecturer has set-up the
unit, you may have access to lecture notes, slides, audio and video clips,
and may be able to communicate with your lecturer and fellow students,
receive and submit assignments and take online quizzes.
Login
Access to WebCT and Blackboard is provided within OASIS
http://oasis.curtin.edu.au/
Direct access is also available by logging in with your OASIS
Username and Password at http://webct.curtin.edu.au or
http://elearn.cbs.curtin.edu.au/
Curtin has developed an integrated service from OASIS with the Careers
website. Employers are able to post recruitment information that is
displayed in the OASIS Graduate Jobs List via the Careers Channel.
There are numerous jobs available at any given time so check it out.
Suitable for:
Graduate Recruitment
Full time/ part time/ Vacation/ casual positions
Scholarship information
Students’ Guide to Electronic
Communication @ Curtin
For more information:
Telephone: (08) 9266 7802
Facsimile: (08) 9266 3847
Email: careers@curtin.edu.au
Visit: building 599, Bentley Campus.
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Accessible using any standard web browser on any internetconnected computer.
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Before you can gain access to any units in WebCT, you must first
activate your student account through OASIS. Once this has been
done, you can then follow the links from OASIS to WebCT, or go
directly to WebCT at http://webct.curtin.edu.au.
Non Electronic Communication
Please be aware that you still may receive information via the post, and
in urgent situations Curtin may need to contact you via telephone, mobile
or SMS. To ensure you are contactable in these situations, please keep
your contact details up-to-date in eStudent. If you are experiencing
any difficulties in doing this, please contact your Divisional Student
Services Office, or call Student Central on 9266 3399.
CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
For more detailed information see your Curtin StartUp CD, or go to
http://startup.curtin.edu.au/online/webct.html
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Students’ Guide to Electronic Communication
There are many ways Curtin communicates electronically with our
students. This guide outlines the various electronic communication
methods and the types of messages you can expect for each.
Many of these are available through the student portal, OASIS (Online
Access to Student Information Services); others are available via the
web without the need to login to OASIS, while some are accessible
both ways.
Please note: it is a condition of enrolment that students activate
their OASIS account and check regularly for important information
(see OCC section below).
Communication System
Within OASIS
(Student portal)
Via the web
(External to OASIS)
Official Communication
Channel (OCC)
Curtin provided email
Student provided email
Announcement Channels
Web pages
(including FAQ sites)
eStudent
WebCT / Blackboard
Careers Channel
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Official Communication Channel (OCC)
Not to be confused with email, the OCC is a separate electronic
message system designed to replace official letters traditionally sent
by post to students. Messages sent via OCC cannot be deleted and
will remain in the University database linked to your student ID.
Important University information is delivered to students via OCC and
it is a condition of enrolment that all Curtin students regularly check
their OCC at least weekly and preferably more often.
Examples of messages sent
via OCC:
Examples of messages that
should not be sent via OCC:
Fees notification
Personal or confidential information
Library notices
Social news/events
Graduations notices
Students who are unable to access OCC on a weekly basis can apply
for eExemption. Contact Student Central on 9266 3399 or visit
http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/forms.html
Please note: exemptions will not be given for slow Internet
connections and where possible students should utilise the numerous
computing facilities provided on our campuses.
Student Email
Every Curtin student is provided with a free email account.
Depending on your course, this will appear as either
<yourname>@student.curtin.edu.au or
<yourname>@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.
Like all email accounts, this is subject to account size limits
(Undergraduates receive 10Mb and Postgraduates receive 20Mb) so
you will need to ensure your account is well managed should you wish
to use this.
While there is no enrolment condition to use email, your
lecturer/tutor/school may prefer to use this method to communicate
with you during the Study Period.
Many students use a separate email account to the one provided by
Curtin. If you would like the University to be aware of this address,
please update your email details in eStudent (within OASIS). Please
note that your ‘Curtin Provided’ email address will be recorded as your
preferred email address.
Message Type
Comments
Personal messages
Your email account is your private account.
There is no viewing access to staff.
Unit related information
Lecturers and tutors often send messages
via email. (Eg- articles to read, study tips,
assignment notes). Please ensure they are
aware of the email account you check
most regularly.
Club news/events
Employment opportunities
Some Schools wish to send this
and Membership information information directly to students to assist
to Professional Organisations you in your professional development.
Enrolment information
Competition information
Club news/ Social events
Course related information
Surveys
These messages should only be
from groups you have joined, not
unsolicited mail.
Survey requests
Not normally approved to be sent via email.
See http://planning.curtin.edu.au/
surveys/guidelines.html for more
information. Announcements channels are
more often used to promote surveys.
Messages from Central Administration Fundraising events
(e.g. reminder of deadlines etc)
IT Security notifications
Messages requiring response in
less than 7 days
Campus Security notifications
Commercial information
Examination notices
Announcement Channels
Curtin has a number of announcement channels posted throughout our
websites. These are a broadcast service for all to read. There are also
announcement channels in OASIS, which may only be viewable to students.
Main Announcement
Channels for students
Message Type
Curtin Homepage (curtin.edu.au)
University news releases,
University events, Cultural Events,
Community Information
Current Students
(OASIS and students.curtin.edu.au) Competitions, Charity Events,
Social Events, Surveys
Careers News (OASIS only)
Employer visits, Recruitment
information, Industry links,
Career assistance information
Library News (OASIS and
library.curtin.edu.au)
Events, new services, helpful advice
on how to use the library better
OASIS / eStudent News
(OASIS only)
New features, upgrades,
service outages.
Please be aware that your Department/School/Division may host their
own webpages containing news and faqs
Webpages (including FAQs)
Curtin has a number of websites that are a valuable source of
information to assist with your studies and the administration of your
course. Often these include pages of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
to allow you to find out what you need quickly.
As a start, it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with Current
Students (http://students.curtin.edu.au), Start Up
(http://startup.curtin.edu.au) and the webpages associated with your
Department/School/Division.