FAQs

Click on a frequently asked question below to see the answer.

  1. Is there a fee to join the MBS Alumni?

  2. What library services does MBS offer to their alumni?

  3. How do I request a copy of my academic transcript?

  4. What fields in the Alumni Directory Online (ADO) are searchable by directory users?

  5. How long after I finish my MBS studies will my student email account remain active for?

  6. What is a LEFA?

 

A1. Is there a fee to join the MBS Alumni?

No, all graduates of award programs and executive and corporate programs of a minimum of 20 days are automatically considered alumni of MBS and have the opportunity to take advantage of the programs and services available. If you do not receive regular communication from the Alumni Office, we may not have your current contact details. Visit the Alumni Directory Online to update your profile and keep up to date with the MBS alumni network.

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A2. What library services does MBS offer to their alumni?

Please visit the Liaise site for information regarding the McLennan Library packages available to alumni.

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A3. How do I request a copy of my Academic Transcript?

All student records are stored in the central records department of Melbourne University. The Student Services Centre is able to provide you with a copy of your transcript after receiving your application form and signature.

The information at the following link will help you to obtain the documentation you require. It also outlines the application procedure and costs of ordering your transcript. (If you have problems accessing that page you can also visit http://www.studentadmin.unimelb.edu.au/, then click on 'Academic Transcripts')

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A4. What fields in the Alumni Directory Online (ADO) are searchable by directory users?

First Name, Preferred Name, Former Last Name, Last Name, Program, Program Class Year, Program Conferring Institution, Program Stream, Home/Work/Chapter City, Home/Work State, Home/Work Country, Home/Work Postcode, Work Company, Work Title, Work Industry, Work Function.

To maximise your networking opportunities, ensure the above fields are completed and showing in your online profile. By completing these fields, your profile will be returned in the most relevant search results. You can adjust the options in your consent section of your ADO record so as to enable or prevent users from seeing and searching on any of the above categories of your record.

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A5. How long after I finish my MBS studies will my student email account remain active for?

Your student email account will be deactivated 3 months after you finish your studies. Email notification will be sent to you shortly after you complete your studies with an exact deactivation date.

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A6. What is a LEFA?

LEFA stands for Lifelong Email Forwarding Address. The format is username@alumni.mbs.edu. Please visit LEFA FAQs @alumni.mbs.edu for more information.

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