Caulfield Campus, Monash University 
What is OSS?
Overseas Student Service (OSS) is a student-run department formed under Monash University Student Union (MONSU) since 1990 at both Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Being a representative body for all international students on campus, OSS exists to look after their interest and welfare, so as to better address their needs in unity.
How Do I Become an OSS Member?
You are already an OSS member! All international students currently enrolled in Monash University on both Caulfield and Peninsula campuses have access to our membership services and facilities. Moreover, you don’t need to fork out a single cent to become our member. There is simply nothing to lose, but everything to gain!
What Do I Get From OSS?
There are a whole lot of services that are just waiting for you, just to name a few. We’ve got our very own lounge located in serenity on campus (C2.05), an ideal place for you to relax and meet up with peers over a cup of complimentary tea or coffee. Opened Monday to Friday from 10a.m. to 4p.m., the OSS lounge provides microwave and fridge facilities for your meal convenience. Also, keep updated with what’s happening back in your country with our selected foreign newspapers and magazines.
Having problems in academic work? Feel unfairly discriminated? Talk to us! OSS works closely with other departments in the university with regard to language assistance, accommodation, counseling, and grievance procedures for sexual, academic and racial discrimination. OSS also acts as a referral service to various other services provided by the university and external organisations.
In aim of promoting
goodwill and a sense of belonging among the international students’ community
on campus, OSS is committed in organising activities throughout the semester
year. One of the most renowned and boasted highlight of the year is our
Multicultural Week, a showcase of various culturally and ethnically diverse
items from dances to food fairs. Other events organised by OSS includes:
- Pre-Departure
Seminar (in various countries)
- Orientation Week
(Semester One and Two)
- Inter-Club Week
- Friendship Week
- Women Week
- Mooncake Festival
- Chinese New Year
Festival
- Workshops and
Seminars (Leadership Program, Excel Program, Graduation Program)
…….…and much much more to come……… =)
What’s New In 1999 For OSS?
New stuff planned
for 1999 shall not be revealed too much here =P……….but, just enough to
tantalise your tastebuds, some events are worth noting down in your calendar:
- Launch of International
Identity Card (ISID)
- Monthly international
movie (starting 1st April)
- Easter trip to
Mt. Dandenong
- Victoria Multicultural
Week (5th – 10th September)
- Bimonthly newsletter
(yet to be named)
A start to a new
year always mean changes. And hopefully, the better to come. OSS is proud
to introduce you to the new faces of the Committee, lest you may need to
look any of us up for help in future. So, don’t forget to smile when you
do see us! =P