FAQs
Click on a frequently asked question below to see the answer.
I’ve forgotten my user details to access the Alumni Directory Online. How can I be reminded?
Are my user details the same for both the Alumni Directory Online and the Resumes OnLine?
How do I upload a profile to the Alumni Directory Online (ADO)?
What fields in the Alumni Directory Online (ADO) are searchable by directory users?
How long after I finish my MBS studies will my student email account remain active for?
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.
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.
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')
An application form can also be downloaded from this page or you can download one here. You can arrange for a copy to be sent by international courier if you require the information urgently (Please note, this incurs a higher cost). More general information about academic transcripts can also be found on the Melbourne Uni website listed above.
Contact Nadia La Rosa in Student Services Unit at MBS (N.LaRosa@mbs.edu) or the Alumni Department (alumni@mbs.edu) if you require further assistance.
A4. I am a first time user of the Alumni Directory Online (or Resumes Online), how do I find out what my user details are?
Click on this link and enter your username. Your username is usually either firstnameinitial.surname or firstnameinitial.surname.Last2DigitsOfClassYear. After entering this, your password will be sent to your nominated email address in your alumni record. If this does not work, please fill out the form found at this page and we will contact you with your userdetails.
A5. I’ve forgotten my user details to access the Alumni Directory Online. How can I be reminded?
Go to this link and enter your username. Your username is usually either firstnameinitial.surname or firstnameinitial.surname.Last2DigitsOfClassYear. After entering this, your password will be sent to your nominated email address in your alumni record. If you do not know your username, or if your nominated email address has changed, please fill out the form found at this page.
A6. Are my user details the same for both the Alumni Directory Online and the Resumes OnLine?
Yes. If you change your password while logged in to one of these online facilities, use your new password next time you use either the Alumni Directory Online or Resumes OnLine.
A7. How do I subscribe to the automatic Jobs Online alerts?
Log-on to Resumes Online
Click on the left of screen menu option “Update your profile & resume”.
Click on “Step 1” from the options running left to right.
Scroll down right to the bottom, and confirm the email address you would like job alerts to be sent to. Press “Submit” after making any changes.
Refer to the left of screen menu option “Jobs Online” followed by the “Subscribe” link in the Refine Search box.
A8. How do I upload a profile to the Alumni Directory Online (ADO)?
Log on to your ADO account (Forgotten your details?), click continue, select the Edit your alumni record option on the left menu, and select the Subscribe/Unsubscribe tab from the options running along the top of the screen. Scroll down and select which information you would like to add to your online profile by selecting either Yes or No.
Tip: The information through out your record marked with either a red or green box indicates whether you have consented to show this in your online profile. If you have not consented to show it in your online profile, directory users will not be able to search on this information.
A9. 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.
A10. 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.
A11. 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.
