Mature Age & Part Time Students

The MAPS community seeks to promote and protect the interests of Undergraduate Mature-Age, Part-time and Distance Education students enrolled at Clayton Campus. We understand that your commitments and circumstances are different to other undergraduates.

  • About MAPS
  • Virtual Volunteering at MSA
  • Virtual Services & Programs
  • The MAPS Lounge
  • Resources

About MAPS

If you’re over 23 years of age, a Part-time or Distance Education undergraduate student, the MAPS Lounge and Services are available for you.

 

The MAPS Lounge is a comfortable space you can use to unwind, study or socialise with other students who understand your circumstances.

 

Contact:

03 9905 1591
msa@monash.edu

Virtual Volunteering at MSA

Would you like to give back to your student organisation and community? Virtual volunteering is a flexible way to get involved. Everything can be done from home, at any time that suits you. Through this opportunity, you’ll develop valuable skills, contribute to your community, and earn volunteer points along the way.  

 

Step 1: Become a current MSA Volunteer

 

Before you apply, please make sure you are registered as a 2025 MSA Volunteer and have attended a Volunteer Induction or watched the Volunteer Induction Video.

Virtual Services & Programs

Virtual Services and Programs
Discover volunteer-led programs available online. These programs are flexible, accessible, and focused on enhancing your lifestyle and wellbeing.  
 
 

Lifestyle and Study Support

 
Instagram Accounts - to make life easier

The MAPS Lounge

As a member of the MAPS community you have free access to the MAPS Lounge and services including:

 

Quiet Study Area

 

With a number of computers, printers and desks this is a great place to focus away from the crowds in the libraries or the pressures at home.

 

Kitchen

 

The MAPS Lounge is equipped with a fridge and microwave that can be used daily. There is also boiling water available plus tea, coffee and milk that are heavily subsidised.

 

Lounge Area

 

Kick back and relax on a couch with your reading or maybe watch something on the at screen TV. The lounge area is a great place to chat to other MAPS members and make some new friends.

 

Events

 

Our regular e-newsletter will keep you up to date with MAPS events which are run by the MAPS Committee during the year. These events are staggered throughout the semester to include as many members as possible. If you would like to suggest an event for MAPS, or want to help out, get in touch with our friendly committee.

Resources for Studying as a MAPS Student

If you're Mature-Aged or Part-Time, you may face some unique challenges. We've collated some tips & resources to help you on your journey!

 

Study Resources

 

Life Balance 

 

The Student Union Recreational Library (SURLY) also has some great resources to help our Mature Age & Part-time Students improve their study skills, manage their time and stress!


Located upstairs in the campus centre (near the MAPS longue!), SURLY is all about supplementing your studies with fun, relaxation & creativity. We have a wide range of fiction & non-fiction, manga, music and gadgets. Forgot your charger, headphones? SURLY has got you covered!

 

Here is a list of some of our books, compiled especially for you MAPS!

 

Study Tips:

 

Time Management:

 

Reduce Stress: