Adapting to student life at UC

Making the most of your time at university

Be involved in orientation – it will familiarise you with the university environment and what to expect. Go to: http://www.canberra.edu.au/orientation or phone 1300 301 727

Find out more about campus life at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/aus-future-students

Getting help with academic studies

Use the Academic Skills Centre (ASC). The Centre is open to every enrolled student at the University of Canberra. It has been set up to enable you to acquire and enhance the skills needed to succeed in your studies, such as: writing essays and reports, reading academic literature, taking notes in lectures, preparing for exams, participating in tutorials and delivering seminar talks.

You can book an individual consultation with one of the ASC lecturers. Just drop in to the ASC office, or phone 62012162 to make an appointment.

Web page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills

Using the student support services

There are many UC campus organisations which can provide expert advice and support your wellbeing. These services range from commercial operations, such as the shops, to child care services. For the full list of student support services go to: UC Guide to Student Services (PDF format 781.7 Kb)

Find out about the range of services provided to members, from clubs and societies to film nights and bar nights, on the UC Life! website: http://www.uclife.com.au

Services for students with a disability

UC AccessAbility provides a range of equipment and services for students with a disability. These include services such as note takers, signing interpreters and text onto tape.

UC AccessAbility also provides facilities such as a specialised computer laboratory and software, motorised scooter, height-adjustable motorised wheelchair, TTY telephone, ergonomic furniture and hearing loop receivers.

Support for students with a disability and health conditions: http://www.canberra.edu.au/accessability