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 Program (ASP). The Program 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 ASP lecturers. Just drop in to the ASP 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: http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/support

Find out about the range of services provided to members, from clubs and societies to film nights and bar nights, on the UC Union website: http://ucu.canberra.edu.au

Services for students with a disability

The Disabilities Office 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.

The Disabilities Office 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.