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Student Equity and Access Plan

The University of Canberra College supports the University of Canberra’s Student Equity Plan.

The goal of the University of Canberra’s Student Equity Plan is to empower people from equity groups by providing them with opportunities to enter the professions. The University regards students of low socio-economic status and rural and isolated students as priorities for this plan but also targets students from a non-English speaking background, students with disabilities and increased female enrolments in computing, engineering, architecture and building. The equity plan encompasses access to the University, success and retention strategies.

In supporting the University, the University of Canberra College’s strategies include:-

Providing access programs to the University of Canberra including UC-PREP, UC-CONNECT and UC-START
Providing a choice of entry programs to meet student needs. For example the course fees for UC-CONNECT are set considerably lower than UC-START
Offering a payment plan facility through access to the University of Canberra’s student loan system.
Offering scholarships for students from rural and isolated communities for UC-START.
Incorporating Academic Skills into the curriculum of all programs
Providing peer support through ZAP.
Providing additional English language support for students identified in need.
Establishing a formal consultation program for assistance with identified needs.
Inclusion of study skills in student orientation programs.
Application of entry criteria that considers equity issues.

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