The Academic Support team provides high-level support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at CDU through:
Assistance with student admission, enrolment, application and course information, including the development of Individual Learning Plans, educational pathways and progression from TAFE to Higher Education
Orientation programs for new and continuing students, including intensive advice and support on academic study skills, effective time management, writing better essays and referencing
Scholarship applications, letters of support, referrals and finalisation/submission of documentation
Tutorial Support (TS) assistance
Opportunities to develop leadership, advocacy and representative skills as a CDU
Indigenous Student Ambassador Program, find out more about the program
Advocacy and support, such as assistance with study issues and liaison with lecturers
Referral to CDU support services such as counselling, careers, employment and accommodation.
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