Academic support services

New learning takes time and effort. With some forward planning, goal setting and time management you can set yourself up to achieve great results and have some fun while you do it.

Learnline

We mentioned Learnline in Next steps, but it's worth mentioning again because you'll be spending a lot of time in here, whether you're learning on campus or online.

What can you do in Learnline?

• Create a personal profile.
• Communicate with your lecturer and other students.
• Work on your assessments, tasks and upload assignments.
• Create a space to collaborate with other users, such as a study group or a special interest group.
• Join online classrooms.
• Track your progress and grades.
• Listen to lecture podcasts.
• Stay connected on the go with mobile app.
• Get notifications when new content is added.

Get to know your library

Depending on the course you’re taking, the library could become your best friend throughout your studies. The library offers many services so it’s a great idea to register for a workshop to find out what’s available.

New Students' Guide

Whether you’re studying online of on campus, check out the New Students' Guide to find out about resources and services. The distance library services section is especially helpful if you’re studying online.

LibGuides

LibGuides contain a range of resources for specific study areas including databases, tips on researching skills, Liaison Librarian contact details and relevant subject journals.

Explore the LibGuides or visit the Drop-In Room at Casuarina during semester, 10am-1pm, weekdays (Red 8.1.7).

Liaison librarians

Liaison librarians are study area specialists. They work with you to help find the most relevant resources for your study. 

You can also ask the library via email.

Academic Language and Learning Success Program (ALLSP)

ALLSP is a free, confidential service that helps all Higher Education (HE) students with academic skills development. The program is tailored to the specific units you are seeking help in.

The ALLSP team work with you and your lecturers to help you understand the requirements of your assignments and develop the skills you need to navigate through your course.

Find out more about ALLSP.

Study skills workshops

Study Skills workshops are held on-campus and online.

The workshops focus on developing academic skills like critical thinking, research methods and essay and report writing. 

Find out more about study skills workshops.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are organised group study sessions run by students (PASS leaders) who have successfully completed the unit, so they know exactly what is required.

You'll develop study skills, exam preparation and assessment development techniques specific to your units in a positive learning and study focussed environment.

Find out more about PASS.

External Student Support (ESS)

ESS is specifically aimed at online students.

ESS assist in the dispatch of printed course materials, external assignment submission, external examinations and Open Universities Australia (OUA) liaison and administration.

Visit External Student Support for contact details.

Common units

You'll be required to undertake two out of three common units. The common units aim to develop:

• practical academic skills, including:
  • critical thinking
  • reading
  • researching
  • writing
• teamwork skills
• creativity
• technical literacy.

To assist this, students are provided with the academic skills up front and are respected and recognised for their diversity in culture, age, economic background and educational attainment.

Find out more about the Common Units Program.

Elite Athlete Support Program

The Elite Athlete Support Program supports student athletes competing at a national and international level with flexible entry and study arrangements at CDU.

Find out more about the Elite Athlete Support Program.