Term 3 Orientation

Orientation workshop descriptions

• Connecting with Inclusion Support
  

  Connecting with Inclusion Support

  Learn about the registration process, supports available, and how the Inclusion Support service can help you be better prepared and assisted if you are a student with a disability or medical condition.

• Peer Mentoring Programs: How they can help you succeed at SCU
  

  Peer Mentoring Programs

  Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) is a free academic peer support program that can help you develop important study skills and connect with successful students. Maximise your learning potential and benefit from diverse perspectives, collective brainstorming, and a supportive atmosphere that amplifies your learning experience by connecting in with students who have already completed your unit to a high degree.

  SCU Mates is a free non-academic peer support program that connects commencing first year undergraduate students (Mentees) with current students (Mentors). Mentors are ‘awesome - superstar’ students who volunteer their time to ensure Mentees feel welcomed, supported and ensure new students are assisted to meet their peers and settle successfully into life at SCU.

• Balancing Priorities
  

  Balancing Priorities

  There’s a lot to juggle as a uni student join us for a discussion about how to balance your priorities and make the most of your precious time.

• Career hints and tips for starting Uni
  

  Career hints and tips for starting Uni

  Congratulations – your career has started! Find out what you can do alongside your degree to kick start your career, where to find career resources and connect with the Careers team.

• Class registration and understanding your timetable
  

  Class registration & understanding your timetable

  Have you got your timetable sorted? Come and join this session to find out more about class registration and how to read your timetable.

• Understanding your course progression
  

  Understanding your course progression

  Ever wanted to find out more about your study plan/course progression and why it's so important to keep on track? Ever wondered what a prerequisite is? This informative session will help to answer those questions! 

• How to enrol in your units
  

  How to enrol in your units

  Still not sure about how to enrol/if your enrolment is correct? Come and join this drop-in session to find out more!

• How to study online effectively
  

  How to study online effectively

  Presented by our Learning Experience Team, this session will cover the fundamentals and practical tips for studying online.

• Time hacking: Strategies to use your time effectively
  

  Time hacking

  Time Hacking – Strategies to use your time effectively.

  In this interactive session, we will be covering and debunking time management concepts. Your First Year Advisers will guide students to commit to a Completed Time Management Action Plan (TMAC).

   

• My SCU: Understanding your learning sites
  

  My SCU: Understanding your learning sites

  The My SCU workshop is designed to help new students get familiar with the university's online learning platform. In this session, students will learn how to navigate MySCU/Blackboard, access course materials, participate in online discussions, submit assignments, and communicate with their peers and lecturers.   

• Student Safety at Southern Cross Univeristy
  

  Student Safety at Southern Cross Univeristy

  Join us for an informative session about student safety and support at SCU!

• Student Support Services at SCU
  

  Student Support Services

  The "Student Support at SCU" session provides an overview of the various support services available to students at Southern Cross University. In this session, students will learn about the university's academic and personal support services, such as counselling, disability services, financial assistance, and career development. The goal is to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed in their studies and personal lives while at SCU.

• Indigenous student support: Getting connected
  

  Indigenous student support: Getting connected

  This workshops aims to provide Indigenous students with a range of information on how the Indigenous Australian Student Services (IASS) unit can support you as an Indigenous student studying at SCU.

   

  The information will cover areas of financial support (Indigenous Scholarships, Placement/Residential Support and Accommodation), Academic support ( Tutoring support, PSP and study skills) and Social support ( Cultural Safe Spaces, Peer Support and Access. We will provide you with an overview of what our Indigenous students can access, how to access it and who to talk to.

   

   

• Get to know your Library
  

  Get to know your Library

  Discover how to navigate the library to find help and resources for your study journey.

   

• Student admin FAQs
  

  Student admin FAQs

  Need your questions answered? Pop along to the FAQs session for all things enrolment, class registrations, timetables, placements, fees and more.

• Unit unpacking: Plan your term ahead
  

  Unit unpacking: Plan your term ahead

  This workshop is presented by highly successful experienced students who will take you through their vital study strategies, Blackboard and resource navigation and time management practices to guide new students on how to best prepare for their Term ahead. The key is to start early and stay on track using tried and tested study strategies that will help you succeed in your unit. This workshop is one not to be missed!

• UniLife: Your guide to SCU sports and trips
  

  UniLife: Your guide to SCU sports and trips

  Find out all about our UniLife programs, everything from recreational trips - subsidised snow trips to NZ & Japan, social sports, Intervarsity sports competitions against other unis, as well as your chance to represent SCU at the National University Games.

• Southern Cross Model: Practical measures for success
  

  SCU Model: Practical measures for success

  To increase student success and give our students the best possible university experience, the SCU academic year is broken up into six, six-week terms with a two-week break between.

  This immersive learning experience requires momentum and motivation and we encourage you to join us in this workshop to hear from experienced senior students who have successfully navigated the intensity of this model and will share their clever hints and tips on how to succeed as new students.

• Post Grad introductory workshop
  

  Post Grad introductory workshop

  This introductory workshop is designed for postgraduate students embarking on their academic research journey. Whether you're new to research or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide a solid foundation for your academic endeavors.

• International student visa essentials
  

  International student visa essentials

  This session is designed for all international students that are studying on a student visa. It introduce students to all of the essential student visa conditions and requirement, as well as enrolment rules that applies to international students.

• Lismore International Students on-campus Orientation
  

  Lismore International on-campus orientation

  This session is for international students who are enrolled at Lismore campus. The sessions are face-to-face and compulsory for student visa (sub class 500) holders.

• Mental health experiences program by batyr
  

  Mental health experiences program by batyr

  In this program, we have an open conversation about what mental health looks like for young people in Australia and how the implicit and explicit impermanence of mental health shapes the landscape of our own journey. We then explore, as a group, the key factors that can have both positive and negative impacts on our well-being. Recognise the importance of talking about mental health. Analyse the dynamic nature of our mental health. Discuss things that contribute to our mental health 

• International students Early Childhood Education online orientation
  

  International students Early Childhood orientation

  This session is designed for international students who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) course. This session focus on assisting students to get prepared to meet the mandatory placement requirement and the professional conduct in the Australian context.

• Gold Coast International Students online Orientation
  

  Gold Coast International online orientation

  This session is for international students who are enrolled at Gold Coast campus. The sessions are online and compulsory for student visa (sub class 500) holders.

• International students Early Childhood Education essentials
  

  International students Early Childhood Education

  This session is designed for international students who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) course. It will guide the student through the essential steps to become successful in the course.