Succeeding at university
Study Skills
Learning how to study at university can take some time, especially if you've come straight from school or are returning to study after a break. For a successful start to uni, it's really important that you get advice from your teachers about how to study, write assessment pieces and sit exams at tertiary level.
You can also ask for help from a Language and Learning Adviser either through an individual consultation or in one of the workshops run throughout the trimester. Advisers can help with:
- Organising your learning and time management
- Writing assessment (language, style, referencing)
- Preparing a presentation
- Exam technique
Library
The Library will form an integral part of your university experience, and the faster you become familiar with your campus Library, the more confident you'll be in researching for your assignments.
Online tutorials and face-to-face workshops are available to help you with assignments and research. You can also get assistance from helpful Library staff in person, by phone, via email or online.
IT
Find out all you need to know about IT at Deakin by visiting the IT website, which includes information on computer labs, email, usernames and passwords, where to get help and much more.
Disability Resource Centre
If you have a health condition or a disability, the DRC can help you adjust to university life and improve your chances of success, through:
- Academic support workers (note-takers and sign interpreters)
- Accessible course materials
- Alternative assessment arrangements (extra writing time and/or rest breaks in exams)
- Help with assistive technology and training
- Information about access parking, extended Library services, scholarships
Student Charter
The Charter sets out what students can expect from Deakin University and what responsibilities students have as members of the University's community of learning.
