Information and Resources for Students
It's important to get engaged while at university. Not only will this make your time as a student more enjoyable, it will also help you to learn more. This page has some ideas to help you engage with your studies, with Deakin staff and students and in activities that will assist your learning and enjoyment of study.
The Australasian Survey of Student Engagement (The AUSSE) gives you the opportunity to provide feedback to Deakin about your experience as a student. It gives you a voice in proposing changes and highlighting what works and what doesn't across the university. Responses to the AUSSE provide the university with a picture of what you think about your course, units, teachers and university. So if you get the opportunity to complete the AUSSE, think about having your say and contributing to making things better for yourself and other students. The AUSSE contains the Student Engagement Questionnaire (SEQ).
Find out more about the SEQ by reading the AUSSE Overview (59 KB).
Read about student engagement and what it is in a recent article in The Age Newspaper.
Getting started at Deakin – everything you need to know to make a great start with your studies at Deakin. Find out what's happening and get involved from day one.
Student Life offers a range of resources and support:
- Plan your career
- Get the hang of university study skills and techniques
- Challenge yourself and have fun by undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Stay fit and healthy and have fun with other students – join an on campus gym
- For financial assistance and finding a part-time job
- Make friends fast – here's some tips from the counselling team
- Live and learn on campus
Discover student information and what's available online at Current Students (information and resources to help with your time at Deakin) and at Student Connect (gateway to your student record).
Strategies for Student Engagement - for Students (52 KB) - practical ideas and strategies specific to students.
What being involved can do for you for students and by students Students at Pennsylvania State University in the USA have produced a short video outlining what being involved can do for you.
Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) has a dedicated website and there are opportunities to be involved, check out what's happening.
DUSA contact details:1300 555 528
Email: dusa-contact@deakin.edu.au
Student contact details:
- Melbourne: (03) 9244 6333
- Geelong: (03) 5227 2333
- Warrnambool: (03) 5563 3333
- Email enquire@deakin.edu.au
