Be supported to achieve your best
Support is always available to help you learn to your full potential, overcome any challenges and graduate with skills that set you up for a bright future.
Orientation
Not sure what university will be like, who your teachers are or even where your first class is? Orientation has answers to all your questions, providing the info and resources you need to make a smooth transition into uni life.
Study support
You'll receive a world of study support at Deakin. With passionate teachers who care about your success, one-on-one study mentors, online resources and so much more, you'll have every opportunity to reach your potential.
Career planning
We offer career support both during your studies and after you graduate. With access to career coaching, online resources and hands-on workshops, you'll have all the tools for career success.
Health and wellbeing
There’s nothing more important than your health and wellbeing. We want you to feel your best, on and off campus, so you can achieve your study goals and enjoy your time at Deakin. Whenever you need it, you can access doctors, mental health services (including free online counselling), physiotherapy, disability support and much more.
Flexible study options
We support your study-life balance with flexible study options that make it easy to fit your degree around family, work and lifestyle commitments. You can study remotely on our premium online learning platform, choose a combined degree and study two courses at once, or go at your own pace with part-time study.
DeakinTALENT
DeakinTALENT is your Anytime–Anywhere Careers and Employment Service, available to you for the rest of your working life. DeakinTALENT has been recognised as the most popular careers service in Australia by the graduate recruitment industry for four years running*. They’re experts at connecting you to your future career, and can help you research different career options, hone your interview skills and find casual work while you study.
Child care
Child care is available on each of our campuses, allowing you to focus on your studies while your child is in the best care possible.
Safety and security
Feel safe at all times on campus, with around-the-clock security services ready to provide assistance whenever you need it.
Footnotes
**Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 winner for most popular career service in Australia