Your Orientation program will help you get to know Deakin, but there are some essential services that you should acquaint yourself with during your first days as a student. You can visit these places on campus or online.

Student Central

Student Central is your starting point for any question you have about your Deakin studies, including enrolment assistance, course advice, financial help and assessment queries. And, if a student adviser can’t help, they’ll point you in the right direction.

Study Support

Deakin's Study Support team provides academic assistance so you can achieve your best in your studies. Use our Study Support guides to learn about different kinds of assessments, as well as study tips and tricks. There's also a range of study assistance available including 1:1 appointments with Study Support staff, Writing and Maths Mentor drop-in sessions, and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) you can join.

Health and wellbeing

Your academic success depends on you feeling happy and well. At Deakin, we offer a range of health and wellbeing services, including on-campus medical centres, counselling teams, and multi-faith chaplains.

Deakin Library

Our Library is the heart of the University. No matter what or where you study, the Library will be a key part of your success at Deakin. Locate the Library during one of your first visits to campus, or explore everything it has to offer online. The Library website has a handy chat feature in the bottom right-hand corner – it's the quickest way to get a real-time answer to a question about the Library and its services.

Disability support

If you're neurodivergent or living with a physical or mental health condition that impacts your studies or participation in university life, our Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is here to help with resources and adjustments that will allow you to achieve your best. There are also resources available to you if you care for a person with a disability.

Careers and employment

From part-time work while you study, to your first role as a graduate, DeakinTALENT is our career and employment service that will help you reach your career goals. Take advantage of the opportunities on the jobs and internships board, improve your resume, or speak with a career coach, so when you are applying for your graduate role, your name is at the top of the candidate list for consideration!

DUSA

DUSA stands for Deakin University Student Association. It’s our student-led community helping you make the most of your university experience (especially meeting people!). When you become a member of DUSA, you become part of a fun, dynamic and supportive group that puts students’ interests first and helps create a great university culture. DUSA coordinates a range of extra-curricular activities, including student clubs, sporting teams, social events, short courses and student assistance programs, so become a member online now or by visiting DUSA when you’re on campus (keep an eye out for their black and white signage during OWeek!).