Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are senior students who work collaboratively with you to achieve your study goals. Using their experience as students, our Peer Learning Coaches are trained to support you with:

• • Developing effective time management strategies for academic success
  • Planning and organising study approaches for assessments
  • Transitioning to university-level learning and academic expectations
  • Navigating campus systems, services, and learning environments
  • Building motivation and cultivating productive academic habits

Peer Academic Coaching runs Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm. Online Appointments can be booked through the Student Success Portal. Use the button below to access the PACs roster and book an appointment to start your session strong.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are structured weekly study groups facilitated by PASS Leaders. PASS Leaders are trained students who have successfully completed the subject. The focus of the PASS sessions is on integrating the course content (what to learn) with academic reasoning and study skills (how to learn).  

Check your subjects in SOLS to find out if you are studying a PASS-Supported Subject. You can enrol in PASS via SOLS, using the same space you use to enrol in tutorials. Once enrolled, you will be added to the PASS Moodle site which has full details of sessions available and is where you can access the Zoom links for any online sessions. 

PASS sessions are available across all UOW campuses, including online and will commence in week 2.

Learning Skills Advisors can meet with you one-to-one to support you with:

• Understanding what is required in an assessment task
• Referencing
• Writing and structuring essays, reports and other assessments
• Critical reading and thinking
• Research skills
• Academic integrity
• English language and writing
• Presentation skills
• Strategies to prepare for exams, tests, and quizzes

After hours appointments are now available online 5pm-8pm, Monday -Thursday.

Log into the Student Success Portal below to join the Learning Skills Advisor Program and learn more about how to book an appointment that fits your online learning schedule.

Maths Skills Advisors can meet with you one-to-one to support you with:

• Foundational level maths, particularly for Education, Engineering, Business, Nursing and similar degrees
• Statistics support for degrees such as Business and Psychology
• Basic algebra skills, arithmetic, problem-solving and more!

To prepare for your session:

• Know exactly what you want to discuss and what questions you wish to ask
• Bring all relevant materials including example problems

After hours appointments are now available online 5pm-8pm, Monday -Friday.

Log into the Student Success Portal below to join the Maths Skills Advisor Program and learn more about how to book an appointment that fits your online learning schedule.

The UOW Library offers a wide range of online resources, including ebooks, databases, theses, and journals, accessible from anywhere.

You can:

• Use the Library SEARCH page to find these resources
• Browse the A-Z databases,
• Access the Research Online repository

If you need help, you can instant message a librarian via Live Chat or explore the Library's Frequently Asked Questions. The online Library guides provide tutorials and discipline-specific information .​​​​​​​

The Student Engagement and Retention team work closely with Subject Coordinators at UOW to support you throughout your studies.

 A Student Engagement and Retention Coordinator can help by: 

• Collaborating with Subject Coordinators to ensure you receive timely and relevant support  
• Providing personalised support by working closely with you to develop a tailored Student Success Toolkit. 
• Connecting you with the right support services to enhance your university experience. 
• Proactively contacting you via phone or email during the session to check in and offer additional support.
• Facilitating referrals between UOW services to ensure you receive support relevant to any circumstances you may be facing.  

Access the Student Success Portal to book a consultation with the team at any stage during your studies at UOW.

The UOW Career and Employability Team provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.

The team also offers free Career Chats for your career and employability questions. If you’re looking for some guidance on where your degree could take you or how you can plan your next career step, whether that’s industry experience, skills development or researching possibilities. 

If you don't have time to book in a Career Chat, you can ask the team a question  through CareerHub. Your question can be anything career related the team will get back to you within 1-3 business days.

Students who identify as having a disability
UOW Careers & Employability are partnered with a specialised employment service called GradWISE. This program is designed to provide support and improve employment opportunities for students living with a disability, illness or injury. 

Support and wellbeing offer a range of support options, including free confidential Counselling Services and online modules aimed at helping you manage your health.

For immediate support, contact the 24-hour Wellbeing Support Line.