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Supporting online study

Everything you need to know about the student services, resources and events available to support you while you study online.

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Speak with a Peer Support Advisor (PSAs)

Your PSAs are multilingual students, trained to refer you to relevant information and support services. You can chat with a PSA online, or fill out the enquiry form to request a Zoom session.

Your faculty Canvas site

Make sure you check your faculty or school site in Canvas for additional information and support specific to your course.

Log in to Canvas now.

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Stay connected with your community

Connect with our social community

Use #usydonline to share your experience

Twitter Facebook Instagram WeChat

Join our Discord

Our online Discord Community is your virtual space for hang outs, discussion and games. Meet and connect with students from around the world and find answers your questions about university life!

Our trained Peer Support Advisors are online to chat and answer your questions from Monday to Friday 10am-5pm (AEST).

Join today by completing this form

Download the Discord app on your mobile or join us through your web browers

Join a club or society virtually

You can now join a student club through our new online platform.

See what's on offer, join on the spot and chat and connect with members from more than 200 USU clubs and societies.

Join the Student Life WeChat Mini Program

Join our online community for the latest updates and to connect with your peers. Join the conversation on the Student Forum, where currently enrolled students can comment and browse a range of topics, from study to careers and student life.

Scan the QR code to register now.

Videochat or message a Peer Learning Advisor (PLA)

PLAs, are your friendly local guides to study and uni life. They’re all experienced students, and can help you with study tips, support services, using tech and connecting with other students. They're available to chat Monday-Friday, 12pm-4pm (AEST).

Meet your PLAs and find out how to connect.

Get involved in a collective or network

Passionate about social change?

Why not join an SRC collective and learn more about how the student-run body represents your rights and interests? If you’re postgraduate, SUPRA has six equity networks to support specific postgraduate needs and provide opportunities for students to connect and socialise.

Debating online

The USU offers a range of online opportunities for beginners and experienced debaters to learn to debate and improve their public speaking skills. Through debating, you’ll improve your skills and have the chance to make new friends.

Find out how to get involved.

Follow our official WeChat account

We’ve just launched the University’s new WeChat official account. Get to know Sydney Uni’s exciting campus life and world-class education and research facilities, and experience Australian culture in Sydney from the comfort of your home. We will try our best to support you at every step on your journey.

Scan the QR code now to follow the OA.

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Uni essentials

Access casework support remotely

You can access remote independent advice, advocacy, and support through your student representative organisation.

Undergraduates - Students’ Representative Council (SRC)
Postgraduates - Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)

Borrow books from the library remotely

If you are studying a course delivered in remote mode, you can register to have books posted to you within Australia, or book chapters digitised and sent to you by email.

Register now.

Student Canvas guide

Canvas is the University’s online learning platform and a key part of accessing learning materials and assessments during your studies. The guide covers tips on navigation, important features, FAQs from students and answers to common IT issues related to using Canvas.

Learn more

Find a webinar or resource to help you

Get the most out of Sydney Timetable

The Student Centre has developed a series of online videos to help you navigate the new Timetable system.

Check them out on the Timetables web page.

Zoom tips for students

More than likely, your teacher will be using Zoom to live-stream classes.

Log into Canvas to check out our quick guide on how to use Zoom effectively to learn.

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Health and wellbeing

TalkCampus app

The TalkCampus app provides free and instant support for your mental health and wellbeing anytime of the day, anywhere in the world.

Download the app now.

How can I access a COVID-19 Vaccination?

University of Sydney students, staff, and their spouses and dependants aged 12-59 are able to book in for a Pfizer vaccination at the University Health Service. These appointments are only open to Medicare card holders, and you will need to bring your staff or student card with you.

The AstraZeneca vaccine is also available to Medicare card holders aged over 18 only. International students and others without a Medicare Card can be vaccinated for free at NSW Health and Government Vaccination Clinics.

Book in your vaccine

Inclusions and disability support

Disability Services are the first point of contact for students with a disability.

They can provide academic support and consultations via Zoom. To access the service you will need to register for support via the online system and provide supporting documentation from your treating practitioner.

Visit the website or book an appointment.

Support for impacted students

Your safety and wellbeing is our highest priority during this difficult time. We’re committed to doing all we can to help our affected students and community members, whether you’re in Sydney or studying remotely.

One-on-one telephone counselling

If you’re in Australia, appointments are available through our counselling services by telephone or through Zoom. Find out more about how to reach the Student counselling service.

Support for impacted students

Mental health self-help resources

Access self-help resources covering a range of topics to help you manage your wellbeing.

You can also find out how to access support if you’re overseas.

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Head Set Canvas module

Head Set by CAPS is an online resource that offers a variety of evidence-based information and practices. These are aimed at helping students manage psychological wellbeing to achieve their individual goals at university.

Enrol for the Head Set Canvas module to access the resource.

Support for offshore students

Under Australian health regulatory law, our counsellors and clinical psychologists are unable to provide advice to, or undertake consultations with, students located outside Australia. If you are currently enrolled in a course of study and you are not located in Australia, we have self-help resources and peer support to assist you.

After hours support

If you’re in Australia, after hours support is available from the University’s Crisis Support Line. Managed by the Student counselling service, the service provides free and confidential access to wellbeing support and advice.

Learn more about the support line.

Medical appointments

If you’re already registered as a patient, video and telephone consultations options are available through the University’s Health Services. Unfortunately telephone consultations are not possible if you are outside of Australia.

Find out how to book an appointment.

Safer Communities Office

Our Student Liaison Officers are specialist staff members who can provide trauma informed case management and support to students who have experienced sexual misconduct (including sexual assault and harassment), bullying, modern slavery and domestic/family violence.

If you need support, you can organise a Zoom or phone appointment with a Student Liaison Officer who can provide trauma informed case management and support.

Share the journey - staff and student stories

Many people experience mental ill health at some point in their life or know someone who does. Story sharing is a powerful way to encourage others to reach out. Our University staff and students have come together to create a series of videos to share their experiences.

Listen to their stories.

Safety and wellbeing app for eligible international students

Sonder is a free, multilingual 24/7 health, safety and wellbeing support service for students. International students who have purchased an eligible Allianz Global Assist or Allianz Care OSHC policy can access the services.

Download the Sonder app from your preferred app store.

Wellbeing events and resources

How to: Understand the Power of a Dumpling

Join Wai Chim as she discusses her move to Australia to enjoy the sun and to pursue her passion for writing. She will discuss her highs and lows and the amazing experiences she has had along the way. Wai Chim is the author of a number of children's and young adult titles, including the award-winning YA, The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling. Most recently, Wai was a contestant on Australian Survivor: Brains v Brawn.

Date: Thursday 28th October
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/usu-power-of-a-dumpling

Wellness Week 2021

Join us online for Wellness Week, where we will be hosting events to help improve your wellbeing. Across three days, come along to enjoy Morning Movement sessions, Bullet Journaling for Self Care, Mindful Sketching and much more!

Date: Tuesday 19th – Thursday 21st October
Event lineup: usu.edu.au/WellnessWeek

Mindfulness sessions online

Step away from your books, and join an online mindfulness session

Available twice a week during the semester. Learn and practice techniques with a facilitator and other like-minded students and make the practice a regular part of your study schedule. Join the mindfulness sessions group.

Every Monday and Thursday during semester

3-3.30pm (AEST)