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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.

Still have a few questions about Uni?

Have them answered in our live Q&A takeover!

We’ve invited a range of experts to takeover our WeChat Mini Program forum, where they will be hosting a live Q&A session! Log on to the Student Life WeChat Mini-Program, to post questions, interact with our experts and other students on chat threads, and engage with the wider community.

Date: 23 September (Thursday)
Time: 3-5pm Beijing time (5-7pm Sydney time)

How we can help

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Uni essentials

Health and wellbeing

Academic support

Speak with a Peer Support Advisor (PSAs)

Your PSAs are trained students, fluent in English and Mandarin and trained to refer you to relevant information and support services. You can chat to the PSAs via Zoom, 12-7pm (AEST), Monday-Friday. Fill out the enquiry form to get connected.

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

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vSydney Study Connect

vSydney Study Connect is an online program connecting students from the same faculties into study groups supported by our Peer Support Advisors.

By signing up to the program you will gain exclusive access to the specially designed App where you can make friends, participate in events and chat groups, and spend time learning with your peers.

Groups are launching from 9 August 2021. Register now in three easy steps.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Apply for a Student Co-curricular Activity Grant

Do you have an idea for an innovative new co-curricular project that will resonate with fellow students? The Student Co-Curricular Grants Funding Program provides funding and support for the design and implementation of co-curricular initiatives that build an inclusive sense of community and enable graduate qualities development.

Find out how to get involved.

Events to help you stay connected

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Uni essentials

S2 census date

The main census date for Semester 2 (S2C) is next Monday, 6 September. Find out what you need to do before census.

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Get in touch with the Student Centre online

The Student Centre provides prompt, friendly advice and guidance to navigate student administration processes, systems and policies. They have a range of online videos and self-help guides to assist you with key topics while you are studying remotely.

Find out how we can help.

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Special consideration

As a result of COVID-19, there may be circumstances out of your control that impact on your ability to complete an assessment task.

Find out how we’ve made it easier for you to submit a special consideration application during this time.

Are you new to the University?

If you’re looking for academic and learning support, or ways to connect with your peers, log in to Canvas to complete your 4x Pre-Commencement modules.

Your online Pre-Commencement Program has information and resources to help you maintain your health and wellbeing, access information and resources you need on support services.

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Access caseworker support remotely

If you’re undergraduate, you can access remote independent advice, advocacy and support through Students’ Representative Council (SRC) over the telephone, or through a Zoom or Skype appointment.

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)

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 CAPS.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Mental health self-help resources

Access CAPS 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.

Dealing with mental health in a changing world

Youth mental health expert Samuel Hockey provides some basic tips and advice on how to look after your mental health during these times of crisis and uncertainty.

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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.

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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.

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After hours support

If you’re in Australia, after hours support is available from the University’s mental wellbeing support line. Managed by CAPS, the service provides free and confidential access to wellbeing support and advice.

Learn more about the support line.

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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.

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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.

Wellbeing events and resources

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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)

Register now through Canvas

Sydney Conservatorium virtual choir on Zoom

The best things about studying online

Current students share some of the advantages of #usydonline

From having more time to explore their interests and hobbies to engaging more effectively and connecting with classmates in new ways, our students share what they have loved most about studying online.

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Academic support

See our guide to learning off campus

Some ideas to help you adjust to learning while off campus, including how to get the best out of Zoom, what to do in a live-streamed class, and how to keep in touch effectively with your teachers.

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Online tools to help you study

The Library provides many options to help you develop your research and information literacy skills online, including workshops, individual consultations via Zoom and online tutorials.

Find out what’s coming up.

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Academic Language and Learning workshops

The Learning Hub (Academic Language and Learning) helps students to develop their academic communication, research and study skills and provides learning support to remote students at any stage of their studies.

There's a number of programs and workshops, which you can access online via Zoom.

The Centre in China

The Centre in China (CiC) provide a range of resources and programs to students from China.

For the latest updates and events, scan the QR code.

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Get one-on-one academic feedback

The Learning Hub (Academic Language and Learning) are offering online individual consultations to provide targeted assistance with academic, communication, learning and research needs.

Find out more.

How to set up your study space for online learning

With classes delivered online this semester, make sure you have all the essentials for the perfect home set-up. We’ve put together a few tips to help you get comfortable, healthy and productive.

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Remote support for Mathematics and Statistics

The Learning Hub (Mathematics) offer a range of free self-help resources on their website to help eligible students to develop their confidence and ability in mathematics and statistics. If you’re in one of their supported units of study, you can also access the online Drop-in-Centre, as well as revision workshops from the Canvas site.

Find out more.

English language support programs

The Learning Hub runs several English language support programs online. Join a program to meet peers from all over the world in a fun and relaxed environment, while improving various English language skills:

Speak & Connect - A series of six free conversational workshops to facilitate your integration to the University of Sydney
Get it Write! - academic writing skills workshops

Find a webinar or resource to help you

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Think. Create. Innovate

Find the coolest places to meet and create on campus.

Peer Learning Advisors are current students who will share with you their tips on how to manage your time, refine your study skills, or just look after yourself. Come along to Think.Create.Innovate to use innovative tech, learn new skills, and get expert advice, for free.

Register now for a session

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