Academic skills services
A variety of academic skills services are available to you to help you adapt to a new learning envornment and make a successful transition to university study.
Workshops and events
Pre-orientation courses
| Activity |
Day/Time |
Session |
Venue |
| Academic Writing and Study Skills Intensive Course |
13–17 July
9am–12noon |
Learn skills to meet the challenges of university study in this intensive five-day course. Topics include time management, reading and note-taking, essay and report writing, and critical thinking. You will need a pen and paper. Worksheets and booklets are provided. Attendance at all sessions is recommended.
Register for this session. Complete the Academic Writing and Study Skills Registration Form (PDF 92KB) and return it to Student Services.
Enrolment in Enabling Writing Skills (ENB106) is also highly recommended to further develop writing skills. |
LT4, Building I |
| Computer Basics for Beginners Course |
13–17 July
1–4pm |
This course is designed for students with limited or no experience with computers. It is a practical, hands-on course teaching basic word processing skills required to present assignments using Microsoft Word. The course provides 15 hours of training over 5 sessions before the start of semester. Students are provided with a computer basics workbook. Attendance at all sessions is recommended.
Register for this session. Complete the Computer Basics for Beginners Registration Form (PDF 92KB) and return it to Student Services. |
J2.03,
Building J |
| Proofreading for Tertiary Study Course |
14–16 July
6–8pm |
This six-hour course (held over three days) aims to teach proofreading techniques and give background knowledge of sentence structure and punctuation needed to proofread successfully. Attendance at all sessions is recommended.
Register for this session. Complete the Proofreading for Tertiary Study Registration Form (PDF 92KB) and return it to Student Services. |
JG.02, Building J |
| Enabling courses—Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP) |
13 July (commences) |
Learn new university-specific skills and refresh your knowledge in subject areas such as chemistry, maths, writing and computer literacy with an enabling course. |
Various
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Orientation
USC’s Orientation program packs a lot of what you need to know to be ready for your first year of university into a week of social and academic activities. Improve your academic writing or computer skills, learn your way around the campus, join in some social activities and meet staff and fellow students—there are plenty of activities, all aimed at helping you settle in to university life.
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During semester
| Activity |
Day/Time |
Session |
Venue |
| Return to study session |
Saturday
8 August
9am–12noon |
This informal and interactive session is designed for mature age students returning to formal education after a period of absence. Identify, explore and discuss issues relevant to returning to study and learn from other students' experiences.
Register for this session. Complete the Return to Study Registration Form (PDF 92KB) and return it to Student Services. |
LT7
Building C |
| Academic Writing and Study Skills Workshops |
Throughout semester |
Academic writing and study skills workshops run for one to two-hours and cover areas such as essay and report writing. They are held weekly throughout the semester and are free of charge for students.
A timetable of academic writing and study skills workshops is available from the first day of Welcome Week and also on the USC Portal. Select 'Academic skills' under 'My organisations', then 'Study skills', 'Academic skills workshop timetable'. |
Contact Student Services, Ground floor
Building C |
| Assignment Writing @ USC for International Students |
Course A
Thursday 23 July (one day)
9am–1pm and 3–5pm
or
Course B
Weeks 1–3
Fridays
10am–12noon
(commences
31 July)
or
Course C
Weeks 2–4
Wednesdays
12noon–2pm
(Commences 5 August) |
This course is for international students only. It covers assignment expectations with a focus on using and acknowledging evidence appropriately, using academic style and the difference between essays and reports.
Register for this session. Complete the Assignment Writing @ USC for International Students Registration Form (PDF 63KB) and return it to Student Services. |
LT7
Building C
LT3
Building I
LT6
Building K
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| Library Information Tutorials |
Check the Library webpages |
Library information tutorials are held throughout semester to make your research more effective. |
Contact the Library for more information |
Academic skills advisers
Academic skills advisers are there to help you if you are experiencing difficulty with tertiary study at any time. Individual or group consultations are available. Contact Student Services to make an appointment.
Online self-help information
To access self-help information, log in to the USC Portal, select "my organisations" then "academic skills" and "self help".
More information
Contact Student Services.
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