Help! I’m new to Flinders University

As you begin your exciting journey through University, don’t be overwhelmed by all of the things you need to learn. Much of the information you need is online, let us help you know where to look … All you need to remember is the Flinders University website address www.flinders.edu.au

Start at the Current students area Go to www.flinders.edu.au, click Quick links followed by Current students Look at Getting started Here you’ll find links to information to get up and running with your studies Follow the MyFlinders link There’s advice for Domestic and International students You can log in for a personal experience Scroll to Get My Necessities for great help getting everything you need set up

There’s free Wi-Fi on campus You now have access to eduroam This gives you free Wi-Fi whilst on campus Navigate to Get My Necessities and scroll to eduroam Watch the video and follow the instructions for your operating system to connect your devices

All of your applications in one place

You’ll need to access different systems to carry out different tasks They’re all listed together on your Flinders Dashboard (also known as Okta) You login once and once only Navigate to Get My Necessities and scroll to Student computing Watch the videos and follow the instructions to get connected

All of your study materials in one place

Each topic at Flinders Uni has an online presence where study materials can be found and assignments can be submitted This happens in Flinders Learning Online (also know as FLO) Navigate to Get My Necessities and scroll to Log in to FLO Watch the video and follow the links to access FLO

If you’re stuck, seek help … don’t struggle

For technical help with FLO: Click Help and Support then FLO Student Support within the system Contact the FLO Student Helpdesk by phone, email or in person at the Central Library For academic help with your topic: Contact your tutor, we’re here to help you There’s also the general discussion board For help with study skills: Click Help and Support then Current Students within the system Click Study support then select Academic Support (SLC)