1. What do we know about research into success in first year?

2. What do you think makes someone successful at University?
Introduce yourself to the person beside you and have a quick chat:
What do you think makes someone successful at University?

3. 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 1. Time on task
Put time aside to study for each of your courses every week- this is the strongest predictor of success!

4. 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 2. Attend class
Attending lectures and tutorials regularly is the second strongest predictor of academic success at university.

5. 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 3. Focus on your goals
Having a clear goal or purpose for attending university is a strong predictor of academic success and it also protects against dropping out in your first year.

6. 4. Develop self confidence
7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS
4. Develop self confidence
Nurturing a sense of academic self confidence and an expectation that you will succeed at university is core to academic success.

7. 5. Develop peer relationships
7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS
5. Develop peer relationships
Developing a social network at university with your colleagues helps protect against dropping out in your first semester and first year of study.

8. 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 6. Engage online
Engaging with the university’s ‘online environment’ via access to and your student is central to your academic success.

9. 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 7. Work / life / study balance
Working no more than 15 hours a week in paid employment (if you are enrolled full time) predicts academic success, as it enables you to allocate sufficient time to study.

10. 5 SENSES OF STUDENT SUCCESS

11. Student Administration (Central)
WEB OF SUPPORT
First Year Coordinator
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