1. Staying on track & Intra-session break
Are you on track with your studies?
Have you…
➢ submitted all assessments to date?
➢ attended most classes for each unit?
➢ considered your tutors’ feedback?
➢ reviewed lecture slides, notes, videos & handouts on vUWS?
➢ understood unit content?
➢ kept up with online presence (e.g. discussion boards)?
➢ identified units which you need additional help with, and sought authorised help?
What if you are NOT on track with your studies?
Planning for intra-session break:
➢ Pause and take rest ➢ Review your notes and vUWS material
➢ Catch up on any missed readings, videos, tutorial activities, online discussions
➢ Plan and prepare for upcoming assessments
➢ Arrange other areas of your life to reduce stress later in the semester
➢ Use this time to arrange consultations with support services, if needed
➢ Don’t wait – take action ASAP
➢ Check with your tutor to see if you can catch up with assessments and unit content
➢ Talk to a University counsellor and/or student welfare
➢ Make an informed decision regarding discontinuing after Census
NEW PROGRESSION POLICY! From Sept 2018, you can withdraw from units up to 3 weeks after Census date without academic penalty.
Last day – 21 Sept 2018
If you withdraw within this timeframe, you will still receive a financial penalty, but will not record a fail grade for the unit.