2. Help! I’m new to Flinders University

3. 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

4. Start at the Current students area
Go to 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

5. 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

6. All of your applications in one place

7. 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

8. All of your study materials in one place

9. 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

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

11. For technical help with FLO:
Click Help and Support then FLO Student Support within the system
Contact the FLO Student Helpdesk by phone, 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)