1. Transition tips for commencing students Key transition messages for first year students

2. Week 2 – how are you adjusting to University life? Have you logged onto vUWS and navigated around?  vUWS gives you access to your unit folders  You can access learning guides, unit outlines & weekly teaching material here  Get familiar with vUWS – it is an important system which you will be using throughout your studies!  http://www.uws.edu.au/student_learning_unit/slu/education_technology_progra m_etp http://www.uws.edu.au/student_learning_unit/slu/education_technology_progra m_etp Unit Learning guides – the tool to a successful semester  Familiarise yourself with expected learning outcomes  Note down your schedule of assessments across all your units  Follow the schedule of activities

3. Week 2 (continued) The library – A central resource to assist with your studies  Did you know you can borrow up to 25 books?  Ask a librarian (wearing red shirts in the first weeks) for assistance  Add credit to your student card to use for printing and copying  You can access computers, laptops and study rooms  Access most of your textbooks in the closed reserve section Still confused about uni terminology?  Refer to your student diary  Talk to other students…chances are they are too!  Access our online guide www.uws.edu.au/a-zguidewww.uws.edu.au/a-zguide

4. Week 3 - Immersing Good study practices & tools to help  Get into a consistent pattern of study  Set small and achievable study goals which you can tick off as you go  Map out your assessments for ALL your units for the whole semester www.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/169033/Session_planner_Autumn2 012_FINAL.pdf www.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/169033/Session_planner_Autumn2 012_FINAL.pdf  Utilise your time effectively and put together a weekly planner  Access other great tips and hints on studying at www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/student _publications#managing www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/student _publications#managing

5. Week 4 - succeeding Are you on track with your assessments?  If you haven’t started – START now, don’t wait until the last minute  The Learning Guide includes assessment criteria for your written assessments. Use this as your guide!  Organise a consult time with your tutors if you need further assistance on your assignment  Utilise the library for referencing material

6. Week 4 – (continued) Are you still struggling with your studies?  Don’t give up!  Discuss your concerns with a trusted friend or family member  Seek help from – Your lecturers UWS Counselling services 02 9852 5199 CENSUS Date (31 March 2012)  If you are planning to vary your course load, do so before CENSUS date  Waiting until after Census date could have financial and academic penalty implications  Seek academic advise before making changes  For more information www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/dates/cens us_dates www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/dates/cens us_dates