Resources and Support Services

A drop-in Helpdesk is available each day at 2 – 4pm to address students' academic concerns. No appointment is needed for these sessions.

The LLS provides sessions for local and international students with language backgrounds other than English. These include a series of workshops on Academic Writing, Conversation Tutorials and a Volunteer Program for individual conversation development.

The LLS also offers an introductory session for mature-age students to assist their transition into university.

Workshops may also be arranged in response to specific requests from students and staff within departments, schools and faculties.

For further information: telephone 8303 5771 or email clpd@adelaide.edu.au.

The Maths Learning Service provides assistance to all University of Adelaide students with the maths and stats in their studies.
In particular, they run a free Maths Drop-In Centre (see below) for students to consult tutors about maths or stats problems over a cup of tea or coffee. Students may stay as long as they like and visit as often as needed. No appointments required.
Services offered include:

• The Maths Drop-In Centre
• Bridging modules for students with an O-Level maths background who are studying Mathematics 1A, 1B, 1MA or 1MB.
• Bridging courses in pre-tertiary maths and stats including online modules
• Workshops for small groups can be arranged
• Books, videos and web-based materials

Email: mls@adelaide.edu.au

This guide provides students with valuable practical information about the communication skills that are required of them in their studies.  For example, information is provided about how to:

• write essays and management reports
• make engaging oral presentations
• correctly cite and reference sources
• independent learning
• academic expectations

Every student is expected to use the “Comskills Guide” as a reference for all courses.

Your lecturers and tutors are available to answer questions or clarify any course material you maybe having trouble with. It's highly recommended you contact the lecturer and/or tutor as you encounter problems throughout the semester rather than leaving your questions until swot vac, or the day before the exam!

Consultation times and locations can be found in the course outline.

The library skills tutorial is an on-line resource designed to provide students with the skills needed to access books, journals, databases and Internet sources for the purpose of researching course assignments.  It will take approximately three to four hours and is ideally completed over a number of sessions.

The Disability Liaison Officer can assist with information and advice about accessing services (i.e. note taking, special equipment and alternative exam arrangements).

The administration staff may be able to answer student questions. If further assistance is needed they will book an appointment with the Disability Liaison Officer.

The following services are offered:

• Individual counselling (appointment required)
• Telephone counselling
• Assistance in crisis
• Drop In Service (Daily from 1.00pm – 2.30pm)
• Workshops:
• Meditation
• A Lifestyle for Managing Stress and Worry
• Yoga Skills for Students
• Performing your best at exams

• Online Resources  Topics include:
• Developing A Lifestyle to Reduce Stress & Worry
• Share Accommodation - Hints To Make It Work
• Effortless Exams - Managing Exam Stress
• Increasing your ZZZ's
• Studying With Friends
• The Perfect Procrastinator
• Time Management

The EWOs advise students about welfare resources on campus, financial matters (i.e. emergency loans, and advise on Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy), housing, personal issues and academic matters (including support with grievances)

University Health is a research and teaching practice in association with the Department of General Practice providing comprehensive and confidential health care to all students and staff in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Parklands is open Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm all year round except for public holidays.

The Student Centre has been set up as a central point of contact and deals with a wide range of enquiries regarding programs, admissions, procedures, fees and changes, enrolments, examinations and graduations for all prospective and current students

Opening Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8:45am-5:00pm
Tues: 9:30am-5:00pm

The International Student Centre is responsible for the orientation and ongoing support of international students. It works closely with student groups, faculties and University administration to ensure the experience of all international students is a positive and successful one. Services offered by the ISC include:

• preparation of pre-departure information
• assistance with visa matters including visa extensions and meeting compliance requirements
• reception service on arrival in Adelaide, including transfer to accommodation
• initial temporary accommodation and assistance with long-term accommodation in conjunction with the Accommodation Service
• comprehensive induction program
• ongoing support by International Student Advisors
• information on Overseas Student Health Cover
• social programs

The Scholarship website provides information on a range of scholarships, funded by the University and some by external organisations, for both commencing and continuing undergraduate students from wide-ranging backgrounds.

• Scholarships for Commencing Students
• Scholarships for Continuing Students
• Scholarships for Students in Financial need
• Scholarships for Students from Rural, Regional or Isolated Areas
• Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
• Vacation Scholarships

Receptionist:
Leanne Chandler

Student Support Officer:
Jason George

Student Support Officer & Exchange/Student Abroad Coordinator:
Rowan Mitchell

Student Advisor:
Nicole Rizzo

You can do the following at the Commerce Office:

• Hand up Commerce subject assignments
• Ask questions about enrolment, graduations & your academic transcript
• Apply for supplementary exams
• Apply for cross institutional study, credit transfer
• Receive information about study plan and course pathways
• Make an appointment for the Student Advisor.

Student Advisor will provide:

• Answers and referrals
• Complex program advise
• Recommendations to balance workload and assist with strategies for success

Monday-Thursday: 9-5pm

The service can also help students to develop job strategies including career decision making, resume preparation and interview techniques.

The Careers Service is responsible for the following:

• Employment Skills Workshops and Seminars (job search, resume preparation, cover letters, application forms, interview skills, career planning)
• Employer Information Sessions
• Career Resource Centre
• Graduate Job Vacancies
• Resume Checking Service
• Internet facilities to access career and employment information
• Web based Company/Employer Directories.
• The Careers Fair

Wilto Yerlo is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Academic and Student Support Program.

The Commerce Students' Association (CSA) is a student run and established association, which exists to provide all the non-academic splendours of studying Commerce, Finance and Economics at the University of Adelaide. It runs and manages many events, both social and professional, as well as providing various valuable services, including an online book sale and advisory on future careers in Commerce.

AIESEC, the world's largest student organization, is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential so as to have a positive impact on society.

The Overseas Students' Association (OSA) is the official student organisation that represents all international students at the University of Adelaide. International students at the University are automatically members. The OSA is an affiliate of the Adelaide University Union, which provides funding for OSA endeavours.

The OSA was formed in 1985 and continues to be the main focal point for the coordination of social activities for international students, as well as representation and support for the needs and rights of international students at the University of Adelaide. Located on the 1st Floor of the George Murray Building in the Cloisters are the OSA Offices and the OSA Lounge for international students. 

Life at university has more to offer than just study. There is a complete range of recreational activities to be had through the Adelaide University Sports Association.

The choice of clubs is large.  Just look at the list below:
AFL • Athletics • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Board Riders • Boat (rowing) • Cricket • Fencing • Football • Gliding • Golf • Gymnastics • Hockey • Judo • Karate • Kendo • Lacrosse • Lawn Tennis • Mountain (Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Canoeing, Canoe Polo, Cycling, Cross-Country, Rogaining, Cross Country Snow Skiing) • Netball • Rifle • Rugby Union • Sailing • Scuba Diving • Snow Ski • Squash • Softball • Swimming/Waterpolo • Table Tennis • Tae Kwon Do • Tai Chi • Touch • Triathlon • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball • Water Ski • Wing Chun Kung Fu • 8 Ball

The University of Adelaide considers accommodation to be an important component in setting a solid foundation for academic success.

Finding comfortable accommodation, in a convenient location with the right people is important. However finding the right place can take time. The University of Adelaide Accommodation Service recommends that you begin your search well before the first day of University.

The University of Adelaide Security Service provides a variety of assistance to staff and students including:

• Free shuttle bus service
• Escorts to your car
• Emergency Call points
• First Aid Assistance
• Free Self defence courses
• Lost, found and stolen property

Students have access to a number of computer labs

• the basement of Security House. The labs are used for tutorial
• first floor of the Napier Building
• level 3 of the Barr Smith Library
• and in the 24 hour access, Union Resource Centre, on level 3 of the Union Building.

Opening times for all computing labs are available from: www.adelaide.edu.au/ITS/student_services/comp_lab.html

Computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and any computer left unattended for more than 10 minutes will be logged out by the lab supervisor.