First Year
Resources for First Year Students
Welcome all First Year students.
Please feel free to visit our office to find out our location, find out about our services and our large range of study skills resources.
Visit AIRport
AIRport is the Academic Interactive Resources portal
Resources on transition, study skills and academic writing for first year students.
Get started at Uni:10 Tips for a Top 1st year
All you need to know to confidently begin your studies at university is in this pamphlet.
Download it in either PDF or web page format.
Transition
Look at these great guides from the Transition service which gives you an idea of the main issues students encounter when they first start uni, so that you will have a clearer idea of what to expect. Includes student tips on how to prepare yourself.
Uni Study: what's expected?
Read the University of Queensland's FAQ Uni Study: First Semester to Graduation & Beyond. It contains useful information about the standards expected at uni.
Independent Learning
Visit the University of Canberra to find out more about what is expected of you as a learner at uni and how you can develop independent learning skills.
Study Skills Classes
Our classes are geared to the needs of first year students.
Sign up for a mentor
Find out if your school operates a mentor scheme where new students meet regularly with more experienced high achieving students. This is a great way to quickly learn about the faculty culture, people within your department, expectations about the standard of academic work, appropriate study methods for particular subjects and where to get help.
Transition for First Year Students
The transition program has a lot of information to help you adjust to both uni life and the academic culture.
Take a virtual library Tour
Familiarize yourself with how to search for materials through a virtual and audio tour. Find out the best places to sit, and where to find the necessary resources for your area of study.
Find out what's on at The University
Keep abreast of news and events by visiting the University homepage and watching a videocast or listening to an Upclose podcast.
Need Help In a Hurry?
If you're not sure where to go or who to contact staff at the information desk on the ground floor of the student union are sure to be able to direct you to an appropriate contact.
Thinking of leaving or changing your studies?
Read this advice from the counselling service before you make up your mind.
Find Out about Your Learning Style
Identify your own learning style and enhance your study and learning.