Whether you’re jumping into uni straight from high school, or it’s been a few years since you last studied, there is a range of support services available at Curtin to help you keep up with coursework, balance work, life, and study, and achieve academic success.
Mentoring and peer support
It’s normal to feel anxious about the transition to uni. Peer support and mentoring programs are available to help you feel more confident about studying at uni.
- New to Curtin Mentors share their personal experiences of what it’s like being new to campus. They can offer useful tips for making the transition to uni as smooth as possible.
- The UniPASS program is a great way to strengthen your study skills and connect with other students. (Available for selected units.)
- Learn from our high-achieving students through the Peer Academic Mentors (PAMs) program. Your mentor can help you build academic skills such as coursework planning, using Blackboard and OASIS, and referencing.
- UniSkills are free modules that walk you through how to approach an assignment – explaining everything from finding information, effectively taking notes and writing with confidence to referencing like a pro.
There is also a suite of regular library workshops you can attend, support designed specifically for online students, help understanding your academic status, access to study facilities and equipment, and assistance if you’re concerned about failing.
Counselling and wellbeing services
Your wellbeing is essential to your success at uni. Our free student health services are available for you to access when you need it.
From confidential counselling to psychological and medical services, there are health professionals available to help with medical, personal and study-related issues that could be impacting your health or wellbeing.
Our Student Assist and Curtin Ally programs offer guidance, resources and a safe space for students from all walks of life.
Check out some of the counselling and wellbeing services available to you:
- Student Wellbeing Advisory Service
- Psychological and counselling services
- Social workers
- Student Assist
- Ally program
Disability support
Every Curtin student should have equal opportunity to succeed in their studies.
If you have a disability, AccessAbility advisors will work with you to create a Curtin Access Plan and ensure you get the specific support you need. They can help you access specialised learning and study assistance, tailored library services, and on-campus facilities and mobility assistance.
The Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP) is a peer mentoring program designed specifically for neurodivergent students on the autism spectrum through a weekly social group with mentors and other students.
You can find access and parking information for Curtin campuses, including details about ACROD parking, courtesy bays (for short-term disabilities or medical conditions), and an Access and Inclusion map.
Register with AccessAbility Services for disability and accessibility support, or reach out to AccessAbility for more information.
Financial support
Financial challenges can be a major stress for many uni students. Curtin offers financial support and assistance to help ease some of the pressure while you study.
Curtin Emergency Student Loans are available for unexpected circumstances that may inhibit you from attending to your studies. The Curtin Guild also offer an Emergency Hardship Grant, a short-term laptop loan program and childcare grant.
Scholarships are also available based on a range of individual circumstances, including:
- Academic performance
- Financial needs
- Disability
- Medical needs
- Socioeconomic background
- Regional or remote location
- Overseas study opportunities
Our university community
From mentoring and peer advice, to counselling and disability services, Curtin offers inclusive and supportive learning environments to help you succeed throughout your studies.
You’ll be thriving in no time.
