E-Learning
Important Information
Our new Student Management System is going live on 6 October 2021.
Note that access to e-Learning through Ultra will not be affected.
About Ultra
The University e-learning environment is known as 'virtual UWS' or Ultra to students and staff, and 100% of units have a Ultra presence. Your lecturer will set up a Ultra site for your unit and you may find that each site you access has different online learning activities to do. Refer to the Unit Outline and Learning Guide for more information about what you are required to do online.
Help is available should you need it. There are quick guides and interactive resources to many of the functions you'll come across in Ultra. These resources can be found in the Ultra Information for Students site within Ultra (opens in a new window). The Blended Learning Platforms team is also available to provide technical assistance with Ultra.
How do I get to Ultra?
Choose one of these easy ways to get to Ultra:
- Go to the Ultra Login Page (opens in a new window)
- Go to the Students page and access Ultra from the main menu (without having to log in again)
- Click the Ultra (e-learning) link at the top of the University homepage (opens in a new window)
Of course, we recommend that you bookmark the link so it's only ever one click away!
How do I log in?
Use your WesternAccount Student ID number to log in along with your WesternAccount password.
You must have activated your WesternAccount (opens in a new window). For help with this contact the IT Service Desk on (02) 9852 5111 or email servicedesk@uws.edu.au.
You won't need to log in to Ultra if you access it from the Students page.
Navigating in Ultra
Once logged in, you will have access to all the unit and course related sites you are enrolled in.
- You must be fully enrolled to view your Ultra sites.
- If you have any outstanding fees or have not yet paid your SSAF an encumbrance (opens in a new window) will be applied and you will lose access to your Ultra sites until the encumbrance is lifted.
All Ultra sites are different. Explore your site(s) and check information such as Announcements, Unit Outlines, Learning Guides, discussion boards and other resources provided to find out what you have to do in the site and how much time you are expected to spend online. Spend some time familiarising yourself with the tools provided in each of your sites and remember that site content, announcements, discussion boards and email, may be updated at any time.
If you are still unsure of what you are required to do within your Ultra site, ask your lecturer or tutor.
If you have any problems with using the tools provided in your site, click the Help link at the top of the screen within Ultra.
Ultra Information for Students
The first place you should check for resources to assist you in using Ultra is the Ultra Information for Students site. This site is available to all students after logging into Ultra (opens in a new window) and includes information for troubleshooting, reference sheets, multimedia resources, FAQ and more.
Ultra technical assistance
You can ask the Blended Learning Platforms team for technical assistance with Ultra by completing the online Student Help Form (opens in a new window).