Your first weeks of term

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Last-minute admin

You’ll have the opportunity to add a subject up until a certain point in the term. After this, you’ll need to submit a rule waiver.

Learn about rule waivers

If you haven’t already, log into Ultra to access your learning materials, review unit outlines and understand your assessments.

Log into Ultra

Learn about our systems and IT support.

View the toolkit

Keep track of key dates so you don’t miss anything.

View academic dateline

Census is the final day to ensure you’ve provided your tax file number and eCAF and, if you’re not deferring your fees, it’s your due date to pay your fees up front.

Learn more about Census

Workshops and study resources

Find tips, workshops and resources to help you study smarter.

Workshops and resources

Free help with your maths and stats questions – online or face to face!

Ask a maths question

How-to guides, workshops, resources and one-to-one study appointments

Get study smart

You can receive free, 24/7 study support with Studiosity, including writing feedback and help with academic skills when you need it, if you are a student at The College, or your subject provides you with Studiosity access.

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An online foundation course developed by the Digital Education Council and tailored for Western students and staff.

Complete the module

Support

Where to find help when you need it.

Contact the Student Services Hub

Career options, confidence-building skills, and Western’s free career services are covered in this handy playlist.

Go to the playlist

Borrow books, book a study space, and access research support and printing/copying services.

Find your library

Work with other students to understand your subject content or join a mentoring program.

Join the programs

Studying a diploma?

Learn who your Student Success Coach is and get one-to-one support and guidance throughout your studies – think career goal setting to study habits and support.

Get advice