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WELCOME TO WESTERN
Welcome to Western Sydney University The College Undergraduate Certificates online Orientation. Orientation is one of the first steps in your Unlimited journey. Take this opportunity to find out more information about your course, learn about the support services we offer, and meet some of your teachers and fellow students.
To help you learn remotely, many of our support services are available online including the Library, IT, Student Services Hub and Wellbeing Services.
We look forward to meeting you in your Orientation Session. To ensure you get the most out of your session and are ready to commence your studies, make sure you follow the Orientation steps.
HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR COURSE
1) Take the first step by accepting your offer and activating your account.
2) Register in your first unit by using this guide - Enrolment guide
3) Watch this helpful video if you need help with the registration process.
4) When you are enrolled open vUWS and log on using your student email address and password. Once there, you will see the "Undergraduate Certificates Info Site 2023". Click on this and begin your Self-Paced Orientation before the start of your course.
5) Check our FAQs for more help
6) See the many support services Western has to offer to ensure you feel supported throughout your time here.
7) Any questions? Contact: UGCerts@westernsydney.edu.au
Find out more about Undergraduate Certificates
This session was held on Tuesday, 17 October 2023.
This session covers the following courses:
Important Dates
Below are the important dates that you need to know for your first teaching session at Western Sydney University. Visit the Academic Dateline for more important dates.
BLOCK B
- Start: 4 March 2024
- Finish: 15 March 2024
- Census Date: 12 April 2024
In the Undergraduate Certificates we run our courses in block mode, which means you only complete one unit at a time, but in a more concentrated way so it still only takes 6 months to complete the course. Below are two tables depending on when you are starting your studies. Please find your course in the correct table and register in the one subject that corresponds.
If you are starting in Block B
Frequently Asked Questions
These courses are designed for people who work, have busy lives, or have other ongoing commitments. They are flexible, so you don’t need to come to classes or have a set timetable. We recommend around 5 hours per week for Zoom meetings, discussion board communications, small group meetings or interaction with the learning site. Weekly Zoom drop-ins are highly recommended, but they remain optional. If you can’t make the time, your tutor will record them so you can watch the session in your own time.
The Undergraduate Certificates run in a 6-week block mode. This means you only do one subject at a time. After six weeks, you have a short break and come back for your next subject. Please see the chart on the orientation page for details about dates and subjects to enrol in.
A timetable is not required, and you do not need to register for classes. The courses are predominately done in your own time. The 1-hour weekly Zoom drop-in session will be organised at the start of the block between your teacher and the student group. Don’t worry if you can’t make the session as it is optional.
When contacting the university, or university staff, by email you need to ensure you use your student email account. Email is the official communication channel between students and the university. All students receive important information regarding enrolment, fees, extensions, and results through this email account. They are not sent to the personal account you used to apply for your course. As a condition of enrolment, students must check their email accounts regularly – we suggest daily and during the block and the vacation break. To open your email account please click this link.
Commencing students can apply for their Student ID Cards online here.
Western Sydney University uses a learning platform to make accessing your materials easier. This platform is called ‘vUWS’ (pronounced VIEWS). This is the main system you will use to undertake your studies. Find out more using this link.
You can contact the IT Service Desk via:
MyIT portal (including Live Chat).
Email: itservicedesk@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9852 5111 or ext 5111
This is not too much of a problem. However, you will need to do well enough in other assessments, so your final total is 50% or above. Remember, some subjects have compulsory tasks that you need to do and pass in order to pass the unit. If you fail your subject, there will be another opportunity to repeat it in a future block. Talk to your Student Success Coordinator at UGCerts@westernsydney.edu.au for guidance.
We do not recommend solely doing your course via a tablet or phone. Some tasks or assessments can only be done on a laptop or a more powerful computer. In saying that, a tablet or phone is a fantastic way to access your readings or videos while you’re commuting, during your lunch hour, or on the go.
All the Undergraduate Certificates have access to free digital textbooks. These can be accessed through your vUWS site’s “Readings and Resources” tab, or within your weekly learning materials.
None of the Undergraduate Certificate courses have exams. While there might be short quizzes, these are mostly knowledge checkpoints where you can get an understanding of what you need to brush up on. They aren’t scary and they can be done in your own time (although there will be a due date). All our assignments are designed to be reflective of real-world tasks. Our goal is to give you experience in completing tasks that you would do in the workplace. All your assessments will be submitted via the vUWS learning platform. Your teacher will assist you if you require help.
During the block, the grades for each assignment will appear in your vUWS subject. You just need to click on the tab that says ‘My Grades’. If you aren’t sure where this is, please contact your teacher and they will provide you with the steps you need to follow. At the end of the block, your grades go through a formal process and are released on a particular day. You can find this day in the Academic Calendar (click the link on the orientation site). Your grade will become visible when you log in to ‘MySR’. This is the same place you register into your subjects, find out how far you are through your course, or update your personal information.
Upon completion, you will be able to receive your Undergraduate Certificate. If you like, you can attend a formal graduation ceremony and invite your friends and family too. Also upon completion, you can finish studying and start using your skills, or you can continue studying. The Undergraduate Certificates have pathways into Diplomas or Bachelors’ courses. Talk to your Student Success coordinator to find out more about your options.
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