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Useful tools

These tools can help you plan, prepare and have a great start to University.

Table of contents

  • Session calendar

    The session calendar has all the important dates you need to know for your first teaching session at Western Sydney University. You can even download important dates to your personal calendar.

  • Student guide

    Your handy, bite-sized takeaway guide with all the best bits from Starting at Western Sydney University.

  • MyWestern

    The MyWestern student portal is a point of entry to the applications, systems and notifications you'll need at Western. It's where you can check your email, access student systems and stay up-to-date with important news and events.

  • Are you ready to start quiz

    Find out how uni-ready you are and what support is available to help you prepare with our ‘Are you ready to start at Western Sydney University’ quiz

  • Top Tips Guides

    Tried and tested advice written by students, for students.

  • Study Smart

    Library Study Smart can help you excel throughout the teaching session. It includes online resources, access to the Study Smart vUWS site, along with face-to-face advisors in the Library.

  • Podcasts

    Discover tips on how to make the most of your time at Western!

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