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Table of contents

  • 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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