Help!

Lost? Confused? Got Questions? Need Help? You've come to the right place!

Starting university can be a daunting experience, but fear not, there are plenty of people and resourced out there which can help make the transition a smooth one.

Here are some frequently addressed topics:

• Transport to UNSW - walking, cycling, public transport and driving

• Living at UNSW - on and off-campus

• Enrolment including:

  • Transfers,
  • General education,
  • Credit points,
  • Overloading,
  • Part-time study,
  • Academic standing

• Timetabling - how to put together your timetable and get the most out of it

• Fees and fee payment

• About the uni

• Important dates for both social and academic/enrolment related things

And some more:

• Computer access and IT services at UNSW - including use of laptops and uni wireless network

• Textbooks - when, where and what to buy?

• Uni vs high school - making the transition

• Student ID cards and concessions

• Lectures and how to make the most of them (including using iLecture online recordings)

• Tutorials and practicals and other small group teaching

• Arc@UNSW - the student organisation and what it does

• Clubs

• UNSW Sport and Recreation

• UNSW Lifestyle Centre - the university's gym and pool complex, and what membership provides

• International Student Services - issues specific to students from overseas

• Exchange programs