We’ve got your back. From health and wellbeing to study and careers, we’ll connect you with personalised support to help you succeed from start to finish.
Study support isn't just a safety net; it's a crucial part of the overall Charles Sturt University experience.
Here are some of the ways we support our students, so you can feel confident taking up study with us.
We have a three-step process for induction.
1. Discover our Checkpoints feature on your student portal. It's a handy list of all the tasks, big and small, that you need to complete to get your studies underway.
2. Once you're on campus, you'll be invited to introductory student events and workshops. Get to know your course, meet other students and settle into uni life! If you're studying online, you'll be invited to online orientation events where you can meet other online students.
3. Looking for more support? We have more than 80 academic and learning skills support pages to help you on your study journey. You can find all of that and more from within your student portal.
Academic integrity is a commitment to honesty, respect, fairness and responsibility while studying with us. It ensures you can develop skills and principles that will guide you through your studies, and help you get the most out of your degree. You can commit to academic integrity by:
When you start studying with us, your faculty will walk you through a short academic integrity course. Discover some of the hurdles you might encounter throughout your academic journey, and what you can do to overcome them. Find out more about our commitment to academic integrity.
We offer a range of on-campus facilities to support your studies and campus life, including:
Keen to get involved? Check out our campus events and tours, to find out what's happening around campus. You could volunteer to help out, meet other students and learn more about what we offer!
Find out more about on-site facilities and view campus maps.
We're committed to supporting our students to achieve their goals. If you’re impacted by ongoing medical, physical, neurological, sensory, intellectual or mental health concerns, we can organise adjustments to help you succeed.
We’ll work with you to develop a custom study access plan that meets your needs, whether that be providing assistive software or alternative exam conditions, or making arrangements for your workplace learning requirement. Whatever you need, we’re here to help. Find out more about our commitment to accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities and health conditions.
We’re also committed to promoting equity and diversity within our university and creating safe communities for all students and current staff. Learn more about our LGBTIQA+ ally network.
We get it – you're keen to set yourself up for the future with a career you'll love. That’s why we offer a wealth of resources to help you boost your employment prospects.
Our Career and Skills Hub contains all of the information, tools and resources you need to boost your skills, from digital career workshops to our very own career portal. We host regular career events, including our annual career festival, where you’ll get the chance to meet with prospective employers.
Looking for personalised guidance? Our Career and Skills team offers one-to-one career advice appointments to talk through your resume, career goals and potential industry experience that could boost your knowledge and skills.
If you’d like some extra support during your studies, we’re here to help. We offer a range of resources, including regular interactive workshops and one-to-one sessions.
If you’d like to share your experiences and get advice from other students, our Brightspace Academic Skills Forum is a safe space to get connected.
Keen to learn from others and set yourself up for your studies and future career? Find a student mentoring program to support your professional development and help you develop your study and learning skills. These programs are open to all current students on campus and online.
Not feeling ready for uni just yet? Check out our study link courses for future students and get prepared with short, self-paced subjects such as maths, sciences, digital skills and academic literacies.
If you find you’re struggling with your academic progress, Charles Sturt can help you get back on track. We’ll get in touch via email and provide you with resources, such as access to our academic skills support portal and support services directory.
Should you require further support, we'll work alongside you to create an academic progress plan, which will set out a strategic plan to help you move in the right direction. Learn more about study support at Charles Sturt.
If your studies are disrupted by a serious circumstance, such as an illness, you may be eligible for special consideration. You can find out more about applying on our special consideration page.
Enrolling with us can be a huge step, especially for our international students – but we're here to help. We can support you with all aspects of your move, including managing student visa requirements, setting up overseas student health cover and working out living costs.
We offer support to help you improve your English language skills and provide counselling sessions if you're struggling with personal concerns such as homesickness.
Learn more about our support for international students. You can also book an appointment with an International Student Support Officer who will be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have.
We offer a range of counselling services to ensure you feel supported, connected and empowered, especially when the going gets tough.
If you’d like to learn more or request an appointment with a member of our qualified team, visit our counselling and wellbeing services page. We also offer a range of student wellbeing support services.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to study in higher education. We offer more than $11 million in scholarships to help you with your studies. Discover our scholarships and learn everything you need to know to apply.
Ready to explore the world while you get your degree? Our overseas experiences can help you prepare to work overseas, build key connections and immerse yourself in a different culture. Whether you want to study a whole semester or year overseas or you’d like to try one of our short-term programs, we have a study abroad option that will meet your needs.
Visit our overseas opportunities page to see what’s on offer.
You can apply for accommodation via our accommodation portal. We provide guaranteed rooms for almost all first-year students, as long as you apply by the specified date.
Find accommodation for your upcoming semester, or learn more through our accommodation help guide. We also offer support to students looking to live outside of Charles Sturt via our off-campus accommodation registry.
We offer support to students from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or with one or more Nations or language group names.
By registering on our First Nations Student Connect portal, you can receive a one-to-one tutor and request support from a specialised First Nations Student Adviser. Learn more and find out how to register.
Whether you want to try your hand at a new sport, connect with people who share your faith, or simply fancy having a chat with like-minded people, there’s a club for everyone at Charles Sturt.
And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always make your own! View all of the societies available by campus via our student clubs guide.
