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GETTING
at UWA
STARTED
WELCOMAE
UNDERGRADUATE
TO U W
CONTENTS VC Welcome 4 Your first steps to becoming a UWA student 6 UniMentor 14 University Library 16 Academic support & study help 17 Health & wellbeing support 18 Financial support 22 Scholarships 23 Sport, yoga, fitness & recreation 24 Accommodation 25 Spirituality, faith & chaplaincy 26 Study abroad 27 UWA Student Guild 28 Safety & security on campus 30 Important contact details for UWA students 31 COVID-19 Update UWA's response to COVID-19 is based on the advice from our State and Federal governments. For the most current information, refer to our COVID-19 FAQ page
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uwa.edu.au/360-
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Acknowledgement
of Traditional Owners
The University of Western Australia acknowledges the
custodians and traditional owners of land on which our
campuses are located.
At the main campus, Crawley, the University
acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as
the traditional owners of the land on which it is
situated. The Whadjuk Noongar peoples remain the
spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and
continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs
and knowledge.
PROFESSOR AMIT CHAKMA
VICE-CHANCELLOR
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Welcome
Hello, my name is Amit Chakma and I am pleased to introduce
myself as your University’s Vice-Chancellor
Watch the VC Welcome online
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Dear UWA Students
Hello, my name is Amit Chakma and I am pleased success in an increasingly globalised world, where
to introduce myself as your University’s knowledge is the universal currency.
Vice-Chancellor. I congratulate you for your
I encourage you to make the most of the many
academic achievements and for choosing UWA.
orientation and introductory activities on offer
You have made the right choice.
during your first weeks here. Whether studying
We are delighted you are embarking on the next remotely or on campus, all our students are equal
stage of your education journey with us. I’m sure and valued members of our diverse community.
you will find your time here thought-provoking UWA is an inclusive and multicultural community
and challenging, and I hope that when you leave that embraces and values a diversity of backgrounds.
UWA you will have made lifelong friends, precious
I look forward to getting out and around campus,
memories, and have a sense of purpose and enquiry
and to meeting you soon.
that will empower you to make a difference.
Best wishes
Our role as a University is to give you the knowledge
and skills to be your best. You are at a University Amit
that has links to many of the world’s top research Vice-Chancellor
institutions and our courses will equip you for
Your first
steps to
BECOMING
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A UWA STUDENT
CONG R AT U LATIO N S O N RE C EIV IN G A P LACE AT U WA.
W E’ R E D E L IG H TED YO U ’ RE J O IN IN G U S T H I S YEAR.
Now you’ve accepted your offer, your journey at UWA begins.
The first part of this Guide is designed to give To get started, log in to the UniStart website
you essential information to lead you through uwa.edu.au/unistart and follow the steps.
the next three stages of Preparing for Enrolment, UniStart is your official guide to enrolling at UWA.
Enrolment and Orientation. UniStart has four steps and by accepting your offer
you’ve already completed the first one.
1 Accepting your offer – completed 2 Preparing for enrolment 3 Enrolment 4 Orientation
2 Preparing for enrolment
ACTIVATE YOU R U WA CHOOSE FILL O U T YO U R
STUD ENT ACCOU N T YO U R U N IT S FIRST-YE AR
ONLINE STU DY PL AN
Before you enrol, you need to decide which
units to take this semester.
Known as your “Pheme” account pheme.uwa. The UWA Handbook provides blank first-year
edu.au this gives you access to UWA’s online A standard full-time enrolment is four units per study plans for you to fill out, either online or
systems and services, including: semester (eight units per year). in print. Each study plan is accompanied by a
checklist to ensure you’re on track to meet the
• studentConnect student.sims.uwa.edu.au – When choosing your units it’s important to course requirements. If you’re unsure what
manage your enrolment and personal details consider: major/s to study, your first-year study plan can
online and view your academic record and
• your degree requirements – be created with units that allow you to explore
exam timetables
check the UWA Handbook various interest areas before deciding on your
• Student email – the University’s official
handbooks.uwa.edu.au/undergraduate major/s next year.
means of communication with students
• the availability of units - in each of the
• My Library Account – check when your library The handbook handbooks.uwa.edu.au/
semesters or non-standard teaching periods
items are due, make renewals and requests, undergraduate/studyplans has study plan
• unit rules - including prerequisites,
view your unit readings, access the UWA examples for you to explore.
co-requisites and incompatibilities
library catalogue
• the class timetable – these can be found Your study plan is only a planning tool but it can
• Learning Management System (LMS)
on CAS (our Class Allocation System) assist you in completing the enrolment process.
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– access unit materials including online
cas.uwa.edu.au/student (refer to page 8 If you’re unsure please contact your Student
discussions boards, unit outlines and
for more info) Advising Office uwa.edu.au/students/Contact
handouts
or the Transition team transition@uwa.edu.au
• Lecture Capture System (LCS) – International students
(T: +61 8 6488 3988).
access online lecture recordings
• Class Allocation System (CAS) – In order to meet your visa conditions,
nominate your preferences for class times International students are normally required
to study full time (four units, worth six credit
To activate your Pheme account you need your: points each). Contact the International Student
Support team help-international@uwa.edu.au
• eight digit student number
for more information.
(in your offer letter)
• date of birth Domestic students
Full-time study for domestic students is three or
four six-point units.
3 Enrolment
Once you’ve put together EN RO L M EN T YO U R
your study plan, enrolling in H ELP T IM ETAB L E
your units is easy!
Telephone Support sessions are available for any Working out your timetable is your responsibility
new student who needs further assistance. and an important part of managing your
Log on to studentConnect student.sims.
enrolment as each unit will require you to attend
uwa.edu.au using your student number If you need guidance, we’re here to help.
classes which may include lectures, tutorials,
and Pheme password. Contact the Transition team transition@uwa.
workshops and/or labs (laboratory classes).
edu.au (T: +61 8 6488 3988) or your Student
Go to ‘Course Details’ then ‘Online
Advising Office uwa.edu.au/students/Contact. UWA’s timetable system is called CAS (Class
Enrolment’ and follow the prompts to add
Allocation System) cas.uwa.edu.au/student and
in your units. Remember, if you haven’t accepted your offer
it allows you to select your preferred class times,
and activated your UWA student account you
• If you’re enrolling for the first time, you’ll using a preference system. It's as easy as listing
won’t be able to enrol (refer to the Preparing for
be asked to answer a few questions (such the class times you prefer for each unit, in order
Enrolment section on pages 6-7).
as confirming your personal details) before from first preference to last.
you can select your units. This is also where
1 Lodge your preferred class times for each
you will be prompted to complete an
unit (if available).
application for HECS-HELP if you’re eligible.
2 Check which classes you have been assigned
• If you’re a domestic or full-degree
to once the allocations are released.
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international student and have difficulties
enrolling, you can attend an enrolment • You can change your allocations within
support drop-in session in person or contact CAS provided there is space available in the
the Transition team transition@uwa.edu.au classes you’d like to move into. If a unit is not
(T: +61 8 6488 3988) available for class registration through CAS,
you’ll be given instructions on how classes
will be assigned by your unit coordinator or
Student Advising Office.
For assistance with CAS
• Check out the help videos
cas.uwa.edu.au/student
• Ask for help at a Library Information Desk
or via askUWA ipoint.uwa.edu.au.
• Contact the Transition team
transition@uwa.edu.au (T: +61 8 6488 3988)
You can find out if a class is recorded and
available online through the Learning
Management System (LMS) by reading the Unit
Outline. Online recordings are useful if you’re
unable to attend class, have class clashes or are
studying remotely.
CHA NGING YOU R UWA FE ES
ENROLM ENT ST U D EN T C A RD
You can change your unit enrolment up Your UWA Campus Card uwa.edu.au/students/ It’s your responsibility to ensure you’re aware
until the end of the first week of semester via Campus-life/Campus-card is important as of your fee obligations uwa.edu.au/students/
studentConnect student.sims.uwa.edu.au. it provides: My-course/Fees-and-payments.
If you’re not happy with your unit choices, or
• proof of identification (compulsory for These may include:
your interests change, contact your Student
examinations) • tuition fees
Advising Office for further advice on what’s
• library borrowing and electronic database • SSAF uwa.edu.au/students/my-course/fees-
best for you.
access and-payments/ssaf (Student Services and
• cash storage for copying and printing Amenities Fee) is compulsory for all students
• access to buildings • administrative fees and charges
Once you’ve activated your Pheme account and Australian citizens are normally eligible for
enrolled in your units, simply upload a photo of HECS-HELP uwa.edu.au/students/my-course/
yourself through CaptureMe and we’ll send you fees-and-payments/loans and FEE-HELP
your Campus Card - it’s that easy! uwa.edu.au/students/my-course/fees-and-
payments/loans to pay for their tuition fees.
For more information visit the Australian
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Government’s StudyAssist website
studyassist.gov.au.
* Outstanding fees may prevent you from enrolling,
accessing your results, graduating and ordering transcripts.
4 Orientation
Completing your orientation O -WE EK Log in to the UniStart website uwa.edu.au/
unistart/orientation to get your personalised
will provide you with everything Orientation program. Then, download the UWA
you need to kick-start your App uwa.edu.au/students/campus-life/uwa-
O-Week is held in the week before semester app to keep up to date with events, activities and
studies at UWA. starts (also known as week zero). useful resources.
During the week, there’s lots of fun and Whether you’re on campus or online, there’s lots
informative activities that are designed to tell to check out.
you everything you need to know before joining
Key O-Week activities to look out for include:
us at UWA. You’ll also get to make some new
friends and hear all about the Student Guild • The Welcome Ceremony
who have over 150 awesome clubs that you can • School orientation activities
get involved with. • Campus tours
UWA Sport have heaps of great activities to
show you plus you’ll get information from your
school and learn about the academic support
available to help you with your studies. You can
also learn more about UWA’s other support
services, which will help to ensure your time at
uni is what you’ve been dreaming of.
WELCOME TO UWA | 10ACA D EM I C U N IT RIG HT S AND
ORIENTAT I ON M AT E RIA LS RES PO NS I B I L IT IE S
Your academic orientation includes three online Once you’re enrolled check your unit outlines Get to know your rights and responsibilities
self-paced units designed to make you aware of to find out what materials are required for as a UWA student. It’s important to know the
your academic responsibilities and help you gain your units (textbooks, recommended readings academic and personal expectations that
the skills for a successful start to your studies at and study aids such as calculators, lab coats you’re expected to meet:
UWA. All students are automatically enrolled in and safety glasses). Unit outlines handbooks.
• The Charter of Student Rights and
these compulsory units. uwa.edu.au/units are usually available
Responsibilities
online and/or handed out in your first class.
You must complete these units within your first • Code of Ethics and Conduct
Once you’ve enrolled, you can also access
semester to record a pass (and avoid a fail) on • Student and course rules
textbook lists through studentConnect student.
your academic record and can access ACE, handbooks.uwa.edu.au/course-rules
sims.uwa.edu.au.
ISE and CARS by logging on to the Learning • Equity and diversity advisers are available
Management System lms.uwa.edu.au (LMS). Unit Readings for confidential advice with any issues
These are not-for-credit units and do not count These provide students with access to essential As a student at UWA, you’re part of a
towards your semester study load and it’s a good and recommended readings, both online and community that values academic integrity, and
idea to complete them early in semester to gain available in the library’s high demand area there are important principles, rules and ways
the maximum benefit. uwa.edu.au/library/find-resources/unit- of behaving that are expected of you. Find
readings. out more uwa.edu.au/students/my-course/
Academic Conduct Essentials (ACE)
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student-conduct
Assessment
Academic Conduct Essentials student.uwa.
edu.au/learning/resources/ace (AACE4000) Each unit has its own methods of assessment,
introduces you to the basic issues of ethical usually involving a combination of essays,
scholarship and the expectations of correct smaller written assignments or worksheets,
academic conduct at this University. The exams, tutorial presentations, attendance and/
fostering of academic integrity is given high or practical components. Check your unit
priority at UWA and is supported by institutional outline for details. Your unit coordinator can
policies and practices. answer any queries. Find unit details via the
UWA Handbook handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units.
Indigenous Study Essentials (ISE)
Indigenous Study Essentials student.uwa.
edu.au/learning/resources/ise (INDG1000)
introduces you to the shared learning space
that the University embodies. This learning
space includes both Western and Indigenous
knowledge systems.
Communication and Research Skills (CARS)
Communication and Research Skills
student.uwa.edu.au/learning/resources/cars
(CARS1000) helps you develop the research How to
and writing skills that you need to express your use LMS
ideas within an academic context.
https://youtu.be/
YglB5d48vuI4 Orientation
CO NNECT
WEE KS
This six-week program will connect you with a wide range of
UWA’s student services and activities; you’ll also get to meet
other students when you attend the six themed weeks known
as UWAConnect.
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Get the study skills, tools and resources Uni is more than study – make this week a Uni’s just started but now’s a good time to
you need to get started at uni. time to meet new people, sign-up to a Guild think about how your studies will get you to
club or society or get active with UWA Sport. where you want to go.
This week includes a range of study workshops
and library tours or you can check out our There’s on-campus and off-campus excursions Learn about internships, volunteer
STUDYSmarter activities to get the most out and lots of activities and cultural events opportunities and vacation work which you
of uni. This week is also good to get your online happening this week to connect you with can do as part of your degree. We have career
learning modules (ACE, CARS and/or ISE) UWA’s fun side. The Guild has over 160 clubs and resume workshops, employer networking
done – you’ll find them on LMS. that include lots of hobbies and interests! opportunities or you can search for jobs online
And, if you haven’t already, make time to meet at UWA’s UniHub (unihub.uwa.edu.au).
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How are you feeling? UWA cares about your Your UWA community is much more than See the world and broaden your views while
health and wellbeing with lots of services to going to classes. We have on-campus art adding to your employability by studying
support you on campus. galleries and museums, amazing exhibitions overseas as an exchange student.
and Perth Festival events.
Check out UWA Sport – it has a great gym, UWA loves that we have such a diverse
fitness classes and yoga! Other support You can make a difference in the wider community and we celebrate it by holding
services include a medical centre, counselling community by connecting with the McCusker cultural events throughout the year.
and psychological services and the Guild’s Centre for Citizenship. They offer internships The Careers Centre offers opportunities for
Student Assist team. in not-for-profit organisations where you can you to network with global companies across
give back to the community while earning a range of industries.
So, stay mentally and physically fit and connect
credit towards your degree. Check out the
with UWA’s health and wellbeing team.
Guild’s clubs and societies where you can meet
other students and embrace being part of the
UWA community.UniMentor
Connect with your UniMentor today!
AS A N EW ST U D ENT YO U H AV E A U N IM E N TO R
TO H EL P YOU SET T L E IN A N D GE T A L L T H E
INFOR M AT I ON YOU N EE D A BO U T LIFE AT U WA .
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Your UniMentor is an experienced UWA (both online and in-person); and how to submit
student. They come from all walks of life and an assignment. And, when you can make it onto
cultural backgrounds, and, collectively they campus, they’ll show you the best coffee places
speak more than 70 languages and dialects! and study spots too!
Whether you’re an undergrad or postgrad, from
UniMentors can answer any questions you
around Perth or overseas, your UniMentor will
have, and if they can’t, they’ll point you in the
help make life at uni a little bit easier.
direction of someone that can. Your UniMentor
If you can’t make it onto campus and are will make sure you settle into UWA, whether
studying online, they’re a great point of online or in person, and make sure you have
contact to help with all things like how to use the support you need.
studentConnect; learning to use the library“It felt like I had a friend
even before I started uni.
Jorge helped answer all
my questions. Without his
guidance, I think I would’ve
been entirely lost.”
Semester 2, 2019
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LIBRARY
No matter what subjects you’re studying or which stage of
your academic journey you’re on, the Library offers a wide range Our Librarians also provide virtual
of facilities and services, supporting you every step of the way. assistance in real time through
video kiosks, live chat, email
or phone. Contact us during
Barry J Marshall Library
GET TING START ED library opening hours.
Formerly known as the Science Library, it
You’ll find a range of self-guided resources Live chat is available from 8am-8pm
was renamed in 2015 after Professor Barry J
online, or ask our friendly Librarians for Monday to Thursday; and, 8am-5pm
Marshall, who was a co-recipient, with Professor
assistance at any of our six libraries. Friday via the ‘Chat with us’ button
(John) Robin Warren, of the Nobel Prize for
We can help you with: on our website.
Medicine in 2005. The Marshall Library houses
• Setting up devices and connecting to the science, engineering, and business print
UWA systems for the first time collections, as well as our map collection.
• Finding, using and referencing information
Other libraries
• Requesting and borrowing resources
• IT and printing support • Beasley Law Library
• Making the most of online tools such as LMS • EDFAA (Education, Fine Arts and
and student webmail Architecture) Library (UWA Nedlands
Campus)
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For IT support, including VPN access, visit
• J. Robin Warren Library (UWA Health
www.uwa.edu.au/library/help-and-support/
Campus)
contact
• Special Collections (Reid Library)
ON CA MP U S L I B R AR I ES
UWA offers not one, but six libraries
across campus.
Reid Library
At the heart of the Crawley Campus, the
Reid Library houses the humanities and social
sciences collections and microfilm. Features
include a café, 3D Print Lab uwa.edu.au/library/
spaces/facilities/3d-print-lab, a dedicated
postgraduate study space, bookable group
study spaces library-uwa.libcal.com and outdoor
study spaces on the terrace and balcony.Academic
Support &
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STUDY HELP
Whether you’re undergrad or postgrad, our STUDYSmarter
team can help you with a huge range of academic skills
services and resources – all for free!
UWA’s Academic Skills Centre is Book individual online consultations, join
here to help you with free, expert, specialised virtual workshops, and access
personalised advice on: relevant, UWA-specific digital learning
• Online learning, study techniques resources via the STUDYSmarter website,
and time management and get regular GETSmart newsletters via
• University writing, assignment prep the LMS UWA Study Success Community.
and exams
E: studysmarter@uwa.edu.au
• English language and presenting
W: studysmarter.uwa.edu.au
• Maths and stats skills
• Research projectsWELCOME TO UWA | 18
Health&
WELLBEING
SUPPORTD OCTO RS & MED I C AL CO U N S ELL IN G A LCO H O L & DRU G
ASSISTA NC E & P SYC H O LO GY CO U N S EL L I NG
UWA has a team of health professionals on Adjusting to life as a uni student can sometimes Sometimes your drinking or drug use can get
campus dedicated to providing health care make you feel a bit anxious, out of sorts or out of balance, especially when you first start
for our students and the UWA community. stressed. Our counselling team understand and uni and have different pressures or stress upon
The Medical Centre is located in Guild Village are able to help you find the support you need. yourself, or are meeting new friends and going
(2nd floor, South Wing). to lots of parties. Talking with an Alcohol and
Our counselling services are confidential and
Drug Counsellor is great way to get insight into
If you are studying remotely within Australia and can help you work through issues such as:
your situation, feelings and behaviour and help
have seen a doctor at The Medical Centre in the
• problems with your study you rebalance your lifestyle.
last 12 months, Telehealth appointments are an
• relationship advice and support
option. This service is currently available until Our Counsellor understands what it’s like to
(personal and professional)
March 2021 but dates may change, depending be a uni student; the service is completely
• feeling anxious, stressed or depressed
on the evolving COVID-19 situation. confidential and isn’t linked to your
• balancing the demands of family, friends,
academic record.
Our goal is to offer a professional and caring study and work
service that is completely confidential. The • coping with traumatic events Appointments are available weekly.
University Medical Centre offers: • settling into life in Perth or moving away
T: +61 8 6488 2118
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from home
• Doctor/General Practitioner and nursing E: healthpromotion@uwa.edu.au
• using alcohol and/or other drugs
consultations
• sexuality
• Mental health services (including specialist
• pre-existing mental health concerns
psychiatric and other mental health services)
• Cervical screening International students
• Adult immunisations
Our staff have worked with students from many
• Sexual health, STI testing and treatment
different cultural backgrounds and are able
• Contraception advice and procedures
to help you overcome a range of challenges,
• Travel health and vaccinations
including:
• Skin checks
• Chronic disease management • adjusting to a different culture and language
• Pregnancy and antenatal care • loneliness, settling in and dealing with
• Alcohol and drug counselling service homesickness if you’ve moved to Perth
• Pre-employment and non-commercial diving to study
medicals
• Onsite pathology services Other Counselling & Psychology services
• Workers compensation If you’d rather not use a UWA service we can
• Home visits by arrangement refer you to an external service. Or, if you’d like
Making an appointment to learn ways you can help yourself or others,
check out our training and workshops
We are currently offering both online consults uwa.edu.au/students/opportunities/health-
via telehealth and face-to-face appointments promotion to gain new skills.
which you can book online.
T: +61 8 6488 2423
> HotDocs appointment W: uwa.edu.au/students/Need-help/
T: +61 8 6488 2118 Counselling-and-psychological-services
W: uwa.edu.au/students/Need-help/
Medical-CentreHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS LG BT IQA + S E RV IC ES D ISA B I L IT Y S U PPO RT
& CONSENT & S U P P O RT & S ERVICE S
UWA is committed to your safety and we take a Adjusting to life at university can be For students with a disability, learning difficulty,
zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment overwhelming if you’re part of the LGBTIQA+ medical or mental health condition (such as
and assault. If you’d like to learn more about community. You can contact the Guild’s Pride anxiety or depression), the UniAccess team
consent, check out ‘Consent Matters’ on your Department for community events; they also uwa.edu.au/students/study-success/uniaccess
LMS homepage. UWA also offers free training have a common room in Guild Village on the can support you with your studies so you can
and workshops to help you make a difference third floor where you can hang out. UWA has a achieve your academic best. The team can
in your community and gain skills for the great Ally Network that can support you. Look help you whether your condition is ongoing,
future. You can also read about the University’s out for the Ally signage on office doors. temporary or episodic.
response to the Respect. Now. Always campaign
Guild Pride Department The UniAccess team are highly qualified
on our website.
facebook.com/uwastudentguildpride advisers who will listen, provide information and
T: +61 8 6488 3173 E: pride@guild.uwa.edu.au work with you to come up with solutions. Any
E: healthpromotion@uwa.edu.au UWA BTW (Bi the Way): information you provide is confidential and your
facebook.com/groups/UWABTW health documentation is private and secure and
will not be seen by your school, home university
Off Campus Support or government.
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Qlife: qlife.org.au
Living Proud: livingproud.org.au Some of the things UniAccess can do
Freedom Centre: freedom.org.au • Help you to maximise your academic
potential, including accessible course
materials and special consideration
• Give advice on individual disability-related
matters
• Facilitate physical access to the campus,
equipment and technology
• Liaise with departments and schools on
your behalf
• Make alternative arrangements for
examinations
• Match you with student support assistants,
such as note takers
• Discuss your options if things aren’t
going well
• Support you if you are a carer of someone
with a disability or chronic medical condition
Unsure if we can help? Book an appointment or
give us a call to chat. Our team offers face-to-
face, online or telephone appointments.
T: +61 8 6488 2423
E: UniAccess@uwa.edu.auMy
MISSION in life
is not merely
to survive
but to
THRIVE
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M AYA A N G ELO USometimes unforeseen
challenges can have a serious
impact on your finances and
financial stress can be difficult
to deal with. Depending on your
personal situation there are a
number of options available.
Financial
SUPPORT
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WH O C A N I TAL K TO ?
If you have concerns regarding payment of your fees,
the best place to start is UWA’s Fees team. Submit
your enquiry via askUWA ask.uwa.edu.au.
If your financial difficulties are not strictly fees-related,
the following avenues may help:
• Contact UWA Student Welfare studentwelfare-
studserv@uwa.edu.au (T: +61 8 6488 2423) for
advice; our welfare officers can also connect you with
a range of support services that may be available
to you.
• UWA Guild Student Assist offers Guild members
a range of options including interest free loans,
grants, advocacy, financial counselling, budgeting
assistance, advice and referrals.
• International students are welcome to contact the
International Support team for dedicated advice
via askUWA.
For further details, refer to the Financial Support
information uwa.edu.au/students/need-help/financial-
support on the UWA Students website.WELCOME TO UWA | 23
Scholarships
UWA offers students a range
of scholarships that recognise
academic, leadership, equity and
sporting achievements. We also
provide support to residential,
regional and Indigenous Australians.
Applying for a UWA scholarship is now easier than ever!
> Simply fill in our new step-by-step online application
and we’ll show you the scholarships you’re eligible for.Sport,
YOGA
Fitness &
RECREATION
AT UWA SPORT
Whether you’re training
for a gold medal or
looking for a spin,
dance or Pilates class,
UWA Sport offers
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lots of programs and
membership options –
they even have online
options if you can’t get
to campus.
If you’re living in Perth, then become
a UWA Gym member to get access
to over 50 group fitness classes a
week, work-out in our great gym or
practice your skills in swimming, squash,
basketball, or tennis.
If it’s some healthy competition you’re
after, you can join our interfaculty,
intercollege, or social competitions, or
one of our sports clubs - there are more
than 30 to choose from.
For student athletes playing high-level
sport, we encourage you to apply for our
Student Athlete Development Program.
To learn more about how you can get
active at UWA, visit UWA Sport
sport.uwa.edu.au.Accommodation
Live next door to UWA – it’s fun, affordable and you’ll love all the benefits of
living so close to campus (like sleeping in late, or no more traffic hassles).
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L I V E ALONG LIV E O F F- C A M P U S I N
COL L EG E R OW U WA ACCO M M O DAT IO N
All five residential colleges are located across The University owns and manages a range of
the road from UWA. The costs, room types apartments, units and houses located adjacent
and other extras are a bit different for each to UWA that are perfect for postgrads and
college so check them out online or take a tour students with families. All properties are
to learn all you need to know. Living on campus supported by UWA’s property management
(generally) includes meals, academic and team who understand the needs of our students.
pastoral support, plus lots of awesome events
throughout the year.
To find out more email us at
crawleyvillage@uwa.edu.au or go
If you’d like more information about to uwa.edu.au/study/student-life/
living on campus contact us at accommodation/uwa-off-campus-
residentialcolleges@uwa.edu.au accommodation
or go to uwa.edu.au/collegesSpirituality,
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Faith &
CHAPLAINCY
UWA is a multi-faith University and recognises the diversity of
backgrounds amongst our community. We support and encourage
understanding and cooperative action between many different
beliefs and/or religious traditions.
Our spiritual and faith chaplaincies UWA has prayer and chapel rooms
provide guidance and support for available on campus; if you would
our students with religious and non- like to speak with a Chaplain,
religious backgrounds. They provide you can reach out through the
an opportunity for open, honest and Chaplaincy or Student Welfare.
trusting interfaith conversations.
T: +61 8 6488 4762
W: uwa.edu.au/students/campus-
life/spirituality-and-faithStudy Abroad
When the world opens again,
consider studying overseas
Despite the current travel restrictions, it’s still prospects, enhance your problem-solving and
possible to plan ahead and apply to study social skills, and, make new friends with diverse
abroad or go on exchange as part of your UWA backgrounds and experiences. Plus, you’ll
degree so that when the world opens up again still be contributing to your studies.
you’ll be ready to experience studying overseas.
To find out more, contact the Global Learning
You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the Office uwa.edu.au/students/Opportunities/
experience of a lifetime as you immerse Study-overseas.
yourself in another culture, improve your career
WELCOME TO UWA | 27UWA
STUDENT
GUILD
The UWA Student Guild exists to make sure you make
the most of your degree and have the best university
experience possible. It’s run by students, so completely
understands what you want and need as a UWA student.
GET GET GET
INVOLVED SUPPORT VALUE
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• Join one of the Guild’s 150+ • The Guild’s council members, As a Guild member you are offered
student clubs or societies committees and student a range of special discounts and
representatives ensure all promotions both on and off campus.
• Roll up your sleeves and
students on campus have
volunteer through Guild Shop, eat or drink at any of the
a voice
Volunteering’s numerous Guild-run locations across campus,
programs and any hours • Student Assist can help if you including everyone’s favourite –
that are eligible can even be have any academic, welfare or The Tav.
registered on your volunteer financial issues
Make sure to check out the Guild-run
transcript
cafés across campus, and explore
the many facilities available in the
Guild Village including:
Supermarket
Banks and ATMs
Pharmacy
Optometrist
Dentist
Print and copying service
Travel agent
Boot maker
Computer store
Secondhand bookshop
T: +61 8 6488 2295
E: hello@guild.uwa.edu.au
W: uwastudentguild.comWELCOME TO UWA | 29 “This is your fresh start to dive head-first into University culture. No matter what it is you are passionate about, you can find your niche within our 150 clubs and societies. Choose to make University a memory you won’t forget!“ EMMA MEZGER 108th Guild President
Safety &
SECURITY
ON CAMPUS
UWA provides a 24-hour security Security Escort Service
WELCOME TO UWA | 30
T: +61 8 6488 3020
service to ensure your safety. This SMS: 0438 739 744
service is available seven days a week UWA Security
and keeps campus a safe environment T: +61 8 6488 2222
for everyone.
SCAMS
• Never leave your personal belongings (such as The best way to protect yourself from
bags, wallets, laptops, bikes) unattended under any
circumstances — this includes in libraries, cafés and other
scams is to know what to look out
University buildings or outside. (Cars parked on campus for, and what to do if you receive a
are not covered by University insurance.)
suspicious message. This could include:
• Keep your personal details secure, including passwords,
Campus Card, bank cards, Tax File Number, passport.
• Take responsibility for your personal safety – walk in • being contacted and asked for personal information
well-lit areas with a friend or crowd; wait for buses in open • receiving an ‘urgent’ text message, email or phone call
populated areas; phone a taxi instead of hailing, wait with a asking you to take action
friend and record the taxi number. • a call, email or text from someone who claims to be from
• UWA Security can escort you after hours to car parks, a reputable organisation but who asks you for money or
colleges, bus stops and accommodation immediately secure personal details
adjacent to the University. If required, contact Security 30 • any communication with bad spelling, an unusual sender
minutes before you want to leave, and a uniformed officer name or email address
will respond (+61 8 6488 3020).
For more information on the steps to take if you’ve been
• You can also activate a Help Point. These emergency
scammed, visit uwa.edu.au/international-essentials
phones are located across campus and can be used if
you’re ever concerned about your safety or someone
else’s. Hold down the red button and you’ll be linked
directly to campus security. Location Help Points are on
the UWA Security website (security.uwa.edu.au/report)Important
contact details
FOR UWA
STUDENTS
K EY U WA CO N TAC T S
UWA Security Emergency Orientation & Transition team
+61 8 6488 2222 +61 86488 3028
Alcohol & Drug Counselling Pharmacy
+61 6488 2118 +61 86488 2290
Chaplaincy Physio (on campus)
+61 8 6488 4762 +61 86488 2118
Disability services (UniAccess) Student Admin
+61 8 6488 2423 +61 86488 3235
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Financial support Study Support (STUDYSmarter)
+61 8 6488 2292 studysmarter.uwa.edu.au
Global Learning Office UWA Accommodation
+61 8 6488 8199 +61 89488 0500
uwa.edu.au/accommodation
Health Promotion Unit
+61 8 6488 3173 UWA Counselling & Psychology
fitforstudy.uwa.edu.au +61 86488 2423
Healthy relationships & consent UWA Sport
+61 8 6488 3173 +61 86488 2286
sport.uwa.edu.au
International Student Support
+61 86488 2423 UWA Student Guild
+61 86488 2295
Manage My Emotions program
+61 86488 2644 Virtual Campus
uwa.edu.au/virtualcampus
Medical Centre
+61 86488 2118#uwastudents
UWAstudents
Contact Us
UWA_students Student Central
Tel: 131 UWA (131 892)
uwastudents or +61 8 6488 3988
Email: transition@uwa.edu.au
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