List of Services
Many students face extra hurdles and barriers to success at University. Perhaps you are struggling financially or having trouble finding accommodation. You might have a disability or a mental health condition that is impacting on your study. You might be struggling with study or feeling like you are not being treated equitably.
The University has many programs in place to provide students with practical, learning and emotional support. Check out http://www.usyd.edu.au/equity and http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_services/ to see what is available and how we can help you.
Have a look at the links below for information on assistance for your specific needs:
- Learning
- Health & Welfare
- Accommodation
- Employment
- Financial Assistance
- International Students
- Childcare
- Student Organisations
- More information
Learning
Learning Centre
Free workshops on essay writing, critical reading, oral presentation skills and time management develop essential learning skills
Koori Centre
Academic support to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Computer Access Labs
Provides on-campus computer access
Arts Digital Resource Centre
The Centre is an excellent resource for both students and teachers of languages other than English and English as a second language.
The Sydney Summer School
Non-compulsory study, including introductory or preparatory units.
Health & Welfare
Counselling Service
The Counselling Service is a free and confidential professional service. All counsellors are registered psychologists with experience in assisting students to meet their personal, social and academic goals. Assistance is available year round. We offer individual appointments as well as a group program to help students learn skills and techniques to develop a platform for academic and personal success.
Walk-in appointments for new clients are available through session from 11am to 3pm on a first-come first-served basis. Booked appointments can be made throughout the year.
Please contact the reception +612 8627 8433 or go to http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/counselling/index.shtml for more information
University Health Service
Find a doctor on campus
Disability Services Office
Get assistance for my disability, including getting notes for a class I can not attend, making alternative arrangements for exams and assessment, borrowing equipment.
Accommodation
Accommodation Service
Find accommodation off-campus
Employment
Careers Centre
Find a job to support your studies and start preparing now for your graduate career
Sydney Talent
Connect with leading employers for part-time and full-time work opportunities
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance Office
Get help with emergency living and study expenses
The Scholarships Unit
Apply for scholarships, especially equity scholarships
Broadway scheme
Applicants who have suffered serious educational disadvantage may apply under the Broadway Scheme.
International Students
A chance for Iternational students studying at the University of Sydney to make friends with local students and learn about Australian culture and way of life, while increasing their self-confidence in English.
International Student Support Unit
Develop successful strategies for coping with the challenges of living and studying in an unfamiliar culture
Child Care
Child Care Information Office
Apply for child care
Student Organisations
SRC
The Student Representative Council represents all undergraduate students.
SUPRA
SUPRA represents all postgraduate students.
SU Sport
A wide variety of sports and sporting facilities are available on and off campus.
Clubs and societies
Meet students with similar interests “get involved in the university community!"
Australian Discussion Groups
Get together for conversational English, outings and get- togethers. All welcome!
More information
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