Your first month at uni

This is a snapshot of how your first four weeks at uni might be like and the sorts of resources and information you might call on during that time.

Week one

Welcome to university study! This week you will attend your first lectures.
During this week, it's a good idea to:

• Have a look at the ‘current students’ section of your faculty or school's website.
• If you don’t know already, find out where the administration offices are and how to submit assignments (attending your faculty welcome should give you this information).
• If you haven't done so already, log in to your Learning Management System to get your course outlines and required text lists and your University student email account
  If you have any problems with these electronics resources, contact Student IT Help.
• The library's first-year roadmap will help get you started in your studies and research. The library also offers online tutorials and face-to-face classes.

Week two

Tutorials begin in week two for most courses. Say 'hello' to the people in your tute groups – you can help each other over the next semester, and perhaps during the rest of your degree.

• You should be receiving At Sydney, the weekly student news, in your uni email inbox.
• At Sydney will let you know what’s happening in our University community and provide useful, relevant news and information.
• Visit and bookmark the Current students and Student support services websites. These provide an overview of the services available to you. If you don’t know where to go to find something, start there!

Week three

By now you should know your timetable, be able to find your way to your lectures and key points around campus, and have a pretty good idea of what university life is like. You may have submitted your first assignment or done your first test.

However, if you need a bit of extra guidance or could use a boost, there’s loads of support to help you succeed in your time here at Sydney.

• The Learning Centre provides resources for you to build and extend the skills you need for study and research at university.
• The Mathematics Learning Centre offers free tutorials and group sessions.
• Have a look at the skill shops timetable. Run by Counselling and Psychological Services these workshops offer practical advice for dealing with issues like anxiety, stress and shyness.
• Careers Centre workshops can help you gain skills to boost your employability.

All these workshops are free, and offered throughout the semester, so keep them in mind.

Make sure you have updated your diary with assessment deadlines, semester breaks and the HECS census date (last day you can drop put without financial penalty). See the important dates page for more information.

Week four

It's been nearly a month and you're probably settling into the rhythm of the Uni workload, and might be thinking about your future at the University of Sydney.

• It's not to early to start thinking about your career. Go to the Careers Fair on Monday 26 March to explore your options and talk to potential employers.
• If you want to make changes to your enrolment, you must do so by the census date, 31 March 2012.
  This is the last chance to withdraw from subjects without financial penalty.
• If you are receiving a Centrelink benefit, you may be eligible for the first-year bursary worth $2000 to coever essential course and study costs. Bursary applications will close in mid-April. See the Financial Assistance Service website.
• And don't forget, there are heaps of ways you can get involved in uni life. Check out the Student Life website for some ideas – and remember that you'll get the most out of your time at Sydney by balancing your studies with activities and entertainment throughout the year.

Year Round

• Make sure you come back to this site, which will be updated throughout the year with useful tips, podcasts and resources to help guide you through your first year.