What Support is Available?Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslandersAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders find an understanding and supportive environment at the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre. The Centre provides for equity of access, participation and outcome and encourages links with the local Aboriginal community. The Centre also teaches Aboriginal Studies subjects, and offers access to an extensive Aboriginal resource collection.
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For more information contact the Aboriginal Education Centre on 02 4221 3776 (reverse charges accepted) or go to the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre. |
AlumniThe University of Wollongong Alumni Network supports students through a variety of opportunities including access to benefits, mentoring, networking and career development advice.
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For more information contact the Alumni Office on 02 4221 3169 or visit Alumni. |
Careers ServiceThe UOW Careers Service helps students clarify their career goals, and then implement strategies to help them achieve those goals. This is made possible through a combination of in person and online support. A suite of workplace learning programs that help to increase employability is available to students throughout their degree. Career related workshops focusing on job seeking strategies are available throughout the year, as is online support or in person consultations with a careers counsellor.
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For more information contact the Careers Counsellor on 02 4221 3325 or visit the Careers Service. |
ChaplaincyThe University's Chaplaincy Service offers fellowship, personal counselling and guidance, leadership in biblical and doctrinal studies and in worship. Visiting chaplains maintain close relations with religious societies. Pastoral care is offered on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
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For more information contact the Chaplaincy on 02 4221 3534 or visit Chaplaincy through the UniCentre. |
Childcare ServicesChildcare services are available on the Wollongong campus with a fee subsidy available for current students.
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For more information contact 'Kids Uni' on
02 4221 8035 or visit Childcare through the UniCentre. |
Clubs & SocietiesThere are over 50 clubs and societies on campus, ranging from religious and cultural groups to faculty and recreation groups.
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For more information contact the Unicentre on 02 4221 8000 or visit Clubs & Societies. |
Counselling ServicesThe Counselling Service provides confidential, professional and sympathetic help at times of difficulty, conflict or crisis. This service is available to members of the campus community at no extra charge. Dean of StudentsThe Dean of Students, in conjunction with Student Services is responsible for student equity on campus and seeks to facilitate access to the University for students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. The University aims to promote equal opportunity and appropriate support for disadvantaged students.
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For more information contact the Dean of Students on 02 4221 4355 or visit Dean of Students. |
Disability ServicesAccess and resources are available for students with disabilities. Our services facilitate the transition to university life and completion of studies. The Disability Liaison Officer supports students during their enrolment and studies. Specialised equipment, note-takers, volunteer readers and peer support networks may be provided.
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For more information contact the Disability Liaison Officer on 02 4221 3445 or visit Disability Services. |
Faculty AdvisersAcademic advisers and the Sub Dean in your Faculty can assist with any enquiries you may have in choosing courses and subjects, and any difficulties you might face throughout your studies. You will be introduced to Faculty staff during Orientation week.
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For more information contact UOW on 1300 367 869. |
HealthcareA range of health and medical services are provided for all members of the campus community located on the first floor of the UniCentre building. The general practitioners have bulk billing services available for general, pathology and radiology treatment. Other services include optometry, dentistry, naturopathy and acupuncture.
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For more information contact 02 4226 2199
or visit Medical Services through the UniCentre. |
Learning DevelopmentThe Learning Development Unit offers a range of assistance and free services to students who wish to improve their academic and English language skills. Services and facilities include: academic skills programs; English language workshops; individual consultations and self-access resources for both undergraduate and postgraduate students; the Learning and Language Resource Centre; and faculty-specific programs.
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For more information contact the Learning Development Unit on 02 4221 3977 or visit Learning Development. |
LibraryThe University Library is a gateway to a comprehensive range of print and electronic information. Resources include: electronic journals, index and abstracting services, links to subject-based resources throughout the world, standards and statistical information and the library catalogue. With a student ID card and a current University email account, you can access quality electronic information resources via the Library's website 24 hours a day from home or university. SEDLOsSEDLOs (Student Equity and Diversity Liaison Officers) look after the welfare and equity of all students, and provide information and referral to an appropriate service for assistance. They can provide information on a wide range of issues including personal and financial matters, academic concerns, legal issues, accidents, family worries or emergencies. SEDLOs also provide support for students with disabilities within each faculty on advice from the Disability Liaison Officers. SEDLOs are located within the faculties.
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For more information and contact details, please click here. |
Sport & RecreationThe University Recreation and Aquatic Centre (URAC) offers world-class facilities for a wide range of sport and recreational activities. Facilities include playing fields, all-weather outdoor playing surfaces, a 50 metre heated swimming pool and tennis courts. The newly renovated recreation centre houses a fully equipped gymnasium, squash courts, basketball courts, sports store and café. Activities offered include fitness classes, leisure and outdoor activities, learn-to-swim classes and a social sports competition. There are 24 social sport clubs ranging from rugby to rock climbing.
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For more information contact the URAC on 02 4221 4700 or visit URAC online. |
Student Computer Resource CentreInformation Technology Services (ITS) provides many services including training; user-guides; and the Student Computer Resource Centre, which consists of nine computer laboratories. Students have access to email, the Internet, applications software and laser printers. In addition to these services, the teaching laboratories contain special purpose software for tutorials run by individual departments. Staff can assist you with laboratory equipment, software and to access on-line training.
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For more information contact ITS on 02 4221 3775 or ITS online. |
Student Enquiries & Online ServicesThe Academic Registrar's Division (ARD) provides a comprehensive range of support services for students, including the administration of scholarships, HECS, orientation, enrolment, deferment, and graduation.
Students are actively encouraged to use the web in administrative processes such as changing their address details or enrolling in a course. With Student Online Services you can access up-to-the-minute information on timetables, subject availability, examination and assignment results and student news.
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For more information visit SOLS (Student Online Services). |
Student Representative Council (SRC)The Student Representative Council is elected by enrolled students to represent their interests within the University and in the community.
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For more information contact the SRC on 02 4221 4201 or visit the SRC online. |
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