Student Success Hub

The Student Success Hub is a welcoming space for students to visit, study, connect with others, and access support. Whether you have a question, want to chat with a Peer Learning Coach, pick up helpful resources, or just need a comfortable place to focus, the Student Success Hub is here for you.

Where to find us

UOW Wollongong campus

UOW Liverpool campus

  • Level 1, room 131
  • Monday Friday, 9 am 4 pm, during session weeks

UOW Sutherland campus

  • Ground floor, room 2
  • Monday Friday, 9 am 4.30 pm, during session weeks

What's happening in the Student Success Hub

Autumn session, Wollongong campus

When What

Monday – Friday during session
11 am – 2 pm

Advice and support

Peer Learning Coaches (PLCs) are available in person for peer-led advice and support. Drop-in, or find out more on the Student Success Portal.

Every Tuesday during session
9.30 am 10.30 am

Free breakfast

Whether you’re rushing to an early lecture or just need a cosy spot to relax and fuel up, we’ve got you covered.

Every Wednesday during session
12.30 pm 1.30 pm

Lunch and Learn

These sessions are your weekly dose of fun, learning and networking, including engaging talks and hands-on activities. Lunch is provided.

Weekly during session
12.30 pm 1.30 pm

Get Started Workshops

Workshops led by Peer Learning Coaches to help you build skills for personal and academic success while you transition into your studying at UOW. New topics covered each week, including; navigating UOW digital platforms, adjusting to university life and preparing for assessments.

More information can be found in the First Year Community on the Student Success Portal, or click here.

Registrations preferred, but drop-ins also welcome.

How Peer Learning Coaches in the Student Success Hub can help you

Our friendly Peer Learning Coaches are senior university students who know how the university works. They can help you by:

  • Listening to your university experiences and helping you settle in
  • Explaining how to navigate the university campus and online systems
  • Assisting your development of academic skills such as time management, assessment planning and maintaining positive study habits
  • Sharing tips and tricks for succeeding at university

They can also help you access the wide range of services at UOW that are available to support your success at university, including: 

  • The UOW First Year Community
  • Social and extra-curricular activities 
  • Wellbeing support
  • Indigenous student support
  • International student support
  • Student Accessibility and Inclusion (SA&I)
  • Careers and Employability, including UOWx
  • Peer study programs, such as Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), and much more!

If you have a question and you are not sure who to ask, chat with one of the Peer Learning Coaches. Login to the Peer Learning Coach program on the UOW Student Success Portal to learn more.

“The Student Success Hub is a versatile space for students to come and connect with Peer Learning Coaches and ask any questions they may have. Students can also use this space to study, connect with other students, or even just to unwind with a puzzle or craft activity. Everyone is welcome at the Student Success Hub, with a particular encouragement for new students to come and learn more about the university and the amazing support services offered at UOW”. Megan Caster Peer Learning Coach

Using the space

All students are free to use the Student Success Hub at Wollongong campus. Come and study, hang out with friends and connect with our Peer Learning Coaches. We are here to help support you through your university journey and help you succeed!

The Student Success Hub can also be booked for larger groups and events. Please come and chat with us and we will try and accommodate your needs.