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What Does UniSkills Offer?

'Flying Start' Orientation Programme

UniSkills run a two day on-campus 'Flying Start' Orientation Programme which is separate from other orientation events. The 'Flying Start' Orientation Programme is not compulsory for UniSkills students, but is a great chance to make new friends and find out things about Uni before your first day.

'Flying Start' will run on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th February in 2010.

At 'Flying Start' you can:

  • meet other new first year students
  • visit faculties in which you will be studying
  • get to know the Uni campus
  • receive study skills advice
  • learn about life as a university student from older students
  • participate in fun social activities

The 'Flying Start' Orientation Programme does not clash with other UWA orientation activities, so you can enjoy the benefits of all the other orientation events.

Study Groups

Study groups are available to all first year students within the UniSkills Programme. Early in first semester you will be told how you can sign-up to join the groups, which are organised by the UniSkills Project Officer. For more information go to the Study Groups page.

Social Activities

UniSkills organises many fun activities for UniSkills students, such as free lunches and morning teas which offer an opportunity to meet up and network with your peers. UniSkills students are told about these events via the UniSkills mailing list as they are planned throughout the year.

Personal and Academic Support

The UniSkills staff are available to help you with any problems you may be experiencing in your transition to university. Information, assistance or counselling on any academic or personal issue is provided. If you are feeling home sick, finding it difficult financially, not enjoying where you are living or experiencing any other problem which is adversely affecting your ability to focus on your studies please feel free to call in and see the UniSkills staff. All discussions are confidential. We have an open door policy so appointments are not required. However, if we are not in the office when you turn up you can make an appointment at the front desk. [Make an appointment online]

UniSkills operates study groups which give you the chance to learn collaboratively, with the opportunity to ask questions in a non-threatening environment. They operate for specific subject units – for example, Engineering 102, Political Science 101 and Human Biology 100.

Each study group consists of 3-8 students, plus a leader (an older student who has achieved good results in the unit), who meet for an hour a week. The groups meet on campus at a time which is suitable for all participants.
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