First Year

First Name*

Last Name*

Student ID #*

Email*

Courses of Study*

Campus of Study*

Questionnaire

1. Did you attend O Week in your first study period?*

Yes
No

You can catch up on vital orientation information by visiting the GetReady4Uni website.

2. Did you use the GetReady4Uni website to help you transition into university life?*

Yes
No

You can catch up on vital orientation information by visiting the GetReady4Uni website.

3. Do you know who the First Year Experience Coordinator and College Student Support Officer is for your course?*

Yes
No

College Student Support Officers (CSSOs) can help you manage your study load, provide referrals to JCU services, and help if you are experiencing challenges in your study. First Year Experience Coordinators (FYECs) are academic staff members that lead orientation for your course and can provide advice and strategies for success.

4. Do/did you have a Student Mentor for your first study period?*

Yes
No

Student Mentors are trained experienced students in your course who volunteer their time to help you succeed in your first study period. Visit the JCU Student Mentor website to find a mentor for your course and contact them today.

5. Do you know that The Learning Centre website has resources to help you with your studies?*

Yes
No

The Learning Centre has a full range of resources available to you to help with your time management, assignments and exam preparation, as well as academic writing, maths, statistics and English language development.

6. Have you created weekly and semester study planners, and know the recommended study hours per subject?*

Yes
No

Weekly and Semester Study Planners are available at the The Learning Centre website to help with your time management and success. It is recommended you allocate a minimum of 10 hours per week for each subject.

7. Do you know you can access free after hours academic skills support online?*

Yes
No

Studiosity is a free after hours academic support service and is available via TOOLS on any LearnJCU subject site.

8. Have you completed the compulsory Coursework Academic Integrity Education Modules?*

Yes
No

JCU takes an educative approach to academic integrity and has developed Coursework Academic Integrity Education Modules to complete. New students need to complete this module within six months of your first subject enrolment. All students and staff are automatically enrolled into the module, and will find it listed under the subjects tab after logging into LearnJCU.

9. Do you know how to log into LearnJCU and access information about your subjects?*

Yes
No

LearnJCU is the University’s online learning environment. LearnJCU is where you can access important information about your subjects, view lecture recordings, engage with learning materials, submit assessments and connect with your classmates via Collaborate.

10. Have you entered your current address and contact details in eStudent (including emergency contact)?*

Yes
No

Use eStudent to update your contact details by going to the My Details tab. You can also use eStudent to enrol, withdraw or check your subject enrolment; pay your fees; submit Commonwealth Assistance Forms; register for classes; check your results; and apply for scholarships For international students, it is a condition of your student visa that you advise us of your semester residential address within seven (7) days of arrival.

11. Do you know where to find details around payment/deferment of your fees, and where to find out about census date?*

Yes
No

Pay your fees online via the ‘My Finances’ tab in eStudent. Alternative payment, as well as deferment details, can be found on your Fee Statement which you can generate in eStudent. If you are deferring your fees, go to the My Commonwealth Assistance tab to check your HELP forms are submitted and approved. Refer to the Academic Calendar for your course to keep track of important dates.

12. Do you have a Unique Student Identifer (USI) and have you provided your USI to JCU?*

Yes
No

A Unique Student Identifer (USI) is your individual education number for life. You must complete this form to provide JCU with your USI by the census date of your first Study Period to allow you to continue your studies.

13. Have you identified the referencing style/s you need to use for your assignments and found a Library Guide for that style?*

Yes
No

Check your Subject Outline to ensure you are using the recommended style and then find out how it’s done from the Referencing Guide. Library Guides are also available for your discipline area and for some subjects as well.

14. Do you know about the InfoSkills Toolkit and where to find it?*

Yes
No

The InfoSkills Toolkit is a self-paced series of modules to teach you the basics of searching for information, from working out what search terms to use and how to use them, to evaluating your resources and referencing them in your assignment.

15. Have you found the Chat button on the library pages to ask a librarian for help and advice?*

Yes
No

Library staff are available online during the library's opening hours to assist you with quick questions about research and referencing for your assignments.

16. Do you know what support is provided to you by JCU Careers and Employability?*

Yes
No

Grow your confidence in managing your career by developing your professional identity while you study. JCU Careers and Employability will help you do this, along with career planning, employability, and finding and applying for jobs.

17. Are you aware that you can register with AccessAbility Services if you have a disability, injury or health condition that impacts on your studies?*

Yes
No

Student Equity and Wellbeing provides you with free, professional and confidential support, information and referrals to assist you with wellbeing challenges you may be facing while studying. Appointments are available Monday to Friday.

18. Are you aware that you can access free and confidential personal support through JCU Counselling?*

Yes
No

Student Equity and Wellbeing provides you with free, professional and confidential support, information and referrals to assist you with wellbeing challenges you may be facing while studying. Appointments are available Monday to Friday.

19. Have you completed the compulsory JCU Respect online module?*

Yes
No

JCU Respect is an online module addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault that all students must complete by census date. Students who feel unable to complete for personal reasons can contact a Sexual Misconduct Officer for a confidential exemption by emailing smo@jcu.edu.au.

20. Do you know that the JCU Student Association provides independent academic advocacy and representation for all students?*

Yes
No

The JCU Student Association Advocacy and Representation service is available to give you free and confidential advice, representation, and/or support in your consultations with the University or individual lecturers.

21. Do you know your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy number in case you need to access health care in Australia? (International Students Only)*

Yes
No
Not applicable

You should have your OSHC ready to use before you need it. You must keep your details up to date. For Allianz OSHC policy holders go to the OSHC Allianz Assistance website and download the app. *NOT APPLICABLE for students from Norway, Sweden & Belgium.

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