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Student Information Portal

You can find more information of joining UWS in September 2021 in the Student Information Portal.

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Events for new and current students

Our Student Services teams organise a range of events for new and returning and you can see what is already planned here. Keep an eye on this calendar as new events will be added on a regular basis.

Supporting your Studies

Find out more about the many ways UWS can support you while you are studying.

Find out more about Your Rights & Responsibilities
Your Rights & Responsibilities

Links to student policies and regulations.

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Find out more about Induction & Enrolment
Induction & Enrolment

Information about induction and enrolment for new and continuing students.

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Find out more about Term Dates
Term Dates

The Term Dates provides a list of important dates for each academic year. This includes the start and end date of each trimester, examination periods, trimester breaks and public holidays.

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Find out more about Exams, Assessment & Appeals
Exams, Assessment & Appeals

Information about assessment, exam results, grade point average and academic appeals.

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Find out more about Study Skills
Study Skills

Find out about the support available to help our students with their studies.

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Find out more about Student Records
Student Records

Links to information about the student record.

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Find out more about Complaints
Complaints

Information about making complaints and the UWS complaint procedures for students, staff and members of the public.

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Find out more about Surveys
Surveys

Information about the student surveys in which UWS participates and links to the results.

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Find out more about Things not going well?
Things not going well?

There are many ways we can help you get the most out of your student experience. If you feel things aren’t going well, either with your course or within your personal life, talk to us for advice.

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Find out more about UWS Graduate Attributes: I am UWS
UWS Graduate Attributes: I am UWS

UWS Graduate Attributes provide a framework to focus discussions and reflect on your personal development, to help make the most of your time at UWS.

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Find out more about Current Students
Current Students

We've created a dedicated section for our current students where you will find all the information you need to help you in your studies and to succeed in your time at UWS.

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Find out more about Applying to UWS with a criminal conviction
Applying to UWS with a criminal conviction

In repsect of fairness and transparency, as well as our responsibility towards students and staff, all applicants and enrolled students, should disclose relevant, unspent criminal convictions.

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