Start Strong, Stay Strong!
The Future Student Onboarding team is here to help you Start Strong, Stay Strong!
We will support you with getting started and set you up on university platforms, as well as introduce you to new student resources.
We strive to ensure new students are equipped with essential knowledge and resources to successfully begin their higher education journey.
Call us at 02 7253 7538, email us at futurestudents@torrens.edu.au or book a meeting with us.
Onboarding workshops
Virtual workshops - Start Strong, Stay Strong!
Drop in for a guided virtual onboarding support session about getting started with your uni systems and platforms, subject selection, and an open question session at the end.
If the session times do not suit you, please book a one on one Virtual Support Session.
On-campus workshops
Book an on-campus onboarding session to get setup and ready to study.
The essentials
Uni essentials
Ready to start your university journey?
Click through to our Uni Essentials checklist to kickstart this exciting chapter of your life.
As you complete each task, mark it as done to keep track of your progress.
An essential platform providing access to a wide range of materials, including eBooks, journals, atricles and databases - plus LiveChat with a campus Librarian.
Register for Library and Learning Team workshops to enhance your skills.
Free online on-demand academic tutoring service designed to develop student writing and subject content areas.
Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS)
Weekly structured and fun group learning sessions run by current students.
Uni Readiness Virtual Environment
Step into our extraordinary virtual support environment and unlock a treasure trove of invaluable resources to kick start your academic journey.
Tips to get ahead
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Ease into your studies - don’t overload your timetable.
Communicate with your Learning Facilitator - they are there to help.
Plan ahead - take note of all your assessment due dates.
Get prepared - go through the academic skills in the library.
Attend one of my onboarding workshops!
Access group coaching, and mentor connect program here.
Create a study plan to set your goals.
Check out Vygo to connect with other first year students and mentors.
Save your time - watch your online class recordings at 1.5X speed.
Be informed - thoroughly read the assessment rubrics in your MyLearn.
Make use of Turnitin before your official submissions.
Frequently asked questions
As a domestic student you can either do part-time studies at 1 or 2 subjects a trimester, or full time at 3 subjects a trimester.
If you are an international student on a student visa you will have to enrol into full time study doing at least 8 subjects over 12 months.
You can find a list of all of the subjects you need to complete your course by accessing your course guide.
If you are enrolled into subjects you can check which classes you are in by:
- Navigating to the Student Portal
- Clicking on Subject Selection
- Clicking View Registration Information
- Reviewing your schedule
If it’s the week before the start date you will also be able to see your schedule in your online learning platform, MyLearn. And once the study period has begun you’ll also see the classes on your MyHub dashboard.
You can apply by viewing the policy and procedures here and filling out a Course Credit Application form or a Recognition of Prior Learning form:
Torrens University Policies and Forms | Think Education Policies and Forms
If you’re a new student please send it to your Future Student Advisor who assisted you with your enrollment.
Contact Student Support if you are a continuing student.
Yes!
Even as an online student you’re more than welcome to access any of our campus facilities within campus opening hours.
