The Rocks
The Rocks Campus is home to William Blue College of Hospitality Management, APM College of Business and Communication and Torrens University Australia.
Trimester 3, Subject Selection is now open
Select your subjects early to secure your preferred place in your classes.
Visit the Subject Selection page for a guide on how to enrol in your classes.
The COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving.
We are committed to offering face-to-face learning. In cases where your state is impacted by lockdown or restrictions, classes will be delivered online. Face-to-face classes will resume as soon as we receive government advice that it is safe to do so.
Lockdown and restriction updates will be published on your campus page.
Greater Sydney COVID-19 update - online learning for the rest of 2021
As soon as restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so, we will open campuses for practical classes and applied sessions, drop-in activities and for students to make use of shared facilities.
This will undoubtedly be difficult news for everyone in NSW, especially those in Greater Sydney. It is more important than ever to keep communication lines open and connect virtually with your lecturers, classmates, friends and family.
We are here to support you and we will continue to get through this as a community. If you need extra support during this time, please remember our Student Counselling Team can help you. All support services will continue to be available online. For further information, call the Contact Centre on 1300 575 803.
If you would like company while you study, there are regular Virtual Study Groups available where you can connect with other students. Details available here.
There are extra requirements for our nursing students to be aware of as well regarding vaccinations and their placements. Please ensure you keep an eye on the Nursing section of this page on the Student Hub
The Rocks campus workshops
The Rocks campus - News and Information
Trimester 3 Welcome Week Events
Start your trimester off well with these virtual events during weeks 1, 2 and 3
Week 2
- Balancing Self Care & Online Study - Wednesday 22 September at 1.30pm AEST
- LIVE Scavenger Hunt with SRC - Wednesday 22 September at 1.30pm AEST
- Australian Wildlife Online Event - Thursday 23 September at 4.30pm AEST
Week 3
- Trivia Night - Thursday 30 September at 5pm AEST
- Online Scavenger Hunt
- Message to your "Future You"
- Send a postcard to someone you love!
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Student Services Webinar - Friday 1 October at 3pm AEST
Success Coach Workshops & Webinars - T3 2021 2021
Discover the secrets for study and career success from industry leaders, Torrens students and alumni plus our very own high performance strengths and career coaches.
View the schedule on the Success Coach page.
Join a Virtual Study Group
Looking for a study buddy, someone to keep you in check and help you avoid the dreaded study procrastination?
If so, join one of our Virtual Study Groups. Check the details and full schedule.
As part of our commitment to promote and foster our students’ (that’s you!) academic integrity as an integral part of the learning journey, we are launching an exciting new competition!
Students from Torrens University Australia, Think Education and Media Design School from any discipline are invited to develop a short video or A3 poster to highlight the importance of Academic Integrity. There will be a $1000 AUD gift card awarded to the best individual poster, best individual video and the best group (max 4 students) submission.
This competition is officially OPEN for all students, with submissions closing on Friday 8 October 2021.
Visit the submission page for more details.
Student Representative Council
Building the vision. Creating the atmosphere. Strengthening the community.
Here's what we're about
As students, we're all here to gain skills and pursue our career goals. The ability to bring our thoughts and ideas directly to management, and to exist in an inclusive community can help make our study experience great.
Your Student Representative Council (SRC) bring student events to life and aim to make our community a better place by working within our three pillars: Community, Advocacy and Decision Making.
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Events & Social Media
We organise a lot of fun events and initiatives throughout the trimester. You can find all the details and register for the events on the SRC social media pages.
Find out what events are coming up, check out the team's local recommendations, get to know your classmates and more!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with all the latest info:
instagram.com/srctherocks
facebook.com/srctherocks
Your feedback is important
To fulfill our role as student advocates, we need to hear from you.
Share with us your thoughts, comments and suggestions on how we can make your student experience even better.
Provide feedback to your SRC
Contact your SRC via email: srctherocks@laureate.edu.au
or reach out to us via the social media pages listed above!
Workshops
We have a great series of workshops each trimester to assist you with your study skills, course skills, and wellbeing.
Study Success Sessions
We’re excited to offer you online workshops to help develop essential study skills. These include time management, critical thinking, referencing and much more.
Check out the full schedule.
Success Coach Sessions
We’re excited to offer you online workshops to help keep you connected.
Check out the full schedule of workshops schedule for your course/area.
International Student Virtual Support Sessions
We are excited to offer our new International Students virtual support sessions. If you have questions about student visa study requirement, OSHC, subject selection, the learning portal (Blackboard), your student email or anything else then please join us at one of our virtual support sessions. You will be able to talk to us in real time and get an instant response.
View the full schedule here. All workshops are listed in Sydney time (AEST)
Alternatively feel free to email us at intstudentadvisor@torrens.edu.au or book a private session here.
Wellbeing - Virtual Guided Meditation Sessions
Tune in for our daily virtual meditation session with our counsellors from across the nation. Take this time to introduce a little peace and calmness in your busy schedule to feel rejuvenated for the day ahead.
Check the daily meditation schedule at the Counselling page.
During your time at The Rocks you can look forward to:
- Small class sizes with direct access to academic staff
- Dynamic online learning with on-demand access to your course materials
- Opportunities to hear from industry professionals
We have a wide range of campus facilities available to students to help you get the most from your education. Our student facilities include:
- A creative and professional study environment
- Stylishly renovated and designed
- Library and Learning Hub
- Student lounge area
- Free Wi-Fi Internet access
- Close to employment opportunities
- Walking distance to popular cafes, eateries and public transport
How to get here:
Address: Level 3, 1 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Public transport nearby
Plan your trip:
Car Parking
There is a secure carpark near The Rocks Campus. Please visit Parkopedia.com.au or Wilsonparking.com.au
Kent St annex
Level 3, 333 Kent St Sydney
- Spacious classrooms and breakout areas
Come to level 3 to see Student Services
Wynyard Station
4 minute walk
Crows Nest Kitchen: William Blue
Level 2, 2 Ernest Place,
10 minute walk
2-5 minute walk
Download the Map with instructions below
Find your way around your campus
Tip: enter a room number in the search bar
Campus WiFi
We provide free WiFi at The Rocks Campus so you can also access the Internet on your own devices.
Wireless name: ThinkWireless
Password: thinkb81
IT requirements
You will need a computer to:
- access digital learning resources
- access video and audio recordings
- submit and complete online assessments
- participate in classroom discussion and collaboration via online communication and collaboration tools.
Minimum IT requirements for studying online
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| Internet |
A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection, with sufficient upload and download capacity. Contact your internet service provider if you have concerns about your data allowance or internet speed. |
| Web browser | The recommended web browser to access Blackboard (your Learning Portal) is Firefox, in addition some audio PowerPoints will require Google Chrome. |
| Software |
Office software to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Office 365 is available as a free download as part of your student account. There may also be software required for your specific course. Your Learning Facilitator will advise you of this when you start studying. |
Learning Portal (Blackboard)
Find out how to get help with Blackboard here.
Printing on campus
There are four printers located at The Rocks Campus.
To print from campus computers, your laptop or a tablet, you will need to visit a printing site called Paper Cut.
- Go to http://thinkprint and log in using your student ID
- Click on the Web Print tab
- Click Submit a Job
- Select the printer name: PYR_Library, A4/A3, BW/Colour etc.
- Click the button '2. Print Options and Account Settings' and select number of copies.
- Click the button '3. Upload Documents'
- Click 'browse' to upload the file you wish to print. You can only upload file types: Word, Excel,Powerpoint,PSF and XPS.
- Click the button 'Upload and Complete'
- Your file will then be sent to the printer queue
- Click Log Out
- Go to a printer to release your print job
You can collect your job from any printer at the Rocks Campus by swiping your Student ID Card on the printer’s card reader.
The first time you swipe your Access Card, you will need to set up your username and password, which are the same as
your My Account login details.
Once you do this, your Access Card will be associated with the printer. The printer will prompt you when to enter your details in.
Troubleshooting or Questions?
For IT troubleshooting, visit Student Services on campus.
Student Safety
To ensure you stay safe on and off campus we recommend you take the following precautions:
- Avoid being on campus or travelling alone at night
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings
- Avoid dark, vacant and deserted areas
- If an incident does occur, please let a member of staff know so we can support you and work alongside local police to minimise risk and promote safety
Security on campus
After hours emergency, call 000
- Wear your student ID card at all times
- Never leave your belongings unattended
- Do not bring unnecessary valuables to campus
- Report suspicious behaviour, or anything you feel may be unsafe
- Report all injuries and incidents to Student Services and complete an incident report form
- If you need assistance or to report any medical conditions, please see Student Services (eg. insulin, asthma inhaler, medication)
Contact us
1300 575 803
Torrens University: studentservices@torrens.edu.au
1300 209 112
Think Education: studentservices@think.edu.au
Campus information
Address
Level 3, 1-5 Hickson Road
The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Campus hours
During term
Mon - Thur: 7.30 am to 10 pm
Fri: 7.30 am to 6 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
During term break
Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Weekend: Closed
Student Services hours
During term
Mon - Thur: 7.30am - 6.30pm
Fri: 7.30am - 6.00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
During term break
Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Weekend: Closed
Your Student Services team can help with:
- Enrolment and subject selection
- Applying for leave, special consideration and extensions
- Contacting support services
- ... and much more
