Fitzroy Student Hub: Return to Campus

For safety reasons, and for continuity and planning, all courses and most assessments will continue to be 100% online during T2 and probably until the end of 2020.

In Trimester 2, there are two components of face-to-face interaction that will be rolled out gradually, state by state:

On-campus practical assessments in all states and certain campuses
Campus Community Experiences 

Our first consideration is always the health and safety of our students and staff. This consideration will inform our future approach in responding to COVID-19. We will not transition classes back to face-to-face delivery until a time that is least disruptive to your learning.

We will  communicate any decisions well in advance of any change in delivery, to allow preparation for any changes.

While serious concerns about the spread of COVID-19 remain, we will take a cautious approach to delivery of courses and assessments. This is why we are taking a staged approach in our return to campus. We have decided to continue our approach of online learning to offer maximum flexibility. This is in case any future COVID-19 incidents require reviews of social distancing measures. It also provides you with a seamless education experience.

At this stage, for continuity and planning, all courses and most assessments will probably continue to be 100% online until the end of 2020.

For classes with combined theory and practical components, we will continue to deliver the theory classes online, with some practical assessments scheduled on campus.

We will prioritise practical and compulsory learning that requires face-to-face delivery for students to complete their assessments. These are subjects such as laboratory-based components of the nursing degree, which must happen face-to-face. 

Practical face-to-face components will be rolled out progressively and managed very carefully in light of COVID-19, beginning with Trimester 1 subjects that were delayed due to disruptions.  

Program Directors are contacting our impacted students directly with further information.

Starting from 1 June and continuing throughout T2 - Adelaide (Wakefield St), Flinders St, Pyrmont, William Blue Dining and Gotha St for Nursing, Health and Hospitality.

Program Directors are contacting students directly about practical on-campus assessment as the timetable for each student will be different.

Every student will offered the choice to return to campus and participate in a face to face bookable Campus Community experience.

These are additional experiences which are non-compulsory to your studies. You will not be assessed on them.

Campus Community Experiences will be bookable three-hour sessions, which will aim to break the isolation of students studying remotely. The sessions will enhance student connection, health, wellbeing, knowledge and experience, and are entirely optional for all students.

Each session will be divided into two parts. 

Firstly, there will be group discussions and skills development around topics of interest to students (e.g. networking, career planning, building resilience), along with the chance to access a range of facilities and equipment on campus. 

Secondly, there will be a half-time component for self-directed study and accessing facilities. This approach has been informed on feedback about the importance of students accessing facilities and equipment.

Campus Community Experiences will not replace or duplicate academic studies online.

The Campus Community Experiences will be bookable three-hour sessions, which will aim to break the isolation of students studying remotely.

Students will be able to book in for a Campus Community Experience session and further details of this process will be communicated closer to the time.

Because the COVID incidence and restrictions differ by State we will begin with students in specific courses and campuses, gradually expanding to all students:

• 15 June - Wakefield Street Campus, Adelaide, South Australia (students enrolled in BIS, Public Health)
• 29 June - Bowen Terrace Campus, Brisbane, QLD (students enrolled in BIS, Public Health)
• 13 July - Ultimo Campus, Sydney. NSW (students enrolled in Design)
• Mid July - Victoria and all other courses/students in the four states

As and when the sessions are available, students will be contacted and provided with details on how they can book. 

No, these Campus Community Experience sessions are provided at no extra cost to our students. The hours are in addition to the time already allocated to online learning.

Please ensure you bring your own pens, books and required items – we kindly request you don’t share your personal property with others.

Please come to campus with any food you require and a full water bottle. All kitchens will be out of use during this first phase of reopening

At this time, students will only be able to attend campus for Community Experiences and Practical assessments. These will be supervised and facilitated. All other academic and student support will remain online.

In each Campus Community Experience session, there will be a half-time component for self-directed study and accessing facilities. This approach has been informed on feedback about the importance of students accessing facilities and equipment.

In each Campus Community Experience session, there will be a half-time component for self-directed study and accessing facilities. This approach has been informed on feedback about the importance of students accessing facilities and equipment. We are currently exploring the options available for the use of computers and this will be communicated in due course.

At this time, students will not have access to the libraries on campus. The library will continue to offer services online. You will continue to have access to our extensive collection of online ebooks, journals, databases and more. We will continue to provide extended operating hours for our Library and Learning Services chat service, to assist with any queries you may have about using the library.

Your subject will remain incomplete until you return to Australia and can complete your practical component. All impacted students will be contacted shortly by their Program Director, or State Co-ordinator for Nursing.

Yes, as Torrens is included in the Stream 2 list, students will be able to proceed with their applications. Information on how to apply can be found on the Study Melbourne website: https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/news-updates/international-student-emergency-relief-fund

Trimester 2 will continue to be delivered fully online. If you are located overseas you can continue to study online from there during Trimester 2.

During your visit to campus, social distancing and other safety measures will be observed. In addition to this, and to ensure the health and well-being of everyone attending, students will not be able to access campus kitchens and other common areas of the campus during this first phase of reopening. Please come to campus with any food you require and a full water bottle.

Students attending Campus Community Experience Sessions are not required to wear personal protective equipment; students are however welcome to. Students undertaking practical assessments on campus will be guided by their Program Directors in this regard.h

This will be reviewed as part of the staged approach.

• •A thorough safety inspection and clean prior to reopening that will continue daily including high touch points
• All furniture will be placed with social distancing considerations. Please do not move additional furniture into rooms
• Hand sanitiser stations will be available at campus entrances as you arrive each day
• Health, Safety & Hygiene signage practices will be installed, we ask that you read them and follow these expectations including physical distancing and how to effectively wash hands and use alcohol rub etc.
• Daily reporting of our COVID-19 monitoring system

Torrens will maintain a safe campus environment by: • Cleaning the campuses regularly and thoroughly • Restructuring the layout of the campus to allow for physical distancing • Limiting the number of people in the campus at any given time We will also provide adequate facilities in the campus to protect students and staff from contracting COVID-19, including the provisions of: • Washroom facilities including adequate supply of soap, water and paper towel • Hand sanitiser stations, and • Rooms will be regularly cleaned and allow for physical distancing

• Please take notice of the many health and hygiene reminders around the campus and implement the strategies as your contribution to a safe campus
• Wash your hands frequently: Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Cover up and keep your distance: Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

If you're not well, please don't come into Campus. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention If you or anyone in your household is being tested for COVID-19 or any of your household is in self-isolation due to being in contact with someone with COVID-19, please do not come into Campus