Tertiary preparation courses

Tertiary preparation workshops are conducted by the Learning Assistance Unit, Student Services for students beginning their undergraduate programs and for international students. These courses are free to students of The University of Queensland.

Campus
 Course detailsTime and venue
 
St Lucia
Introductory Academic Program (IAP) for AusAID/ACIAR/ALA sponsored students
Monday 18 January to Friday 19 February 2010

Registration not required
Jump Start Academic Preparation Program (JSAPP) for all first year undergraduate students (other than IAP participants) Tuesday 16 February 2010 to Friday 19 February 2010

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Preparing for Success at University (1st semester only) - This half-day preparation course will assist you to develop the necessary skills and strategies needed to succeed at Uni. Topics covered include study and time management, reading and note-making, study techniques, and making the most out of your lectures and tutorials.Saturday 28 February 2009
9:30am - 1:00pm
Steele Building 3 Room 206
Registration closed

Tertiary Writing Course (1st semester only) - This is a half-day interactive course aimed to help all new undergraduate students understand academic writing expectations at UQ. It focuses on what it means to be a critical reader, thinker and writer.

Tertiary writing course handout (PDF, 852 KB)

Saturday 7 March 2009
9:30am - 1:00pm
Steele Building 3 Room 206
Registration closed
Ipswich
Wrap on Academic Writing (1st semester only) - This is a half-day interactive workshop will help you identify what lecturers are looking for in essays and reports and develop the skills you need to become effective and critical writers at uni. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to make some friends with other new students.     
Friday 6 March 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Building 12 Room 113
Registration closed
 Jump Start Academic Preparation Program (JSAPP) for all first year undergraduate students (other than IAP participants)

Tuesday 16 Feb 2010 to Friday 19 February 2010

Location to be advised

Register
 Gatton
Jump Start Academic Preparation Program (JSAPP) for all first year undergraduate students (other than IAP participants)

Tuesday 16 Feb 2010 to Friday 19 February 2010

Location to be advised

Register
Tertiary Learning Course (1st semester only) - This is a half day program as per other campuses and aimed at strengthening your learning approaches, helping with critical and effective writing, and addressing expectations. Saturday 7 March 2009
9:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 4, 1st Floor
Morrison Hall, Building 8123

Registration closed