Assessment & study support

At times studying can be stressful for some students. Issues in life seem to be amplified, and what you would normally be able to cope with can suddenly feel overwhelming.

We offer study workshops, mentors and many other resources to help you manage your workload. Our professional counsellors can work with you to overcome anxiety.

Learning support

International students study to improve English language skills.

Learning Hubs: academic & study skills

Book workshops, check drop-in session timetables, and access after-hours advice, study resources and a jobs board.

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Student Mentors

VU students employed within the Learning Hubs offer transition, engagement and academic assistance to other VU students.

Academic resources & referencing support

Find out how to reference your assignments correctly, and download guides on note-taking, essay writing, presentations and more.

Special consideration

You can apply for special consideration if you experience unexpected circumstances that have an adverse impact on:

performance in the assessable tasks
submission of assessment tasks
attending examinations (previously special exam application).

Special consideration applications can be used for any form of assessment, such as:

assignments
laboratory experiments
literature reports
portfolios
presentations
tests.

Apply for special consideration.

Contact a VU Counsellor

You can meet with a VU counsellor to discuss the matters that have disrupted your studies.

As well as assisting you to manage the situation, the counsellor may also support your application for special consideration, if appropriate.

Please complete as much of the special consideration form as you can and bring it to your scheduled appointment or meeting with a Counsellor.

Make an appointment to see a VU Counsellor.

Counselling & mental health