University should be an unforgettable experience that changes the way you see the world. That's why we encourage you to explore beyond the classroom and take part in the social opportunities on offer.
You can connect with new people through events, sports, volunteering opportunities, and more.
Student Portal
Our dedicated Student Portal makes it easy to get the information you need, when you need it. From career guidance to counselling, learning support, university news to upcoming events, you'll gain automatic access to the portal upon accepting your offer.
Student Portal access for current students
Counselling
When you become a student with us, you get access to confidential and professional counselling, both in person and online. These services are available for those experiencing academic, mental health and personal concerns. Counsellors can also help to connect the wider community with specialist services.
Learn more about counselling and mental health support services
Accessibility
Our community prides itself on being fair and inclusive. If you have a disability and/or health condition (including mental health), and you need to make any adjustments to your study program, our advisers are here to help.
Learn more about Accessibility services
Study support
We offer a range of programs and resources to help you thrive at university. These include training in time management, effective researching, assignment writing, and more. Accessed through the Student Portal, our support services include:
- Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
- Student Advisers
- Learning workshops and webinars
- 24 Hour Study Support
- Learning Lounge
Career guidance
Getting career advice while you're at university eases the transition from study to work. We can assist you in:
- making decisions about your career,
- finding work while you're studying, and
- connecting you with employers.
Leadership and volunteering
Get involved in leadership and volunteering opportunities to develop your leadership skills, make unique connections and help others.
Scholarships
We believe that finances should never be a barrier to university. To help students, we offer hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and prizes. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one simple application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
The Riawunna Centre team is focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success. They provide a culturally welcoming space for students to study, access academic and cultural support, and be a part of a dynamic community.
Safe and Fair Community Unit
This is a university-wide service providing support, advice and information to keep everyone in our community safe and well. A safe and respectful University community is everybody's responsibility.
We are here to listen, provide information and advice regarding your options and support, and where appropriate, will facilitate actions to assist you with your situation.
We respond to notifications of sexual assault or sexual harassment, concerns raised in relation to wellbeing or behaviour, reports of misconduct and the lodgement of general concerns or complaints.
- Contact us at +61 3 6226 2560 or SaFCU@utas.edu.au
Campus safety and security
Campus Security is available day and night to deal with any security or safety concerns.
Contacts for all campuses
- For emergencies, telephone the police, fire brigade and ambulance on 000 immediately.
- Urgent security matters: T: +61 3 6226 7600
- Email the Security Control Room at uth.security@utas.edu.au
COVID-19 updates
Our community, like others around the world, has been adapting to the impacts of COVID-19. This has been a challenging period, and we realise that it has been disruptive and stressful for students.
Learn how we're supporting our students, staff and the community
Inclusion, diversity and equity
The University of Tasmania is committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected.
Find out more about how we foster an inclusive culture
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