Starting university
Help for new students
At university, you’ll start learning to manage your own time, take charge of your own study strategies, and develop higher-order thinking skills. We know this can be challenging at times, so we offer resources to help you along the way.
One-on-one help
Academic Language and Learning staff in your faculty and at your campus are available to help with a referral from a staff member.
Library help
- Student Learning Advisers are available to answer your questions. Look for their bright red t-shirts at your campus library.
- Use our Libguides and LibSkills to help you find information for assignments.
- Chat to a librarian online through our LibChat service.
- Manage your time with the Library’s assignment calculator to stay on track with your assignments.
Online resources
- Ready 4 Uni: our online orientation for new students.
- Find out how to use the Learning Management System (LMS).
Plagiarism
'Plagiarism' means copying the work of someone else without properly acknowledging or referencing it. Check our Academic Integrity section for more information. If you are a new undergraduate student, you must complete the Academic Integrity Module.
Returning to study after a break?
Returning to study after some time away can be stressful. That said, people returning to study are often among the most successful at university because of their greater life experience. Hear about the experience first-hand in this video:
Mature age student testimonial
A La Trobe mature age student talks about his experiences at La Trobe.
