Get one-to-one study support – see a PLA today!

There are so many advantages to one-on-one study support. From increasing motivation and boosting your confidence, to staying on track with study and assignments.

Get study support from a fellow student this semester by visiting a Peer Learning Advisor (PLA). PLAs are high performing La Trobe students specially trained to help other students. 

How will I benefit?

Our service is free and drop-in based, so no appointment is necessary. We can support you in any discipline, at any campus.

We can help you:

  • understand and unpack assessment tasks
  • plan and structure essays and reports
  • learn how to reference
  • improve time management
  • navigate the LMS
  • adjust to university life, and more

When and where can I see a PLA?

You can visit us face-to-face or chat to us online.

We’re on campus Monday to Friday from 11 am – 2 pm at Bundoora and Bendigo. Or visit us on select days at Mildura, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga and City Campus. You can check our availability at each campus on our PLA support hours page.

Catch us online via chat Monday to Friday from 11 am – 6 pm and 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays.