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Student Services

Need to know more about settling in to university, financing your studies, finding a part-time job or anything else about your smooth start to Griffith?
Student Services is running orientation and transition activities at Nathan and Gold Coast campuses to help you survive your first weeks of university study and figure out how to really make a go of it here at Griffith.  This introductory information can help you adjust to the study environment and save you valuable time during semester.
Thinking about your career already? You should be!
Find career direction with career drop sessions, Career Options with My Degree guides, and Career Smarter, a self-directed career decision making resource.  Visit the Careers and Employment Service website for more details.
Coming to Griffith with credit towards your degree?
If you Fast Forward to Second Year, Student Services offers workshops and drop-in sessions during Orientation and Week 1 specifically for you.  You're encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities - details can be found on the Student Services website.  Of course you should also attend the full range of University and School Orientation activities, as the introductory information and experiences can help you adjust to the study environment and save you valuable time during semester.

Student Administration

Degree Program Information Drop-In Sessions for Gold Coast Students - for new students to seek assistance with the structure and requirements of their degree, and with enrolment.
Check the Student Administration website.

INS Learning and Teaching

Need help with your studies? Start early to build your academic, computing and library research skills.
INS Learning and Teaching provides a range of free workshops and consultations for Griffith students - commencing with the Earlybird Workshops and continuing throughout the Semester.
Thinking of buying a laptop computer? Check out our special packages.
If you're thinking of buying a laptop computer, Griffith has organised special packages for students, with a choice of models from entry level to high-end. Visit the mobile computing page for more information.

Campus Life

Campus market days and club sign on
Find out more about the market days on each campus, with a variety of stalls and entertainment, where you can sign up with a Griffith club at What's On.
Free first year student barbeques, breakfasts and morning teas at QCA and QCGU
First year students at QCA and QCGU are invited to attend free breakfasts, morning teas and barbeques to welcome you to your studies. Find out more at What's On.
Come and try free classes in Latin dance, Hip Hop funk dance and Belly dance.
Free trials for students interested in upcoming 8-10 week courses. Spaces are limited. For more information, go to Sport at Griffith.
Social sports carnival - soccer and touch
Introduction to social sport and grading day for teams entering Semester 1 competition. Check out details at Sport at Griffith.
Free boxing fitness classes
Free trial for students (male and female) interested in boxing for fitness. Spaces are limited. Check out details at Sport at Griffith.

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