New students should make the most of the orientation activities and resources that have been developed to assist them to make a smooth transition to Griffith.
Everything you need to know can be found on these web pages
Uni-Key
Uni-Key is a free program designed to help eligible first year students make a smooth transition to university, and its pre-orientation program provides information on academic, personal and financial support.
Our weekly group sessions provide mentoring from high achieving third year students studying the same disciplines. These sessions assist students to adjust to university life in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
You can register for Uni-Key if you meet one of the following criteria:
- Student from low income background (eligible for Centrelink, Health care card, Pension)
- Student from rural or isolated area
- Student with a disability
- Student from a language background other than English (International Students are not eligible)
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student
- Woman studying in non-traditional area of study such as engineering or science
- First person in your immediate family to attend university
- Student who can substantiate a claim of educational disadvantage
2012 Uni-Key program
- Logan campus - Friday 17 February 2012
- Gold Coast campus - Tuesday 14 February and Wednesday 15 February 202
- Mt Gravatt campus - Tuesday 14 February 2012
- Nathan campus - Wednesday 15 February 2012
- South Bank campus - Thursday 16 February 2012
Register for Uni-Key online after you receive your letter of offer.
Related transition support
Mentoring programs may also be available through your study program.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders will have access to a customised pre-orientation program offered by -
People with disabilities
If you have an impairment or a medical condition, it is vital to make early contact with the disabilities service to discuss your requirements.
Coordinating some support services such as Auslan interpreters, assistive technology or the conversion of print materials into accessible formats will require advance notice. We request between 8 - 12 weeks notice to assess your requirements and take steps to have resources in place so that you can access your program.
You will need to discuss your specific requirements with one of the disabilities service officers.
It is also important to familiarise yourself with the campus that you will be studying on and with the resources that will be available to you.
If you have a vision impairment, you may want to arrange orientation and mobility training prior to commencing study. This can be accessed through:
Being able to use the learning technology that supports many of the degree programs as well as assistive technology and specialised software will assist your transition to university. Discuss a range of options at an appointment with the disabilities service officer.
Some other useful contacts include: