Dedicated personal support, information, and advice
Our team of highly experienced International Student Advisors can assist with many of the situations you may be facing as a student living and studying in Queensland. We provide clear, timely and accurate advice, empowering you to make the most of your international student experience and achieve academic success. If you need extra information or support, make an in-person, phone, or video appointment for confidential one-on-one guidance.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to addressing the global challenge of poverty and promoting sustainable development by leveraging our resources, expertise, and partnerships to have a meaningful impact.
We can assist you with
- settling into life in Australia and study at Griffith
- general welfare and personal issues that may affect your ability to study
- referral to health services
- applying for a leave of absence
- financial difficulties or the inability to pay your fees
- understanding what is expected of you as a student visa holder
- understanding academic policies and procedures
- referral to key contacts at Griffith and in your local community
- your CoE Extension application.
Speak to an Advisor
Drop-In Sessions
You can ask a 'quick question' of the International Student Advisors to help you work through your enrolment needs.
- Drop-in sessions are available between 10 am and 12 pm daily during Weeks 1-4.
- Drop-in sessions are available between 10 am and 12 pm on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Week 5 onwards.
If your question requires longer than 5-10 minutes then an appointment will be scheduled for you at this consultation.
International Student Advisor Appointments
Standard appointment times with an Advisor are 30 minutes. You can choose to meet with an International Student Advisor in person (on campus), by phone appointment or through video consultation.
Location
- Gold Coast campus Student Advisory - G33 Room 2.39 - Gold Coast campus map
- Nathan campus Student Advisory - N53 Room 1.25 - Nathan campus map
- South Bank Student Advisory - S02 Room 2.09 - South Bank campus map
To book your appointment
Time: Your appointments will be lodged against a time that you choose at your convenience.
- An in-person (on campus) meeting will require you to present to the Advisory and the location will be confirmed in your booking.
- An International Student Advisor will contact you for phone or video meetings at the designated meeting time.
Phone number: Please provide the phone number that our that our ISA can call you for your consultation.
- If you are outside of Australia please provide the full number including your country calling codes.
- When you are booking your appointment it will allocate a time to you in your local timezone, however you will be contacted at that time in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). This may result in your phone or video call being earlier or later than you anticipate so please be prepared for a wider timeframe of being contacted.
- If you would prefer to have a meeting with video calling then please provide your email address or Skype profile so that you can be called using this method as well as a phone number.
If no appointments are available with an International Student Advisor, please email your query to isa@griffith.edu.au
- For all appointments for Health & Medical Services, Chaplaincy or Counselling at Gold Coast & Logan campuses call (+ 61 7) 5552 8734
- For all appointments for Health & Medical Services, Chaplain or Counsellor at Nathan, Mt Gravatt & South Bank campuses call (+61 7) 3735 7299
- Appointments with a Senior Disability Advisor or Student Financial Support Officer at Nathan, Mt Gravatt & South Bank campuses can only be made online.
Prefer to ask a question? Fill out the form and under Topic select International and then International Student Advisor.
Info sheets and resources
The following resources, authored by Griffith University counsellors with input from external contributors, are aimed at equipping you with strategies and skills to manage a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. Where available, resources are also provided in languages other than English.
Connecting with others at uni
It can be difficult adjusting to life at uni let alone fitting in and making friends. This info sheet will give you some handy tips for connecting with others on your student journey.
Managing Exam Stress
If you are stressed out by the thought of exams, or feel hopeless and paralysed in the lead up to exam time, this info sheet will provide you with some techniques to become more resilient and adaptable.
Managing Anxiety
This resource written by Counselling and Wellbeing covers information about anxiety and equips you with helpful tips and strategies you can use to manage it, in addition to a number of handy self help resources.
Your mental health and wellbeing matters
Good mental wellbeing is essential for you as a learner to reach your academic potential and will continue to contribute to your professional and personal life.