Making connections through PASS
Whether you could use some improvement or you’re a top performer already, PASS is for you. By participating in scheduled study sessions, you can maximise your grades, strengthen your study skills and stay connected. To maximise the benefits of PASS and connect with your peers, come to sessions on campus. Online options are available to provide flexibility. We would love to see you attending from Week 2, but remember—it is never too late to come to PASS! We look forward to seeing you.
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions
Trimester 1, 2024
| Course code | Course | Nathan | Gold Coast | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001NSC | Human Biology | * | * | |
| 1021SCG | Chemistry 1A | * | * | |
| 1023SCG | Chemistry I | * | * | |
| 1507NSC | Aviation Science | * | * | |
| 1031SCG | Physics 1A | * | * | * |
| 1010ENG | Engineering Mathematics 1 | * | * | * |
| 1201SCG | Linear Algebra | * | * | * |
| 1041SCG | Biological Systems | * | * | * |
| 1015SCG | Quantitative Reasoning | * | * | * |
| 1018ENG | Engineering Science | * | * | * |
For the courses above, you will be required to select a PASS session as part of the enrolment process and the session will be shown on your timetable. You can access the online sessions from the PASS page on the course site on Learning@Griffith.
For the following courses, you can select a session to attend. The session times and online session links are on the PASS page on the course site on Learning@Griffith
| Course code | Course | Nathan | Gold Coast | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1007ICT/1807ICT/7611ICT | Computer Systems and Cyber Security | * | * | * |
| 1811ICT/2807ICT/7001ICT | Programming Principles | * | * | * |
| 2205NSC | Calculus II | * | * | * |
PASS sessions start in Week 2
Trimester 2, 2024
For all courses you will be required to select a PASS session as part of the enrolment process and the session will be shown on your timetable. You can access the online sessions from the PASS page on the course site on Learning@Griffith. PASS sessions start in Week 2.
| Course code | Course | Nathan | Gold Coast | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1014NSC | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | * | * | |
| 1022SCG | Chemistry 1B | * | * | |
| 1024SCG | Chemistry II | * | * | |
| 1044SCG | Earth Systems | * | * | * |
| 1042SCG | Genetics and Evolutionary Biology | * | * | * |
| 1020ENG | Engineering Mathematics 2 | * | * | * |
| 1202SCG | Calculus I | * | * | * |
| 1014SCG | Statistics | * | * | * |
| 1008ENG | Programming and Computing for Engineers | * | * | * |
| 1811ICT | Programming Principles | * | * | * |
How to access sessions
All courses will be promoted on the course page of Learning@Griffith, so this is where you will find session times and more information about PASS .
Online sessions run on Microsoft Teams, which you can access from the course page. You will see PASS in the left hand menu.
How to contact PASS Leaders
You will get to know PASS leaders by coming to an on campus or online session. PASS Leaders work hard to provide you with support throughout the trimester and will provide bonus resources at various points in the trimester that will really help with your studies.
Go to the PASS page on your course page to find out more about who the PASS Leaders are and what is on each week.
You will not want to miss out on all the extras that are provided!
What students love about PASS
- Helped me to absorb the content better and I liked interacting with other people in my course. The PASS leaders were also very friendly and made me feel comfortable to ask questions that I would usually be too nervous to ask.
- Online was great because it gave me more confidence to answer questions without being judged for getting answers wrong.
- I like that they provide a way to solidify and practice the content that was taught in the lectures and fill in any gaps (e.g. knew the formula but didn't know how to apply it).
- Relaxed learning environment.
- Quiz and Exam Busters — great for revision and confidence!
- Kept me on track with weekly content.
- Easier to ask questions since the PASS leaders are students so easier to relate to.
- Leaders helped pick out the important things we need to focus on.
- The activities were great – charts and tables we filled in were a great way of compartmentalising content.
- Summarising the content helped me find (and repair) holes in my understanding.
Five reasons to attend PASS
Become a PASS Leader
There’s a lot to be gained from becoming a PASS Leader, including personal satisfaction, improved organisation and time management, enhanced knowledge of content and the chance to be part of a supportive team environment.
The role also equips you with skills highly sought after by employers, such as leadership, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, developing capabilities from feedback, problem solving and creative thinking.