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Curtin University Library

As a Curtin student you can access the Curtin University Library at either Curtin's Bentley campus or at one of our remote site libraries such as Kalgoorlie, Northam (Muresk) or Margaret River. You can also access a wide range of library services online via the Library website, such as eReserve, scholarly electronic databases (Gecko) and some past exam papers. Your Curtin student ID number and OASIS password is needed to access electronic library services.

If you do not live in the Perth metropolitan area, the Kalgoorlie/Boulder region or in Northam, you may eligible for the Library's Off Campus Services. These include a postal service for borrowing books or audio visual items, as well as a facility to request photocopied journal articles or book chapters which are not available electronically.

Curtin students also have access to reciprocal borrowing at other Australian university libraries.

Orientation

Orientation Week, otherwise known as O-Week is the official start to the academic year for all new students. Further information can be found on the orientation website.

Support Services

The following services can provide you with a great deal of support whilst you are a Curtin student. The support is free and confidential so get in touch!

New to Curtin Transition Support
The First Year Experience Coordinator is available for confidential appointments, by phone or email to discuss any issues concerning first year students.

The Careers Centre
Contact the Careers Centre for help with career direction and planning, graduate employment, part-time work whilst you study, job search skills, and much more.  They are available to help you in person, via the phone, Skype or email.

Community Projects
If you have an interest in fundraising for community groups on your campus or in your community please get in touch with Camups and Community Life.

Curtin Volunteers
Student led for 14 years, Curtin Volunteers provides opportunities for students to volunteer in their community. If you are interested in joining or have a suitable project please get in touch.

University Counselling Service
Available for phone, email and face-to-face appointments please contact them with any University or personal issue you may be facing. The service is free and confidential.

Disability Services
The Disability Service can support students at all Australian campuses via phone or email. They can arrange for Equity Examination conditions at any location too, so contact them if you are a student with a temporary or permanent medical condition or disability.

Health Services
The Health Service provides medical services for students on the Bentley campus. To find medical and dental services in your area contact Health Direct toll free on 1800 022 222.

The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre provides academic guidance and support programs for all Curtin students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, The Centre offers free seminar programs conducted by expert lecturers in a relaxed, supportive environment. Check out their Online PowerPlus Programs for help to be the best student you can be.

Housing Services
The Housing Service can provide you with information about tenancy agreements and provides housing on Bentley, Kalgoorlie and Muresk (Northam) campuses.

Recreation Services
Do you have a gym in your local area? If so, Curtin may be able to arrange corporate membership for Curtin students and staff. To find out more, contact the Recreation manager Shelagh Pascoe. If you live in the Perth metro area you can access Curtin's award winning sport and recreational facilities. Check out Curtin Stadium for further information.

Multi-Faith Officer
Got questions about spirituality or faith? Want to meet other students from your faith? Multi-Faith Services supports diversity in faith and spiritual beliefs through a team of visiting chaplains, who are qualified and recognized leaders within their own faith community. For general enquiries contact the Multi-Faith Officer or for more specialised support visit their website.

Curtin Student Guild
The Student Guild provides a range of services and member benefits which include:

Visit the Guild website for more information.

Curtin University Bookshop

The Bookshop offers a variety of products and services including: competitively priced textbooks, a large range of stationery and newsagency items, and the delivery of products to every address in the world. The Bookshop also provides the latest information on textbooks required for each study unit. The link to your textbook list is available in My Studies & Evaluate when logged in to OASIS.

Student Administrative Services

Student Central is the administration centre of Curtin University, providing and coordinating administrative services to both staff and students. The services provided by Student Central are supported by a network of Student Contact Offices located within the Faculties and by other dedicated staff in the various Schools and regional Campuses. Further information on the variety of services provided by Student Central, can be obtained by visiting the Current Students - Student Administration website.

Useful Terms

Accreditation
Credit may be granted towards your Curtin degree for studies you have already completed at another recognised tertiary institution, including TAFE.
Award
The official University certificate which confirms completion of an award course of study.
Core unit
A compulsory unit for the completion of an award course.
Course
A program of instruction which leads to the award of a degree, diploma or other distinction.
Credits
The values attached to each subject or unit studied as part of a course. Full-time students are usually required to undertake units totalling 100 credits in each study period.
Cut-off score
For those courses where selection is based on academic merit, the cut-off score is that obtained by the lowest ranked applicant to receive an offer. Cut-offs are not predetermined. The cut-off score for a course will depend on the number of applicants who have applied for the course and the standard of those applicants.
Deferment
Permission to delay the commencement of a course for a fixed period, usually one semester.
Enrolment advice
A statement acknowledging the receipt and acceptance of initial enrolment and any enrolment amendments.
Graduate
A person who has satisfied the requirements for a degree from a recognised tertiary institution, and has had the award conferred.
Handbook
The Curtin Handbook contains detailed information about Curtin courses and individual units. A printed version of the Handbook is available from the Curtin University Bookshop.
Honours Degree
A higher qualification than a Pass Degree, gained after more advanced or specialised study.
Major
The theme or area of study pursued in consecutive units over a course of study.
Masters Degree
A postgraduate degree for which candidature normally requires completion of a four year Bachelors Degree with Honours (or equivalent).
Minor
The theme or area of study taken in conjunction with the major area of study which acts as a complement or supplement to those studies.
Non-study component
An additional requirement of the course (such as a first-aid certificate).
Optional unit
A unit in a study package, chosen by a student from a number of alternative units.
Pass Degree
(Bachelor)
An award normally requiring at least three years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Postgraduate study
Courses normally available only to persons who have qualified for an appropriate first degree. These courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, masters or doctoral degrees. These courses are not available to school-leavers.
Pre-requisites
Subjects which must be completed or credited to a student before that student is eligible to enter a particular course or enrol in a particular unit.
Quota
The limit on the number of students which the University will accept into a course, a unit, or the University as a whole.
School/Department
The academic area within the University responsible for teaching and research in one or several related disciplines.
Statement of Academic Record
A record of a student's entire performance in a course of study. It is the official transcript of academic performance at the time of issue. Unofficial transcripts can be obtained from eStudent on OASIS.
The student association which administers and coordinates a large range of services and facilities for students.
Study package
A generic term to describe what the University teaches (including courses, units, majors, minors, streams and theses).
Study period
A period of time in which a unit is available, such as a semester or Study Period One.
Study plan
A plan specifying a student's credits and past, present and intended enrolment.
Study program
The combination of units a student is enrolled in, in any given study period.
Undergraduate course
A course leading to a first qualification, namely associate diploma, diploma, Bachelor or Bachelor with Honours from a university.
Units
Subjects studied as part of a course which accrue credits towards an award. Each unit is a discrete entity of study.

DE Staff

Distance Education is managed by highly committed staff who are dedicated to supporting central external students through their studies.

Manager
   Maggie Khoo
     
Coordinator
  Kayla Polak
     
DE Support Staff
   Dyon Chan
Vannessa Foote
Kathleen Manners
Jillian Pim