Jumpstart uni preparation program

Skills for study: Postgraduate Coursework and Undergraduate Jumpstart are free programs designed to help new students make a smooth transition to university life.

Ease the transition to university life by attending the Skills for study: Postgraduate Coursework and Undergraduate Jumpstart. Both undergraduate and postgraduate programs are available at Gatton and St Lucia, covering practical information and academic study requirements that will help you settle in to your courses, meet new people and take advantage of helpful campus resources. Please note the Postgaduate program has a more academic focus.

Skills for study: Postgraduate Coursework

SFS: PG Coursework is a short program recommended for:

all new international postgraduate students
domestic postgraduate students returning to study after a break
postgraduate students who are not able to attend academic workshops during O-Week (O-Week academic workshops and SFS: PG Coursework cover similar content).

This program is not intended for students who have just completed an undergraduate degree, but you are welcome to participate if you think you would benefit from the workshop.

Online SFS: PG Coursework - Semester 1, 2025

The program will assist you to:

understand academic expectations
develop your critical reading, writing and study skills
plan and write assignments
synthesise sources in your writing
implement effective note-taking and time management strategies.

The SFS: PG Coursework serves as a good foundation for the Skills for study: Writing (for students in HASS, BEL, HABS & MED faculties) which aims to help you further develop and practise your academic writing skills.

Online program
The next SFS: PG Coursework course will be held in February via Zoom. You must register to attend. If you have any questions regarding the program, please email student.services@uq.edu.au

Using Zoom
The UQ Library has a range of resources to assist you in setting up Zoom on your device. During the program, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Keep your microphone muted at all times unless you have a comment or question for the host or another attendee.
Use the chat box function to communicate with the host or other attendees. You may also wish to share your writing with the group in this way.

Time/Date	Program	Mode	Registration
25 February 2025 12:30pm - 2pm	Skills for Study Postgrad Coursework (1): Planning and Writing Academic Assignments	Online	Register here
26 February 2025 12.:30pm - 2pm	Skills for Study Postgrad Coursework (2): Reading and Note-taking	Online	Register here
27 February 2025 12:30pm - 2pm	Skills for Study Postgrad Coursework (3): Synthesising and Integrating Sources in Writing	Online	Register here

Undergraduate Jumpstart (UG JSAPP)

UG JSAPP is a one-day program recommended for:

all new international undergraduate students
domestic undergraduate students returning to study after a break
undergraduate students who are not able to attend academic workshops during O-Week (O-Week academic workshops and UG JSAPP cover similar content).

Undergraduate Jumpstart JSAPP

Jumpstart is a one-day workshop recommended for new undergraduate students both international and domestic. The workshop will cover a range of topics from academic expectations to study skills, essay writing, time management strategies and more.

The program will also help you:

1. Become familiar with UQ life
2. Navigate the campus
3. Learn about services and student support on campus
4. Meet other students in your faculty
5. Connect with experienced students
6. Get a better understanding of academic expectations in your first year

You may need to register to attend this event - you can do so via the registration links below.

St Lucia Undergraduate - Semester 1, 2025

Time/Date	Program	Mode	Register
Saturday 22 February, 2025 9am - 2:30pm	n/a	In-person	Register here

Undergraduate Jumpstart at Gatton - Semester 1, 2025

Time/Date	Program	Mode	Register
Thursday 20 February, 2025 9am - 12:45pm	n/a	In-person	n/a