The document outlines the benefits and workings of online study at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), including flexibility, personalized scheduling, and a supportive online community. It provides practical advice for success in online studies, such as time management and setting realistic goals, alongside information about pathway programs and application processes. Additionally, it highlights support services available to students and the importance of overcoming challenges in online learning.

2. Pathways
at USQ Online Open Hour

3. Lachlan
(Current student)

4. What is online study?

5. The benefits of online
study at USQ
• Personalise your schedule
• Flexibility
• Online community.

6. Personalisation
Fit in your study session &
assessment when it suits you.

7. Flexibility
Full-time or Part-time,
On-campus or Online.

8. Online community
70% of USQ students study online.

9. How does online
study work?

10. Course materials

12. Delivery of classes

13. Access to campus facilities

14. Exams

15. Residential schools

16. Support services

17. Student Services
https://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/services
Health, Counselling
and Wellbeing Disability resources Career DevelopmentWelfare Multi-Faith

18. The Learning Centre
https://www.usq.edu.au/learningcentre

19. Student Relationship
Officers (SRO)

20. Social Hub

21. Peer Support
Meet-Up
Online forums

22. How to be a successful
online student at USQ

23. Goals and motivation
Understanding what motivates you is key to success
Step 1

24. Strategies to keep
you on track!
• 5-15 minute breaks to re-focus
• Set small goals to work towards
your end goal
• Self rewards

25. Expectations vs reality
Be realistic about what is required
Step 2

26. How much time is really required?
How much support will be offered to me?
How will study look for me?
Will I have exposure to uni social events?

27. How much time is really required?
How much support will be offered to me?
How will study look for me?
Will I have exposure to uni social events?

28. How much time is really required?
How much support will be offered to me?
How will study look for me?
Will I have exposure to uni social events?

29. How much time is really required?
How much support will be offered to me?
How will study look for me?
Will I have exposure to uni social events?

30. Identifying and
overcoming challenges
Step 3

31. Time management

32. Procrastination and distractions

33. Stress

34. Sticking it out

35. Your support crew
Step 4

36. My top 5 pieces of advice
for success in online studies.

38. Pathway programs at USQ

39. Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP)
Tertiary Preparation Program Intensive Pathway
Certificate of University Studies
Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP)
TAFE plus University
English language preparatory programs
Head Start
Foundation Diploma of University Studies
• Business and Commerce
• Construction
• Creative Arts
• Engineering
• Indigenous Community Development
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spatial Science No matter where you’ve started, we
have a pathway program that can get
you to your destination.
To find out more aout our alternative
entry options, visit
usq.edu.au/pathway-programs

40. How to apply

41. Step 1
Choose the program you
would like to apply for.

42. Step 2
Fill out the online
application form.
usq.edu.au/apply

43. Step 3
Your application will be processed by
our admissions team and you will hear
back from us within 10 business days.
You can check the progress of your application online.

44. Closing dates
Monday 3 July
If you’re interested in studying the TPPIP, you have until 18 November 2017 to
submit your application or if you’re interested in studying Head Start the closing
date for this was 5 June, 2017.
However, you can still submit your applications for next semester.

45. Need help with applying to study
or enrolling in your courses?
Phone: 1800 269 500
Email: study@usq.edu.au
Ask USQ: usq.edu.au/askusq

47. Q&A
Lachlan (current student) and Zoe (SRO)

48. Find out more
usq.edu.au
social.usq.edu.au
1800 269 500
study@usq.ed.au