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PASS - Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are scheduled weekly 1 hour sessions that provide the opportunity for you to compare notes, discuss difficult concepts and review weekly material with other students.

Sessions are led by a trained PASS Leader who previously received great grades in your course. PASS Leaders have been trained to help guide you and your fellow classmates through activities that will maximise your limited study time.

It’s free, it’s proven to work, and it’s for everyone – you don’t even need to book ahead, just turn up! Students can contact PASS, or find out more about PASS below.

Which courses have PASS?

If PASS is offered for your course then there will be a module in your Course Canvas site.

When are the sessions?

Session times for PASS will be listed in the PASS Module in the Canvas Course site. PASS times can also be found by searching for your course in the Web Timetable.

Why attend?

PASS is used by universities all across Australia for the simple reason that they improve the grades of students who regularly attend. PASS sessions:

  • improve analytical skills
  • increase motivation
  • improve time-management skills
  • improve study habits and skills
  • help exam preparation

It has also been shown that one hour of face-to-face PASS is the equivalent of up to three hours of solo study – so if you’re busy, like most students, this is an awesome way to streamline your habits and make sure you’re making the most efficient and successful use of your time.

Plus it’s a great way to make friends with other students in your course.

PASS sessions are great. They make me study and bring my attention to what I need to know. They are also a place where I'm not ashamed to firstly admit I don't know something, and secondly, to get help” - previous PASS student.