If something comes up that impacts your ability to complete a marked assessment, you are able to make an application for Adverse circumstances. There are a number of grounds under which application will be accepted for adverse circumstances. These include health, harship, unavoidable commitments, and trauma. For more information visit AskUoN

There are some real old fashioned blackboards around the campus, but this generally refers to the Online Learning System that all students use to manage their coursework. Blackboard enables you to access course resources such as lecture notes and slides, course outlines and some readings and also acts as a portal to Turnitin, the university’s electronic assignment drop box.

The Census date refers to the date by which a student can withdraw in a course without financial penalty. It is also the date by which student contributions or fees must be paid.

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This is a unit of study run over a semester (or trimester). They are designated by eight digit course codes such as CHEM1010, SOCA1010 or STAT1070 and are the building blocks of your degree. Typically, a course is worth 10 units, with 4 courses per semester being a typical full time load.

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often referred to as ‘labs’, these generally involve the application of scientific skills and gaining hands on experience in conducting tests and experiments.

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This is an automated recording system that records the audio and/or video of lectures. Lecturers may provide a link to Lectopia recordings from Blackboard.

These are the most common method of teaching and learning at the university. Generally given to large groups, Lecturers will give a talk on a certain subject so that you may listen and take notes.

A ‘major’ is a particular focus or direction that some programs offer. A student undertaking the Bachelor of Commerce program may major in Economics, Finance or Accounting, for example. The major you choose will decide the courses you take in order to complete your degree.

MyHub is where students go to update contact information, enrol in courses and view transcripts and invoices online.

If you are indebted to the university (such as library fines or fees) or have not completed your to do list, you will have a Negative Service Indicator on your record. This will stop you from accessing results, enrolling in new courses or generating transcripts until the situation is rectified.

PASS stands for Peer Assisted Study Sessions. This program consists of one hour weekly review sessions for students. PASS provides an opportunity for students in one course to compare notes, discuss difficult concepts and review weekly material in an informal setting.

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Also called placement, clinical, practicum, this generally refers to the professional, industrial or vocational experience included in a course of required for a program.

Study approved by the University that leads to an award, such as Bachelor of Business. This can be enabling, undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, or research.

This is a break (generally 1- 2 weeks) that runs in the middle of the semester. Many courses do not run during this period.

Your student number is a seven digit number issued to every student when they first enrol. Your student number not only identifies you but also serves as your login for most university services online. Blackboard, MyHub, and computers on campus require a user ID to identify you at login. This is your student number (prefixed with ‘c’- as in c9999999).

Turnitin is a text matching tool that also acts as the digital ‘drop box’ for many assignments. Turnitin is accessed through Blackboard.

Commonly called ‘tutes’, tutorials are a method of teaching often used to compliment lectures. Tutes are generally a small classroom setting in which course material is discussed in depth. Tutes often require prior reading or preparation.

Units are the ‘measurement’ of courses and programs. A Course is generally worth 10 units, and to complete a three year program you would typically need to have completed 240 units.