The Student Success Hub is a welcoming, peer-led space open to all students. Whether you want to study, relax, socialise, or attend workshops, activities, and events, you are welcome to use the space during operational hours.
Student Success Hub
The Hub also offers free resources, including informational pamphlets on support services, as well as emergency food packs, menstrual products, and other personal hygiene essentials.
The Student Success Hub is also staffed from 11 am – 2 pm by a Peer Learning Coach. Make sure you drop in for non-subject specific academic skills support, guidance and advice from a senior student, who is here to support you throughout your UOW journey!
To find out more about the specific support and events held at the Student Success Hub, visit your relevant campus location listed below.
UOW Wollongong campus
- Building 19, ground floor, room 15
- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm
UOW Liverpool campus
- Level 1, room 131
- Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm, during session weeks
UOW Sutherland campus
- Ground floor, room 2
- Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4.30 pm, during session weeks
What's happening in the Student Success Hub
Autumn session, Wollongong campus
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Monday – Friday during session |
Advice and support Peer Learning Coaches (PLCs) are available in person for peer-led advice and support. Drop-in, or find out more on the Student Success Portal. |
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Every Tuesday during session |
Free breakfast Whether you’re rushing to an early lecture or just need a cozy spot to relax and fuel up, we’ve got you covered. |
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Every Wednesday during session |
Lunch and Learn These sessions are your weekly dose of fun, learning and networking, including engaging talks and hands-on activities. Lunch is provided. |
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Weekly during session |
Get Started Workshops Workshops led by Peer Learning Coaches to help you build skills for personal and academic success while you transition into your studying at UOW. New topics covered each week, including; navigating UOW digital platforms, adjusting to university life and preparing for assessments. More information can be found in the First Year Community on the Student Success Portal, or click here. Registrations preferred, but drop-ins also welcome. |
How Peer Learning Coaches in the Student Success Hub can help you
Our friendly Peer Learning Coaches are senior university students who know how the university works. They can help you by:
- Listening to your university experiences and helping you settle in
- Explaining how to navigate the university campus and online systems
- Assisting your development of academic skills such as time management, assessment planning and maintaining positive study habits
- Sharing tips and tricks for succeeding at university
They can also help you access the wide range of services at UOW that are available to support your success at university, including:
- The UOW First Year Community
- Social and extra-curricular activities
- Wellbeing support
- Indigenous student support
- International student support
- Student Accessibility and Inclusion (SA&I)
- Careers and Employability, including UOWx
- Peer study programs, such as Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), and much more!
If you have a question and you are not sure who to ask, chat with one of the Peer Learning Coaches. Login to the Peer Learning Coach program on the UOW Student Success Portal to learn more.
“The Student Success Hub is a versatile space for students to come and connect with Peer Learning Coaches and ask any questions they may have. Students can also use this space to study, connect with other students, or even just to unwind with a puzzle or craft activity. Everyone is welcome at the Student Success Hub, with a particular encouragement for new students to come and learn more about the university and the amazing support services offered at UOW”.
Using the space
All students are free to use the Student Success Hub at Wollongong campus. Come and study, hang out with friends and connect with our Peer Learning Coaches. We are here to help support you through your university journey and help you succeed!
The Student Success Hub can also be booked for larger groups and events. Please come and chat with us and we will try and accommodate your needs.