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    Student support

    Support to help you thrive at Griffith.

    We have a number of helpful tools and services to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. It’s also useful to know you can access many of our support services remotely, either online or via phone. 

    Cost-of-living relief

    We understand that the current economic conditions may mean some of our students are experiencing financial hardship. If you’re experiencing cost-of-living pressures, we encourage you to connect with Griffith services for support in areas such as finance, food, transport and learning support.

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    Sustainable Development Goals

    Griffith University is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to tackling global challenges around good health.

    Learning support

    • Study skills - Gain the skills to manage your study time, research, write assignments, reference, and develop digital skills.
    • Assessment - Assessment resources, skills and support, including how to get help when things don't go according to plan.
    • IT support - Get tech support for online issues, email, connecting your device to Griffith WiFi, Learning@Griffith and Lecture Capture, plus information on student printing.
    • Using generative AI - Explore how to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot ethically and responsibly to support your learning.
    • English language support - Explore services, social groups and courses to help develop your English speaking and writing skills.
    • Work-integrated learning - Through work placements, internships and projects, you can expand your network and your horizons, as well as gain credit towards your degree.
    • Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) - These free fun group learning sessions, facilitated by accredited students, help you to achieve better marks by developing smarter study methods.
    • Student mentoring - Mentoring at Griffith connects student mentors and mentees via a wide range of programs that facilitate mutual learning, reflection and growth.

    Health and wellbeing support

    • Health services - Access preventive and practical help to look after yourself while you study and work.
    • Counselling - Stay well during your studies with services that support your mental and physical health.
    • Disability and accessibility - Find support to help you succeed at Griffith with disability, injury or health condition.
    • Spiritual wellbeing - Support for your spiritual wellbeing through connection, reflection, and inclusion.
    • Crisis support - We can connect you with a range of support services if you're experiencing distress.
    • Violence, assault or harassment support - If you have experienced harassment, assault, domestic violence or other disrespectful behaviours, sexual or personal, we are here to support you through Griffith's Safe Campuses.

    Personal support

    • Financial support - Explore our financial support services, including scholarships, bursaries and budgeting workshops.
    • Disability and accessibility support - We can customise reasonable adjustments to meet your particular study needs.
    • Career support - It's never too early to start planning for your career. Our Careers and Employment Service can help.
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support - GUMURRII supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from recruitment to graduation, offering culturally safe academic and personal support across all campuses and online.
    • LGBTIQ+ support - Our LGBTIQ+ counsellors offer a safe and confidential space where people of all sexualities, genders and identities can talk openly and receive dedicated support.
    • Refugee success - Access meaningful support, a strong sense of community and opportunities for success.

    Griffith Alumni

    Over 250 000+ people from around the globe are part of the Griffith University alumni community.

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    Student Associations (SRC and GUPSA)

    Brisbane, Logan, and Digital Campuses

    Meet your Student Associations - The Student Representative Council (SRC) and Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association (GUPSA). Student Associations are student-led, which means we're run by students, for students!

    Find your support, your people, your uni life:

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    Gold Coast Student Guild

    Gold Coast

    The Guild are here to make your time on campus as active and enjoyable as possible through a range of activities. The Student Guild Board includes 10 student members who are elective representatives responsible for advocating for the interests, needs and wants of the student body.

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    Student Partnerships Program

    Whether you want to provide feedback on a service or partner with us on a project, the Student Partnerships Program allows you to play a central role in co-creating your experiences at Griffith.

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    Postgraduate associations

    The Gold Coast Association of Postgraduates (GCAP) and the Griffith University Postgraduate Student Association (GUPSA) provide a range of advocacy and support for postgraduate students.

    Gold Coast postgraduate students can reach out to GCAP. Postgraduate students studying at our other campuses—including our Digital, Logan and Brisbane campuses—can contact GUPSA.

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    Support for Students Policy

    Our Support for Students Policy applies to all Griffith students.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    Griffith University has free parking in designated disability bays for people who hold an Australian disability parking permit or Red disability parking permit. Griffith follows the same parking rules for people with disability permits as listed on the Qld Government website.

     

    You can check our parking maps in our Parking webpage to locate the general areas our disabled permit bays are located on our campuses.

     

    If you require any more information about Parking at Griffith you can find out more by visiting our Parking Website or Services@Griffith 

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    No. You cannot enrol in any courses that are not approved. 
     
    Please ensure you have 6 approved courses before enrolment commences to allow for changes to course offerings and timetable clashes
     
    If you need additional courses to be assessed, please email International Admissions at inboundmobility@griffith.edu.au with your full name, student ID, and the course codes and names for each additional course. The International Admissions team will assess your request and, if applicable, provide you with an updated CAR.

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    Yes. You can enrol in online courses, however there are conditions:
     
    1. If you hold a student visa, you can only study online for one third of your total program.
    2. For students enrolled in a 30 Credit Point (CP) study load, you must be enrolled in at least 20CP of on-campus courses. You may have a 10CP online course.
    3. For students enrolled in a 40 CP study load, you must be enrolled in at least 30CP of on-campus courses. You may have one 10CP online course.
    4. Ensure you have your home university approval to enrol into an online course.

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    Study Abroad students

    Check your Offer Letter for information of how many credit points you can enrol in; either 30 credit points (CP) or 40 credit points (CP).
     
    If you change your enrolment load, you must notify International Admissions at inboundmobility@griffith.edu.au no later than the Friday of (week 4).
    We will check your enrolment and depending on your enrolled credit points, will notify you if you are required to pay for additional courses, or if you are eligible for a refund.


    Exchange students

    You can enrol in either 30 credit points (CP) or 40 credit points (CP). The standard study load is 40 credit points.
     
    Please also consult with your home university to find out which study load is best for you.

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    Contact us

    Call us Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm (Wednesday 9.30am to 4.30pm).

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