Support for first year students

Start your journey with confidence

Whether you attended or not, our recorded orientation videos are here to help you settle in, get informed, and feel confident. Take your time exploring the videos at your own pace and if you have any queries, please reach out via SuccessAdvisors@bond.edu.au 

There are a variety of services available to support you during your first year at Bond.

Student Success Advisors

Our team of Student Success Advisors are your first point of contact for support and guidance. Our Advisors are to here to connect with and support you from your initial transition into university through to the end of your studies as needed. 

As you progress through your first year of study, we want to ensure you have all the support you need to succeed. Therefore, a Student Success Advisor may reach out to you offering assistance, resources, and any other support you might need.

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Boost your academic skills with our services

The Academic Skills Centre and the Library are here to help you develop the essential skills you need to thrive in higher education.

Academic Skills Centre

  • Writing skills and structuring assignments
  • Effective study strategies and notetaking
  • Time-management
  • Preparing for exams
  • Oral presentations
  • English
  • Maths, statistics, and Excel
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Faculty Librarians

  • Finding trusted academic sources
  • Search strategies
  • Citing and referencing in styles used at Bond
  • Choosing a reference manager
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Student Transition Program

The You Belong @ Bond Student Transition Program at Bond University is designed to foster an inclusive community creating a sense of belonging and connection for our international students.

The program helps first year students to smoothly integrate into the University community.

Starting from orientation week and extending throughout the first year, the You Belong @ Bond initiative promotes a supportive environment for all first year students, encouraging connections and a sense of belonging.

This program offers students the chance to engage with various resources, events, and activities available at Bond.

 Join the community to:

  • Stay knowledgeable about events and opportunities at Bond
  • Find tips and resources to help you settle into life at Bond
  • Ask questions and get support from other students

You belong @ Bond

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Students Helping Students

Starting university can be exciting—and a little overwhelming. That’s where our Students Helping Students program comes in. Located in the Main Library, this peer-assisted learning program is designed specifically for new students. It offers friendly, informal support from trained student mentors who’ve been where you are.

Whether you need help with study strategies, understanding course content, or just want to connect with others, our student mentors are here to make your transition into university life smoother and more successful. Through group sessions, study drop-ins, and campus-wide events, we help you build the confidence and skills you need to thrive.

Session times

Check the schedule to find a mentoring session to suit you.

Register to secure a spot or just drop in if the tutor is free.

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Main Library

The John & Alison Kearney Main Library provides customer-focused, innovative services, resources and learning zones to suit groups and individual study needs.

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More support and resources

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Accessibility and inclusion

At Bond University, we endeavour to provide students with a seamless transition to university and student life. Bond’s dedicated Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor provides students with a medical condition or disability with support.

​Nyombil Indigenous Support Centre

Bond University is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students where they can complete higher education programs at the same rate as, or at a better rate than, non-Indigenous students.

Foundations of Academic Success

  • Self-paced online
  • 4 hours
  • $0
  • Microcredential course
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Academic Skills for Postgraduate Success

  • Self-paced online
  • 4 hours
  • $0
  • Microcredential course
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Foundations of Digital Literacy

  • Self-paced online
  • 6 hours
  • $0
  • Microcredential course
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