{"id":26683,"date":"2023-06-08T20:18:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T12:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=26683"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T05:44:01","slug":"student-success-advisors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/student-success-advisors\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Success Advisors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why might I want to speak to a Student Success Advisor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You are encouraged to contact your Student Success Advisor at any time, but especially if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Student-equity-inclusion-framework-Nov2022.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Student-equity-inclusion-framework-Nov2022.pdf\">equity<\/a> background and would like a safe space to find out and access support services available to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would like regular support in relation to your studies, unit progress or just to talk about your general experience at uni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need guidance in mapping your goals, creating action plans or exploring opportunities to enhance your journey at Curtin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are struggling with your studies or failing your assessments and don\u2019t know what to do about it or just looking for study tips and strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need help understanding uni jargon and \u2018How-To\u2019s\u2019 like; how to ask for an extension, or what to do if unexpected circumstances are impacting your study, including personal matters and challenges outside of uni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Our-programs\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Our-programs\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Our-programs\">Our programs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Our-programs\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Keep an eye on our events banner below for more information!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Orientation and Transition team<\/strong> plan and facilitate your introduction into university, with events, workshops and activities to help you adjust to life as a Curtin student.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orientation (Bentley &amp; Fully Online)<\/li>\n<li>OUA Orientation Sessions<\/li>\n<li>International Welcome<\/li>\n<li>Social events featuring\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/mentoring\/\">New to Curtin Mentors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student Success Advisors<\/strong> are experienced staff who are here to support you with personalised guidance and advice to help navigate the any challenges you may come across when studying at uni.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1:1 Appointments<\/li>\n<li>At-Risk Unit Support<\/li>\n<li>Outreach Calls<\/li>\n<li>Regional workshops<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Orientation (in-person &amp; online)<\/li>\n<li>Extended Orientation<\/li>\n<li>The Arcade<\/li>\n<li>First Year Lunch<\/li>\n<li>Mature Age Mingle<\/li>\n<li>Snack Shack<\/li>\n<li>First Year Outreach Calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>*Please note the First Year Rewards program is no longer running as of Semester 2, 2025.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Who-is-eligible-for-a-Student-Success-Advisor?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Who-is-eligible-for-a-Student-Success-Advisor?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Who-is-eligible-for-a-Student-Success-Advisor?\">Who is eligible for a Student Success Advisor?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Who-is-eligible-for-a-Student-Success-Advisor?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Student Success Advisors provide support for all <strong>domestic undergraduate<\/strong> students, including Curtin <strong>Open Universities Australia (OUA)<\/strong> students.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, our team does specific outreach to students from the following equity backgrounds:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students<\/li>\n<li>Students from regional, rural, remote backgrounds (studying online or on campus at Curtin Perth)<\/li>\n<li>Low socioeconomic backgrounds (based on postcode)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Our-role-boundaries\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Our-role-boundaries\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Our-role-boundaries\">Our role boundaries<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Our-role-boundaries\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Our team is designed to equip you with the tools and support you need to transition and succeed at university.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We will<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>not be able to process student service requests, <\/strong>such as; withdrawals, leave of absences, credit for recognised learning, enrolment plans, etc. but <strong>can provide general advice in relation to your current circumstances and experiences<\/strong>, as well as answer your questions and direct you to appropriate resources, where needed<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"video-collage\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Video Collage\"\n        data-variant=\"image\"\n        data-alignment=\"\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"video-collage__grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"video-collage__text\">\n            <h3 class=\"video-collage__title\">Visit The Arcade<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"video-collage__content\">A place for student connection, relaxation, fun and creativity. Visit The Arcade at Building 103 during semester from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.<\/p>\n                            <a class=\"ico-link--arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/J2BDaMWd\">Visit us<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-collage__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/Arcade-Photo-02-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Arcade Photo 02 Large\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-collage__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/Arcade-Photo-012-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Arcade Photo 012 Large\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-collage__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/Arcade-Photo-035-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Arcade Photo 035 Large\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-collage__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/Arcade-Photo-041-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Arcade Photo 041 Large\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-collage__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/Arcade-Photo-043-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Arcade Photo 043 Large\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-collage__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/Arcade-Photo-06-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Arcade Photo 06 Large\">\n                        <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"media-carousel\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Media carousel\"\n        data-content-type=\"video\"\n        data-image-type=\"landscape\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-length=\"3\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"lets-talk-about-it\">Let&#8217;s talk about it!<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Watch our new Curtin Life series exploring how to thrive at uni as an equity student.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"media-carousel__slider\">\n                    <div class=\"mc-item mc-item--youtube\">\n\n                            <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Let&#039;s Talk Ā鶹ֱ²„ It with Andrew | What is uni like as a regional student? 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