Short courses to get you prepared
In addition to the Study Skills sessions offered during Orientation Week and during study periods, the Learning Advisers and Student Mentors facilitate a number of short courses for students with particular needs. These short courses are described below and are held before O week.
In addition, if you feel your core skills in some subject areas need strengthening, there are a number of first year subjects that can be considered in consultation with your Academic Adviser.
Refresher Maths and Statistics Course
This is a short course for students who have not completed senior maths or who are returning to maths as adults. Refresher Maths is of particular use to students who will be studying statistics as part of their university course. The 12 hour course is held over four evenings in the two weeks prior to O Week in February each year. Details and enrolment forms are available in the Orientation Guide. Cost: $50 (includes workbook, tea and coffee), or $30 for Health Care Card (HCC) holders.
To register for this program please complete the Application Form in the Cairns Orientation Booklet and return it, along with payment to The Cashier in building A2 or mail to The Cashier, James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns Q 4870. Enquiries to Alan Calder (phone 4042 1146).
Kickstart
This 3-day program is offered to students in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. Kickstart is facilitated by continuing students and aims to reduce anxiety levels, provide an insight into basic study skills and introduce aspects of University practices, processes and terminology. The program is offered in the week before Orientation from the Tuesday to the Thursday from 9.30am - 3.30pm in the Cairns Library. The cost is $50.00 ($30.00 for Health Care Card holders). The cost includes handouts and lunch on the final day.
To register for this program please complete the Application Form in the Cairns Orientation Booklet and return it, along with payment to The Cashier in building A2 or mail to The Cashier, James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns Q 4870. Enquiries to Alan Calder (phone 4042 1146).
Freshstart
This 3-day program is offered to students in the Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts. Freshstart is facilitated by continuing students and aims to reduce anxiety levels, provide an insight into basic study skills and introduce aspects of University practices, processes and terminology. The program is offered in the week before Orientation from the Tuesday to the Thursday from 9.30am - 3.30pm in the Cairns Library. The cost is $50.00 ($30.00 for Health Care Card holders). The cost includes handouts and lunch on the final day.
To register for this program please complete the Application Form in the Cairns Orientation Booklet and return it, along with payment to The Cashier in building A2 or mail to The Cashier, James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns Q 4870. Enquiries to Alan Calder (phone 4042 1146).
Scistart
This 3-day program is offered to students in the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology. Scistart is facilitated by continuing students and aims to reduce anxiety levels, provide an insight into basic study skills and introduce aspects of University practices, processes and terminology. The program is offered in the week before Orientation from the Tuesday to the Thursday from 9.30am - 3.30pm in the Cairns Library. The cost is $50.00 ($30.00 for Health Care Card holders). The cost includes handouts and lunch on the final day.
To register for this program please complete the Application Form in the Cairns Orientation Booklet and return it, along with payment to The Cashier in building A2 or mail to The Cashier, James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns Q 4870. Enquiries to Alan Calder (phone 4042 1146).
Healthstart
This 3-day program is offered to students in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences. Healthstart is facilitated by continuing students and aims to reduce anxiety levels, provide an insight into basic study skills and introduce aspects of University practices, processes and terminology. The program is offered in the week before Orientation from the Tuesday to the Thursday from 9.30am - 3.30pm in the Cairns Library. The cost is $50.00 ($30.00 for Health Care Card holders). The cost includes handouts and lunch on the final day.
To register for this program please complete the Application Form in the Cairns Orientation Booklet and return it, along with payment to The Cashier in building A2 or mail to The Cashier, James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns Q 4870. Enquiries to Alan Calder (phone 4042 1146).
Uniprep
Uniprep is a tertiary preparation course designed to assist people who are considering enrolling at JCU, but who feel they need to acquire additional skills and confidence beforehand.
The course is also ideal for those who would like to find out more about university studies before committing themselves.All prospective JCU students are invited to apply. However, Indigenous and non-Indigenous mature-age applicants whose educational history is, or has been, disadvantaged because of a low socio-economic background, English as a second language, geographic isolation or a disability will be given preference in the course. Uniprep is facilitated by Student Equity and runs for 2 weeks from 9.15am - 1.00pm daily. Uniprep is offered twice a year in June and November.
To register for Uniprep please complete the application form on the UniPrep web site. Enquiries to Sue.Muloin@jcu.edu.au (phone 4042 1562).