Current Students

Support for your studies

All the resources, portals, and information you need to get started and manage your studies.

JCU Orientation New Students

Enrolment

Assessment and results

Student essentials

Getting started at JCU

If you’re new to JCU, we've put together some key resources, including steps to finalise your enrolment, and a new student checklist. We also have tips on studying for the first time and developing good habits.

Request a student mentor

Fees and financial support

Studying online

Support

Support to succeed

Students studying.

Get the best possible learning experience

The Learning Centre

Access one-on-one consults, peer-assisted study sessions, guides on assignments and exams, and more.

The Learning Centre

Learning online

After-hours online study support is available to all JCU students. Plus prepare for online lectures, use the library online and much more.

Support for online learning

Inclusive and Accessible-Friendly Spaces

Designed for Students, by Students

James Cook University is expanding student‑led wellbeing and learning initiatives through two new inclusive spaces designed by and for students. The Reset Room offers a calm, Queenslander‑inspired environment where students can rest, regulate and take a break from study pressures, with every feature shaped through student feedback and funded by SSAF. At the same time, several teaching spaces across Townsville and Cairns have been refreshed with accessible-friendly furniture, adjustable lighting and movement‑supportive options to help every student learn in the way that suits them best. Both initiatives reflect JCU’s commitment to comfort, accessibility and choice on campus.
Find out more here
The Reset Room

JCU trimesters

Trimester academic calendar

Trimester FAQs

Trimesters - student communication

Off-campus students

Whether you’re studying online or externally, or at one of our smaller study centres, JCU off-campus students have access to high quality services, and academic and other university support.

Getting started off campus

Placements and projects

Future-proof your career through hands-on practical experiences. Placements and fieldwork are an important part of JCU’s teaching approach.

Explore placement possibilities

Careers and employability

Talk to our careers staff, get resume advice, practice job interviews and learn effective job search strategies.

Get the employability edge

JCU global experience

Did you know you may be able to study overseas as part of your degree? JCU has partner universities in more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas.

See where your studies could take you

Carly Boulter at the Kulen Elephant Forest Sanctuary in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Supplied by Carly Boulter.

Student support contacts and resources

Contact JCU service and support

Student support resources

Indigenous students support