Useful Information
Curtin University Library
As a Curtin student you can access the Curtin University Library at either Curtin's Bentley campus
or our 'remote site' libraries (such as Muresk and Kalgoorlie). You can access a wide range of library services through the Library website, such as eReserve, scholarly electronic databases (Gecko) and some exam papers. You will need to know your Curtin student number and OASIS password to access electronic library services.
If you do not live in the Perth metropolitan area, the Kalgoorlie/Boulder region or in Northam, you may find the Library's Off Campus Services of great value. These services include loans of books and audio visual items and supply of photocopied journal articles and book chapters not available electronically.
Curtin students also have access to reciprocal borrowing at other Australian university libraries. Further information can be found here.
Support services
Support Services
can provide you with lots of support whilst you are a Curtin student. The support is free and confidential so get in touch!
First Year Experience and Transition
The First Year Experience Coordinator is available for confidential appointments in person, via the phone or by email to discuss any issues concerning first year students.
The Careers Centre
Contact The Careers Centre for help with career direction and planning, graduate employment, part-time work whilst you study, job search skills, and much more. They are available to help you in person, via the phone, via Skype or email.
Community Liaison
If you have an interest in fundraising for community groups on your campus or in your community please get in touch.
Curtin Volunteers
Student led for 14 years Curtin Volunteers provides opportunities for students to volunteer in their community. If you are interested in joining or have a suitable project please get in touch.
University Counselling Service
Available for phone, email and face-to-face appointments please contact them with any University or personal issue you may be facing. The service is free and confidential.
Disability Services
The Disability Service can support students at all Australian campuses via phone or email. They can arrange for Equity Examination conditions at any location too, so contact them if you are a student with a temporary or permanent medical condition or disability.
Health Services
The Health Service provides medical services for students on the Bentley campus. To find medical and dental services in your area contact Health Direct toll free on 1800 022 222.
The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre provides some great academic support programs on-line and on the Bentley campus. Check out their website for help to be the best student you can be.
Housing Services
The Housing Service can provide you with information about tenancy agreements and provides housing on Bentley, Kalgoorlie and Muresk (Northam) campuses.
Recreation Services
Do you have a gym in your local area? If so Curtin may be able to arrange corporate membership for Curtin students and staff, so get in touch. Email Shelagh Pascoe on S.Pascoe@curtin.edu.au. Also, if you live in the Perth metro area you can also access Curtin's sport and recreational facilities - click on the link to find out more!
Multi-Faith Officer
Have questions about spirituality or faith? Want to meet other students from your faith? Please contact Curtin's Multi-Faith Officer on the toll free number available.
Curtin Student Guild
The Student Guild provides the following services:
- Student Assist: Resumé help; Assessment and Status appeals; Plagiarism and Misconduct cases; Equity schemes for students in need; and Applying for Leave of Absence/Deferring
- Insurance Services
- Guild Executive and Faculty Representatives
- Student Employment Service
Click on their website for more information and their toll free number
Curtin University Bookshop
The Curtin University
Bookshop offers a variety of products and services. The Bookshop coordinates your booklists and makes these available to you under the MyStudies tab in OASIS a few weeks prior to the start of each study period in which you are enrolled.
Student Administrative Services
The provision of student services at Curtin is coordinated by the
University's central student services administration, Student
Central, which is located in Building 101 on the Bentley Campus. The services provided by Student Central are supported by a network
of Faculty Student Services Offices located in the Faculties
and by other dedicated student services staff within the various
Schools and regional campuses. Further details on the services provided by Student Central and your Faculty Student Services ofice can be found on the Current Students website.
Curtin StartUp
The Curtin StartUp website contains free software, such as EndNote, and many other resources to help your studies while at Curtin.
Useful Terms
Accreditation |
Credit may be granted towards your Curtin degree for studies you have already completed at another recognised tertiary institution, including TAFE. |
Award |
The official University certificate which confirms completion of an award course of study. |
Core unit |
A compulsory unit for the completion of an award course. |
Course |
A program of instruction which leads to the award of a degree, diploma or other distinction. |
Credits |
The values attached to each subject or unit studied as part of a course. Full-time students are usually required to undertake units totalling 100 credits in each study period. |
Cut-off score |
For those courses where selection is based on academic merit, the cut-off score is that obtained by the lowest ranked applicant to receive an offer. Cut-offs are not predetermined. The cut- off score for a course will depend on the number of applicants who have applied for the course and the standard of those applicants. |
Deferment |
Permission to delay the commencement of a course for a fixed period, usually one semester. |
Enrolment advice |
A statement acknowledging the receipt and acceptance of initial enrolment and any enrolment amendments. |
Graduate |
A person who has satisfied the requirements for a degree from a recognised tertiary institution, and has had the award conferred. |
Handbook |
The Curtin Handbook contains detailed information about Curtin courses and individual units. A printed version of the Handbook is available from the Curtin University Bookshop. |
Honours Degree |
A higher qualification than a Pass Degree, gained after more advanced or specialised study. |
Major |
The theme or area of study pursued in consecutive units over a course of study. |
Masters Degree |
A postgraduate degree for which candidature normally requires completion of a four year Bachelors Degree with Honours (or equivalent). |
Minor |
The theme or area of study taken in conjunction with the major area of study which acts as a complement or supplement to those studies. |
Non-study component |
An additional requirement of the course (such as a first-aid certificate). |
Optional unit |
A unit in a study package, chosen by a student from a number of alternative units. |
Pass Degree
(Bachelor) |
An award normally requiring at least three years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. |
Postgraduate study |
Courses normally available only to persons who have qualified for an appropriate first degree. These courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, masters or doctoral degrees. These courses are not available to school-leavers. |
Pre-requisites |
Subjects which must be completed or credited to a student before that student is eligible to enter a particular course or enrol in a particular unit. |
Quota |
The limit on the number of students which the University will accept into a course, a unit, or the University as a whole. |
School/Department |
The academic area within the University responsible for teaching and research in one or several related disciplines. |
Statement of Academic Record |
A record of a student's entire performance in a course of study. It is the official transcript of academic performance at the time of issue. Unofficial transcripts can be obtained from eStudent on OASIS. |
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The student association which administers and coordinates a large range of services and facilities for students. |
Study package |
A generic term to describe what the University teaches (including courses, units, majors, minors, streams and theses). |
Study period |
A period of time in which a unit is available, such as a semester or Study Period One. |
Study plan |
A plan specifying a student's credits and past, present and intended enrolment. |
Study program |
The combination of units a student is enrolled in, in any given study period. |
Undergraduate course |
A course leading to a first qualification, namely associate diploma, diploma, Bachelor or Bachelor with Honours from a university. |
Units |
Subjects studied as part of a course which accrue credits towards an award. Each unit is a discrete entity of study. |
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