Tips for Success
Listen to current QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) student Siegfried talk about his first year of study and tips for commencing students.
'The Keystones of Success Program has influenced my study, through the encouragement of a specialised academic tutor providing specific support and assistance focused on my degree.
I would highly encourage future students to be involved in the program through promoting my experience and the tutorial assistance provided for successful academic outcomes.'
In partnership with the Commonwealth government, the Keystones of Success: Supporting our Future Leaders program provides tuition support to eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
Listen to current QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) student Siegfried talk about his first year of study and tips for commencing students.
Keystones of Success can assist with your:
The program aims to address access by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to higher education and their retention and completion rates through:
Applications open | Applications can be made at any time throughout the semester |
Tutoring start dates | Week 2 of each semester |
Delivery | On campus:
External |
Course contact |
Email: keystones.oodgeroo@qut.edu.au Phone: 1800 645 513 |
You'll receive:
Our tutors will work with you to develop a Learning for Success plan that's unique to you and your eligible units.
If you're carrying a heavier academic load or seeking additional support, you'll need to make a written submission for special consideration. For more information, contact the Oodgeroo Unit.
If you're concerned about enrolling in a challenging unit, avoid enrolling until you secure tuition.
The Keystones of Success Program is free for all eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
By participating in the Keystones of Success Program you will be asked to:
To receive Keystones of Success tuition, you must be:
To be eligible for tuition, you must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance E/3.4 Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
You'll need to provide the Oodgeroo Unit with formal evidence of your Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and acceptance by an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. Other forms of evidence will be individually assessed.
Please contact the Oodgeroo Unit to discuss this further if you have any questions.
Need for academic assistance is assessed on a priority basis. High priority applications will be assessed first. Other circumstances of educational need will be individually assessed.
Applications can be made at any time throughout the semester; however it is recommended you submit your application by week one to receive tutoring for the duration of the semester.
Alternatively, email keystones.oodgeroo@qut.edu.au to be directed to the application form.
If you have identified yourself as being in the high priority areas, or have not yet provided the Oodgeroo Unit with evidence of your heritage, your Learning Support Officer will contact you for further documentation. Other forms of evidence will be individually assessed. Please contact the Oodgeroo Unit for more information.
Tutor allocations are made within 14 days of the application being received. Once your allocation has been received, we suggest you make contact with your tutor to organise a weekly time and date for your tutoring session.
If you’ve got questions about Oodgeroo Unit support, contact us.
We just have a few questions before booking you in for a 30-minute appointment with us.
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