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Our Student Learning Advisors, Student Mentors and Academic Coordinators all have a singular goal: to help you succeed.

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Student Learning Advisors

Ensure a smooth transition to university-level studies

Student Learning Advisors are professional staff who provide learning support across all Deakin campuses.

You can book half-hour individual or group appointments (either on-campus or online) with a Student Learning Advisor for help in the following key areas:

  • time management and organisation
  • study skills
  • research skills and using the library
  • paraphrasing, summarising, and quoting
  • referencing
  • getting started on assessments
  • exam preparation
  • guidance on improving English language skills
  • guidance on academic integrity, collusion, and contract cheating.

Book online below, in person at Deakin College Reception or by calling us:

Burwood: +61 3 5227 5197
Waurn Ponds: +61 3 5227 3433
Waterfront: +61 3 5227 2890

Book an appointment with a Learning Advisor

Kent Huang

"Studying at Deakin College was very beneficial for me as an international student since I was transitioning to a new education system. Deakin College taught me the basics and equipped me with the tools to prepare me for my degree. The smaller class size also helped me understand the lessons clearly since there is more academic support from the teacher where it was easy to engage and communicate when I have questions."

Diploma of Film, Television and Animation
Indonesian student

Learning Mentors

Learn from your high-achieving peers

All Deakin College Learning Mentors are high-achieving students with excellent communication skills, trained to support Deakin College students (at all campuses) to progress successfully in their studies.

Learning Mentors help you by:

  • being approachable, supportive, and encouraging
  • always treating discussions as confidential
  • advising you about the expectations associated with being a successful student
  • helping you get organised and develop effective study habits
  • providing information on other support services available at Deakin College and Deakin University
  • offering learning support to help you succeed in your units
  •  assisting you with unit-related queries through face-to-face meetings or online via Zoom.

You also have the option of choosing an individual Learning Mentor based on the unit in which you require extra support.

Learning Mentors do not:

  • proof-read or edit work for students
  • re-teach the content of classes/tutorials
  • assist students with the content of assignments, as this would be collusion

But they do:

  • guide students towards a better understanding of an assignment’s requirements
  • guide students to come to their own understanding of certain elements of a unit’s content

If more critical support is needed, a Learning Mentor may refer you back to your lecturer or to a Student Learning Advisor.

Book an appointment with a Learning Mentor

Viet My Nguyen

"Deakin College has helped me build the foundation and become more confident to enter Deakin University after finishing my Diploma course as I learned all the rules and tips in studying as it gradually introduced me to the university atmosphere."

Diploma of Information Technology

Vietnamese student

Academic Coordinators

Get academic support specific to your course

which Deakin University degree will best suit your future goals. They can also assist with:

  • FEE-HELP information (domestic students only)
  • Leave of absence questions
  • Special consideration
  • Academic integrity

To book an appointment with your Academic Coordinator, contact your Academic Coordinator directly or contact our Reception team.