International Undergraduate Prospectus - James Cook University

Student services
JCU provides a full range of support services for students to help make the most of their
time at university. Whether you need help with an assignment, finding accommodation,
or just need someone to talk to, there are dedicated services on campus to assist you.
James Cook International
The James Cook International office assists
every international student at JCU to
ensure his or her stay in Australia and at
the University is a pleasant and productive
one. The international office should be your
first point of contact if you need assistance.
It provides a range of support services and
information for students including
• preparing for arrival information
• free arrival reception service
• orientation program
• social activities
• assistance securing accommodation
• orientation tours of Townsville
or Cairns cities
• assistance in emergencies
• personal well-being and welfare support
• after hours student assistance helpline
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
information
• student advice, advocacy and referral
• course admission procedures
• returning home program
www.jcu.edu.au/international
JCU Professional College
To complement the skills and knowledge
students gain through their studies, the
JCU Professional College extends
opportunities to students for professional
and personal development.
The College’s programs focus on building
leadership capabilities, professionalism,
productive networks and cross-cultural skills to
give JCU graduates a career-building edge. All
JCU students are members of the Professional
College with access to a range of programs
in three modules: Leadership, Community
Engagement and Cultural Competency.
www.jcu.edu.au/procollege
Learning Skills
Learning advisers provide academic support
for all JCU students. Workshops, online
tutorials and individual sessions are available
to help with: assignment writing, lecture note
taking, organisational skills, exam preparation,
research skills and support for students from
non- English speaking backgrounds.
www.jcu.edu.au/learningskills
Multi-faith centre
This centre caters for students from a diverse
range of religious backgrounds and is available
at the Cairns and Townsville campuses. It
provides pastoral care, spiritual and religious
support for students. The International office
can also provide advice to students on local
places of worship.
www.jcu.edu.au/chaplaincy
Counselling
A confidential, free counselling service is
provided for students at the Townsville and
Cairns campuses by qualified psychologists for
a wide range of academic and personal needs.
www.jcu.edu.au/student/counselling
JCU Student Association
The JCU Student Association is directed by
elected students and, for a membership fee,
provides services and amenities to students.
These include: student representation to
the University, student welfare issues,
entertainment, sports facilities and food
outlets on the Cairns and Townsville campuses.
www.jcu.edu.au/studentassoc
Careers and
Employment Service
The JCU Careers and Employment Service
provides information and advice on careers,
employment and further study to current JCU
students and graduates. Free services include
• online job finder, including part-time and
vacation jobs
• career advice
• on-campus career fairs
• access to computer-based career guidance
programs to help with career choices
www.jcu.edu.au/careers
Students with disabilities
Specialist services are available to students
with permanent or temporary disabilities who
may require additional information, support
or resources. If you need these services, you
should contact Accessibility Services as soon
as you accept your offer, to discuss your needs.
www.jcu.edu.au/office/disability
Leading technology
As a student at JCU you will enjoy access
to the latest technology and a wealth of
electronic resources, including access to
the JCU network to borrow books from the
JCU Library catalogue, submit assignments,
contact your lecturers, take part in online class
discussions and more.
PC and Macintosh laboratories are available on
all campuses. Selected computer laboratories
are open 24 hours, seven days a week, offering
printing facilities on a user-pays basis. Wireless
zones let you access the web from your laptop
computer at selected sites on campus.
Library
The JCU Library is one of the best in regional
Australia, with the campuses of Townsville
and Cairns owning a combined collection
of almost half a million volumes. Books can
be ordered online and delivered between
campuses. Over 24,000 unique electronic
journals are accessible as part of a rapidly
expanding collection of electronic resources.
www.jcu.edu.au/libcomp
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