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Adult Students' Academic Orientation

Pre-University Academic Skills Session

Starting out at university? Returning after a long break?

If you are an adult student (20+ years) and have never been to university or have been away from study for some time, then this half day orientation session may be for you!

This session offers you the chance to boost your confidence and gain/refresh key skills you’ll need to succeed at university. The course will run on Tuesday, 11 July 2023 between 10.00 am - 1.50 pm.

This Adult Students’ Academic Orientation will boost your readiness to manage your time effectively and take clear lecture notes; critically think; and write effective assignments and/or essays.

To register, please email us at academicskills@canterbury.ac.nz or register online below.

Presenter: Jacqueline Tither

Dates and times

  • PRE-SEMESTER WORKSHOP: Adult Students' Academic Orientation on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, from 10.00 am to 1.50 pm (enrol here, or email academicskills@canterbury.ac.nz) In-person workshop: passed

The next set of dates for this learning event has not yet been scheduled.


  • Academic Skills Centre
    University of Canterbury,
    Private Bag 4800,
    Christchurch 8140
    +64 3 369 3900
  • academicskills@canterbury.ac.nz
    When contacting us, please use your
    University of Canterbury email address.
  • Our location
    Level 3,
    Central Library (Puaka-James Hight)