Residential schools
Residential or weekend schools are a part of many CSU courses offered to distance students. Residential schools have been described by many students as the highlight of their course.
Residential schools give you the chance to:
- meet lecturers and fellow students
- undertake relevant practical work
- discuss study topics in depth and clarify any problems
- familiarise yourself with the University and its resources
Residential schools are conducted in February, April, July and September. They vary from one to five days in duration and attendance may be compulsory.They are generally scheduled between 9am and 5pm and commonly include a series of lectures and small group tutorials or practical/laboratory sessions.
You will be advised of any residential or weekend school requirements when you receive your study pack – or you can check through your subject information online. Reminder letters for residential schools are sent to students enrolled in applicable subjects prior to the period of the school.
Weekend schools
During weekend schools academic staff conduct an intensive course of lectures, tutorials and discussions.
Compulsory and voluntary weekend schools may be held for some subjects throughout the year in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga and Sydney or other centres in NSW and Victoria. During weekend schools, academic staff conduct an intensive course of lectures, tutorials and discussions
Residential school accommodation
On campus accommodation is available during residential schools at CSU’s Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses, or you can stay in accommodation off campus. The on campus accommodation rates are very affordable and may include a single study bedroom with shared facilities, room cleaning service and meals, depending on the campus. For schools conducted at the Albury-Wodonga Campus, assistance is available to arrange off campus accommodation.
More information on residential school accommodation.
“Distance education is great as it enables you to fit study into the gaps and cracks and corners of your life. You work at your own pace, you make your own way and you rely upon yourself. Not having people to bounce ideas off is a problem, but it can be overcome by using the (online) forums, making email contact with other students, and regular contact with lecturers. Also, regular residential schools are great, as you get to meet others and feel part of the community. This contact is essential.”
Anastasia Webster-Hawes
CSU Student