Welcome to Charles Sturt University!
Being a student isn’t an easy job, but the results are rewarding. Visit this page for all the essentials you need to know about to help you on your way to greater knowledge. Whether you’re looking for services and support, key dates, help with enrolment or you’re just browsing what’s on offer, you’ll find helpful info here. The easier it is to get through your coursework and graduate the better job we have done!
At Charles Sturt University, you're the one in control of your study. There are some systems you'll need to use and things you'll want to do to manage your program.
We offer a range of resources to help support your learning and academic skills.
If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed about what fees you have to pay and how to pay or defer them, don't worry - we're here to help.
Get tips to stay in good physical, mental, spiritual and sexual health. You can also learn what to do if you or someone you know experiences sexual assault or harassment.
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There's always something happening at Charles Sturt, whatever your interests might be. We make it easy to embrace your University community.
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Our campus locations
Our NSW campuses are located in some of Australia's fastest growing regional cities. They offer a unique study experience with the best of city living and the benefits of a regional lifestyle.
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Accommodation: Bookings open (Intensive School August 2022)
11 Jul 2022 - 2 Sep 2022
Live on campus for your Intensive School stay. Intensive School accommodation commences August 22. Book now
2022 August Graduation Ceremonies
15 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
August Graduation Ceremonies will be held during this time.
For specific ceremony details and information about applying to graduate, please see this page about Graduation.
Accommodation: Stewards Hall residents vacate (Session 2, mid break)
20 Aug 2022
Stewards Hall residents must vacate their room by 10:00am on this day.
Introduction to Essay Writing
Date
20 Aug 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Write essays your markers want to read! You'll learn the steps and skills to develop cohesive, well-planned essays to address the marking rubric every time.
We'll also cover how to:
- analyse the assignment question
- start researching for resources
- plan the main points and compose your essay
- review your work so you can submit.
Workshop resources and recording
For more, please visit https://student.csu.edu.au/workshops-events/events/academic-writing/introduction-to-essay-writing298
Kickstart to Referencing
Date
20 Aug 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Get the 101 on referencing and applying the APA Style for referencing to your work. We'll cover all the basics about why you need to reference and how to build your referencing skills for your assignments.
You'll learn how to:
- summarise and paraphrase research
- write in-text citations and create reference lists.
There'll be lots of interactive activities so you can ask questions and practice your new skills.
Workshop resources and recording
For more, please visit https://student.csu.edu.au/workshops-events/events/referencing/kickstart-to-referencing39
Advanced Referencing
Date
21 Aug 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hone your skills so you can reference with style and confidence. We'll cover how to reference secondary sources, block quotes, complex websites, non-text sources and online dictionaries. You'll even learn what to do when referencing information is not available for a source.
This workshop starts off from where Kickstart to referencing finished. We will assume you can reference books, journal articles and simple online documents.
Workshop resources and recording
For more, please visit https://student.csu.edu.au/workshops-events/events/referencing/advanced-referencing15
From Start to Submit (Part 3 of 5): Putting it in your own words
Date
21 Aug 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sound like an expert in your field by developing your own arguments based on evidence. You'll learn how to paraphrase, summarise and incorporate research into your paper's argument.
We'll also cover:
- how to develop and structure an argument
- skills to use sources effectively.
This workshop is part of the From Start to Submit: Writing successful assessments series of five workshops to enhance academic writing and assessment skills. We recommend attending all workshops, though you can go to as many workshops as you like.
Workshop resources and recording
For more, please visit https://student.csu.edu.au/workshops-events/events/academic-writing/from-start-to-submit-part-3-of-5-putting-it-in-your-own-words15