New @ ANU 2024

Want to be added to a course group chat?
Want to find out if there's a club for your interest at ANU?
Want to find out where the best place to study on campus is?

Ask these questions and more in our Facebook group for new students at ANU.

Exam Time Support

The exam period can be tough, but don't forget that there is support available for you, such as the Extenuating Circumstances Application, financial assistance and free and confidential support from our Student Assistance Team.

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Survey about student coursework workload

Please consider completing this survey on workload in courses. This is intended to assist with advocating for more consistent and fair student workloads, especially to support working students.

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What is an Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA)?

If you were studying at ANU prior to Semester 2, 2023, you may have heard of either a “deferred examination” or a “special consideration” process.

As of Semester 2, 2023, these processes no longer exist and have been replaced with the Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA), which has rolled both of these functions into one streamlined process, with some changes.

Key Points:

For assessments worth 20% or more, or extensions of 10 working days or more
Must be submitted within 5 working days of an assessment due date
Valid for both exams and other assessments
Replaces "Special Consideration" and "Deferred Examination" processes

An ECA must be submitted within five (5) working days of the original date of the assessment (including an examination) that the ECA is for.

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Financial Assistance

Struggling with money? ANUSA can help you with direct financial assistance such as grants, as well as grocery vouchers, emergency accommodation and referrals to services in the community.

Financial support

Academic Integrity

Have you received a notice of enquiry or notice of review?
Feel like you don’t know where to start?

Don't worry, the ANUSA Student Assistance Officers can help you.

How ANUSA can help

End of Year Clubs Social

As the year comes to a close, it's time to celebrate the incredible effort and hard work of our student clubs & societies executives who've helped build this year's campus experience.
November 15 @ Badger & Co

Event info

Free Transport Vouchers

The ANUSA Transport Voucher Program provides access to up to 20 public transport vouchers in the Canberra region for ANU students who are in financial hardship.

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Contact Us

Don't forget that if you need help ANUSA is here for you during your time at ANU.

Need to talk to a Student Assistance Advisor for free academic advocacy, welfare, or financial advice?
Email sa.assistance@anu.edu.au

Need to make a free Legal appointment?
Book online

Need help with grocery costs?
Email sa.assistance@anu.edu.au

Opening hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (not including public holidays)