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Swinburne Vietnam Student Academic Success

Supporting Every Student to Unlock Their Potential to Success

At Swinburne Vietnam, the Student Academic Success Program is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Through a combination of personalized advising, one-on-one mentoring, and collaborative initiatives, we foster a culture of academic excellence that empowers students to reach their full potential.

We recognize that each student’s journey is unique, and our program is designed to provide tailored support not only in academics but also in social and personal growth throughout their university experience. Academic success, as we define it, extends beyond coursework—it encompasses the confidence to take opportunities, the resilience to adapt in a rapidly changing world, and the professional skills needed to make meaningful contributions to society.

1-1 Academic Advisor Consultation

How Academic Advisor can help: 
• Advise on overall study strategy, self-organisation and interpersonal skills
• Suggest strategic semester study plan, goal setting, time management 
• Improve your academic writing and maintain academic integrity 
• Enhance your learning skills such as reflection, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Refer you to suitable student support services 
• Support your overall well-being

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• To understand course materials, assessment tasks, and core concepts
• To clarify assessment expectations, marking criteria, and unit learning outcomes
• To develop effective study habits, time management, and teamwork skills

1-1 Peer Academic Support Session

How PAS can help you: 
The Peer Mentoring Program is a core initiative under the Student Academic Success. It is designed to leverage high-achieving students to support peers in key units, while simultaneously developing tutors’ leadership, communication, and professional capability.
PAS Sessions
There are numerous PAS sessions available to choose from based on your specific needs. 

▸  PAS session in Computer Sciences

In this session, your Peer Academic Support will help you to enhance your understanding of course materials, assessment tasks, and core concepts of units in Bachelor of Computer Sciences.

▸  PAS session in Media

In this session, your Peer Academic Support will help you to enhance your understanding of course materials, assessment tasks, and core concepts of units in Bachelor of Media.

▸  PAS session in Communications Design

In this session, your Peer Academic Support will help you to enhance your understanding of course materials, assessment tasks, and core concepts of units in Bachelor of Communications Design.

▸  First-year navigation support session

In this session, your senior peer will help you from navigating through first year essentials, such as available learning resources, social life and clubs, study tips, to answering your questions of how to maximise your potential in Swinburne Vietnam.

▸  PAS session in Business 

In this session, your Peer Academic Support will help you to enhance your understanding of course materials, assessment tasks, and core concepts of units in Bachelor of Business.

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Peer Buddy Study Sessions

PASS brings students together in a supportive and collaborative study environment. Sessions are attached to selected first-year and core units and are led by trained PASS Leaders – students who previously excelled in the unit and know what it takes to succeed.
You’ll review key concepts, tackle tricky problems and develop effective study techniques in a relaxed, friendly space. PASS isn’t about being lectured to, it’s about learning with your peers.
Why join PASS?
Students who attend PASS regularly perform better, feel more confident and enjoy their studies more.
How PASS works
Most PASS sessions run on campus, with some online options for flexibility. Each session is designed to help you learn through collaboration, not lectures. You’ll work together on key topics, share ideas and learn strategies that make studying more effective.
Schedules vary by unit and semester.
Study buddy groups across disciplines
▸  PAS session in Computer Sciences
▸  PAS session in Business
▸  PAS session in Media & Communications
▸  PAS session in Communications Design

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• Free, fun and informal
• Open to everyone enrolled in supported units
PASS sessions are:
PASS will help you to:
• Understand core concepts faster
• Prepare for quizzes, labs and exams
• Learn how to study the unit, not just what to study
• Connect with classmates and build your
academic confidence.
Here’s what to expect:
• Who leads it: Trained PASS Leaders
(fellow students)
• What happens: Group activities, problem-solving, revision for quizzes and exams & study strategy tips.
• Who can attend: Anyone enrolled in a supported unit. All levels are welcome.
• Where: Mostly on campus, with some online options for flexibility.
• Cost: Free and voluntary.
• What it’s not: PASS doesn’t re-teach lectures, give out answers or edit or mark your work. PASS helps guide you through your studies with an expert in your area.
Students will need to clarify their questions and fill in this form in the booking prior to the consultation. Moreover, here are key things students need to prepare:
• Review the unit outline, weekly content, and assessment brief to identify specific areas requiring clarification.
• Prepare clear questions or topics they want to discuss to maximise the productivity of the session.
• Bring relevant materials, including drafts, rubrics, readings, or lecture notes, to ensure the lecturer has full context
How to prepare for Lecturer Consultation 

Book an appointment with Lecturers

Lecturer consultation is available across disciplines
▸  PAS session in Computer Sciences
▸  PAS session in Business
▸  PAS session in Media & Communications
▸  PAS session in Communications Design

Lecturer Consultation

Lecturer Consultation offers students 1:1 consultation with Lecturers across disciplines to help students to have more confidence in their academic capability and provide more opportunities to consult lecturers of students’ arising academic concerns outside classes. 
What Lecturers do & don’t do in consultation 
What Lecturers Do
What Lecturers Don’t Do
Clarify unit content, core concepts, and weekly learning objectives
Complete, rewrite, or edit your assignments.
Provide model answers or solve your assessment questions
Explain assessment expectations and academic standards
Assist with or review work for tests, quizzes, or any restricted/timed assessments
Help you interpret rubrics, marking criteria, and learning outcomes
Review full drafts line-by-line or correct grammar and formatting
Answer discipline-specific questions related to theories, frameworks, and conventions
Guarantee grades or influence marking decisions
Clarify misunderstandings about lecture materials, readings, and practical tasks
Interpret assignment questions for you in a way that prescribes the answer
Recommend study strategies, resources, and discipline-specific methods
Replace the independent study expected at university level
Offer academic advices on improving your academic performance in the unit
Provide additional information that are not informed in classes
Answer discipline-specific questions related to theories, frameworks, and conventions
Deliver personalised tutoring beyond the scope of the unit

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