Open Universities Australia Orientation

Welcome to UNE!

If you are an OUA student studying at UNE there are a small number of differing points of contact and principal dates.

How OUA principal dates differ?

  • Last day to enrol - see OUA Website
  • Deadline for Unit Waivers - governed by OUA Enrolment Closing Date
  • Census Date (same as UNE) - 18 March
  • Withdrawal without Academic Penalty WAP (same as UNE) - 19 April

What elements of the UNE Getting Started process are still relevant to OUA Students?

  • Orientation, Support Services, myLearn and course delivery, assignment and coursework information and deadlines

Which elements of the getting started process are different/not relevant?

  • Self-enrolment (all done via OUA portal)
  • Remissions (done via OUA)
  • Course withdrawal (done via OUA)

When to contact OUA for administration support?

  • For all Student Administration

When to contact UNE for administration support?

  • If you have been granted a unit waiver request, please contact us before lectures commence

Which student services are available to you eg. Careers, counselling etc?

  • All UNE support services are available to OUA students.

When will OUA Students have access to myLearn subjects?

  • Same timing as UNE Students (one week prior to teaching commencing)
  • Students will have access to UNE101 Online Orientation within one week of enrolment

What to keep in mind for communication regarding your studies:

  • When emailing Unit Coordinators and Tutors - Please clearly indicate you are studying via OUA when making enquires as deadlines differ, and academics may not be aware of that if providing advice. For example late enrolment will not be an option even if the academic approves it.
  • Always contact OUA first for matters of enrolment, fees or management of your course