Program Overview

Succeeding at Griffith Program

The Succeeding at Griffith program is a compulsory, free customized Orientation program designed for international partner university students who are about to start at Griffith University and have not completed an intensive English language course at Griffith English Language Institute.

Program Overview

The program aims to ensure a smooth transition into the student's degree and provide them with the necessary skills to be successful in their studies at Griffith.

Course Features

• Duration: The program runs from Monday of Orientation Week in Trimesters 1, 2, and 3.
• Program Content:
  • Compulsory international student orientation
  • Sessions related specifically to the student's degree program
  • Academic skills workshops, including:
    • Organising time effectively
    • Selecting and reading appropriate resources
    • Identifying and expressing academic 'voice'
    • Structuring arguments and essays
    • Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
    • Listening in lectures
    • Actively participating in tutorials and seminars
  • Activities to familiarise students with the Griffith environment

Academic Groups

Griffith University is divided into several academic groups, including:

• Arts, Education and Law
• Griffith Business School
• Griffith Health
• Griffith Sciences

Support Services

The university offers various support services, including:

• Childcare
• Paying fees
• Griffith Pay
• Student Academy of Excellence
• GUMURRII Student Success Unit
• IT Service Centre
• International support
• Printing services
• Room bookings
• Safe campuses
• Student support
• Assessment, exams, and grades

Locations

Griffith University has several locations, including:

• Gold Coast
• Logan
• Brisbane
• Queensland, Australia
• Australia

Acknowledgement of First Peoples

The university acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.