Study Brochures

Help to get started and adjust to life at Avondale


I am thinking about Higher Education study - why should I go to Avondale?
Click here to access the Why go to Avondale information sheet

I want to study at Avondale - where do I begin?
Click here to access the From the First Enquiry to Registration information sheet

Is study at Avondale different to high school?
Click here to access the Adapting to Tertiary Study information sheet

What other skills can I expect to develop at Avondale?
Click here to access the Generic Skills information sheet

I have a disability; can Avondale cater for my study needs?
Click here to access the Services for Students with Disabilities information sheet

I want to live on-campus in the Residence Halls?
Click here to access the Life in the Residence Halls information sheet

What are the differences between a North American Adventist tertiary institution and Avondale?
Click here to access the Adjusting to Avondale: A Guide for North American Students information sheet

Now that I have registered at Avondale, how can I ensure a successful start to the semester?
Click here to access the Organising Your First Week On Campus information sheet

My contact details have changed since I first registered what should I do?
Click here to access the Keeping My Student Record Up To Date information sheet

What do I do if I am unhappy about a decision made at Avondale?
Click here to access the Grievances and Appeals information sheet


Help during study at Avondale


What else can I do to prepare for academic study?
Click here to access the Lifestyle Issues and Successful Study Life information sheet

How will my lecturers be taught and how in what facilities are there for my personal study?
Click here to access The Teaching and Learning Environment at Avondale information sheet

How can I get the most out of my lectures?
Click here to access the Getting the Most Out of Lectures information sheet

What information does the unit outline give me?
Click here to access The Unit Outline information sheet

How can I balance lectures, assignments, exams and still have a social life?
Click here to access the Stress and Time Management information sheet

Are there any other things I should be mindful of while I'm doing my academic study?
Click here to access the Studying with Integrity information sheet

What is 'analytical thinking'?
Click here to access the Analytical Thinking, Reading and Writing information sheet

How do I research a topic for my assignments and essays?
Click here to access the How to Research a Topic information sheet

What should I do to prepare for an oral presentation?
Click here to access the Making an Oral Presentation information sheet

How do I prepare for a major assignment or essay?
Click here to access the Preparing a Major Assignment or Writing an Essay information sheet

How do I prepare for a tutorial?
Click here to access the Preparing for a Tutorial information sheet

How do I prepare for an exam or test?
Click here to access the Preparing for Examinations information sheet

How does the Avondale grading system work?