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Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at all levels from first year through to PhD.

Nau mai, tauti mai ki Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha! UC Māori offers support, advice, and guidance for all ākonga Māori studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Our initiatives focus on supporting our ākonga Māori students to succeed academically, while encouraging personal growth and connection to Māori community and culture. Find out about academic support for Māori at UC.

Once you enrol as an adult student at UC, you'll be one of about 4,000 students aged 25 and over who are studying with us. See what adult student support is available to help you.

Identifying how you learn can help you capitalize on your strengths and boost your learning. Computer software or specialist equipment can also help you improve, maintain, and increase the quality and consistency of your work. See what assistive technology is available at UC.

This tutoring programme provides additional tutoring for Pacific and Māori students at no extra cost. It's available to supplement what you learn in lectures and tutorials. Find out about Māori and Pacific tutoring options at UC.

At UC we want our whānau, iwi, and friends to be proud of their achievements. It's vital for you to receive the best academic and cultural support possible to support your academic journey. Find out about our Māori student support appointments for prospective students, undergraduates, and postgraduates.

Whether you're thinking of studying at UC, in your first year, keen to keep studying or want to transfer credits, UC Student Advisors are here to help. Get in touch with any questions you have a about studying so you can be confident you're on track. Find an advisor for your situation.

Juggling family commitments while studying is not always easy. At UC, we recognise the importance of whānau and have support in place for students who are parents or caregivers of children.

UC Māori provides support for all ākonga Māori studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Whether you need academic or financial support, guidance or social connection, we've got you covered. And once you enrol, a Kaiurungi will check in to make sure you're settling in well and have all the information you need. Check out what's available at UC Māori!

The UC Pacific Development Team is fostering a supportive community environment where all of our  Pacific students can study and grow. We have special support for first-year students as well as scholarships, mentoring programmes and lots of social events.

Check out the range of programmes and services available!

UC celebrates and respects our Rainbow ākonga | students and aims to foster an inclusive and affirming environment. Check out our Rainbow support options, student clubs, events and spaces. 

At UC, we celebrate disabled people as a valued part of our diverse community. We value lived experience of disability and the expertise that it brings. We are committed to improving the experience of students who are disabled by the environment. 

UC defines adult students as those starting university study for the very first time and who are aged 20 years of age and over. We offer a range of support to help you get started and study alongside your other commitments, and stay connected with other adult students.