Learning online
Support for students studying online
Tools and resources
We offer a range of online learning technologies and resources to help students get the most out of their online learning experience.
Explore our online learning support links below:
Book a Zoom session with a learning advisor
If you need support with your online studies, there’s help available.
Our learning advisors provide one-on-one appointments via Zoom or phone.
Learning Advisors are available to help you with a broad range of study skills, including developing positive study habits as well as:
- Successful academic writing
- Referencing
- Time and stress management skills
- Exam preparation strategies
- Foundational Mathematics study support
Study and career support
-
Student Administration
If you’re an UNDA Online Student please visit Student Administration to view all available services.
If you are an OUA Student, Student Administration is available to help you with the following:
- Enrolment
- Timetabling
- End of Semester Examinations
- Deferred & Irregularly Scheduled Examinations
- Transcript Requests
- Graduation
For more information or to get help, contact Student Administration
-
PeopleSoft: Student Centre
The Student Centre is the place where you can view:
- Personal information
- Current enrolment (program & courses)
- Academic history
- Grades
If you need helps accessing Student Centre, please contact Student Administration
-
Careers and Employability
Our Careers and Employability team help students get the support they need to stand out when applying for jobs and work experience.
-
Student Life
There is so much more to university than tests and examinations. In addition to our dedicated teachers and tutors, UNDA offers many opportunities for support and socialisation in the virtual world—including student services, ministry, clubs, and societies.
We invite you to fully engage with UNDA, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Online learning tools
-
Blackboard
In our Blackboard learning management system you can access your course materials including pre-recorded or streamed lectures, as well as self-led or interactive tutorials and links to course readings. Blackboard allows you to learn wherever and whenever you are online.
You can log into Blackboard via the Students page or by using the Blackboard direct link which you can ‘bookmark’. In either case you will need to have your Notre Dame login and password ready.
Please note that Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome are the recommended web browsers for Blackboard. Some Blackboard functionality may not work properly when accessed via other browsers such as Internet Explorer or Apple Safari.
Need help with Blackboard? View our support page.
-
Turnitin
Turnitin is a useful tool for reviewing your work and developing Academic Integrity. The Turnitin quick guide outlines the steps to using it successfully.
-
Office 365
A suite of office productivity applications that includes Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Students are able to access the latest version of Microsoft Office at home for university-related purposes as part of the University's Microsoft Agreement. Office install must be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.
-
Zoom
Zoom is a virtual meeting room (VMR) and video conferencing system used for online classes and meetings.
Zoom accounts are provided to all current students and staff. All you need to do is log in with your Notre Dame username and password.
Zoom is our recommended tool for internal and external communication and collaboration.
-
OneDrive
OneDrive is the personal file storage available with Microsoft 365. OneDrive is useful for saving personal study-related files, initial document drafts, and files online.
-
File server
Student files and folders are stored on a central storage system known as shared drives.
These shared drives are available on all computers on campus and via remote access using the File Server.
All shared drives are accessible with the same folder structure found on the shared drives on campus computers:
- H:\ Drive - Home drive linked to an individual student account. (Cannot be seen by other students)
- S:\ Drive - Student drive to share files and folders with students.
The File Server is accessible at https://my.nd.edu.au/sfs and also via the MyNDPortal on the Notre Dame website.
Health and wellbeing
-
Access and inclusion
UNDA is committed to providing an environment for students that is supportive, safe, and inclusive.
We encourage students of all abilities to study with us, and encourage students to seek assistance from Access and Inclusion Advisors to ensure they can participate in their study on equal terms with other students.
To contact the Access & Inclusion team, email us: accessandinclusion@nd.edu.au
-
Counselling
If you’re struggling with a personal, emotional, or mental health issue, you can access UNDA’s free and confidential counselling support service.
Counselling can help with a range of issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, gender and sexuality concerns, financial difficulties and addictions and substance abuse.
Talking to a counsellor helps you develop strategies to address your concerns, improve mental health & wellbeing, and achieve your academic goals.
-
Chaplaincy
UNDA is guided by a rich tradition of Catholic faith and values.
The Chaplaincy Team encourages students to engage with the Catholic faith, build community and explore a spiritual side of university life.
The Chaplaincy Team also provides opportunities for students to engage in events, spiritual formation, prayer, and community work.
-
Concerns and complaints
All members of the University community should feel safe, secure and be treated with respect and dignity.
If you would like to raise a concern or complaint about something you’ve experienced at university, contact a Respect Officer.
Respect Officers are committed to:
- Responding with compassion and understanding
- Coordinate practical academic support for you as needed, to help you continue your studies.
- Help you to access other relevant UNDA support services (counselling, chaplaincy, etc.) and external support services.
- Provide information about formal reporting options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
UNDA offers a range of services and support to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their transition to university and success once they’ve settled in.
This includes dedicated Indigenous Student Support Officers, an Indigenous mentoring program, scholarships, admissions pathways, private and small-group tutoring, and placement opportunities.
Learn more about the support we offer
Connect with Notre Dame on Social Media
Australia
Fremantle
Broome
Sydney