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

Book a session

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

    Go to Student Centre

    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.

    Learn more about how we support students to find jobs

  • 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.

    Learn more about life at UNDA

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.

    Learn more about using Turnitin.

  • 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.

    Install Office365

  • 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.

    Install Zoom for students

  • 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.

    Get OneDrive access

  • LinkedIn Learning

    Discover relevant and in-demand skills needed to be productive and successful through LinkedIn Learning's global platform of online training modules.

    Get recommended courses based on your degree, skills, and current trends to help develop your professional and personal skill set. There are over 15,000 courses already online with more added each week on Business Technology and Creativity.

    LinkedIn Learning is available to all Notre Dame students to independently use anytime and anywhere.

    Access LinkedIn Learning

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

Indigenous Portal