Orientation

This document provides a single resource to guide you through your orientation to the University of Divinity.

1: Checklist
2: Software

Preparing for study

Code of Conduct

As a student, you become a member of the University. The Code of Conduct applies to all members of the University of Divinity.

Key Dates

Take some time to look over the key dates for your whole course and your units of study.

Academic Skills

Allow some time to scan through one of the many university sites about Academic Skills, such as

the University of Divinity, and essay writing
Student Academic Success (Monash Uni)
Academic Skills (Melbourne Uni)
Academic Skills (ANU)
Study Skills and Learning Advice (UQ)

Before your first class

ARK

A key resource in your studies is the University's learning management system, called ARK. You will need to

set up your account and make sure that you can log in
familiarise yourself with the interface.
Familiarise yourself with the documentation

Software

Take some time to consider the tools and resources you will need access to.

Library

University of Divinity members have access to a number of physical libraries and digital resources.

During your first week

Academic Integrity

Read through the Academic Integrity page which defines Academic Integrity, shows examples of breaches and links to policy and guides.

Policies to support you

There are a number of policies designed to support your learning. The Code of Conduct is important in creating a safe environment for all members.

Student Support

As you progress in your learning, it is important that you maintain your

1 - Checklist

This document provides a checklist to guide you through your orientation to the University of Divinity.

Preparing for study

Read through our Code of Conduct
Scan the University Key Dates
Allocate some time to review Study Skills, and essay writing

Before your first class

ARK
1. set up your student account and make sure that you can log into ARK.
2. familiarise yourself with the interface.
3. Scan the documentation site.
Consider the tools and resources you will need access to.
Explore the Libraries of the University.

During your first week

Read through the Academic Integrity section of the website.
Familiarise yourself with our policies:

2 - Software

This document provides an overview of the software you may need during your study.

You will need access to a computer in order to access your unit’s resources, produce assessment work, engage with others, administer your course.

Assessments typically ask you to produce something, a document, presentation, video, speech, etc. Most of this can be done with access to an Office Suite and a mobile phone. Some example Office Suites are Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, Google Workspace, libreOffice/OpenOffice.

A helpful tool is a bibliography manager, such as Zotero.