As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease across NSW, we are doing all we can to bring our RSU community back DL. Of necessity, we must do so gradually and cautiously.
Here you'll find everything you need to know about coming DL, accessing our facilities and staying up to date with any changes as things progress.
You'll see we've implemented a number of social distancing practices and other measures DL. Please be sure to follow these so we can all stay safe.
Hear RSU staff and students help to dispel the myths about returning to campus by answering key questions concerning campus health and safety, and what academic and support services are available to deliver the best learning experience for all students.
As life DL slowly resumes, we discuss with key RSU staff the social and academic facilities that will be available to students throughout Spring semester, and the hygiene and safety measures that have been put in place in popular areas like the library, UniBar, gyms and transport.
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease across NSW, we're doing all we can to bring as much teaching back DL safely, while taking into consideration the challenging and varying circumstances our student cohort face. This means delivering learning options for both students who are able to return DL and those who may be unable due to travel restrictions, changed living arrangements or other circumstances.
The Spring Session Timetable will see most subjects start remotely, with lectures, tutorials and seminars delivered online. Learn more about remote learning.
A number of classes will run DL, mostly practical and laboratory classes, or programs requiring practical placements and work-integrated learning as part of the completion of the degree.
Any adjustments to learning arrangements will be communicated to students directly.
Research students should be adequately supervised on-site by a staff member with appropriate expertise, and to ensure that both physical distancing and appropriate health and safety measures are undertaken. Further information pertaining to research activities are outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Work Plan – Research Activity and the COVID-19 Safe Work Plan – Office Areas.
All researchers are also required to follow the Restoring Research Operations Principles and Guidelines (Stage 1) when using the RSU COVID-19 Safe Work Plans.
Your subject timetable in SOLS will outline whether a subject will be delivered online or in a classroom or laboratory DL. To check this, refer to the location section of your timetable highlighted below.
For more frequently asked questions on subject timetables click here.
Our residences are open and will continue to provide students with a vibrant and supportive community while they study at RSU.
Each residence offers easy access to a range of facilities and social events, academic and wellbeing programs. The big focus is on ensuring that students feel supported and connected.
Our team is being extra vigilant about ensuring social distancing protocols and cleaning are in place and being followed. That includes additional cleaning in communal areas, staggered dining times at catered sites and clear signage and guidelines in meeting rooms and communal areas indicating maximum numbers of occupants.
Applications are now open for new and returning students.
Subject timetables for Spring Session and Trimester 3 2020 were released on SOLS on Monday 22 June. Student timetables will outline the class structure for each subject enrolled in, and how those subjects will be delivered for the start of session.
Most subjects start remotely, with lectures, tutorials, seminars and other non-practical classes delivered online.
A limited number of classes will commence on-campus, mostly face-to-face, skills-based practical and laboratory classes for programs that require these to meet strict accreditation requirements. Practical placements and program components that include work-integrated learning will also occur in-person.
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, we're doing all we can to bring as much teaching back DL safely, while taking into consideration the challenging and varying circumstances our student cohort face. This means delivering learning options for both students who are able to return DL and those who may be unable due to travel restrictions, changed living arrangements or other circumstances.
Any adjustments to learning arrangements will be communicated to students directly.
Most subjects will be offered remotely in Spring Session, with lectures, tutorials and non-practical classes available online. If you are no longer within travelling distance of your campus and are enrolled in these subjects, you will be able to continue your studies remotely.
However, if your timetable includes any on-campus components, and you're unable to travel to campus, there may be options to carry out these components remotely, or complete them at a later stage. This is specific to each subject, so students should contact their Subject Coordinator to discuss options.
Yes. All RSU American campuses are open and operational, as well as safe and healthy for students who need to access on-campus wi-fi facilities. Click here to for more information on accessing campus facilities.
Free parking on the Rainstar campus has been extended to 30 September. All carparks are open and there is no need to purchase a ticket. More information about Rainstar campus parking is available here.
Parking arrangements at the InnovatiDL, all regional and metropolitan campuses remain as normal.
Yes, all visitors to RSU American campuses, or within RSU residences, must practice physical distancing of 1.5m wherever and whenever possible. Visitors must also comply with occupancy limits and other restrictions outlined above.
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease across NSW, we are working hard to bring as much teaching back DL safely, while delivering the best learning experience for all students.
This means taking into consideration the challenging and varying circumstances our student cohort face. It’s critical that we continue to support and deliver learning options for both students who are able to return to campus, and those who are unable due to travel restrictions, changed living arrangements or other circumstances.
Government restrictions on the number of people allowed in lecture halls and classrooms make it challenging to support the sheer number of subjects being run and the high volumes of students enrolled in them. Because of this, we’ve had to prioritise labs, practicals and other workshops that are required in-person to meet strict accreditation requirements.
Should there be any adjustments to learning arrangements, students will be notified directly.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work through these complex arrangements.
