UniSA's Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) program is an internationally accredited and peer-led academic assistance program, designed to help you understand key concepts and content within your course, to achieve the best possible results.
These free and informal study sessions are run by students who have previously excelled in the course, understand its challenges, and can share first-hand experience of how to approach the course. PASS is not a remedial program but for all students, whether you want to improve from a Distinction to a High Distinction; a Pass to a Credit or even just to obtain a Pass grade.
With 94% of participants recommending PASS, we think it’s a great program to complement your studies.
Tutors usually bring set questions to tutorials for students to discuss and directly answer questions raised during the session. PASS Leaders start with your questions and work with you to find the correct answers. The focus of each session is determined by the needs of the group.
PASS Leaders also help you to gain strategies for learning and revising course material and develop your understanding of concepts by using lecture notes, tutorial materials, textbooks, group discussions, and creative exercises.
No, you do not need to enrol or register for PASS, just turn up on the day. Check the specific timetables for each campus on this page for scheduled sessions by course.
No, all PASS sessions are free to attend.
No, the PASS Leaders are there to facilitate the session and discussions around course content. Whilst they have completed the course previously and they have done well, it is not their role to proofread your work.
PASS is a weekly one hour facilitated study session, not a drop-in session. Specific questions are better directed to your tutor, Course Coordinator, or in a session with Study Help PALs.
Attending PASS can be invaluable for students, as proven through research into the method and student feedback. Some benefits include:
The PASS timetables are available to access via the links on this page, but may be altered during the semester if scheduled times do not suit the majority of students. We try to schedule sessions to suit as many students as possible, however, the timetable must also cater to the students facilitating the sessions. Any timetable changes will be reflected on this page, the course website and on the sandwich boards at the Magill Library entrance.
Yes, you can attend a single session, however, previous results have shown that the more regularly students attend PASS, the greater the success they have with their course. Students who attend PASS sessions regularly are more likely to improve their final grade for the course.
Further enquiries can be addressed via email to the PASS Coordinator:
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If you haven't found the study support you need here, make an appointment to chat to a Learning Adviser by contacting Campus Central or book online.