What is LAS?
The Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) team supports Swinburne students to be confident, autonomous and empowered learners. Wherever you are in your studies, we're here as a reliable partner in your academic success.
Discover how our LAS Advisors can support your learning and academic journey through:
- Drop-in Sessions at the Success Hub
- One-on-one-consultations in person or online
- Academic skills workshops
- Targeted learning resources
Stuck on an assessment? LAS Advisors at Swinburne can help with assignments, referencing, essays, and maths. Book online or drop in today.
Need help with your assignments?
Book an appointment with us
We offer 30-minute face-to-face and video appointments Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm, to assist you with your assignments, writing, and maths.
Higher Education
Vocational Education
Booking appointments
You can book appointments up to 14 days in advance. If you need to change or cancel your booking, please try to do it at least 48 hours before your appointment. This helps free up the spot for other students who might need support.
Can't see a suitable appointment time?
If nothing’s available right now, don’t worry appointments fill up quickly, and new slots open up regularly, so keep checking back. On campus at Hawthorn? Just drop by anytime Monday to Friday during our drop-in hours as no booking is needed, and we’d love to see you!
Drop-in for study support on campus
You can get individual help with your assignments at our on-campus drop-in advice sessions. These sessions run during semester.
Hawthorn campus, Success Hub, LB Level 1 (ground floor)
Writing and Assignment Help, Success Hub
- Monday to Friday 12pm – 4pm
Maths and Stats drop-ins in the Maths Studio, Success Hub
Weeks 1 – 9
- Tuesday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
- Thursday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
Week 10 onwards (Final Assessment Period)
- Tuesday and Thursday 12pm – 4pm
Wantirna campus, WD 257
Maths drop-ins
- Monday: 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
Support for students with English as an additional language
English Space
English Space is a relaxed 45-60 minute drop-in where you practice English conversation through fun, social activities.
Everyone is welcome during semester, especially culturally and linguistically diverse learners. No booking needed.
Where
Lower Ground TD Building, Student Lounge (near the Swinburne College Reception desk), Hawthorn Campus.
When
Tuesdays at 3.30pm.
-
Grammar Review Program
This free, self-paced online program allows you to review and assess your grammar skills. Modules cover:
- Verbs
- Determiners
- Prepositions
- Sentences
Contact Frédérique Robert at frobert@swinburne.edu.au to enrol.
-
Foundation Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry help
You can book an appointment with an advisor to help improve your understanding of maths, as well as basic stats, physics and chemistry.
Contact the Learning and Academic Skills team
Need to chat? You can find advisors at each of our Melbourne campuses. You can also send the team an email at las@swinburne.edu.au.
Locations
Hawthorn campus: Success Hub, Writing Centre, LB Level 1
Croydon campus: Room CB221
Wantirna campus: WA Foyer Ground Floor
Get in touch
You can contact the Learning and Academic Skills team to find out how we can support your studies – send us an email to las@swinburne.edu.au.