UQ Life - University of Queensland

SWOTVAC+ is a 4 week program of workshops, activities and resources designed to help you ace your exam preparation and finish your semester strong.

This October, we're bringing together teams from all across UQ to bring you a holistic program of academic, wellbeing and peer-support services.

Need some extra help with your studies?

Learn more about Alternative Exam Arrangements

You can apply for exam adjustments if your disability, injury, or condition is permanent or temporary, and involves mobility, sensory, learning, physical, mental health, medical, or other conditions.

Book an appointment to speak to UQ Counsellors

UQ provides 10 free and confidential counselling to all UQ students currently enrolled and located in Australia, as well as free group counselling alternatives.

Get exam preparation tips from UQ Library

Check out UQ Library's page of exam tips and tricks, including how to check your exam details, equipment and set up.

Book an appointment with an Academic Skills Adviser

Academic Skills Advisers can provide feedback on assignments and help you develop effective reading, writing and time management strategies.

Week 11: Plan

Study success begins with a good plan. Get help structuring your study plan and breaking down tasks to make your exam preparation manageable. Participate in workshops run by Academic Skills Advisors, the Library and more to get organised and ready for success.

Daily Drop-In Sessions | Peer Assignment Report with Uni PALs

Daily Drop-In Sessions | Peer Assignment Support with Uni PALs

Daily sessions (Monday to Friday)
1-3pm | St Lucia

Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) at daily drop-in sessions, no booking needed.

Online | Lightning Talk: SMART goals-setting for study and time management

Monday 12 October
10-10:20am | Online

St Lucia | Drop in maths and stats support

Monday 12 October
11am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Art for Wellbeing

Monday 12 October
12-2pm | St Lucia

Online | Lightning Talk: Backward-planning strategy for final assignments and exam preparation

Monday 12 October
1-1:20pm | Online

Online | Using AI to support prep for oral and written exams

Monday 12 October
3-4pm | Online

St Lucia | BA Hub Anti-Procrastination Cafe

Tuesday 13 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

Gatton | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Tuesday 13 October
11am-1:30pm | Gatton

St Lucia | Headspace Day with Neurodivergent Hub

Wednesday 14 October
10am-1pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | UQ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Survey Pop-up

Wednesday 14 October
11am - 1pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Intro: Art and Psyche

Wednesday 14 October
12-12:45pm | St Lucia

Online | Leveraging AI for literature searching

Wednesday 14 October
1-2pm | Online

St Lucia | Neurodivergent Hub Drop In

Wednesday 14 October
1:30-3:30pm | St Lucia

Gatton | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Wednesday 14 October
3-5pm | Gatton

St Lucia | Mindfulness Inside and Out

Wednesday 14 October
3-5pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Drop in maths and stats support

Thursday 15 October
11am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

Thursday 15 October
11am- 12:30pm | St Lucia

Gatton | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Thursday 15 October
12-2pm | Gatton

St Lucia | Understanding Your Alternative Examination Arrangements for End of Semester Exams

Thursday 15 October
3-4pm | St Lucia

Herston | UQ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Survey Pop-up

Thursday October 15
5:30 -8pm | Herston

St Lucia | Peer Study Buddies with UQLIFE x UniPals

Friday 16 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Friday 16 October
9:15-10:45am | St Lucia

St Lucia| Confidence Chats

Friday 16 October
11am-1pm | St Lucia

Week 12: Prepare

Build your confidence before assessment pressure increases with workshops focussing on exam preparation and research and revision skills. Take some time to get in the right headspace with creative activies to help you stay relaxed and manage your mental health.

Daily Drop-In Sessions | Peer Assignment Support with Uni PALs

Daily sessions (Monday to Friday)
1-3pm | St Lucia

Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) at daily drop-in sessions, no booking needed.

St Lucia | Lightning Talk: Learn how to learn

Monday 19 October
10-10:20am | St Lucia

St Lucia | Drop in maths and stats support

Monday 19 October
11am - 12pm | St Lucia

Online | Lightning Talk: Focus your revision

Monday 19 October
1-2pm | Online

Online | Lightning Talk: Time-boxing strategy for study planning

Tuesday 20 October
10-10:20am | Online

St Lucia | Peer Study Buddies with UQLIFE x UniPals

Tuesday 20 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | BA Hub- The Art of Cramming & Anti-Procrastination Café

Tuesday 20 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

Gatton | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Tuesday 20 October
11am-1:30pm | Gatton

St Lucia: APS Postgrad Buddies Lunch

Tuesday 20 October
1-3pm | St Lucia

Online | Preparing for exams in quantitative courses

Tuesday 20 October
3-4pm | Online

Online | Lightning Talk: Strategies for staying on track

Wednesday 21 October
10am-10:20am | St Lucia

St Lucia | Wellbeing Hub

Wednesday 21 October
11am-1pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Art and Psyche

Wednesday 21 October
12:45-1:30pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Neurodivergent Hub Drop In

Wednesday 21 October
1:30-3:30pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Drop in writing support

Thursday 22 October
11am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Peer Study Buddies with UQLIFE x Uni PALs

Thursday, 22 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Understanding Your Alternative Examination Arrangements for End of Semester Exams

Thursday 22 October
3-4pm | St Lucia

South Brisbane | Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) for BN Nursing, MN (GE) and Dual BN/Mid students

Thursday 22 October
12-4pm | South Brisbane

Online | Studying effectively for exams

Friday 23 October
10-11am | Online

Herston | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Friday 23 October
11am-1pm | Herston

Gatton | HDR Coffee Catch-Up & Lunch

Tuesay 20 Octover
12 - 2pm | Gatton

Gatton| UQ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Survey Pop-up

Tuesday 20 October
11am-1pm | St Lucia

St Lucia| UQ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Survey Pop-up

Wedensday 21 October
11am-1pm | St Lucia

Week 13: Thrive

Prepare sustainably and avoid burnout as you get closer to the end of semester. Enter SWOTVAC ready to manage your mental health, study well and manage your time effectively.

Daily Drop-In Sessions | Peer Assignment Support with Uni PALs

Daily sessions (Monday to Friday)
1-3pm | St Lucia

Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) at daily drop-in sessions, no booking needed.

St Lucia | Drop in maths and stats support

Monday 26 October
11am-12pm | St Lucia

Online | Preparing for exams in quantitative courses

Monday 26 October
3-4pm | Online

Dutton Park |

Monday 26 October
11am-1pm | Dutton Park

St Lucia | Lightning Talk: Effective study techniques

Monday 26 October
10am-10:20am | Online

Dutton Park | UQ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Survey Pop-up

Monday 26 October
10:30am - 12:30pm | Dutton Park

Gatton | Expressive arts for neurodivergence

Tuesday 27 October
11am-1:30pm | Gatton

St Lucia | Drop in maths and stats support

Tuesday 27 October
1-3pm | St Lucia

Gatton | Jewellery Making with the Library

Tuesday 27 October
11am-2pm | Gatton

Online | Lightning Talk: Notetaking for learning

Tuesday 27 October
10am-10:20am | Online

St Lucia | Peer Study Buddies with UQ Life x Uni PALS

Tuesday, 27 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

Gatton | APS Craft your own happiness

Tuesday 27 October
11-2pm | Gatton

St Lucia | Art and Psyche

Wednesday,28 October
12:45-1:30pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Neurodivergent Hub Drop In

Wednesday 28 October
1:30-3:30pm | St Lucia

Gatton | Expressive Arts for Neurodivergence

Wednesday 28 October
3-5pm | Gatton

Online | Lightning Talk: Strategies to avoid burnout during the exam period

Wednesday 28 October
10-10:20am | Online

St Lucia | Peer Study Buddies with UQLife x Uni PALs

Thursday 29 October
10am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Drop in writing support

Thursday 29 October
11am-12pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Understanding Your Alternative Examination Arrangements for End of Semester Exams

Thursday, 29 October
3-4pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | APS HDR Coffee Catchup

Thursday, 29 October
1-2pm | St Lucia

St Lucia | Expressive arts for neurodivergence

Friday 30 October
1-3pm | St Lucia

How do I see my exam timetable?

I have lost my student ID; do I need it for my exam?

You must have your student ID card when attending your exams. If you do not have a student ID, you can request a new student ID card online through this link https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-details/id-cards-and-personal-details/replacing-student-id-card - you can then collect it at the following locations once it is ready:

St Lucia – Student Central (Building 42), Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Gatton – Student Centre, NW Briton Administration Building (8101A), Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Herston – Student Hub, Level 5, Oral Health Centre (Building 0883), Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

If it is the day of your exam and you do not have a student ID, you can call our Student Administration team on 1300 275 870 (option 1), who can provide a temporary ID card for the day that they can use for their exam.

How do I defer my exam?

How can I get alternative exam arrangements?

You can apply for alternative exam arrangements if circumstances prevent you from taking your exam at the allocated time or you need certain adjustments made to be able to sit your exam. To request alternative arrangements, you will need to complete the online alternative exam arrangements form through my.UQ. Our student advisers can assist you in completing this application, you can book an appointment online through StudentHub - https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/login?ReturnUrl=%2fstudents%2fworkflows%2fdetail%2f279 or you can visit a student adviser during their drop in sessions.

Visit this link https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/alternative-exam-arrangements?p=0#0 to read about the different circumstances for why you may require alternative exam arrangements.

SWOTVAC+

SWOTVAC+ is a 4 week program of workshops, activities and resources designed to help you ace your exam preparation and finish your semester strong.

This October, we're bringing together teams from all across UQ to bring you a holistic program of academic, wellbeing and peer-support services.

Need some extra help with your studies?

SWOTVAC+ Program, Semester 2 2026

Week 11: Plan

Study success begins with a good plan. Get help structuring your study plan and breaking down tasks to make your exam preparation manageable. Participate in workshops run by Academic Skills Advisors, the Library and more to get organised and ready for success.

Daily Drop-In Sessions | Peer Assignment Report with Uni PALs

Week 12: Prepare

Build your confidence before assessment pressure increases with workshops focussing on exam preparation and research and revision skills. Take some time to get in the right headspace with creative activies to help you stay relaxed and manage your mental health.

Week 13: Thrive

Prepare sustainably and avoid burnout as you get closer to the end of semester. Enter SWOTVAC ready to manage your mental health, study well and manage your time effectively.

SWOTVAC FAQs

How do I see my exam timetable?

I have lost my student ID; do I need it for my exam?

How do I defer my exam?

How can I get alternative exam arrangements?

How do I prepare for an online exam?

Support is available