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.
By the end of SWOTVAC+, you'll have the skills you need to:
Develop a realistic and achievable study plan.
Understand where to access academic and wellbeing support.
Feel more confident preparing for assessment and examinations.
Demonstrate greater awareness of study strategies and support services.
Build positive study habits and accountability practices.
Feel connected to the broader UQ community during the assessment period.
Please note: The SWOTVAC+ program is still being confirmed but should be updated and complete by Friday October 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.
Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) who can share tips, resources, and advise where to get further learning support. These casual 20-minute drop-ins are open to all UQ students. UQ PALs are experienced students supervised by academic skills advisers.
An art therapy, group program that provides a low-sensory, supportive and non-judgemental space for neurodivergent students to reflect, process and talk through your emotions, inner world and experiences. No prior art experience is required, and this workshop is open to all.
Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) who can share tips, resources, and advise where to get further learning support. These casual 20-minute drop-ins are open to all UQ students. UQ PALs are experienced students supervised by academic skills advisers.
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.
Learn how to learn in 4 dimensions: Factual (active retrieval); Conceptual (think in questions); Procedural (apply knowledge); Metacognition (reflection).
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
SWOTVAC ("Study Without Teaching Vacation") refers to Revision period, a week of study and preparation for end-of-semester exams. Regular classes and lectures are not scheduled during the official revision period so students can prepare for upcoming exams.
Need some extra help with your studies?
Chat with our Academic Skills Advisers who can provide feedback on assignments and help you develop effective reading, writing, and time management strategies. And if you're feeling overwhelmed, come chat with our Accessibility and Welfare Advisers as they can provide you options for welfare, wellbeing, inclusion and disability support.
Wellbeing Support
Exams and revision period can be stressful, but there are resources available to help you manage your wellbeing.
Similarly, UQ Counselling's Wellbeing Programs offer students an effective stand-alone counselling alternative, or can be attended to complement and enhance individual counselling.
UQ Counselling's Wellbeing Programs
Sharper Minds is a package of free resources designed with UQ students for UQ students that show you how to increase your health and self-care behaviours so that you can achieve your best at university. These behaviours are in 6 domains: study, mood, physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and social connection. Each domain of the package comes in two formats, all are free for all UQ students: