The health and wellbeing of UniSC students and staff continues to be our highest priority.
This page provides current information and advice for UniSC students, but please also stay up to date with the latest advice from Queensland Health.
- All UniSC campuses are currently open and operating as normal.
- To guide UniSC's safe and efficient response to the Queensland Government's COVID-19 public health directives, campus operations have been categorised into four levels of restrictions. All campuses are currently at Level 1, Green.
- If you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, you must not attend campus, placement or any other UniSC activity. Follow all the latest advice from Queensland Health.
- UniSC recognises that individuals may choose to continue to wear face masks based on their personal circumstances and supports their decision.
- It is a requirement that all students undertaking a placement within a clinical setting are fit tested annually for an approved respirator. For more information, visit Fit testing for clinical placement.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend UniSC campuses.
- Some UniSC programs may include placements in settings that require COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, visit COVID-19 vaccination information for placement students.
- If you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, you must not attend campus, placement or any other UniSC activity. Follow all the latest advice from Queensland Health.
- If you need advice on study arrangements or wish to apply for an extension on any coursework assessment items, contact your Course Coordinator/s as soon as possible.
- If you cannot attend placement because you are unwell, please notify your placement supervisor ASAP. If you're on placement and need advice, contact the Fit for Placement Office.
- Rest and take care of your health and wellbeing.
- If you have tested positive to COVID-19, follow all the latest advice from Queensland Health.
- If you are missing assessment, coursework or face-to-face practical classes, please contact your Course Coordinator/s to let them know of your circumstances so they can support you.
- Rest and take care of your health and wellbeing.
- If you are a close contact, follow all the latest advice from Queensland Health.
- If you have or develop COVID-19 symptoms, test for COVID-19 as soon as possible and stay at home until your symptoms resolve.
- If you cannot attend placement because you have symptoms, please notify your placement supervisor ASAP. If you're on placement and need advice, contact the Fit for Placement Office.
- If you are missing assessment, coursework or face-to-face practical classes, please contact your Course Coordinator/s to let them know of your circumstances so they can support you.
- Rest and take care of your health and wellbeing.
- We know that being unwell, and/or being away from campus, can have an impact on your studies. Our Student Success Advisers can assist you in managing unexpected circumstances, and are available to speak online.
- If you are concerned about your academic or personal circumstances, visit Student support during COVID-19.
- The UniSC Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students. Under the Student Charter, you are expected to respect the safety and wellbeing of others, and to refrain from behaviour that could reasonably be considered unsafe, intimidating, harassing or bullying, or disruptive to other members of the UniSC community.
- In the context of COVID-19, this means following all advice and directives from UniSC and Queensland Health. It also means treating your fellow students and UniSC staff with professionalism and respect.
- Please remember to be kind to yourself and others, and to act with professionalism and respect when liaising with UniSC staff. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please ensure you take advantage of the support services available to you at UniSC.
Safe and respectful behaviour
The UniSC Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students. Under the Student Charter, you are expected to respect the safety and wellbeing of others, and to refrain from behaviour that could reasonably be considered unsafe. In the context of COVID-19, this means following all advice and directives from UniSC and Queensland Health. If you are feeling unwell, have any cold or flu-like symptoms, or are required to isolate for any reason, you must not attend campus, placement or any other UniSC activity. Detailed advice on what to do is available on this page.
Support during COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to impact us all in different ways and it can certainly be challenging for many of us. If you have concerns about your academic or personal circumstances, there are many ways UniSC can support you.
Additional information can be found at COVID-19 advice for the UniSC community.