# Returning to study as a mature student

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# Returning to study as a mature student

- [What to expect](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/)
  - [Transitioning from school to university](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-from-school-to-university/)
  - [Transitioning to New Zealand universities](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-to-nz-universities/)
  - [Transitioning to work](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-to-work/)
  - [Returning to study as a mature student](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/mature-student/)
- [Looking after your health and wellbeing](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/health-and-wellbeing/)
- [Working in groups](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/working-in-groups/)
- [Studying with Generative Artificial Intelligence](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/studying-with-generative-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Understanding marking rubrics](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-marking-rubrics/)
- [Understanding assessment tasks](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-assessment-tasks/)
- [Academic skills in your discipline](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/academic-skills-in-your-discipline/)
- [Lectures and tutorials](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/lectures-and-tutorials/)
- [Technology at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/)
  - [Software for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/software/)
  - [Communicating online](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/communicating-online/)
  - [Zoom at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/zoom/)
  - [Device use at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/device/)
  - [Canvas for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-for-students/)
  - [Grades in Canvas](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/grades-in-canvas/)
  - [Canvas baseline practices (CBP)](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-baseline-practices-cbp/)
  - [Student IT Hub](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/student-it-hub.html)
- [Harnessing your creativity](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/harnessing-your-creativity/)
- [Campus maps](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/campus-maps/)

Congratulations on making the decision to begin your academic journey as a mature student. Starting out can be daunting so check out these support services on offer.

- [Information for new students](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/newstudents.html)
- [Personal and equity support](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support.html)
- [Student Health and Counselling Service](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/student-health-counselling.html)
- [Student Disability Services](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/students-with-disabilities.html)
- [Parenting support and childcare](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/parenting-support-childcare.html)

## How can Libraries and Learning Services help you?

[Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services](https://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/) can support your learning in many ways:

- [Learning Essentials](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/). Great, you’re already in Learning Essentials. Remember to refer back to it when you have questions about academic skills (writing essays, finding information, referencing, etc.).
- [Academic skills workshops](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/support-services/workshops/) are available online or in person.
- Specialist support:
  - [Te Fale Pouāwhina](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/personal-support/support-maori-students/te-fale-pouawhina.html) provides academic learning assistance for all Māori and Pasifika tauira/akonga in non-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  - [English Language Enrichment](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/academic-support/english-language-enrichment.html) (ELE) provides English language development opportunities for students and staff at the University of Auckland.
  - [Inclusive Learning](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/academic-support/inclusive-learning.html) provides learning assessments, recommendations for special exam conditions and academic development opportunities to students with specific learning and/or other invisible disabilities.
- [Research Services](https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/article/nga-ratonga-manaaki-rangahau-or-library-research-services-team) offer support and enhance the research activities of postgraduate students and researchers throughout the research lifecycle.
- [Career Development and Employability Services](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/student-support/career-development-and-employability-services.html) (CDES) helps you plan and prepare for your future work and life with the help of our range of workshops, events and services.

If you have any questions please **[Ask us](https://www.forms.auckland.ac.nz/en/public/library/ask-us.html)**.

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