Incarcerated students

We understand that as an incarcerated student your needs are unique and internet restrictions will impact how you are able to study. UniSQ has developed learning materials in an 'offline' format which is available in the Offline Enterprise Platform or the Offline Personal Device. This means you will be able to complete your program without the need for online resources or internet access.

During your studies, Correctional Centre staff such as an Education Officer may be able to provide you with support throughout your program including:

• communicating with UniSQ
• applying and enrolling
• assignment submission
• coordination and facilitation of exams
• referral to a career development practitioner
• accessing resources that will help inform your career decision making.

During your studies if you have any questions, the Correctional Centre Education Officer will speak to UniSQ on your behalf, therefore a Limited Resources Support (LRS) and Third Party Consent Form must be completed.

If a family member or friend wants to contact UniSQ on your behalf, the Student Authority to Act Form (PDF 150 KB) will need to be completed and returned to UniSQ.

Not sure where study could take you, or how it might help with your future career? You’re not alone – these questions can be tricky, especially without the right info.That’s why UniSQ has put together a bunch of helpful resources to guide you through your options, including:

• career planning and advice
• study pathways
• support to help you make confident decisions.

We’re here to help you figure out what’s possible and how to get there.

Our UniSQ Career Educators are here to support you with personalised career planning, just for prospective and current incarcerated students. They’ll help you explore how your values, strengths, and life experiences can shape your career goals.

You can connect with them via email, phone, or video call – whatever works best for you.

Book a session yourself or ask your Education Officer to help you out via email supportforlearning@unisq.edu.au or phone 07 4631 2372.

Before your first session, you’ll just need to fill out a quick Client Details Form.

An e-career counselling resource for qualified career development practitioners to use in their practice when providing career counselling support to incarcerated women. The resource includes:

• Facilitator's handbook
• Session 1 booklet
• Session 2 booklet
• Session 3 booklet
• Session 4 booklet
• Session 5 booklet.

UniSQ has developed a series of workbooks called Unlocking the Future, which are designed to help you with the decision to study at university and provide support for students soon to be released from a correctional centre. If you would like a copy of these workbooks, please ask your Education Officer to download you a copy form the Offline Server.

One of the best places to get help is iconnect, they can answer all kinds of questions and guide you through important tasks like:

• Applying and enrolling in your courses (including knowing your census dates)
• Getting your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Filling out forms like the Limited Resources Support (LRS) and Third Party Consent
• Logging in to your student account
• Setting up your exam centre
• Keeping track of key dates
• Completing important forms on time, like the Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF).

If you need any of these forms or want a copy of the Incarcerated Student Guide, send an email to support@unisq.edu.au.

The following forms may be required during study.

Academic Progression

• Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) form - Correctional Centre Students ONLY (PDF 1.2MB)
• Show Cause Submission Form - Correctional Centre Students ONLY (PDF 260KB)