About PASS

Peer Assisted Study Sessions or ‘PASS’ is an internationally accredited program aimed at assisting primarily first year coursework students in their transition into University.

PASS supports students by providing additional academic assistance. It is a student run study group external to lectures and tutorials, giving students a chance to address any possible questions that they may not have been able to raise during class hours. It is also a great way to build a network of support and friendship with other students in their class, and consolidate knowledge through fun group activities.

PASS sessions are free and facilitated by PASS leaders, who are current University of Adelaide students that have previously taken and excelled in their respective course.

PASS is not just for students who feel like they may be struggling. It is also for students who wish to get the most out of their studies. Studies completed by the Australasian Centre for PASS at the University of Wollongong have shown that 1 hour of PASS is equal to 4 hours of individual study.

  • Benefits of PASS
    • Reaching a higher grade band compared to students who do not attend PASS
    • Helps you solidify core concepts - 93% of students who attended PASS in 2022 told us PASS helped them feel more confident about their understanding of specific course material
    • Building friendships and a support base of peers who may also be facing difficulties
    • Access to a platform where class content can be broken down into an easy-to-understand format through fun group activities
    • Teaches you tips & tricks to succeed at University - combining what to learn with how to learn!
    • 85% of 2022 attendees said PASS helped them feel more confident about their ability to succeed at University

  • Testimonials

    Here’s what some of our attendees had to say about their experience with PASS:
     

    ‘Incredible PASS leaders and program organisation has made PASS one of the highlights of first year!’

    ‘All the leaders were so welcoming and helpful. I feel they were good role models for myself and other students.’

    ‘the interactive aspect was great and it was great to know that the people taking the classes had a real passion and understanding for the particular course’

    ‘it did not match my expectations. It exceeded them. There were a small number of student… [and]… my PASS leader was very motivated and interested to help everyone with not only the subject, but other advice on university learning. I learnt so much from my PASS leader about university expectations’

    'Programs like PASS provide students like me with an opportunity to not only study but also reach out and mingle with other like-minded people and create an ambiance, as well as, a mindset for learning. The support I’ve personally received from PASS sessions has been unfathomable. I’m grateful for the support I received; it allowed me to focus on my studies and ease into the new and exciting environment at the campus.'