Meet with the BOAT crew for tips and tricks to be on track
The Be On Academic Track (BOAT) program is available to all students, in particular those who are concerned about, or at risk of, failing to maintain good academic results.
Experienced student mentors (the BOAT crew) provide personalised support during trimester weeks to help students get on track with their studies. Students who are on Blue or Amber academic standing status are contacted via student email, and will receive a call from a Mentor during the trimester.
All students are eligible to access the range of free services offered through the BOAT mentoring program.
How can BOAT help you?
Connecting with the BOAT Mentors can help you:
- identify academic and career goals
- build a personalised plan for success
- develop effective study strategies
- improve your time management
- access resources and services relevant to your needs.
Tips from BOAT Mentors
Start of trimester checklist
Griffith University Back On Academic Track (BOAT) Mentor Tips #1: Setting yourself up for success at the start of the trimester.
Study smarter, not harder
Griffith University Back On Academic Track (BOAT) Mentor Tips #2: Strategies for working smarter.
Broaden your horizons
Griffith University Back On Academic Track (BOAT) Mentor Tips #3: Broadening your horizons.
Update on the 50% completion rate requirement
From 1 January 2024, the Australian Government has removed the 50% completion rate requirement for students accessing Commonwealth assistance (a Commonwealth supported place, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP assistance).
Access BOAT resources relevant to your area of study
Students in all Griffith Sciences programs are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with support to get back on academic track:
- The Griffith Sciences Back On Academic Track site in Learning@Griffith has resources and tools specifically for Sciences students. All Griffith Sciences students are automatically enrolled in this site.
- The BOAT PebblePad workbook is a space for you to reflect and develop your personal plan for success. You can access the PebblePad workbook through the Sciences BOAT site.
- Workshop recordings are available to all Griffith Sciences students to help you get started. Access the recordings through the Sciences BOAT site.
Students in all Griffith Health programs are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with personalised support to get back on academic track.
Students in all Griffith Health Health programs are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with support to be on academic track:
- The Griffith Health Be On Academic Track site in Canvas has resources and tools specifically for Health students.
Students in all Griffith Business School programs programs are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with personalised support to get back on academic track.
Students in all Griffith Business School are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with support to be on academic track:
- The Griffith Business School Be On Academic Track site in Canvas has resources and tools specifically for Business students.
Students in all Arts, Education and Law programs programs are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with personalised support to get back on academic track.
Students in all Griffith Arts, Education and Law programs are welcome to connect with the BOAT Crew and to access the range of online resources provided, with support to be on academic track:
- The Griffith Arts, Education and Law Be On Academic Track site in Canvas has resources and tools specifically for Arts, Education and Law students.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Be on Academic Track Program, get in touch