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Lismore Teachers College (pictured at right) commenced its first year on Monday 23 February 1970, after several years of negotiations that began in 1959. It had 151 students and primarily was a single purpose college. On 1st September 1971 Lismore Teachers College became a College of Advanced Education under the Higher Education Act 1969.

Education

Southern Cross University is committed to providing educational opportunities for our diverse student body, in particular those from rural and regional communities. We aim to deliver inspirational teaching, innovative research and high quality and dynamic learning experiences to equip our students to be tomorrow's leaders, to live a life they value and be effective global citizens.

Research

Southern Cross University conducts research in areas for which we are known for having excellence, which is readily scalable from a regional model to have impact at both the national and international level. We are known for having world leading expertise and infrastructure with our researchers contributing to solving real world problems around climate change, natural resource management, food security, health and wellbeing and social welfare.

Career

At Southern Cross University it's all about our students and achieving excellence in teaching, learning and research. We are committed to providing inspirational learning experiences that equip our students to live a life they value and to be effective global citizens.It's about a working environment where we encourage a collaborative, open and transparent culture which supports diversity and family-friendly work practices. We support each other to act with integrity and demonstrative openness, respect, collaboration and trust.

Services

Student services

Services and support

Careers
Counselling
Student Access & Inclusion
UniMentor Program
Health Services
Multifaith and Pastoral Care
Room bookings
Student loans
Accommodation
Childcare/parents' rooms
Computer Labs and Printing
Indigenous Australian Student Services (IASS)
Parking
Safety and Security
Sexual assault and sexual harassment
Student Advocacy Service
Student Representation and Student Associations
UniLife

Housing services

A range of on-campus accommodation options are available at four residential colleges across the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses. Apartments are modern and fully furnished, with their own kitchen, lounge, dining area and bathroom.

SCU Village Coffs Harbour
SCU Village Coffs Harbour
SCU Village is managed by Campus Living Villages in partnership with SCU. From movie nights and themed parties to study groups and cooking classes, life on-campus offers everything you need to make the most of your university experience.

Library services

From providing access to online resources, study spaces and facilities, to giving one-on-one assistance with researching for assignments, Southern Cross University Library is here to help you with your studies.

ICT services

The University's Computing Conditions of Use prohibit the use of University systems for activity not directly related to your research, study or administrative functions. Breach of these conditions may result in suspension from the network and network services or more serious disciplinary action.

Medical services

The Southern Cross University Health Clinic provides a quality and dedicated health care service to our students, staff and the Lismore and Gold Coast communities.

The Clinic offers services in:

Bulk-billed General Practice, Lismore campus only
Exercise physiology
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Massage - remedial and sports
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Psychology
Speech pathology.

Student Life

Campus life

Southern Cross University offers services to help you find private rental off-campus (UniStays) or accommodations at one of our on-campus residential colleges (SCU Village).

On campus at SCU Village is exactly where you want to be! Imagine this – fully furnished apartments, no crowded buses to and from uni and a residential life program like no other. University life could not get any better (or any more convenient)!

Sports facilities

Southern Cross University offers a wide range of sporting, recreational and cultural activities, with something for everyone.

To keep up to date on the latest UniLife news, events, opportunities, clubs and programs please ‘like’ UniLife on Facebook.

Campus sport

A fun, social sporting opportunity for the entire University community.

Elite student athletes

We support elite athletes so that they can balance their dual careers of training and competing at an elite level whilst undertaking their study.

Fitness centres

Our sport and fitness centres provide arrange of sporting facilities across the three campuses including 2 gyms, an aquatic centre, 2 indoor sports courts, and 2 sports field and 4 tennis courts.

Student clubs

CoastRs
Coffs Harbour Students Association
LEXSA
Southern Cross Postgraduate Association

Accreditation

Southern Cross University's Faculty of Education study pathways for early childhood, primary, secondary and higher education are all professionally recognised. Undergraduate courses are accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the QLD College of Teachers (QCT) and are nationally recognised.

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