Manage your mental health and wellbeing during exams
Exams can be stressful. Sometimes, pressure helps you focus, but other times it can feel overwhelming. Here are some strategies to cope with exam stress, so you can perform at your best.
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Study skills for exams
Reduce exam stress by developing your study skills. Check out our preparation tips for the big day.
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Overcoming procrastination
Do you put things off until the last minute? Discover effective ways to manage procrastination.
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Exam anxiety tip sheet
Feeling tense and worried before exams is normal. Learn ways to effectively manage exam anxiety.
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Dealing with exam anxiety
Watch this webinar to understand what causes exam anxiety. Get tips to help manage it and prepare for your exams.
Apply for an extension or special consideration: Learn about extensions and consideration so you know how to apply if you need to.
It's ok to not feel great sometimes
When pressure builds up, it can be hard to know where (or who) to turn to. Everyone has times in life when they need a little bit of help. The first step is to talk to someone about it - that's where we come in.
Looking to connect with others?
Spending time with like-minded people is a great way to boost your wellbeing.
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Join a sports club and get moving
Find a sports club.
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Connect with our LGBTIQA+ community
Find events, resources and more.
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Murrup Barak
If you're an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student, Murrup Barak hosts events and weekly lunches for mob.
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Join a Grad Group
The graduate student community is thriving with 150 Grad Groups available to join.
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Find events on campus
Access live events and past recordings.
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CAPS group counselling
From managing anxiety, to ADHD and LGBTIQA+ support – discover programs facilitated by Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Tips and tricks to help guide your wellbeing
Browse our self-help resources including articles, research and guided exercises.
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Be scam aware
Some types of scams target current and future university students. It’s crucial to know how to spot a scam, avoid being a victim, and what to do if you get scammed.
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Safer Community Program
Report inappropriate, concerning or threatening behaviour. Get support, advice and tools to help you stay safe on campus.
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Enhance your safety with SafeZone
This free app lets you maintain contact with University security, request first aid, and access emergency and wellbeing assistance. Download now.
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Contact a chaplain
Reach out to our University chaplains for spiritual care, emotional and social support in difficult times, or when you just need someone to talk to.
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Graduate student wellbeing
From a free Breakfast Club program, to weekly online wellbeing classes and art classes, GSA has diverse options to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
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MOST mental health support
Feeling stressed? MOST offers mental health support when and where you need it. Available to all UniMelb students aged 15–25.
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Towards a vape-free campus
We’re partnering with VicHealth and others to reduce and prevent vaping harm among students.
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CAPS webinars on demand
From resilience and learning, to neurodivergence and coping with anxiety – Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has something for you!
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Prioritising your Mental Health
Learn ways to take care of your own mental health and how to support someone you're concerned about in this self-paced online course.
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Sleep resources
Curious about how much sleep you need? Ready to develop healthy sleep habits? Discover better rest with sleep resources from the John Trinder Sleep Laboratory.
Study support and learning opportunities
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Gain skills and meet like-minded people
The Melbourne Plus program helps you to develop skills in People Leadership, Community Engagement, Sustainability Advocacy and Innovation.
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Develop your study skills
Access one-on-one advice, workshops and resources to help you develop your communication and study skills.
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Register for ongoing support
Student Equity and Disability Services supports students with disabilities, health conditions and eligible commitments.
Book an appointment
More ways we can help
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Financial support
Our Financial Aid team are available to talk to you about budgeting, how to apply for financial support and what to do if you need help.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
If you're an Indigenous student, Murrup Barak is here to support you academically and socially throughout your studies.
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Student Equity and Disability Services
Student Equity and Disability Services are here to help if you need ongoing assistance with your studies.
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Apply for special consideration
If you are going through a difficult time and your ability to undertake an assessment is affected, you may be eligible for support.
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What to do if you feel unsafe on campus
Get support, advice and tools to help you stay safe on campus and report inappropriate, concerning and threatening behaviour.
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Affordable food if you need it
We offer food relief to students experiencing food insecurity. Fresh produce, frozen meals and hot food will be available on campus throughout the semester. Find out if you're eligible.
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Faiths and places of worship
Discover different faiths and student groups, places of worship on-campus and University representatives for matters of faith.
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Support for our trans and gender diverse community
Learn about our commitment to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all forms of gender expression.