3. Current students

To some degree, we’ve won over our current students already. They’ve chosen us as their university – it’s now up to us to encourage a genuine connection, and grow their loyalty.

Try not to think in marketing language – it’s about giving students the information they need then getting out of the way. That said, we shouldn’t lose any warmth. Our tone carries over from the one we use for future students – conversational, easy to read and, above all, welcoming. 

Quick tips

  • Demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity by celebrating people of different needs, experiences and interesting backgrounds.
  • Less chest beating, more succinct communication. With this audience in particular, it’s about genuine, to-the-point messages that make our reader the hero. 

 

Existing wording

Student Number: «ID»

For enquiries regarding this letter, please telephone: UQ Admissions (07) 3365 2203

<day/date/year>

Dear «First_name»

Welcome to The University of Queensland

Congratulations on being offered a place in Semester 1, 2017 in the «Description» at The University of Queensland (UQ), QTAC course code: «Course_code».

I am delighted you have chosen to study at UQ and hope your university experience will be rewarding and exciting.

Please note that you need to accept your offer by <day/date/year>. To do this, follow the steps on the following page.

As a UQ student, you will be joining some of Australia’s brightest students, teaching and research staff. Our focus is on providing a rich, supportive student experience that gives you opportunity and choice. I hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities on offer, including cultural and sporting activities, overseas study experiences, summer research scholarships, and industry placements.

To help you settle into university life, there are academic advising and information sessions during Orientation Week. See the Orientation website (www.uq.edu.au/orientation) for further information.

We are here to help if you have any questions about your offer or study at UQ. Please check the UQ Answers website (www.uq.edu.au/uqanswers) or contact the UQ Student Centre (www.uq.edu.au/student-centre) by phone: + 61 7 3365 2600 or in person. The Student Centre is open weekdays between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

Congratulations again on your success. We look forward to seeing you soon at Orientation Week (www.uq.edu.au/orientation).

With best wishes

After tone of voice editing

Congratulations

Hello <First Name>

We’re delighted to offer you a place at UQ studying <Course_code> in Semester 1, 2020. Please visit <site> to accept with the unique code included with this email.

After accepting, you’ll need to create your UQ account and enrol by <day/month/year>.

Next steps

On our Starting at UQ website, you’ll find information on how to:

  • Choose your first semester courses
  • Enrol online
  • Sign up to classes
  • Pay fees
  • Get your student ID card
  • Attend Orientation Week (including any compulsory events organised by your faculty).
  • Download apps to help you find your way on campus

Financial support

If you’ll be getting a HECS-HELP or SA-HELP loan, don’t forget to give us your Tax File Number. If you still need to get one, you can apply through the Australian Taxation Office (it’s best to do this as soon as possible). If you’d like more information about this, the government’s Study Assist website is the best place to head next.

Any questions?

We understand there’s a lot to take in.

If you can’t find answers to your questions on the website, or want to talk one of our student guides, call us on +61 7 3365 2600 or visit our Student Centre between 8.30am and 5pm weekdays.

We look forward to seeing you at Orientation Week and welcoming you to UQ.

Best wishes

 

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(+61 7) 336 52479