Frequently asked questions
You can register with and gain access to CUC Macleay Valley if you are completing:
- your HSC
- a TAFE course
- a university degree
- a pathway program for entry into a university degree
- other coursework towards an AQF qualification that is not offered face-to-face locally
Students who meet these requirements that are over the age of 14 years may register and gain access to the Centre during staffed hours with a parent or carer’s permission.
Simply fill in the form on our website to register your interest. We’ll get in touch to complete your registration. You’ll need to provide proof of enrolment in a course and your USI, a photo ID and complete an orientation at the Centre before gaining access.
Once registered, you’ll receive a swipe and be able to access our Centre from 5 am to midnight, any day of the year except Christmas Day (25 December). Our facilities and services are free.
CUC Macleay Valley is a regional university study hub. We do not provide courses directly.
We can help you choose from many different courses and support you to access a wide range of higher education providers. Our students study a diverse range of disciplines, at over 40 different institutions.
Many of our students study online, using the Centre as their main location to access their courses. Some students may attend intensive sessions on a university campus throughout the year, or use the Centre as a quiet place to study when visiting family on breaks from life on campus.
We can look at courses from different providers that suit your interests, career goals, study preferences and work and family commitments.
CUC Macleay Valley regularly hosts and supervises exams for universities and other exam providers. We can provide an examination space and invigilation services. Contact us with enquiries.
CUC Macleay Valley does outreach in the Kempsey City Council local government area. We can support education and career expos, and other programs and events that showcase educational opportunities. We present to students, parents, and businesses.
We know from supporting so many locals that university study can be very rewarding and that a university qualification can bring many benefits. However, we also understand that uni is not for everyone and that there are other equally-valid options to explore.
We offer very practical information to help with your decision-making and support if you do decide to apply and enrol. About half of our students are the first person in their family to ever study at uni.
CUC Macleay Valley can provide course advice, based on your child’s current goals, interests and preferences for study. We can also help your child to identify and apply for scholarships.
If your child is unsure if they would like to go to uni, we can provide some tools for exploring careers, and some practical advice to explore uni as a possible option.
Yes! We’re here to help with practical advice. We know that uni can be very challenging, but we also know that it is helpful to be able to speak to someone face-to-face. You can book in with our Learn Skills Advisor and/or our Counsellor.