CQU’s Indigenous learning, spirituality and research centre, Nulloo Yumbah is offering mature aged people in the region the chance to study at university.

The successful bridging program, Tertiary Entrance Program (TEP), has limited vacancies in its on-campus program for people aged between 19 and 99 who may not have completed school.

Nulloo Yumbah is staging a free information day about the program on Thursday February 12 at 9am.

TEP coordinator Laurel Hunt said TEP was a full-year program designed to assist people develop skills to enter undergraduate university programs at CQU.

“TEP not only prepares people to succeed in tertiary education, but also addresses cultural issues,” Ms Hunt explained.

“Formerly the program had only been offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, however this year the program has been offered to people from all backgrounds.”.

The program offers courses about computing, mathematics, science, academic communication, independent learning, culture and learning, communications, study skills, research and library skills, and indigenous history and politics.

To find out more about the program or the information day, phone Nulloo Yumbah on 4930 9250 or 1800 651 891.