CUC Western Riverina opened for business in October last year and so far 190 students studying at 35 universities been registered.

Centre manager Eren Callaghan said the numbers were good but the best part was the feedback from students about the support they receive.

"Seeing our students develop and succeed really hits home for me what an important project the CUC Western Riverina is because before we opened up, there wasn't anything like this for students who wanted to study and live in Griffth, Leeton and the surrounds," Ms Callaghan said.

"The support from students has been phenomenal this first year, and we've been pleasantly surprised with the uptake and the number of students who use the Centre regularly.

"One of the fantastic aspects of the CUC Western Riverina is that it's a place where students can interact and network, people who might never have had the opportunity to meet otherwise are now in regular contact with a broader network of students and professionals.

"Whether students want stable, highly reliable, superfast internet connectivity; a quiet space where they can focus on their studies without the interruptions that come from working from home; or to join a community of individuals all experiencing the same thing, the CUC Western Riverina can cater for their needs.

CUC Western Riverina's chairman and Griffith mayor John Dal Broi said the success of the centre "couldn't have been predicted".

"With COVID-19 we've seen a large number of students return home and because we are here, these students have been supported in their studies, through an unprecedented time," Councillor Dal Broi said.

"Now we've reached this important milestone it's time to keep focused on delivering for students in the years ahead."

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