Arriving in Darwin
Customs and quarantine
Before arrival in Darwin, you will be given a Customs and Quarantine form to complete. Answer each question carefully, as fines for violations are very high.
Australia has strict regulations to ensure against disease and pests. Declare or dispose of all quarantine items including all food or anything made from wood, plant or animal material that you have with you. Do not bring any parcels whose contents you do not know. If you have items that must be declared to customs, it is wise to pack them together in easily accessible luggage. For new items, have the receipts ready also.
For more information, refer to the Australian Custom Services website.
When you disembark, proceed to the Entry Control Area where you will present your passport, immigration card and Customs Statement. After your papers are returned to you, proceed to the baggage hall to collect your luggage.
Your arrival at Darwin Airport
Once you have completed all immigration and customs formalities you will move to the arrival hall where you will be able to locate a taxi and have them transport you to your accommodation. Remember to keep your receipt, and bring it to the International Office so you can be reimbursed for the taxi fare.
Those who will be staying at Charles Darwin University's on-campus accommodation, North Flinders International House (NFIH), will be dropped at the main office. During office hours an NFIH staff member will always be available to welcome you and show you to your room. If you are arriving out of office hours there is a telephone which calls the Senior Resident on duty. The Senior Resident will meet you and show you to your accommodation.
Arriving on campus
All new international students commencing an academic program at the Casuarina campus must report to the Student Facilitator (International Support) in the Information Centre during the first working day after their arrival.
For new international students commencing in ELICOS at the ACL Darwin English Language Centre on our Casuarina campus, you must first report to the International Office in Orange 1, level 2, room 16. We will then introduce you to the staff at the ACL Darwin English Language Centre.
Palmerston, Alice Springs and Katherine campuses conduct their own orientations and you will be given information on your arrival.
International student orientation
The international student orientation is compulsory for all new international students, is held the week prior to the commencement of higher education classes, and runs over three days. When you are arranging your travel to Darwin, please ensure you arrive in time to attend orientation.
The purpose of the international student orientation is to provide new students with an introduction to Charles Darwin University and Darwin. Topics covered include:
- How to enrol in your units
- Maintaining your student visa
- Adjusting to student life at CDU
- Facilities and support available at CDU
- How to find part-time jobs in Darwin
- And MORE!!!!!
Lunch is provided free everyday and there is also a free city tour on the famous "Tour Tub" - so arrive in time and join in the fun!!
Once confirmed, the program for international student orientation is published on the Orientation website.
Please contact the International Office on: +61 8 8946 7215 or email: international@cdu.edu.au if you have any questions.
