Welcome to Charles Darwin University

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Accommodation

North Flinders International House (NFIH)

Located on the Casuarina campus, NFIH provides single student accommodation with all rooms air-conditioned and fully furnished, including a desk and small refrigerator. For full details about application, fees and costs, contact NFIH:

P: 08 8946 6591
F: 08 8946 6686
E: accommodation@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/nfih

Accommodation register

An accommodation register of available off-campus accommodation is located at Casuarina campus in Support and Equity Services, located within Blue 1. The register lists rooms available for rent in units and houses. The accommodation is usually at fairly reasonable rates in share house situations. Many of the rooms are rented fully furnished and some even include full board. It is up to you to take down the telephone number of places you consider appropriate, contact the person and arrange to view the accommodation. Ask one of the staff in the Information Centre or Support and Equity Services if you need assistance to access the register.

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Australian Tax Office Youth

Visit the ATO Youth website for useful information: ato.gov.au/youth

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Banking facilities

An automatic teller machine is located on the wall between the bookshop and the basketball courts on Casuarina campus. This will accept most cards. The Post Office is also an agent for the Commonwealth Bank, National Bank and most credit unions and has withdrawal and deposit facilities.

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Bicycles

CDU welcomes cyclists on campus. If you use a bicycle you should be aware of the University’s policy for safe bicycle usage on campus. Importantly, you should be aware of speed limits and that bicycles cannot be ridden on walkways within the ring road. Failure to comply with these rules, and other rules as set out in the policy, will incur a fine. Leaflets regarding bicycle use on campus are available from Support and Equity Services.

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Bookshop

The University Bookshop is located on the ground floor of the commercial Red 1, Casuarina campus. It stocks textbooks, general and reference books, stationery, technical equipment, and CDU souvenirs. The bookshop provides a fast mail-order service for external students and has extended hours at the beginning of each semester.

Normal opening hours:

Monday-Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm
Wednesday: 8.30am - 6.00pm

Casuarina campus – Red 1
P: 08 8946 6497
F: 08 8946 6656
E: bookshop@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/bookshop

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Bus concessions

Full-time student cards are recognised by the Darwin Bus Company for concession purposes.

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Campus maps

View Charles Darwin University campus maps.

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Careers and employment

Career support is available to both current students and graduates of CDU. Student advisors are available to assist you with:

Contact the student advisors at the Information Centre in Orange 1 at Casuarina campus or freecall: 1800 061 963.

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Cashier

The University cashier is located within the Information Centre at Casuarina, Palmerston and Alice Springs campuses. This is where you pay your fees and any other monies which you owe the University. Cashier hours operate in line with the Information Centre, the hours are:

Opening hours
Casuarina campus Alice Springs campus Palmerston campus
Mon, Tue, Thu: 8.30am - 4.00pm Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 4.00pm Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Wed: 8.30am - 6.00pm  
Fri: 8.30am - 3.00pm

Casuarina campus - Orange 1
P: 08 8946 7191
F: 08 8946 6544
E: cashiers@cdu.edu.au

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Centrelink

If you are a new student and are also a Centrelink client, you need to advise Centrelink of your enrolment.

If you are a continuing student and your enrolment status has changed, you also need to advise Centrelink.

For further information about ABSTUDY, students should contact Centrelink’s Customer Service Centre at Palmerston on 132 317 or visit www.centrelink.gov.au.

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Childcare

The CDU Child Care Centre is located on Casuarina campus, at Green 3.

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 6.00pm

For information about availability of places and fees, 08 8946 6913.

Many other childcare facilities are available around Darwin. Contact the Information Centre for more information or refer to the Yellow Pages.

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Graduation

The University holds four graduation ceremonies in a year, two evenings in May in Casuarina campus Amphitheatre and one in October in the Darwin city. A graduation ceremony is held in Alice Springs once a year in June. Students can choose to graduate from the campus of their choice. Each student who meets the requirements to graduate needs to fill out a Graduate nomination form. Every graduand receives an invitation to attend the ceremony and three passes to invite family and friends to join in this joyous occasion.

Please be advised that during peak times there may be a delay in responding to your request. It is strongly recommended that if you have access to email that you email Student Services at student.admin@cdu.edu.au.

View 2008 graduation ceremony dates.

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Gymnasium and Charles Darwin University sport

Located at Casuarina campus the gymnasium is a modern, air-conditioned facility, run by CDU Sport. Membership fees are
well-priced - suitable for a student’s budget. Circuit training and aerobic classes are also scheduled.

Gym hours:

6.00am - 10.00pm seven days for members

Office hours:

Monday-Friday: 8.00am - 6.00pm
P: 08 8946 6971

A basketball court is located in Red 2, Casuarina campus. The Sports Association has 21 affiliated sporting clubs, which students are encouraged to join. A club sign-on day is held on the basketball court on Orientation day. Each year CDU also sends a team to compete in the Australian University Games. For more information on the current clubs and the University Games, and how you can become involved, 08 8946 6971.

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Hairdressing

Hairdressing facilities are provided within the Faculty of Law, Business and Arts located in building A, Palmerston campus. Hairdressing services at reasonable prices are available by appointment only. Available times are dependent on the students’ training plans. Phone the University’s switchboard on 08 8946 6666 to be transferred to the appropriate area.

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Learnline

Learnline is CDU’s online learning system. Learnline is a component of many of the units offered at CDU but how Learnline is used can vary from unit to unit. Find out more about Learnline.

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Legal advice

Darwin Community Legal Service provides free legal advice and advice sessions are held in Darwin, Palmerston and Casuarina.

P: 08 8941 3394

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Library

The CDU library operates at Casuarina, Palmerston and Alice Springs campuses. Orientation sessions for new students to find their way around the library, and their various information systems, are offered at the beginning of every year. Ask about these at your campus.

Note: Library opening hours may vary during semester breaks.

Casuarina campus
P: 08 8946 7016
F: 08 8946 7022
E: referencedesk@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/library

Palmerston campus
P: 08 8946 7870
F: 08 8946 7880
E: referencedesk@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/about/campus.html

Alice Springs campus
P: 08 8959 5233
F: 08 8959 5822
E: alice.library@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/about/campus.html

Off-campus library services

Casuarina campus
P: 08 8946 6567
F: 08 89411317
E: offcampus@cdu.edu.au

External student support

Casuarina campus
P: 08 8946 6483
F: 08 8946 6549
E: accservices@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/access

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Open Universities Australia

Undergraduate students at CDU have an option of extending their study choices from a list of more than 200 units that are currently a part of the Open Universities Australia program. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity:

CDU does not offer any units through OUA for students enrolled in postgraduate courses or enabling courses.

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Orientation

Whether you are a first-time student, one returning to study or a reenrolling student, orientation is a must. Charles Darwin University recognises the importance of ensuring that all students are familiar with their campuses, course requirements and the services available. Orientation will help you to find your way around campus, put you in touch with people from all over the world, provide an introduction to your course, the staff in the school and all the services available to you. Orientation will ensure that when you attend your first lectures you are well equipped to commence studies. For information on the dates and times for Orientation go to www.cdu.edu.au/orientation.

CDU also provides an orientation website to familiarise students with what studying externally entails. Visit Getting started at CDU to find out more.

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Parking

All motorbike parking is free.

Parking permits must be paid for at the cashier’s office, Orange 1, Casuarina campus or building A, Palmerston campus where your parking permit will be issued. The cost of a parking permit is $55 per semester or $110 per year.

Pay and display parking - Casuarina and Palmerston campuses

In each pay and display voucher parking area there is a machine that requires you to insert the relevant coins before a voucher will be issued. The cost of voucher parking is 50c an hour, $1 for three hours, and $1.50 a day. Pay and display vouchers are required between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday and must be displayed clearly on the dashboard of the vehicle. Failure to do so will incur a fine.

Fines

Fines will be issued for parking in the wrong spot or for parking for too long. Parking fines must be paid at the Cashier’s at either Casuarina, Palmerston or Alice Springs campuses, or alternatively by posting your payment to: The cashier, Charles Darwin University, Darwin NT 0909.

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Post Office

The Casuarina campus Post Office is located on the ground floor of the commercial building, Red 1. As well as providing all the usual postal services, it has a number of private post boxes for hire and is an agent for the Commonwealth Bank.

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
P: 08 8945 0075

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Scholarships

The University has a number of scholarships available each year for undergraduate, postgraduate, international and Indigenous students studying at CDU. Scholarships provide recognition of academic excellence, research potential, study location, and some scholarships are provided to assist students in need. All students are encouraged to apply.

Application closing dates are on the Scholarship website or contact the Scholarships Officer:

P: 08 8946 6442

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Security on campus

Students should be careful if walking around campus at night. Keep to well-lit areas and try not to walk alone. If you are concerned about your personal safety, talk to a Student Facilitator at Support and Equity Services. Be sure to report any incidents or suspicious activity to security. You can also call Security to arrange to be accompanied to your vehicle on campus after dark. Please phone ahead to make these arrangements some time before you are ready to leave:

P: 08 8946 6500
Freecall: 1800 646 501 for all campuses

Make sure you carry your student card with you at all times as you may be asked to provide identification while on campus. This is particularly relevant when using the computer laboratories as you may be asked to provide identification to a security guard. Do not allow your student card to be used by other students or friends to access University facilities. Students using such facilities without their student card will be asked to leave and you could be charged under the Student Conduct By-Laws for misuse of your student card.

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Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment extends from unwelcome actions such as gestures, inappropriate or dirty jokes, persistent, unwelcome invitations, the display of offensive pictures, and implicit or explicit demands for sexual activity, through to physical contact such as patting, pinching or groping. In accordance with the University’s policy of providing a learning and work environment that is free from sexual harassment, Sexual Harassment Guidelines have been developed. If you believe you are a victim of sexual harassment, contact Support and Equity Services:

Casuarina campus Blue 1
P: 08 8946 6288
Alice Springs library
P: 08 8959 5216

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Student ID card

When your enrolment has been processed and confirmed, you are entitled to a student identification card (photo ID) which can be obtained at the Information Centre located on the ground floor in Orange 1, Casuarina campus, or at the cashier, building A at Palmerston campus or at the Information Centre at Alice Springs campus.

External students can obtain a card by completing a Student card for external students form.

Your student card provides access to University facilities such as the library, after-hours computer labs, some discounts at the University Bookshop and other discounts where notified by the business concerned.

Student cards are issued to students free of charge. A $15 administration fee will apply when a lost card is replaced. Stolen cards can be replaced free of charge when the application is accompanied by a police incident number.

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Timetables

Unit timetables are available at www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet. Click onto the timetable link to find an explanation of how to use the timetable web page.

If you have any problems or queries regarding the timetable, you should use the email link facility which will send your communication directly to the timetables team. Please note that the published timetable will be subject to changes, although the University will attempt to keep these to a minimum. Changes will be updated automatically to the web and it is your responsibility to check this information periodically. If you do not have access to the web, please contact the Information Centre.

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