Start well with CDU
Learning how to be a student at university is a skill. O-Week will show you how to use your systems, make the most of your library, access student services and support – and, importantly, build your community! Get ready for Orientation with these 3 steps.
1. Set up your student account
To attend your course-specific Orientation in Learnline, you will need to activate your student account. Do this now by clicking the link and following the instructions.
Activate your account
Need help? Contact us
2. Register for the main events
We know from experience that the students who attend Orientation are the most prepared for study. It’s time to register.
To help you plan your O-Week adventure visit the CDU O-Week planner:
Virtual Orientation
Event details
Designed for our online student community (but open to anyone who would like to attend), Virtual Orientation will give you an insight into the virtual study environment and show you how to access your library, support and student groups.
Plus, you’ll hear from other online students about what they wish they had known when they started.
This session offers a Q&A with Student Central so you can get all of your questions answered.
Date and time (ACST)
3 August
Session 1
10.00 am – 11.00 am
Session 2
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Darwin all-student Orientation
Event details
Designed for those studying in Darwin (but open to anyone who would like to attend). Darwin Orientation offers an array of ceremonial and cultural events, opportunities to connect with other students (both domestic and international), lunch with our VC, tours of the campus located on Larrakia country, plus visit the Careers Centre and more!
Date and time (ACST)
4 August.
8.30 am - 3.30 pm
Location
Casuarina campus, Larrakia country
Registration needed
Yes. You’ll need to register due to the current COVID environment and so we can make sure we have food for you!
International (onshore) Darwin Orientation
Event details
Hear all about the services that will support you as you transition into the Australian way of life in Darwin! We’ll teach you how to stay safe and stay well during your time with CDU and explain your student visa rules, volunteering opportunities, health insurance, legal rights for part-time casual work and tenancy arrangements.
Make sure you also register for the All-student Orientation on the 4 August so that you can meet students just like you and make a few new Aussie mates.
Date and time (ACST)
5 August.
10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Location
Casuarina campus, Larrakia country
Registration
Registration is required.
If you are currently interstate and cannot join us on campus, please register using this button:
International (offshore) Virtual Orientation
Event details
A dedicated session to support our international students studying abroad. You will learn how to set up your learning tools, get to know your CDU support team and meet other offshore international students
Date and time (ACST)
6 August
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Course-specific Orientation
Course-specific Orientation
Your course-specific Orientation is where you will meet your course coordinator or lecturers, ask questions and get to know your classmates.
Course-specific sessions will be held virtually to accommodate all students.
Date and time
5 – 6 August
Time: dependant on course
Location
Online
Registration
You don't need to register, but you will need to plan. Sessions are scheduled over 2 days.
Welcome events at Sydney and regional campuses and centres
Event details
A perfect way to meet your local student community, connect with your support team, learn about the library (your best friend throughout uni) and share great conversation over food!
Welcome events are open to all students in regional areas.
Date and time
3 – 6 August
Varied times and locations across the days (see below).
Registration
Some welcome activities may require registration. Check the additional activities below.
3. Choose your additional activities from the full program
Thursday, 5 August
11.00 am - 2.00 pm
Alice Springs welcome event
If you live near our Alice Springs campus on Arrernte country, come along and meet other students, explore the study spaces, learn about student support, access the library and share some food!
Wednesday, 4 August
8.30 am - 3.30 pm
Darwin campus Orientation
Register for your all-student on-campus Orientation at the Casuarina campus on Larrakia country!
Thursday, 5 August
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
International Students (onshore) Darwin Orientation
Register for your International (onshore) Orientation at the Casuarina campus on Larrakia country!
Thursday, 5 August
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Katherine campus welcome event
If you live near our Katherine campus on Jawoyn country, come along and meet other students, explore the study spaces, learn about student support, access the library and share some food.
Tuesday, 3 August
12.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Palmerston campus welcome event
If you live near our Palmerston campus on Larrakia country, come along and meet other students, explore the study spaces, learn about student support, and share lunch.
To be advised
Due to COVID 19
Sydney Campus welcome event – On Hold
Please join Virtual Orientation.
Thursday, 5 August
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Tennant Creek Centre welcome event
If you live near our Tennant Creek Centre on Waramungu country, come along and meet other students, explore the study spaces, learn about student support, and share some food.
Friday, 6 August
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Waterfront campus welcome event
If you will be studying at our Waterfront campus located on Larrakia country (or an online student who lives close by), come along and meet other students, explore the study spaces and share morning tea. If relevant to you, you can also join our Business Student Society, Law Society and Indigenous Law Society on the day.
Thursday, 5 August
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Tea & Talk with current students - Facebook Live
Bring along your favourite beverage and join us for a panel online with current students
Can’t make Orientation? Missed a session?
Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Below you can watch videos from your course team and take the journey of Virtual Orientation. We’re also available to answer your questions to make sure you start well.
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Find your course below and watch the video to find out more information and what you need to get started.
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Hear from current students as share their secrets to study success, and learn about all the ways that CDU can support you.
