Alice Springs Orientation
This Orientation program for Alice Springs-based students will help you get to know CDU so you can feel connected and supported for study.
Remember to use the personalisation tool to view content specific to Domestic or International students.
Orientation in just three steps...
This Orientation program for Alice Springs-based students will help you get to know CDU so you can feel connected and supported for study.
Remember to use the personalisation tool to view content specific to Domestic or International students.
Orientation in just three steps...
1. Your pre-Orientation check
New to CDU checklist
For all new commencing students, this interactive checklist will get you to start well at CDU and settle into student life, one step at a time.
Complete the checklist2. See your Orientation schedule
All times are in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) (Alice Springs local time) unless stated otherwise.
Online
As an Alice Springs student, you are encouraged to join an online orientation session. No registration is required for online sessions, simply click the button to join! Make sure to note the session times in your calendar.
Thursday 9 July - Welcome to CDU: Online student life
| Activity | Time | Link |
| Welcome to CDU: Online student life* | 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm ACST | Join online |
| Learn about the essential learning systems at CDU, what to expect and who to connect with in the coming weeks for a great start at uni. |
*If you are unable to make this session, note that the Saturday session is a repeat.
Saturday 11 July - Welcome to CDU: Online student life
| Activity | Time | Link |
| Welcome to CDU: Online student life* | 10.30 am - 11.45 am ACST | Join online |
| Learn about the essential learning systems at CDU, what to expect and who to connect with in the coming weeks for a great start at uni. |
*This is a repeat of Thursday's session.
Monday 13 July - Faculty connection day
Meet the people who will be teaching you and start building connections with your peers.
Faculty | Time | Link |
| Faculty of Arts and Society | 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm ACST | Join online |
| Faculty of Health | 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm ACST | Join online |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm ACST | Join online |
In-person
In-person events are held at the Alice Springs campus and are a great way to become acquainted with your peers.
Wednesday 15 July - Welcome to CDU Alice Springs morning tea
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Welcome to CDU Alice Springs morning tea | 10.30 am - 11.30 am ACST | Alice Springs campus, Student Central, Building 1 |
| Enjoy free morning tea, be officially welcomed to CDU, receive an overview of the Alice Springs campus and meet the team behind student services. |
In-person
All onshore international students in Australia are expected to attend sessions outlined in their campus Orientation program. If you are unable to attend Orientation due to delays, please contact us for assistance.
All times are in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) unless stated otherwise.
Wednesday 15 July - Welcome to CDU Alice Springs morning tea
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Welcome to CDU Alice Springs morning tea | 10.30 am - 11.30 am ACST | Alice Springs campus, Student Central, Building 1 |
| Enjoy free morning tea, be officially welcomed to CDU, receive an overview of the Alice Springs campus and meet the team behind student services. |
Our students' Orientation experience
"I had a beautiful experience at CDU during Orientation as I really liked the welcoming environment of the lecturers, staff and students. I am in love with Alice Springs already."
If you live with a health condition or any kind of disability and require any additional support to fully participate in Orientation and in your studies, please let us know by contacting Access and Inclusion.
Phone: (08) 8946 6288
We will keep your information private and do everything we can to ensure you are set up for success from the very first day. We are committed to developing a fully inclusive community that is fully accessible to all staff, students and visitors with disabilities; a community characterised by dignified accessibility.
Getting there
Alice Springs campus
10 Grevillea Drive
Alice Springs
NT 0871
Transport
You can plan your journey on public transport with the NT Bus Tracker app. The major bus interchange is at Railway Terrace, nearby Stuart Highway. Get student concession for bus travel by presenting your Student ID card to the bus driver on-board.
Parking
Parking at CDU Alice Springs campus is free. View the campus map for exact locations.
SafeZone
SafeZone is a free app for all CDU students, staff and contractors that connects you directly to our security and safety teams. It enables staff and students to raise an alert that sends their GPS location directly to the Security Command Centre.
SafeZone3. Access New to CDU resources
Study essentials
| How to enrol | Watch video |
| How to use Learnline | Watch video |
Library support
| Library 101 | Watch video |
| Return to study: Harness your strengths as a mature student | Watch video |
| Your online library | Watch video |
Student life and connection
| All things uni - Let's talk CDU services and student support | Watch video |
| Let's talk scholarships 101 | Watch video |
Connect with Student Central
Want advice on starting your first semester and navigating the university? Connect with the Student Central team. Our Student Advisors can offer support to help you enrol in the right units, choose a suitable study load, use CDU's online learning platforms, make friends with your peers and much more.
Opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 8.30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 8.30 am - 3 pm
1800 654 865 (Freecall)