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 campus schedule
If you are studying externally as a domestic student, you are welcome to attend Orientation sessions outlined for your nearest campus location.
All times are in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) unless stated otherwise.
Wednesday 25 February - Welcome to CDU Alice Springs (online students and TAFE)
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Alice Springs Orientation For new commencing students, online students and TAFE | 10.30 am - 11 am |
| Enjoy free morning tea, get an official welcome to CDU, have an overview of the Alice Springs campus and meet the teams who provide student services. | |
Campus tour, networking, mix and mingle | From 11 am onwards |
| Take a tour around the campus, speak with staff and ask questions before classes start, make connections with your fellow peers. |
Friday 27 February - Welcome to CDU Alice Springs (Master of Nursing Practice Pre-Registration only)
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Alice Springs Orientation For students in Master of Nursing Practice Main meeting area Alice Springs campus, Student | 10 am - 2 pm |
| Get an official welcome to CDU followed by a Welcome to beautiful Arrernte Country. Meet the teams who provide essential student services. Learn more about life in Alice Springs. Enjoy free morning tea and lunch, take a tour around the campus and make connections with your fellow new and current students. Get admin and enrolment support. |
2. See your campus schedule
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 25 February - Welcome to CDU Alice Springs (online students and TAFE)
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Alice Springs Orientation For new commencing students, online students and TAFE | 10.30 am - 11 am |
| Enjoy free morning tea, get an official welcome to CDU, have an overview of the Alice Springs campus and meet the teams who provide student services. | |
Campus tour, networking, mix and mingle | From 11 am onwards |
| Take a tour around the campus, speak with staff and ask questions before classes start, make connections with your fellow peers. |
Friday 27 February - Welcome to CDU Alice Springs (Master of Nursing Practice Pre-Registration only)
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Alice Springs Orientation For students in Master of Nursing Practice Main meeting area Alice Springs campus, Student | 10 am - 2 pm |
| Get an official welcome to CDU followed by a Welcome to beautiful Arrernte Country. Meet the teams who provide essential student services. Learn more about life in Alice Springs. Enjoy free morning tea and lunch, take a tour around the campus and make connections with your fellow new and current students. Get admin and enrolment support. |
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 emailing alicesprings@cdu.edu.au.
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
A free app to help you stay safe at CDU.
Request help in real-time and receive important notifications during an emergency.
Learn more3. 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
| CDU 101: The basics of student life at CDU, Darwin and the Northern Territory | View PDF |
| All things uni - Let's talk CDU services and student support | Watch video |
| Let's talk scholarships 101 | Watch video |
| Regional report - From Alice Springs to Sydney | 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)