Sydney Orientation
This Orientation program for Sydney-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 Sydney-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
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 Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless stated otherwise.
Monday 10 November - Drop-in | Enrolment help
Activity | Time |
CDU Sydney Orientation: Drop-in | Enrolment help Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9 am - 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| Get set for the week ahead! Drop in anytime between 9am and 4pm to enrol, get your student ID and ask questions. Enjoy free barista-made coffee, food and make new friends. |
Tuesday 11 November - Drop-in | Enrolment help continued
Activity | Time |
CDU Sydney Orientation: Drop-in | Enrolment help Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9 am - 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| Get set for the week ahead! Drop in anytime between 9am and 4pm to enrol, get your student ID and ask questions. Enjoy free barista-made coffee, food and make new friends. |
Wednesday 12 November - Welcome to CDU Sydney
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9.30 am - 2 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| Join us for a warm welcome and formal introduction to CDU Sydney. Explore community stalls, meet the teams who support your learning, health and wellbeing, and enjoy free food while connecting with fellow students. Attend sessions on Sydney Life and International Student Compliance and get help with enrolments, student cards and any questions you may have. |
Thursday 13 November - Faculty connection day
Activity | Time |
Connect with your Faculty Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9 am - 2.30 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| An introduction to the Faculty, including teaching staff and learning support team. Enjoy free lunch and morning tea while connecting with your peers. Join the CDU Student Life session to discover the wide range of support services, student communities and opportunities available to you. Enrolment assistance and student ID card printing will also be available. |
Friday 14 November - Living and working in Sydney
Activity | Time |
Living and working in Sydney Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, | 9.30 am - approx. 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
Job Ready Boot Camp and pizza lunch Join the CDU Sydney Job Search Boot Camp plus free pizza lunch. Learn what Aussie employers want and gain job search, interview and resume skills to kickstart your career in Australia. | |
Sydney Harbour ferry Departing from campus. Take a ferry along the iconic |
2. See your Orientation 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 Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless stated otherwise.
Monday 10 November - Drop-in | Enrolment help
Activity | Time |
CDU Sydney Orientation: Drop-in | Enrolment help Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9 am - 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| Get set for the week ahead! Drop in anytime between 9am and 4pm to enrol, get your student ID and ask questions. Enjoy free barista-made coffee, food and make new friends. |
Tuesday 11 November - Drop-in | Enrolment help continued
Activity | Time |
CDU Sydney Orientation: Drop-in | Enrolment help Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9 am - 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| Get set for the week ahead! Drop in anytime between 9am and 4pm to enrol, get your student ID and ask questions. Enjoy free barista-made coffee, food and make new friends. |
Wednesday 12 November - Welcome to CDU Sydney
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9.30 am - 2 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| Join us for a warm welcome and formal introduction to CDU Sydney. Explore community stalls, meet the teams who support your learning, health and wellbeing, and enjoy free food while connecting with fellow students. Attend sessions on Sydney Life and International Student Compliance and get help with enrolments, student cards and any questions you may have. |
Thursday 13 November - Faculty connection day
Activity | Time |
Connect with your Faculty Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street | 9 am - 2.30 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
| An introduction to the Faculty, including teaching staff and learning support team. Enjoy free lunch and morning tea while connecting with your peers. Join the CDU Student Life session to discover the wide range of support services, student communities and opportunities available to you. Enrolment assistance and student ID card printing will also be available. |
Friday 14 November - Living and working in Sydney
Activity | Time |
Living and working in Sydney Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, | 9.30 am - approx. 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time) |
Job Ready Boot Camp and pizza lunch Join the CDU Sydney Job Search Boot Camp plus free pizza lunch. Learn what Aussie employers want and gain job search, interview and resume skills to kickstart your career in Australia. | |
Sydney Harbour ferry Departing from campus. Take a ferry along the iconic |
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 CDUSydney@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 disability; a community characterised by dignified accessibility.
Getting there
Sydney campus
Levels 8 - 11
815 George Street
Haymarket
NSW 2000
Transport
You can plan your journey on public transport with Transport NSW Trip Planner. Check your eligibility for student concession and get discounted travel fares.
Parking
There are no CDU parking facilities at Sydney campus.
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
| All things uni - 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