Online Orientation
This Orientation program for online and external students will help you get to know your CDU faculty and teaching team 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 online and external 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 online schedule
No registration is required for online sessions, simply click the button to join! Make sure to note the session times in your calendar.
If you are studying externally as a domestic student, you are welcome to attend any Orientation events outlined for your nearest campus location.
All times are in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) (Darwin local time) unless stated otherwise.
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 |
2. See your online schedule
No registration is required for online sessions, simply click the button to join! Make sure to note the session times in your calendar.
International students may join the online sessions. However, please note 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) (Darwin local time) unless stated otherwise.
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 |
Our students' Orientation experience
"The Online Orientation had access to course coordinators in our faculty. I found it very useful having them available and chatting to them."
"The best part of Orientation was understanding the online aspect of being a student and how I can be successful in my studies."
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.
3. 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 ACST
Friday: 8.30 am - 3 pm ACST