Online Orientation
This Orientation program for online and external students will help you get to know your CDU, connect with your discipline and other external students, and learn what support is available for you.
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 5 November - Welcome to CDU: Online student life
| Activity | Time | Link |
| Welcome to CDU: Online student life* | 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm ACST | Join online |
| In this welcome session, you will learn about the essential systems you will be using to complete your studies at CDU. You will learn about what to expect when starting your studies and who to connect with in the coming weeks to set you up for a great start. |
*This session runs twice (Thursday and Saturday) so you can choose the time that best suits you.
Saturday 7 November - Welcome to CDU: Online student life
| Activity | Time | Link |
| Welcome to CDU: Online student life* | 10.30 am - 11.45 am ACST
| Join online |
| In this welcome session, you will learn about the essential systems you will be using to complete your studies at CDU. You will learn about what to expect when starting your studies and who to connect with in the coming weeks to set you up for a great start. |
*This is a repeat of Thursday's session so you can choose the time that best suits you.
Monday 9 November - Online faculty welcome
If you are an online (external) student, you can connect with your faculty by visiting your nearest campus (Darwin or Sydney) for face-to-face orientation sessions.
You can also connect by joining one of the Faculty Online Welcome Sessions.
Check which faculty is yours (e.g. Education = Faculty of Arts and Society, Engineering = Faculty of Science and Technology, Social Work = Faculty of Health).
For the full list of disciplines, visit CDU Faculties.
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
These sessions are intended for external domestic students. International students may join the online sessions. However, please note all onshore international students in Australia are expected to attend on-campus Orientation events. 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 5 November - Welcome to CDU: Online student life
| Activity | Time | Link |
| Welcome to CDU: Online student life* | 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm ACST | Join online |
| In this welcome session, you will learn about the essential systems you will be using to complete your studies at CDU. You will learn about what to expect when starting your studies and who to connect with in the coming weeks to set you up for a great start. |
*This session runs twice (Thursday and Saturday) so you can choose the time that best suits you.
Saturday 7 November - Welcome to CDU: Online student life
| Activity | Time | Link |
| Welcome to CDU: Online student life* | 10.30 am - 11.45 am ACST
| Join online |
| In this welcome session, you will learn about the essential systems you will be using to complete your studies at CDU. You will learn about what to expect when starting your studies and who to connect with in the coming weeks to set you up for a great start. This session runs twice (Thursday and Saturday) so you can choose the time that best suits you. |
*This is a repeat of Thursday's session so you can choose the time that best suits you.
Monday 9 November - Online faculty welcome
If you are an online (external) student, you can connect with your faculty by visiting your nearest campus (Darwin or Sydney) for face-to-face orientation sessions.
You can also connect by joining one of the Faculty Online Welcome Sessions.
Check which faculty is yours (e.g. Education = Faculty of Arts and Society, Engineering = Faculty of Science and Technology, Social Work = Faculty of Health).
For the full list of disciplines, visit CDU Faculties.
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
| Your enrolment at CDU: A video series | Watch playlist |
| Introduction to Learnline: Your online learning platform | 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