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 Saving Time (AEDT) (Sydney local time) unless stated otherwise.
Monday 9 November - Welcome to CDU Sydney
Activity | Time | Location |
| Welcome to CDU Sydney | 9 am - 3 pm AEDT | Main meeting area: Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 |
This is our official CDU welcome event and Faculty Day! Join us for a warm welcome and formal introduction to CDU Sydney. Collect your Welcome Pack, connect with CDU teams who will support your wellbeing, meet key community organisations, explore student life and take a campus tour. In the morning, we will have: Formal Welcome to CDU, sessions about Student Life at CDU and living in Sydney (with a chance to win prizes), and more activities. | ||
| Faculty day | ||
| In the afternoon, there will be an introduction to the faculty, including a meet and greet with lecturers and the learning support team. |
Tuesday 10 November - Job Search Boot Camp and social activity
Activity | Time | Location |
| Job Search Boot Camp | 10 am - 1.30 pm AEDT | Level 8, 815 George Street Haymarket NSW 2000 |
This session is all about supporting new students kick starting their career in Sydney with practical guidance on what Australian employers want, how to find jobs, and how to prepare CVs, cover letters and interviews. Students will receive a Certificate of Participation after completing. | ||
Sydney Harbour ferry ride
| 2 pm - 4 pm AEDT | Main meeting area: Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street Haymarket NSW 2000 |
| Get ready for a fun afternoon ferry ride around Sydney! Enjoy beautiful harbour views, free snacks and a chance to relax and connect with other students. |
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 Saving Time (AEDT) (Sydney local time) unless stated otherwise.
Monday 9 November - Welcome to CDU Sydney
Activity | Time | Location |
| Welcome to CDU Sydney | 9 am - 3 pm AEDT | Main meeting area: Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 |
This is our official CDU welcome event and Faculty Day! Join us for a warm welcome and formal introduction to CDU Sydney. Collect your Welcome Pack, connect with CDU teams who will support your wellbeing, meet key community organisations, explore student life and take a campus tour. In the morning, we will have: Formal Welcome to CDU, sessions about Student Life at CDU, things to know as an international student and living in Sydney (with a chance to win prizes), and more activities. | ||
| Faculty day | ||
| In the afternoon, there will be an introduction to the faculty, including a meet and greet with lecturers and the learning support team. |
Tuesday 10 November - Job Search Boot Camp and social activity
Activity | Time | Location |
| Job Search Boot Camp | 10 am - 1.30 pm AEDT | Level 8, 815 George Street Haymarket NSW 2000 |
This session is all about supporting new students kick starting their career in Sydney with practical guidance on what Australian employers want, how to find jobs, and how to prepare CVs, cover letters and interviews. Students will receive a Certificate of Participation after completing. | ||
Sydney Harbour ferry ride
| 2 pm - 4 pm AEDT | Main meeting area: Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street Haymarket NSW 2000 |
| Get ready for a fun afternoon ferry ride around Sydney! Enjoy beautiful harbour views, free snacks and a chance to relax and connect with other students. |
Our students' Orientation experience
"The best part of Orientation was getting comprehensive information about my course and all the necessary information that I needed to be prepared for Week 1 and beyond."
"I loved getting a feel for uni life after being out of school for many, many, many years."
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
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
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
| 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
Friday: 8.30 am - 3 pm