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Orientation

Sydney Orientation

23 - 26 February 2026
students standing out the front of the Sydney campus

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...

Teal petal with text in the middle "1. Pre-Orientation check"
Yellow petal with text in the middle "2. See your schedule"
Red petal with text in the middle "3. Access resources"

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...

Teal petal with text in the middle "1. Pre-Orientation check"
Yellow petal with text in the middle "2. See your schedule"
Red petal with text in the middle "3. Access resources"

1. Your pre-Orientation check

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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 checklist

2. 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 Standard Time (AEST) unless stated otherwise.

Monday 23 February - Welcome to CDU Sydney

Activity

Time

Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4.30 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)
Join us for a warm welcome and formal introduction to CDU Sydney. Meet the teams who will support your learning, health and wellbeing, and enjoy free food while connecting with fellow students. Get help with enrolments, student cards and any questions you may have. 
Tuesday 24 February - Faculty connection day

Today is your introduction to all things faculty, including a meet and greet with your lecturers and learning support team. Network with your peers over free lunch and refreshments. 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. See the schedule to find the session for your faculty.

Activity

Time

Connect with your Faculty: Faculty of Health

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)

Connect with your Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)
Wednesday 25 February - Faculty connection day

Activity

Time

Connect with your Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)
Immerse yourself in all things faculty - meet your lecturers and mingle with your peers over free food and refreshments. 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. 
Thursday 26 February - Living and working in Sydney

Activity

Time

Living and working in Sydney

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street, 
Haymarket NSW 2000

9.30 am - 1 pm
AEST (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.

 

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 Standard Time (AEST) unless stated otherwise.

Monday 23 February - Welcome to CDU Sydney

Activity

Time

Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4.30 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)
Join us for a warm welcome and formal introduction to CDU Sydney. Meet the teams who will support your learning, health and wellbeing, and enjoy free food while connecting with fellow students. Get help with enrolments, student cards and any questions you may have. 
Tuesday 24 February - Faculty connection day

Today is your introduction to all things faculty, including a meet and greet with your lecturers and learning support team. Network with your peers over free lunch and refreshments. 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. See the schedule to find the session for your faculty.

Activity

Time

Connect with your Faculty: Faculty of Health

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)

Connect with your Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)
Wednesday 25 February - Faculty connection day

Activity

Time

Connect with your Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

9 am - 4 pm 
AEST (Sydney time)
Immerse yourself in all things faculty - meet your lecturers and mingle with your peers over free food and refreshments. Join the CDU Student Life session to discover the wide range of support services, student communities and opportunities available to you. International students must attend the International Compliancesession. Enrolment assistance and student ID card printing will also be available. 
Thursday 26 February - Living and working in Sydney

Activity

Time

Living and working in Sydney

Main meeting area Foyer, Ground Floor, 815 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2000

9.30 am - 1 pm
AEST (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.

 

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 app on a smartphone

SafeZone

A free app to help you stay safe at CDU.

Request help in real-time and receive important notifications during an emergency.

Learn more

3. Access New to CDU resources

Study essentials
How to enrolWatch video
How to use LearnlineWatch video
Library support
Library 101Watch video
Return to study: Harness your strengths as a mature studentWatch video
Your online libraryWatch video
Student life and connection
All things uni - CDU services and student supportWatch video
Let's talk scholarships 101Watch 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. 

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Opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 8.30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 8.30 am - 3 pm

1800 061 963

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