Darwin Orientation
This Orientation program for Darwin-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 Darwin-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 Central Standard Time (ACST) unless stated otherwise.
Monday 23 February - Admin and enrolment drop-in
Activity | Time |
CDU Danala Orientation: Admin and enrolment drop-in | 9 am - 3.30 pm |
| Get set for the week ahead! Drop in to enrol, get your student ID and ask questions. Staff will be on hand, with rolling group sessions every 45 minutes from 9 am (last session at 3.30 pm) as well as one-on-one support to guide you through the enrolment process. |
Tuesday 24 February - Free day to explore
Activity | Time |
| Free day to explore | All day |
| Today is just for you. Take some time to explore the campus before Orientation starts or create your own adventure around Darwin. Ask our friendly Student Central team for recommendations. |
Wednesday 25 February - Welcome to CDU Orientation
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Orientation Danala | Education and Community Precinct, | 9.30 am - 4 pm |
| Official welcome event with a formal introduction to CDU, followed by a Welcome to beautiful Larrakia Country. Meet the teams who provide essential services and support your learning, health and wellbeing journeys. Enjoy free food and connect with fellow students. Attend sessions about CDU student life, tools for student success and safety, important student services and having fun in Darwin. |
Thursday 26 February - Faculty day
Today is about immersing in all things faculty. You will meet your lecturers and the learning support team, network with your peers and even get to make industry connections with peak bodies. Be treated with free food and also take a tour of your study spaces. See the schedule to find the session for your faculty.
Activity | Time |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Health Main meeting area Casuarina campus, Red Precinct 7, Mal Nairn Auditorium | 9.30 am - 12.30 pm |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society Main meeting area Danala | Education and Community Precinct, | 10 am - 2 pm |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology* For students in the following discipline: Information Technology Main meeting area Danala | Education and Community Precinct, | 10 am - 1 pm |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology* For students in the following disciplines: Engineering and Main meeting area Casuarina campus, Red Building 1, | 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm |
*Check your discipline to make sure you attend the right faculty session.
Friday 27 February - Student carnival
Activity | Time |
CDU Student Carnival | 5 pm - 8 pm |
| Start the semester by discovering what student life at CDU looks like. Meet our student groups, community stalls and friendly faces along the way. |
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 Central Standard Time (ACST) unless stated otherwise.
Monday 23 February - Admin and enrolment drop-in
Activity | Time |
CDU Danala Orientation: Admin and enrolment drop-in | 9 am - 3.30 pm |
| Get set for the week ahead! Drop in to enrol, get your student ID and ask questions. Staff will be on hand, with rolling group sessions every 45 minutes from 9 am (last session at 3.30 pm) as well as one-on-one support to guide you through the enrolment process. |
Tuesday 24 February - Free day to explore
Activity | Time |
| Free day to explore | All day |
| Today is just for you. Take some time to explore the campus before Orientation starts or create your own adventure around Darwin. Ask our friendly Student Central team for recommendations. |
Wednesday 25 February - Welcome to CDU Orientation
Activity | Time |
Welcome to CDU Orientation Danala | Education and Community Precinct, | 9.30 am - 4 pm |
| Official welcome event with a formal introduction to CDU, followed by a Welcome to beautiful Larrakia Country. Meet the teams who provide essential services and support your learning, health and wellbeing journeys. Enjoy free food and connect with fellow students. Attend sessions about CDU student life, tools for student success and safety, important student services and having fun in Darwin. |
Thursday 26 February - Faculty day
Today is about immersing in all things faculty. You will meet your lecturers and the learning support team, network with your peers and even get to make industry connections with peak bodies. Be treated with free food and also take a tour of your study spaces. See the schedule to find the session for your faculty.
Activity | Time |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Health Main meeting area Casuarina campus, Red Precinct 7, Mal Nairn Auditorium | 9.30 am - 12.30 pm |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society Main meeting area Danala | Education and Community Precinct, | 10 am - 2 pm |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology* For students in the following discipline: Information Technology Main meeting area Danala | Education and Community Precinct, | 10 am - 1 pm |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology* For students in the following disciplines: Engineering and Main meeting area Casuarina campus, Red Building 1, | 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm |
*Check your discipline to make sure you attend the right faculty session.
Friday 27 February - Student carnival
Activity | Time |
CDU Student Carnival | 5 pm - 8 pm |
| Start the semester by discovering what student life at CDU looks like. Meet our student groups, community stalls and friendly faces along the way. |
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 student.central@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 disabilities; a community characterised by dignified accessibility.
Getting there
Danala | Education and Community Precinct
Danala | Education and Community Precinct
54 Cavenagh Street
Darwin
NT 0800
Casuarina campus
Ellengowan Drive
Brinkin
NT 0810
Transport
You can plan your journey on public transport with the NT Bus Tracker app. The major bus interchanges are located at Casuarina Shopping Centre, Darwin interchange and Palmerston interchange. Get student concession for bus travel by presenting your Student ID card to the bus driver on-board.
CDU Student Bus service
Hop on the free CDU student bus to travel from campus to campus throughout the day and night. Just present your current student ID when boarding. See the timetable and more details on the Bus service page.
Parking
Parking facilities are currently unavailable at Danala | Education and Community Precinct. You may use paid parking along City of Darwin's on-street parking zones or off-street CBD multi-level car parks.
Free parking, parking permits and pay and display parking are available at Casuarina campus. See Parking facilities for more details.
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
| CDU 101: The basics of student life at CDU, Darwin and the Northern Territory | View PDF |
| All things uni - Let's talk CDU services and student support | Watch video |
| Let's talk scholarships 101 | Watch video |
| Regional report - From Alice Springs to Sydney | Watch video |
Connect at the New Student Welcome Centre
Want advice on starting your first semester and navigating the university? Connect with us at the New Student Welcome Centre.
Opening hours
Casuarina campus
Monday 23 February to Friday 13 March 2026
Library, Red Building 8.1.05, Darwin
Monday - Friday: 11 am - 3 pm ACST
Danala | Education and Community Precinct
Monday 23 February to Friday 13 March 2026
Level 1 Foyer, Darwin
Monday - Friday: 11 am - 3 pm ACST
Still have questions?
If you prefer to call or send an email, get in touch with Student Central. Your enquiry will be answered by our knowledgeable staff.
Contact Student Central
Monday - Thursday: 8.30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 8.30 am - 3 pm