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Orientation

Online Orientation

10, 12, 15 July 2025
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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...

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 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...

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

Everything you need to get started at CDU and settle into student life, one step at a time.  

Learn more
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International student information

Everything you need to know before arriving in Australia and commencing studies. The International Student Support Team is here to help navigate your journey.

Learn more

2. See your online schedule

No registration required for online faculty information 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) unless stated otherwise.

Day 1 - Thursday 10 July

Activity

Time

Welcome to CDU: Online student life*

4.30 pm - 5.45 pm

 

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.
Join online

*If you are unable to make this session, note that the Saturday session is a repeat.

Day 1 - Saturday 12 July

Activity

Time

Welcome to CDU: Online student life*

11.30 am - 12.45 pm

 

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.
Join online

*This is a repeat of Thursday's session.

Day 2 - Tuesday 15 July

Activity

Time

Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society

For students in the following disciplines: Accounting, Architecture,
Business, Arts, Humanities, Education and Law

4.30 pm - 5.30 pm

 

An introduction to the faculty, including teaching staff and learning
support team, as well as network with your peers.
Join online

Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

For students in the following disciplines: Engineering, Environment
and Information Technology

5 pm - 6 pm

 

Immerse yourself in all things faculty - meet your lecturers and your
peers. 
Join online

Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Health

For students in the following disciplines: Exercise and Sports Science,
Health and Health Science, Midwifery, Pharmacy, 
Psychology and Social Work

5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Meet the faculty and teaching staff for your discipline, and get 
to know your peers. 
Join online

2. See your online schedule

No registration required for online faculty information 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) unless stated otherwise.

Day 1 - Thursday 10 July

Activity

Time

Welcome to CDU: Online student life*

4.30 pm - 5.45 pm

 

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.
Join online

*If you are unable to make this session, note that the Saturday session is a repeat.

Day 1 - Saturday 12 July

Activity

Time

Welcome to CDU: Online student life*

11.30 am - 12.45 pm

 

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.
Join online

*This is a repeat of Thursday's session.

Day 2 - Tuesday 15 July

Activity

Time

Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society

For students in the following disciplines: Accounting, Architecture,
Business, Arts, Humanities, Education and Law

4.30 pm - 5.30 pm

 

An introduction to the faculty, including teaching staff and learning
support team, as well as network with your peers.
Join online

Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

For students in the following disciplines: Engineering, Environment
and Information Technology

5 pm - 6 pm

 

Immerse yourself in all things faculty - meet your lecturers and your
peers. 
Join online

Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Health

For students in the following disciplines: Exercise and Sports Science,
Health and Health Science, Midwifery, Pharmacy, 
Psychology and Social Work

5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Meet the faculty and teaching staff for your discipline, and get 
to know your peers. 
Join online

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.

Explore Orientation events and more

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    Welcome to CDU Darwin Orientation

    Join us for four days of activities and information to get you started as a CDU student at Orientation.

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    Sydney

    Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation

    Based in Sydney? Join us for four days of Orientation activities and information to get you started as a CDU student.

    Orientation
    Read more about Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation

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
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 101Watch video
Regional report - From Alice Springs to SydneyWatch 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

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