Your student journey begins here
Orientation is all about connection and community. It is a time for you to get all the information you need to start well with CDU.
Prepare for Orientation
Set up your account
Activate your account to access your student email and all the essential systems and applications.
Enrol for your units
Now that your account is activated, you can plan ahead for your semester and choose the units you want to study in your course.
Familiarise yourself with Learnline
Learnline is our online learning platform where you access your learning units and attend online classes.
To learn more about your new student essentials visit New to CDU.
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Explore Faculty and course information
Your Faculty looks after the course you are enrolled in. Find out more and access resources for detailed course information.
Faculty and course information
Are you ready for study?
Check how prepared you are for your first semester of study with a quick self-evaluation. The Start Well with CDU quiz and the New to CDU checklist are designed to help you feel more confident and not meant to be a formal assessment.
Take the Start Well with CDU quiz
Complete the New to CDU checklist
Whether you are online, face-to-face, domestic or international, this checklist will set you up for a great start as a new student. You can click on the links or scan the QR codes for your to-do tasks and find useful information.
Bonus - once you complete the checklist, you can go into a draw to win exclusive CDU merch! See all the details in the checklist.
Plan your Orientation
On-campus Orientation sessions are all about:
- exploring your campus and study spaces
- connecting with your faculty and meeting your lecturers
- finding information about key support services
- being social and getting involved in student life.
No matter where or how you study, there is something for everyone to join in on all the fun.
More information coming for Semester 1 2025.
Darwin Orientation (Casuarina campus and Danala | Education and Community Precinct)
Larrakia Country
Week beginning 24 February 2025 (Dates TBC)
Come along to three fun and informative days designed to connect you with CDU support teams and your fellow students, and gain the tools you need to set yourself up for student success.
Sydney Orientation
Gadigal Country
Week beginning 24 February 2025 (Dates TBC)
Discover all the essential info to kick-start student life and connect with CDU staff who will support your learning journey.
Online Orientation (Meet your Faculty)
Week beginning 24 February 2025 (Dates TBC)
External students are invited to after-hours online sessions and connect with your Faculty, meet staff and other students.
Take a virtual tour of CDU
Your student journey continues
We are here to support you through your transition into uni life. Orientation is just the beginning.
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Need help? Get in touch
Visit Ask CDU and get answers to frequently asked questions at any time.
You can also contact us for live support and help with any issues you may have.
Feedback and suggestions
We want to hear from you. Join the CDU Your Voice Student Network for your chance to provide feedback about Orientation and your transition into student life.
Your Voice Student Network