Online Orientation
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...
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...
1. Your pre-Orientation check
New to CDU
Everything you need to get started at CDU and settle into student life, one step at a time.
Learn more
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 more2. 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 - Tuesday 12 November
Activity | Time |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology For students in the following disciplines: Engineering, Environment | 5 pm - 6 pm
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| Immerse yourself in all things faculty - meet your lecturers and your peers. | Join online |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society For students in the following disciplines: Accounting, Business, Arts, | 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
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| An introduction to the faculty, including teaching staff and learning support team, as well as network with your peers. | Join online |
Day 2 - Thursday 14 November
Activity | Time |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Health For students in the following disciplines: Exercise and Sports Science, | 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 the online Welcome Centre for assistance.
All times are in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) unless stated otherwise.
Day 1 - Tuesday 12 November
Activity | Time |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology For students in the following disciplines: Engineering, Environment | 5 pm - 6 pm
|
| Immerse yourself in all things faculty - meet your lecturers and your peers. | Join online |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Arts and Society For students in the following disciplines: Accounting, Business, Arts, | 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
|
| An introduction to the faculty, including teaching staff and learning support team, as well as network with your peers. | Join online |
Day 2 - Thursday 14 November
Activity | Time |
Connect with your faculty: Faculty of Health For students in the following disciplines: Exercise and Sports Science, | 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 orientation@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
Welcome to CDU Darwin Orientation
Join us for three days of activities and information to get you started as a CDU student at Orientation.
Read more about Welcome to CDU Darwin Orientation
Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation
Based in Sydney? Join us for two days of Orientation activities and information to get you started as a CDU student.
Read more about Welcome to CDU Sydney Orientation
3. 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 Online New Student Welcome Centre
Want advice on starting your first semester and navigating the university? Connect with us at the New Student Welcome Centre. Our Student Advisors can offer one-on-one 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. This service is available on campus and online after-hours during those initial weeks when you are setting up for success.
Opening hours
From 14 November - 29 November 2024
Online (After-hours)
Join the Online New Student Welcome Centre via Zoom link below:
Monday - Friday: 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm ACST
Monday - Friday: 6 pm - 8 pm AEDT (Sydney time)
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