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Orientation
Orientation starts from the moment you accept your offer to Deakin. You’ll feel welcome and supported every step of the way as you prepare for your course and get to know your new community of teachers and classmates. Whether you're an undergraduate, postgraduate or research student, you’re going to want to attend Orientation and OWeek! It is the perfect welcome to university life at Deakin.
Study support
You'll receive a world of study support at Deakin. With passionate teachers who care about your success, one-on-one study mentors, online resources and so much more, you'll have every opportunity to reach your potential.
Career planning
We offer career support both during your studies and after you graduate. With access to career coaching, online resources and hands-on workshops, you'll have all the tools for career success.
Student wellbeing
There’s nothing more important than your health and wellbeing. We want you to feel your best, on and off campus, so you can achieve your study goals and enjoy your time at Deakin. Whenever you need it, you can access doctors, mental health services (including free online counselling), physiotherapy, disability support and much more.
Flexible study options
We support your study-life balance with flexible study options that make it easy to fit your degree around family, work and lifestyle commitments. You can study remotely on our premium online learning platform, choose a combined degree and study two courses at once, or go at your own pace with part-time study.
Australia’s #1 university career service
DeakinTALENT is your Anytime–Anywhere Careers and Employment Service, available to you for the rest of your working life. They’re experts at connecting you to your future career, and can help you research different career options, hone your interview skills and find casual work while you study.*
Digital Deakin
Digital is in our DNA, with 40 years of distance and online learning excellence. Learn how we use technology to empower our students, including our new and improved DeakinSync – it’s your personal study hub that allows you to access support, collaborate with your peers and take control of your studies.
Child care
Child care is available on each of our campuses, allowing you to focus on your studies while your child is in the best care possible.
Safety and security
Feel safe at all times on campus, with around-the-clock security services ready to provide assistance whenever you need it.
Footnotes
*Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 winner for most popular career service in Australia