International student orientation
Your Orientation program includes an International Student Welcome designed to support you as you settle into life in Australia and commence your studies at Deakin.
You will also attend a range of important course and study-related sessions where you can talk to academics, other students and meet peer mentors. Make sure you register to attend your sessions!
Most importantly, there will be lots of opportunities to connect with other new students through social events in our International Student Connect program.
What's on during Orientation
View and register for the below sessions in the Orientation itinerary
- International Student Welcome
- International Students Studying in Australia
- Studying online at Deakin
- Enrolment sessions and appointments
- Friday Friends
- Welcome to Deakin
- Faculty Meet and Greet
- Course introduction
- Study support - Studying at uni
- Explore your library
- Social connection and events
- Campus tours
- Your VISA: What you need to know
- BUPA Overseas Health Cover
- Learning online at Deakin
- Social connection and events
- Work Rights
Arriving late?
If you missed OWeek and Orientation you can still access all the information you need to make a great start to your studies, via our recorded sessions.
View undergraduate sessions in UniStart under ‘Orientation sessions’
View postgraduate sessions in Preparing to Succeed under ‘Orientations sessions’
Register for International Student Welcome
Learn about our International Connect Program and where to go for help, meet other new students and set yourself up for success. Monday 19 February (Burwood and Geelong), Thursday 22 February (Warrnambool).
Social events
How you can get involved
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Your first opportunity to connect with other students and start your Deakin journey on a high.
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Social gatherings held on the first four Fridays of each trimester.
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Group activites and travel opportunities on- and off-campus in weeks 6 and 9.
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A program of events to help you learn how to stay safe and healthy while making new friends.
Why get involved?
- Participation is free.
- You can choose the activities you want to participate in.
- It’s a great opportunity to sharpen your English language skills.
- You’ll learn more about Australian lifestyle and culture.
- You'll make new friends at your campus.
- You’ll learn more about where to seek specific help at Deakin.
- You’ll begin to develop social networks both at Deakin and in your wider community.
