Pre-arrival checklist
It’s very important to have everything in order before you depart for Australia. Use this checklist to make sure you’ve planned appropriately for your travels and your studies.
I have:
- Enrolled online in StudentConnect.
- Received my Confirmation of Enrolment.
- Applied for and received my student visa. I understand the obligations I need to uphold to maintain my visa.
- Booked in to attend a pre-arrival briefing.
- Booked my flights and booked my airport pick-up with Deakin.
- Organised visas for my family (if applicable) and my welfare arrangements and paperwork (if under 18).
- Organised short-term accommodation near my Deakin campus for when I arrive. I have researched my long-term accommodation options and/or applied to Deakin Res.
- Considered my financial situation and thought about a budget, the cost of living in Australia and how I am going to manage my money.
- Organised my Overseas Student Health Cover.
Arrival timeline
As an international student commencing study, it is important to plan your arrival time to give you the best chance of starting your study successfully. There are disadvantages to arriving late and if you arrive too late, you won’t be able to commence your study.
Find out more about when to arrive in Australia
Dates and sessions
Here are the upcoming important dates and information sessions. Add these dates in your calendar now so you can plan accordingly.
Multiple online sessions | Pre-arrival briefings There are a number of opportunities to attend a pre-arrival briefing. Check the pre-arrival briefings webpage for dates and links to register. |
Multiple online sessions in June 2026 | Enrolment information sessions Register to join an information sessions to help you learn more about studying at Deakin. You can learn about your course, StudentConnect, recognition of prior learning, fees, scholarships, setting up your timetable and more. |
Wednesday 10 June 2026 | View your Orientation program Your Orientation is a program of information sessions, events and activities designed to ensure you make a great start at Deakin. Your Orientation program is tailored to you, so it's simple for you to plan the weeks ahead and ensure you don't miss anything important. You'll be able to view your program on or after this date. Ensure you are properly enrolled so you can access your Orientation program when it becomes available. |
June 2026 | Create your class timetable Once you are enrolled, you can enter your class timetable preferences from this date. |
Monday 22 – Friday 26 June 2026 | Prepare Week – International Student Welcome Register for online sessions to learn about studying with Deakin, using the library and much more. |
Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026 | OWeek begins Check your Orientation program to make sure you don’t miss any compulsory sessions or important information. |
Monday 6 July 2026 | Trimester 1 classes start (Week 1) |