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Welcome to the ACU community
Congratulations! You’re about to embark on a significant and rewarding phase of your life. Whether you’ve just finished school or are returning to study after some time away, uni is an amazing experience, and we are very happy that you’ve chosen ACU.
We’ll guide you through the next steps in preparation for the journey ahead.
Get started
ACU offers a range of programs and services designed to help you succeed in your first year of study.
Select each program tab to learn more, then register to access your planner. In your planner, add the onboarding events you wish to attend to create your program.
Want to meet a mentor? Need some help with enrolment, applying for credit or digital literacy?
Be prepared
Your onboarding program
Getting Started Day
Getting Started Day is designed for any students who would like some extra, one-on-one support and peer-connection before Orientation Day and the start of semester. The program explores common challenges that students experience throughout their first year at university. Connect with friendly student mentors and hear about what you need to know and do to be successful.
Getting Started dates
Ballarat: Monday 24 February 9.15am – 3pm (AEDT) (PDF, 488KB)
Blacktown: Thursday 20 February 9.15am – 3pm (AEDT) (PDF, 489KB)
Brisbane: Thursday 20 February 9.15am – 3pm or 9.45am – 3.15pm (AEST) (PDF, 514KB)
Canberra: Monday 24 February 9.15am – 3pm (AEDT) (PDF, 488KB)
Melbourne 1: Tuesday 18 February 9.15am – 3.pm or 9.45am – 3pm (AEDT) (PDF, 514KB)
Melbourne 2: Thursday 20 February 9.15am – 3pm or 9.45am – 3.15pm (AEDT) (PDF, 514KB)
North Sydney: Tuesday 18 February 9.15am – 3pm or 9.45am – 3pm (AEDT) (PDF, 513KB)
Strathfield: Wednesday 19 February 9.15am – 3pm or 9.45am – 3.15pm (AEDT) (PDF, 513KB)
Online 1: Monday 17 February 10am – 2pm (AEDT) (PDF, 503KB)
Online 2: Wednesday 19 February 1pm – 5pm (AEDT) (PDF, 503KB)
Orientation Day
Attending Orientation Day is an essential part of starting your journey at ACU. During your Orientation Day you will find out important information about your course, and what to expect in your first semester. You can explore ACU and get to know your new campus. Go on campus tours, learn about your Campus Student Association, Student Clubs and Societies, make friends, and speak to our expert staff about everything that ACU can offer you.
Orientation dates
Ballarat: Tuesday 25 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 5.6MB)
Blacktown: Tuesday 25 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 2MB)
Brisbane: Wednesday 26 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEST) (PDF, 5.9MB)
Canberra: Wednesday 26 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 1.4MB)
Melbourne Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Law and Business, and Education Pathways students: Wednesday 26 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 5.6MB)
Melbourne Faculty of Education and Arts, and Faculty of Theology and Philosophy students: Thursday 27 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 5.6MB)
North Sydney: Thursday 27 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 5.3MB)
Strathfield: Wednesday 26 February 8.30am – 3.30pm (AEDT) (PDF, 5.9MB)
Late Orientations
Late Orientation Days are offered for students who were unable to attend their priority campus Orientation Day between 24 and 28 February.
The Late Orientation Day program is not as comprehensive as the standard Orientation Day program, but it still encompasses several useful sessions. You will be introduced to key staff on your campus and to the range of student services available to you.
Other Orientation Programs
Term-based Courses
We have developed a hybrid program for term-based students, giving you many of the usual sessions offered at the semester Orientation.
Orientation activities for term 1 2025 have now concluded.
Please note that classes begin from Monday 3 February 2025, for students undertaking a
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at either our Canberra or Strathfield campuses.
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology at our Canberra campus.
- Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care at our North Sydney campus.
ACU Online
We have developed a library of online resources and a short program for ACU Online students. These contain the relevant portions of the semester-based orientation, tailored to your needs as an online student.
Online Orientation activities for term 1 2025 have now concluded.
Check your planner for times.
Take the following steps to ensure you are well prepared to start uni:
- Watch the introductory video below.
- Register now for Orientation and view your course information pack.
- Launch into your learning by accessing our new student Canvas unit.
Before you arrive
Course info
Access important information about your course and gain an introduction to your faculty and academic advisors.
New student checklist
Find everything you need to know and do before you start your classes.
Arriving and living in Australia
Coming to Australia to study is an exciting adventure and we are here to guide you through every step.
You will receive a high-quality education at a university that values each and every student and, in your spare time, you can start exploring your beautiful new country.
Starting uni
Starting uni
Starting uni can be daunting. We’ve put together some helpful information so that you feel prepared before you start your study at ACU.
Events in Weeks 1-4
We have created a packed program of events and activities to welcome you to our ACU community. Use your ACU single sign-on to log in and explore all the opportunities we have on ACU Life.
Connect2Uni: First-year student support
Hear from your Connect2Uni advisor and mentors, who will check in with you in your first semester, ensure that you are travelling well and offer support as you need.
