Pre-departure information session
Get practical tips on travel, housing, student life, support services and enrolment so you feel confident and prepared for your move to Australia.
Online
Via Microsoft Teams
16 Dec-17 Feb
Melbourne/Sydney time (AEDT)
Seven sessions
Pre-departure and enrolment support
Starting Nursing as a second‑year student?
Your semester starts early, so we’ve organised an early info session to help you get set up and ready to go. Join us on Wednesday 16 December from 3-5 pm (AEDT). Click here to register.
Pre-departure information sessions
Monday 18 January
3–4 pm (AEDT)
Held via Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday 27 January
6-7 pm (AEDT)
Held via Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday 3 February
3-4 pm (AEDT)
Held via Microsoft Teams.
Thursday 11 February
6-7 pm (AEDT)
Held via Microsoft Teams.
Pre-departure session topics
Visa applications (and other important documents)
Booking flights
Arranging accommodation
Exchanging currency
Travel checklists
Customs and luggage rules
Airport pick-up options
SIM cards for mobile phones
Banking & money
Public transport
On-campus housing options
How to avoid rental scams
Work rights
Health insurance
Visa conditions
Orientation
Lectures, tutorials, labs and placements
Getting involved in social events
International Student Advisory (ISA)
Student HQ
Library and IT help
Enrolment support sessions
Tuesday 9 February
3–4 pm (AEDT)
Held via Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday 17 February
3–4 pm (AEDT)
Held via Microsoft Teams.
Enrolment session topics
- Choosing your units (subjects)
- Enrol in your units
- Learn important dates
- Understand academic expectations
- Find support services
You don’t need to have your Visa to attend, but it will help if you know your student ID (if you have one) or application number this will help. You'll also be invited to attend an in-person enrolment session during Orientation, for any last-minute questions. Use our how‑to guides to follow each step.