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International Student Orientation is compulsory for all students studying on an International Student Visa.
Further information, including exact timings and locations, will be provided to your by the JCU team as part of your pre-departure communications. Please regularly check your JCU email.
Orientation will provide key information, contacts and campus knowledge to successfully commence your studies. It is also a great opportunity to meet and make friends with fellow students and JCU staff through fun social activities.
JCU Student Orientation week is the first week of university for students. Students should aim to arrive the week prior, and are required to attend the following events;
- International Welcome Event
- Complete your arrival check in, JCU account set up, and enroll in your classes
- Meet international student buddies, the JCU academic and student support teams.
- College Orientation (Course Specific) (Monday/Tuesday)
- JCU Official Jumpstart (Monday)
- International Student Orientation (Wednesday)
Helpful information
If you are planning to study in 2024, but yet to receive your visa, or have already booked outside of the above times, please do not be concerned. The International Welcome event is not compulsory, however will be extremely beneficial should you be able to attend.
Please bring your photo ID (student ID card, passport or driver's license) and JCU username and password (if you have one) to assist the JCU Student Centre team in an efficient check in, account set up and enrolment.
Further International Student and Enrolment help events can be view at JCU Orientation Guides, or in your Personalised Orientation plan.
For any enquiries on pre departure, planning your arrival or International Orientation, please contact the JCU Student Centre.
2024 Key Dates | Trimester 1 | Study Period 1 | Trimester 2 | Study Period 2 | Trimester 3 |
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Aim to Arrive | - | - | - | Mon 8 - Thurs 11 July 2024 | Monday 2 - Thurs 5 Sept 2024 |
JCU will greet you at the airport | Wed 10 - Thurs 11 July 2024 | Wed 4 - Thurs 5 Sept 2024 | |||
International Welcome Event | - | - | - | Fri 12 July 2024 | Friday 6 Sept 2024 |
Orientation Week | - | - | - | 15 - 19 July | 9 - 13 Sept 2024 |
International Orientation | - | - | - | 17 July | 11 Sept 2024 |
The 2025 International Orientation schedule includes:
2025 Key Dates | Trimester 1 | Semester 1 | Trimester 2 | Study Period 2 | Trimester 3 |
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Aim to Arrive | 13 -16 Jan 2025 | 10 - 13 Feb 2025 | 5 - 8 May 2025 | Mon 14 - Thurs 17 July 2025 | Monday 1st - Thurs 4 Sept 2025 |
JCU will Greet you at the Airport | 15 - 16 Jan 2025 | 12 - 13 Feb 2025 | 7 -8 May 2025 | 16-17 July 2025 | 3rd - 4 Sept 2025 |
International Welcome Event | 17 Jan 2025 | 14 Feb 2025 | 9 May 2025 | Fri 18 July 2025 | Friday 5 Sept 2025 |
Orientation Week | 20 - 24 January 2025 | 17 - 21 February 2025 | 12- 16 May 2025 | 21 - 25 July 2025 | 8 - 12 September 2025 |
International Orientation | 22 January 2025 | 19 February 2025 | 14 May 2025 | 23 July 2025 | 10 September 2025 |
2025 Academic Calendar dates are available here.
For any queries regarding upcoming International Student Orientations please contact JCU Student Centre