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Orientation for New International Students

Student orientation at the University of Adelaide is about making friends, having fun, and finding the information and skills you need to survive and succeed in a new environment.

At the start of each semester, the International Student Centre (ISC) runs an Orientation Program designed to help all new international students make a smooth transition to academic life at the University of Adelaide. In addition to assisting you with enrolling into your academic program we will introduce you to the University, the city of Adelaide and the local community.

Orientation Dates for Semester 1, 2010

Early Arrival Orientation Sessions from Monday 1 February
International Orientation Week commences Monday 15 February

Enrolment

Enrolment Advice sessions for new international students commencing a new program are held during the Orientation Program. Specific enrolment dates and a schedule of advice sessions are available on the Enrolment Dates page.

Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre is the place where you can:

• sign up to events
• meet for the social programs
• ask any questions
• meet other students
• just relax and take in your new surroundings.

View the full program here.

The Welcome Centre is open throughout the Orientation Program at the following times:

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

There are always International Student Centre staff and Peer Mentors available to offer guidance and a friendly welcome. There are sofas, publications and light refreshments available throughout the day. So come join us and make yourself at home.