Welcome to ECU!

Commencing University can be a little daunting and there may be some things, which you are not aware of, that you will need to know in order to succeed at University. ECU runs an intensive two-week Orientation program^{* #} for new and transitioning students at the start of semester to help you familiarise yourself with the University and discover important information about what to expect in your course.

^*All Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) courses will commence one week prior to other courses, with a specialised Orientation program throughout the week before that.
^#ECU South West courses have a specialised Orientation program that commences one week prior to classes. Register for these events on the ECU South West website.

Orientation activities at Mount Lawley and Joondalup will run from Wednesday, 10 to Saturday, 20 February, with various events and workshops available (in repeat sessions) throughout this period. You should attend as many orientation activities as you can, as these will give you an important head-start for your studies.

It is especially important for you to attend the Welcome Day on your campus (see below) as the most important events will be held on this day, including most Course Inductions and the Launch Event.

Welcome Day

Joondalup Campus - Tuesday, 16 February

Mount Lawley Campus - Thursday, 18 February

Essential Orientation events, which you should make a priority, are:

• Course Induction Session
• Unistart 1 and 2
• Library Tour and Information
• Using Library Resources
• Vital Information for International Students (International students only)
• Cultural Transition: Relocating and Life at ECU (especially important if you are relocating to Perth)

In addition, there are some highly recommended optional activities you should consider attending:

• Balancing Life and University
• Managing your Finances
• Information on Advanced Standing
• Health and Nutrition Workshop
• Tour ECU’s Sporting Facilities

Registrations for bookable events will open 9.00am on Monday 1 February, 2010. Visit the Orientation website for all details and to book your place.

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