Orientation for international students

Orientation is a free program of activities to help you get ready to study as a new ECU student.

Held across the two weeks before your semester starts, Orientation is an important part of your student journey.

International student welcome

All new international students are expected to book into an International Student Welcome session as part of ECU Orientation.

It includes information such as:

studying in Perth and Western Australia
satisfying the conditions of your student visa
adjusting to Australian culture
finding your way around Perth
receiving advice on staying safe in your new home

If you're unable to attend in person, please visit the Orientation canvas site to view a recording of the International Student Welcome session.

Note

You can also find more information like this in My Uni Start under Preparing.

More essential Orientation events

Your School Orientation event is essential because it provides you with specific information and study requirements about your course and units. This includes meeting your academic staff, learning about your support services, practicum requirements (if applicable), and so much more.

Other important Orientation activities

Other Orientation activities we recommend you book:

Library Essentials (getting to know your ECU library and everything it has to offer)
Academic Skills and Learning Support Workshops (academic writing and referencing, using technology and much more)
Digital Readiness (adjusting to studying online)

Book online for Orientation

You'll need to register for Orientation activities through the Orientation Events page.

- Respond to your offer
- Activate your account
- Emails and password
- Credit & Recognition of Prior Learning
- How to enrol
- Course and enrolment information
- When to enrol
- Life meets study
- Learning about learning
- Ways to manage your budget
- Support when you need it
- Preparing to travel to Perth
- Overseas Student Health Cover
- What is Orientation?
- Booking & changing activities
- Orientation for international students
- Orientation for online students
- Student safety and security
- Academic Integrity

Living and studying in Perth

Practical tips for International students, including how to find an interpreter, arranging schooling for children, and connecting with ethnic communities.

Preparing to travel to Perth

If you're moving to Perth from overseas or interstate, we recommend you check the latest government advice about borders and timing, including quarantine requirements.

International Student Welcome is a compulsory event for new international students during our Orientation period. This event provides information about:
- studying in Perth;
- satisfying the conditions of your student visa;
- adjusting to Australian culture;
- finding your way around Perth; and
- receiving advice on staying safe in your new home.
It's also a great opportunity to get to know other new students.
Your School Orientation is an event that provides you with specific information and study requirements for your course – including book lists, important dates, unit advice, practicum requirements (if applicable), as well as an opportunity to meet staff and students in your school.
As a minimum, you're expected to attend your School Orientation event during Orientation. International students are also expected to attend the International Student Welcome.
A teaching period is the period during the year that a unit is offered for study, usually half of the academic year, i.e. semester one and semester two.
There are other teaching periods throughout the year, such as:
- Summer Session
- Winter School
- Practicums 1 to 8
- Terms 1 to 4
- Trimesters 1 to 3
- Full Year
- Split Full Year
You should nominate the teaching period when enrolling in your units.

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