Pre-Departure

Pre-Departure Guide

Ensure you read the pre-departure guide thoroughly, as it contains important information for the preparation of your exchange.

Read the Pre-Departure Guide

Pre-Departure Information Sessions

Once accepted for the exchange program, students are required to attend a pre-departure sessions that will be held by Adelaide Abroad. This is your opportunity to ask detailed questions of Adelaide Abroad staff, meet other students going on exchange, and gain a clearer understanding of what you need to do to be fully prepared for you exchange.

Sessions are usually held approximately one month before the end of each semester

Pre-Departure Checklist

Before you leave

Passport valid for at least 6 months after your return date
Student visa (if necessary)
Flight booking
Travel & health insurance
Immunisations (if necessary)
Finances: local currency/travellers cheques/credit card
International Driver’s Licence (optional)
ISIC card (optional)
Register at smartraveller.gov.au

Get your study plan approval from your faculty
Get your Centrelink/Youth Allowance, OS-HELP, or Visa persmission letters from Adelaide Abroad. To request, fill in and send out the Letter Request Form
Enrol on Access Adelaide under “Exchange XXXX” for your school/faculty and number of units you will be taking
Arrangements for payment of HECS (if necessary) or International tuition fees
Bring in OS-HELP forms (if applicable)
Join the Adelaide Abroad Facebook Group

Take contact details for your host university with you
Return all necessary forms to your host university (eg arrival, accommodation, insurance forms etc)

Let Adelaide Abroad know of your address while on exchange
Should there be any changes to your enrolment whilst on exchange, contact your faculty at the University of Adelaide immediately.