International Students

View your checklist and register for your Orientation events.

Your orientation checklist

✔ Register for the Official Welcome Day

✔ Register for the International Student Welcome events

✔ Register for your Faculty Orientation Day
    - Arts, Business, Law & Economics
    - Health & Medical Sciences
    - Sciences, Engineering & Technology

✔ See what's happening in Connect Week

Register for sessions specific to your cohort.

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What's on

  • Monday 21 July - Official Welcome Day and Law School Welcome

    Official Welcome Day

    Check in is open from 9:00am - 10:00am at Goodman Crescent Lawns North Terrace. 

    This day includes:  

    • A culturally significant Welcome to Country and Welcome speeches from Student Leaders 
    • Interactive Workshops that will support your academic Transition into University life  
    • Organised social activities so you can make new friends  
    • Introduction to the Library Services session 
    • Plenty of free food throughout the day
    • Access to the exclusive Twilight party including DJ, Silent disco, Lawn games, Pizza and more!

    Registrations are essential.

    Register for welcome day

    Law School Welcome

    This welcome session is designed for all new students commencing a Bachelor of Laws, including those undertaking a double degree.

    Date: Monday 21 July
    Time: 10:10am - 1:00pm
    Location: Ligertwood 333 (level 3 of the Law School)

    Register here

  • Tuesday 22 July - International Students Welcome events

    International Student Welcome

    Date: Tuesday 22 July
    Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm

    Join us for the International Student Welcome, a full-day event designed just for you! Explore your new campus, connect with fellow students from around the world, and learn valuable tips and resources to help you succeed at university.  

    You’ll also have the chance to explore the Community Expo covering everything you need to know about living in Adelaide , and to enjoy a delicious lunch and other treats—all included in the day! 

    Check-in at the Barr Smith Lawns from 8:30am. 

    Registration is essential.

    Register here

    Social Events

    River Torrens Cruise  

    Date: Tuesday 22 July
    Times: 2:15pm & 3:15pm 

    All aboard! See Adelaide from the River Torrens, and make friends on this ticketed 1-hour cruise. Multiple sessions available. 

    Register here

    Mix & Mingle at the Uni Bar 

    Date: Tuesday 22 July
    Time: 2:30-4:30pm
    Location: UniBar 

    Join the fun for Mix & Mingle, a social event focused on meeting new people hosted by the International Peer Mentors. 

    Register here

  • Wednesday 23 July - Faculty Day: Arts, Business, Law & Economics or Health & Medical Sciences

    For students studying in the ABLE or HMS Faculty. 

    This is the day where you will get to meet peers from your specific degree, interact with your program directors and take an official campus tour. Attending your Faculty Orientation Day is important. You will receive information specific to your course, classes and campus. All students will receive a $10 voucher to use for lunch in Hub Central. 
     
    To register for this day, use the filter box to search for your specific program and follow through to the registration link.

    HMS programs 

    Session Time Date Location Registration
    Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Florey Lecture Theatre Register here
    Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Florey Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Public Health  9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Engineering & Math EMG06 Register here
    Bachelor of Psychological Sciences 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Engineering North N132 Register here

    ABLE programs

    Session Time Date Location Registration
    Bachelor of Arts 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Lower Napier LG 28 Register here
    Master of Education  9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Nexus10 UB35 Register here
    Master of Economics and Resource Policy  9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Nexus10 601 Register here
    Master of Teaching 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Lower Napier LG29 Register here
    Bachelor of Teaching  9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Lower Napier LG29 Register here
    Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing & Communications) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Finance & Banking 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Business (International Business) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Business (Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Innovation) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Business (Management) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Bachelor of Project Management 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier G04 Register here
    Master of Media (Strategic Communications) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Nexus10 UB34 Register here
    Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier 208 Register here
    Bachelor of Media  12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Engineering Math EM212 Register here
    Anthropology and International Development 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Room 128, Level 1 Napier Register here
    Master of Project Management 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Accounting 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Professional Accounting 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Business Analytics 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Finance 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Finance and Business Economics 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Accounting and Finance 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Applied Finance 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Flentje Lecture Theatre Register here
    Bachelor of Politics and International Relations 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier 208 Register here
    Bachelor of Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Barr Smith South 2052 Register here
    Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Hughes 113 Register here
    Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier 209 Register here
    Master of Environmental Policy and Management  12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Napier 209 Register here
    Bachelor of Economics 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Marjoribanks Register here
    Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 23 July Marjoribanks Register here

  • Thursday 24 July - Faculty Day: Sciences, Engineering & Technology

    For students studying in the SET Faculty 

    This is the day where you will get to meet peers from your specific degree, interact with your program directors and take an official campus tour. Attending your Faculty Orientation Day is important. You will receive information specific to your course, classes and campus. All students will receive a $10 voucher to use for lunch in Hub Central. 
     
    To register for this day, use the filter box to search for your specific program and follow through to the registration link. 

    Session Time Date Location Registration
    Bachelor of Science Advanced 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM212 Register here
    Bachelor of Science 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM212 Register here
    Master of Computer Science 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM205 Register here
    Master of Computing and Innovation 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM205 Register here
    School of Ag, Food and Wine Welcome  9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday 24 July Napier 210 Register here
    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Master of Engineering (Electrical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Master of Engineering (Electronic) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Master of Engineering (Mechanical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Master of Engineering (Aerospace) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Master of Engineering (Mechatronic) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Master of Marine Engineering 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N158 (Chapman) Register here
    Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM213 Register here
    Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM213 Register here
    Bachelor of Maths and Computer Science 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM213 Register here
    Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM212 Register here
    Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S111 Register here
    Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S111 Register here
    Bachelor of Biotechnology 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S111 Register here
    Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S111 Register here
    Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S111 Register here
    Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering North N132 Register here
    Bachelor of Computer Science 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Barr Smith South 2032 Register here
    Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Barr Smith South 2032 Register here
    Bachelor of Information Technology 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Barr Smith South 2032 Register here
    School of Chemical Engineering Welcome 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Master of Engineering (Chemical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Master of Engineering (Materials) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Master of Engineering (Biopharmaceutical) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Master of Engineering (Petroleum) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Master of Engineering (Mining) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering South S112 Register here
    Master of Biomedical Sciences 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 24 July Engineering & Math EM218 Register here
    Bachelor Engineering (Civil) 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Bachelor Engineering (Architectural and Structural) 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural) 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental & Climate Solutions) 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Bachelor of Architecture 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Architecture 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Landscape Architecture 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Bachelor of Construction Management 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here
    Master of Construction Management 9:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 24 July Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre Register here

  • Friday 25 July – Waite Campus O’Day and Victor Harbour Excursion

    Waite Campus O’Day

    If you are studying at the Waite Campus, you will have a personalised Orientation on site at Urrbrae from 10am – 2pm. The Head of School will deliver a welcome speech, you can meet your teachers at the Program Sessions and enjoy a free lunch with your new peers at Beltana Cafe.  

    Registrations are essential.

    Register here

    ISS & YouX Victor Harbor Trip 

    Friday 25 July, 8:30am-5:00pm, Jacaranda Lawns meeting point 

    On this excursion, you will visit the charming coastal town of Victor Harbor (84km due south of Adelaide), as well as Urimbirra Wildlife Park, where you can hang out with Aussie animals, including koalas and kangaroos. 

    Register here

Cohort Specific Welcome Sessions

  • International under 18 welcome

    Please note that this session is only for commencing International students under the age of 18, on a University Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare arrangement. 

    Date: Wednesday 23 of July 2025
    Time: 3:15pm - 5:00pm
    Location: Barr Smith South 2052

    Register here

  • Sponsored students welcome

  • International HDR welcome

    Please note that this session is only for commencing International HDR students. 

    Date: Thursday 24 of July 2025
    Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Location: Hughes 323 

    Register here

Connect week

  • Tuesday 29 July – Lunch & Learn Session (Staying safe in Australia)

    Staying Safe in Australia - Lunch & Learn 

    Date: Tuesday 29 July
    Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
    Location: Inkgarni Wardli Level 7 Conference room 

    Join us to learn how to make your time here in Australia as safe as possible, with a slice of pizza on the side! We’ll have guest speakers from the South Australian Police, Surf Life Saving South Australia, and the University of Adelaide Security team. 

    Register here


Connect week

Connect Week activities

Once O'week is over, Orientation does not end. Find out more about activites and support services in the first week of classes and beyond.

Visit the Connect Week page