O-Week Checklist

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☐ Review campus map and mark quiet spaces, disability services, bathrooms, and food outlets that meet sensory needs. 



☐ Review transport options including parking maps and public transport. 



☐ Pack lunch, snacks and a water bottle. 



☐ Pack your laptop, a notepad and pen. 



☐ Set up IT access including Wifi, Access to Learn JCU and Microsoft 365 (help is available at the library if you need it) 



☐ Collect student ID card; test it on library entrance points and printing stations.

 

☐ Check that you are enrolled in your subjects. Add key dates (enrolment cut-offs, census date, assessment deadlines) to a digital calendar with reminders. (Key dates are available in your subject outline).

 

☐ Contact AccessAbility to book a meeting. Reception services are available on the first floor of the library in Townsville and Cairns. 

 

☐ Attend at least one course-related info session; note lecturer names and contact details. Details are also available on your subject site (LearnJCU) 

 

☐ Sign up for closed captions or lecture recordings if offered. 

 

☐ Identify a peer mentor, study buddy, or student society that feels safe and supportive. 

 

☐ Pack a sensory toolkit (e.g., noise-cancelling headphones, stim toy, snacks) for the rest of the week. 

 

☐ Schedule downtime after large events to prevent burnout. 