International Students Prepare to arrive International Orientation
International Orientation
- Indigenous Education and Research Centre
- Indigenous Engagement
- Virtual Open Day
- Mabo Decision: 30 years on
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Marine Science
- Elite Athletes
- CEE
-
International Students
- Find your course
- How to apply
- Scholarships and financial support
- Study Abroad and Exchange
- Prepare to arrive
- Life at JCU
-
Student stories
- Allied Health
- Arts & Social Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Law and Finance
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- IT and Data Science
- Marine Biology
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Research
- Science
- Social Work
- Study Abroad & Exchange
- Teaching and Education
- Tourism
- JCU Authorised Representatives
- Contact us
- CEE
- Research Division
- JCU Orientation
- General Practice and Rural Medicine
- Pathways to university
- Cyber Security Hub
- JCU Global Experience
- Defence
- Open Day
- Pharmacy Full Scope
- Education Division
- JCU Heroes Programs
International Student Orientation is compulsory for all students studying on an International Student Visa.
Further information, including exact timings and locations, will be provided to you by the JCU team as part of your pre-departure communications.
By attending Orientation, you will gain the information, contacts and campus knowledge to successfully commence your studies. It is also a great opportunity to meet and make friends with fellow students and JCU staff through fun social activities.
2024 International Orientation Dates
JCU Student Orientation week is the first week of university for students. Students are required to attend the following events;
- College Orientation (Course Specific) (Monday/Tuesday)
- JCU Orientation
International Students are also required to attend
- International Student Orientation
2024 Key Dates | Trimester 1 | Study Period 1 | Trimester 2 | Study Period 2 | Trimester 3 |
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Orientation Week | 22 - 25 January | 12 - 16 February | 13 - 17 May | 15 - 19 July | 9 - 13 September |
International Orientation | 24 January | 14 February | 15 May | 17 July | 11 September |
Please bring your photo ID (student ID card, passport or driver's license) and JCU username and password (if you have one).
2025 Academic Calendar dates are available here.
For any enquiries on pre departure, planning your arrival or International Orientation, please contact the JCU Student Centre.