Fees and Dates
Get ready for James Cook University (JCU) by adding important dates into your calendar for campus Induction Days and Readiness Assessments.
Welcome - Induction: Orientation Week
The Diploma Welcome - Induction is designed to prepare you for University life, where you will meet the Diploma staff and your fellow students.
What to bring:
- A pen and notepad.
- There are water bubblers available, please feel free to bring a refillable water bottle.
- Lunch will be provided.
Contact pathways@jcu.edu.au if you have any questions.
- Townsville Campus
- When: Monday 18 February 2019, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Where: TBA
- Cairns Campus
- When: Tuesday 19 February 2019, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Where: TBA
Official Welcome
The Diploma Official Welcome to JCU gives you the opportunity to meet our Student Mentors, join a guided tour of the campus and the Library, and meet our Diploma Academic Staff and join them for an interactive academic activity session.Welcome Day is now combined with the Induction, please see details above.
Class Registration Assistance Session
We can assist you with registering for your classes and organising your timetable.
If you are unable to attend the session please email: pathways@jcu.edu.au to arrange an alternative time.
Townsville Campus: 24 January 2019, arrive between 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Building 142, Room 021 (The Science Place)
Cairns Campus: 24 January 2019, arrive between 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Building B1 (Library), room 104
Readiness Assessment
The Readiness Assessment is compulsory for Pathways students to complete prior to the semester commencing.
It is an online tool used to assess your readiness for academic study. This will have no bearing on your acceptance or enrolment to JCU.
If you cannot make one of the times below please email: pathways@jcu.edu.au to arrange an alternative time.
Townsville Campus
- Where: Building 142, Room 021 (The Science Place)
- Allow approx. 1 to 1.5 hours to complete
Please note you must have accepted your offer to study in the Diploma to attend.
Attend one session only from the dates listed below:
- Tuesday, 22 January 2019, arrive anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm
- Wednesday, 30 January 2019, arrive anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm
- Thursday, 7 February 2019, arrive anytime between 9:00am and 11:00am
- Wednesday, 20 February 2019, arrive anytime between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Once you have completed the Readiness Assessment, Pathways staff can assist you with your study plan and subject enrolments.
Contact pathways@jcu.edu.au if you have any questions.
Cairns Campus
- Where: Building B1 (Library), room 104
- Allow approx. 1 to 1.5 hours to complete
Please note you must have accepted your offer to study in the Diploma to attend.
Attend one session only from the dates listed below:
- Wednesday, 16 January 2019, arrive anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am
- Wednesday, 23 January 2019, arrive anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am
- Wednesday, 30 January 2019, arrive anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am, please note, this session will be held in Building A1, room 013B
- Wednesday, 06 February 2019, arrive anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am
- Wednesday, 13 February 2019, arrive anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am
Once you have completed the Readiness Assessment, Pathways staff can assist you with your study plan and subject enrolments.
Contact pathways@jcu.edu.au if you have any questions.
Fees and charges
University study involves a range of expenses, including living and study costs. For information relating to fees, costs and financial support select the link that best suits your requirements:
