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Student life at JCU
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Student life at JCU is about more than just lectures, classes and study. You also get to connect with other students, attend events, and enjoy campus life.
Going to uni gives you the chance to try new things and get involved in activities you might have never tried before. And, of course, you can keep doing the things you are already passionate about.
There is more to student life than lectures and classes
Sport and fitness
From football to underwater hockey, there are more than 60 student sporting teams at JCU. Whether you are looking to play sport at a competitive level, join a social comp or just ‘shoot some hoops’ with friends, there is a sporting option to suit you.
Events
Uni wouldn’t be uni without a whole lot of events! Enjoy free weekly breakfasts and BBQs, music gigs, film screenings, trivia nights, picnics, comedy sessions and creative workshops.
Orientation week
‘O Week’ will introduce you to the university and campus life. You will be given information about your classes, pick up your student ID cards and be able to enjoy lots of great activities. One of the big drawcards of O Week is Market Day, a day of festivities including live music and BBQs.
Clubs and societies
With 100+ student-run clubs and societies at JCU, there is a club perfect for you.
Here are a few clubs and societies you can get involved in.
- Goju Karate Jutsu
- Rugby Union
- Underwater Hockey
- Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming
- Meditation and Yoga
- Rock climbing
- JCU Christian Student
- Plus heaps more!
Study abroad
Make a lifetime of memories and earn your degree at the same time. The JCU Global Experience program helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and disposition to succeed in a global workforce. Open your mind to exotic locations, unique experiences, and extraordinary people. Complete a placement or short course, or spend an entire year abroad.