International Orientation

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.

2023 International Orientation Dates

Trimester 2
Friday, 26 May 2023
11am - 1pm 
Cairns, Nguma-bada campus: Building A1, room 016
Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus: Building 134, room 010

Study Period 2

Friday, 14 July 2023
9am – 2pm (registration opens at 8:30am)

Cairns, Nguma-bada campus: Building A3, room 002

Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus: Building 26

Study Period 85 (Cairns campus only)
Friday, 1 September 2023

Trimester 3
Friday, 8 September 2023

Please bring your photo ID (student ID card, passport or driver's license) and JCU username and password (if you have one).For any International Orientation enquiries, please contact the Enrolments team.