Orientation

All commencing international students are expected to participate in orientation activities, in order to familiarise themselves with the different academic system at Flinders and its expectations, as well as to learn more about their new environment and culture. Students who know how to access services and find their way around are on the way to success!

• Flinders Arrival Briefing (FAB)
• ISSU Welcome Events
• ISSU Orientation Information Sessions
• ISSU Tours for commencing students
• Orientation to study
• Faculty and Course Orientation
• Orientation Information for AusAID students

 

 

Flinders Arrival Briefing (FAB)

Your first step is to come to the International Student Services Unit (ISSU) office to attend your Flinders Arrival Briefing (FAB).
This session covers enrolment, orientation activities, Student ID and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card collection, work conditions, university policies and important government regulations relating to your stay in Australia.
Please note, all international students must attend this session. Please register online to book.
If you require further assistance, please contact the ISSU .

  

ISSU Welcome Event: Afternoon Tea

This is the formal welcome event for international students. The Vice Chancellor attends this ceremony.

ISSU BBQ: Aussie BBQ for International Students

This mid-semester event is a great chance to renew friendships and meet other international students.

Please book online for the welcome event and BBQ.

 

 

ISSU Orientation Information Sessions

The ISSU runs a series of information-packed orientation information sessions targeted at the specific needs of international students.  
Please book online for these information sessions.

The following information sessions will be offered:

• Tenancy Branch – Housing Issues
• Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
• South Australian Police (SAPOL)
• Australian Quarantine Inspection Services South Australia (AQISSA)
• ISSU Adjustment and Adaptation
• ISSU Knowing Australia
• ISSU Basic Tips 
• Health and Relationship issues
• Knowing Flinders - Support services  
  
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Information for sponsored students
• Information for Exchange/Study abroad Students
  
• Basic tips for successful short stays
  
• Dollar Sense – A financial Survival Guide
• ISSU GEMP Orientation
  
• Research Student Information Session
  
• Information for Family
• Student Work Regulations

 

Tours

The ISSU organises a range of tours and trips for commencing students to help them become familiar with their local surroundings. These tours include guided tours to the city, Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and the beachside suburb of Glenelg as well as day trips to Port Adelaide and another one to Mount Lofty and Cleland Wildlife Park.

City, Glenelg and Marion tours are free – all you need is a bus ticket – Please book online.
Please click this link to find out more about other tour activities.

 

Orientation to study

The University’s Student Learning Centre runs an academic orientation program called Excelerate. Even if you have studied at other universities before, you will find there are a number of important differences regarding assessment requirements, online learning tools and academic culture, which are important to find out about before the semester starts.
The Start Smart program is designed to help you make the transition to being an effective and confident new student and to know where services are located and what they can offer. Another key to the program is your introduction to the Library services, which is essential for your success.

Faculty and Course Orientation

Students must attend their COMPULSORY faculty or course orientation. For more information, please visit the Start Smart program.

AusAID students

If you are a student on AusAID scholarship, you must attend a compulsory five-week orientation program called Introductory Academic Program (IAP). The details of this were in your offer letter.
For further assistance, please contact the AusAID liaison team (Elaine Kane (elaine.kane@flinders.edu.au) and Maxine Bald (maxine.bald@flinders.edu.au).