Orientation

The New to SCU Module is your first stop for all things Orientation at SCU. It's a comprehensive online, self-paced module that steps you through everything you need to know for your studies. Whether it’s your essential admin tasks, attending your course information session, or learning about the technology you’ll be using and support services available to you, New to SCU covers it all. You can log in to the New to SCU Module via your Blackboard learning site.

When you first start at university, there can be some terms which may be unfamiliar, or may have a different meaning to what they normally would outside of university. Some universities will use the same words but they will have different meanings. 

The glossary of terms is a great place to start. 

If you're attending an on campus Orientation day, please ensure you register your attendance beforehand for organisational purposes.

On the day, wear comfortable clothes, including shoes you can comfortably walk in. Some campus tours may include labs which require enclosed shoes.

You may also find it helpful to bring a bag (such as a tote bag), a notebook and a pen, as well as a water bottle. Don't forget to bring a smile; remember, there are lots of other new students who are also excited and nervous about their first day too. 

Students and staff must display a parking permit with a valid expiry date when attending the Lismore or Gold Coast Campuses, you can get your permit during Orientation using the instructions below. Coffs Harbour students do not require a permit but are required to use the designated parking areas.

To be issued a parking permit, please visit the Parking Permit Program for more information.

You can apply online through MyEnrolment by clicking on the Forms tile, then selecting the Student ID - Request Form. Alternatively, you can select the My Details tile, select the Forms tab, then select the Student ID Card - Request Form. 

For more information, visit the Student ID Cards page.

You can watch your session recordings in the FYI Module. 

Course Information Sessions can be found under the 'Faculty Information' pages in the side-menu. 

Orientation workshops can be found under the 'Orientation workshops' page in the side-menu. 

Instructions are provided on the Accept your offer and enrol pages. If you require assistance, you can contact Student Services and they will be happy to answer any questions and help you through the process.

All rooms are listed like this M.G.13, if we break that down it reads like this: M=Block/Building G=Building Level (lower ground, ground, 1, 2 etc) and the last number refers to the door number. For more information, visit the campuses page or the Timetables page.

Check out Orientation Social Activities for connection opportunities like the New to SCU Facebook group and Student Association events and activities. You can also find out about upcoming events on What's On and check out UniLife for sport, health and wellbeing activities. Each unit on your MySCU (Blackboard) will also have a discussion board where you can interact with your fellow classmates.

SCU has a wide range of support services to support you on your study journey. Check out the "Support services" tab in the side-menu of the FYI Module to see the full range of support. You can also enjoy student membership rates at the Coffs Harbour and Lismore campus Fitness Centres and join health and wellbeing activities by UniLife and the Student Associations.

If you are under the age of 18 years, an international student advisor will contact you before you commence and arrange your orientation to ensure you have the information you need about your academic progress, support services available to you, and ways to keep yourself safe and manage an emergency. 

If you are not accompanied by a parent or guardian, this student advisor will meet with you every fortnight until your 18th birthday to assist you to manage your studies and welfare.

Missed your Orientation or feeling lost? Contact the International Student Support team:
Email: ioadviser-gc@scu.edu.au or Phone +61 26620 3876  / Afterhours: 1300 782 676 or text 0477 751 363

See more at your International student support website.