International student support

Southern Cross Global has a dedicated team committed to helping international students from application to acceptance and throughout their studies.

The team is committed to assisting international students and has been recognised for their outstanding support in the International Student Barometer (ISB).

Our dedicated team will assist you with the following:

pre-arrival information
settling into life in Australia and studying at Southern Cross University
international orientation and induction program
student visa and health insurance advice
applying for a leave of absence
intervention strategy to help students meet satisfactory course progression
referral to relevant support service at Southern Cross University
general welfare and challenges that may affect your study

“The international student support has been great since the beginning. Every time I had a question or needed something, someone was there for me. They care about your personal well-being. ”

With you every step of the way

No student is an island. No matter the extra help you need – we’ve got you covered.

Orientation

Orientation week is held the week before classes start and is compulsory for international students. It is designed to help the student understand the university, enrol in units and register in classes, understand student visa rules and meet other students. This week also includes connecting with our schools, getting to get to know the academics and learning about the fun activities to join at Southern Cross University. Of course, there are lots of social events in 'O' week and it's a great way

Scholarships

Scholarships are valued up to $32,000 over 4 years, which could help pay your living expenses and allow you to study full-time. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate international students for: academic achievement and aspirations to succeed.

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Ambassadors

Our international student ambassadors are carefully selected students who work with our international student support team. Their role is to provide a point of contact for new students, having experienced the same challenges of living and studying in a new country. Ambassadors mentor students, organise and participate in events and coordinate volunteering. They provide valuable support for international students coming into an unfamiliar environment and a new culture without the support of their

UniMentor – connecting students

The UniMentor program connects you with an experienced student mentor studying in the same discipline area as you. UniMentors can advise on a range of student issues, from the best way to navigate an online study environment to where to buy textbooks. You and your mentor can meet face-to-face, communicate via email, or catch up on Facebook and other social media sites. The UniMentor program is available to commencing undergraduate on-campus and online students and is coordinated by the Equity an

Careers and Employability team

Give your career the head start it deserves and make contact with the Careers and Employability team from the first year of your studies. The team are here to help you with online CareerSuccess resources on CareerHub and you can also have career counselling.

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Equity and inclusion services

A free and confidential service providing a range of support services to students with a disability (or students who are carers of a person with a disability) or medical condition, to assist them in engaging in their studies on the same basis as a student without a disability.