Orientation

Welcome to the University of Adelaide College.

The first week of your College program will be your orientation. This is when we will finalise your enrolment and help you get set up as a College student. There will be some important information sessions during the week that you are required to attend, as well as some tasks that you will need to complete.

You will receive an email prior to your orientation containing more details and the orientation schedule. This will be sent to the email address you include on your College application. If you know your University of Adelaide username & password, you can update your email address here. If do not receive your orientation email one week before your program starts, please contact collegeservices@adelaide.edu.au

UoAC_Orientation process flow chart_JULY_2024

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at collegeservices@adelaide.edu.au

We look forward to seeing you soon.

2025 Orientation Dates

Program Name	Orientation Start Date	Orientation End Date

Pre Masters Semester Program (Extended)	Tue, 7 January	Fri, 10 January
Pre Masters Trimester Program (Accelerated)	Tue, 28 January	Fri, 31 January
Foundation Studies Program (Standard)	Tue, 18 February	Fri, 21 February
Degree Transfer Program (Standard)	Tue, 25 February	Fri, 28 February
Pre Masters Semester Program (Accelerated)	Tue, 25 February	Fri, 28 February
Foundation Studies Program (Accelerated)	Tue, 25 March	Fri, 28 March
Degree Transfer Program (Extended)	Tue, 25 March	Fri, 28 March
Pre Masters Semester Program (Standard)	Tue, 1 April	Fri, 4 Apr
Pre Masters Trimester Program (Extended)	Tue, 1 July	Fri, 4 July
Degree Transfer Program (Standard)	Tue, 22 July	Fri, 25 July
Pre Masters Semester Program (Accelerated)	Tue, 22 July	Fri, 25 July
Foundation Studies Program (Standard)	Tue, 29 July	Fri, 1 August
Pre Masters Semester Program (Standard)	Tue, 30 September	Fri, 3 October
Degree Transfer Program (Extended)	Tue, 30 September	Fri, 3 October
Degree Transfer Program (Accelerated)	Tue, 30 September	Fri, 3 October
Foundation Studies Program (Accelerated)	Mon, 13 October	Fri, 17 October

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Your Orientation

Compulsory orientation takes place one week before your course commencement date. Further information about the Orientation schedule will be sent to the email address you included on your College application. If you do not receive your orientation email two weeks before your program starts, please contact us.

During your compulsory orientation you can expect to:

Learn more about your College program;
Meet key staff members, your peers and current College students;
Join sessions to help you navigate the online learning systems;
Learn about studying and living in Adelaide or Melbourne.

Have more questions? Contact the College Services Team.

Adelaide students – collegeservices@adelaide.edu.au
Melbourne students – askmelbourne@adelaide.edu.au

Late arrivals

Email college@adelaide.edu.au if you cannot commence by the start date on your offer letter for reasons beyond your control.

In your email, provide:

a reason for the late start request
the date you will be able to begin classes.

Late starts cannot always be approved – for some programs, late arrivals are not allowed at all. Arrivals are not usually permitted after the first week of classes, but we can work with you to find an agreed new start date.

Useful links

UoAC Social Club – Hosts fun events at the College throughout the year

Sonder – Free 24/7 safety and wellbeing service

Globe Medical – General Practitioners (Doctors) near College

Bupa – Overseas Student Health Cover

AUU – University of Adelaide Student Union (over 150 student clubs)

Study Adelaide and Study Melbourne – Organisations are driven by and for international students offering mentoring support services, tickets to events plus more

Where can I get help?

If you need any help, you can contact us by:

Email: collegeservices@adelaide.edu.au

Online appointment (Zoom) https://calendly.com/collegeservices