Current students

To facilitate an effective student experience, the following student transition principles have been developed to provide support to students transferring to Adelaide University, including supporting the transition to their Adelaide University program.

• Communication: All current students will receive timely and transparent communication regarding any impacts to their student experience, program or courses.
• Program: Students will be transitioned to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Adelaide University program or have their existing program transferred.
• Study plans: Current students will receive a transition study plan that outlines their transition credit and remaining studies prior to 2026 enrolments opening.
• Support: All current students will be provided with support before, during and after the transition to Adelaide University.
• Credit: Students will be awarded transition credit for the studies completed within their existing program (including credit previously approved at their foundation university).
• Support arrangements: Existing support arrangements will be maintained for all students to ensure equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Flexibility: Transition arrangements will consider and accommodate students studying part-time, allowing sufficient time for completion of programs.

If you are transitioning to Adelaide University in 2026, you will receive your transition study plan between June and November this year. Your study plan will detail the courses you have completed and those you’ll need to enrol into when enrolments open for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students in late 2025. You will be able to complete your degree in the same timeframe, provided you continue to make satisfactory academic progress.

Please note that the majority of graduate researchers will not receive a study plan as their degrees do not contain coursework. Graduate researchers will instead be contacted with specific advice relating to their transition and Adelaide University program.

If you have any questions once you receive your study plan, our dedicated Transition Support team will be able to help with any queries – contact them via email or phone: +61 8 7420 5101.

Your study plan will include the following information:
• Your personal details, including name, student ID etc.
• Your current/Adelaide University program and plan information (including names and codes).
• The courses you have completed in your current program (including previously approved credit) and how will they be recognised in your Adelaide University program.
• The courses you need to enrol into to complete your degree at Adelaide University, including the code, name and the semester it’s available in.
• Some important study plan notes.

When the time comes to enrol and you’re searching for your courses, please be aware some courses have similar or the same names. Ensure you are enrolling in the course with the correct code as outlined on your transition study plan.

More information about enrolments will be sent to you prior to them opening.

We are fully committed to supporting you during the transition to Adelaide University. You will receive timely and open communication regarding any changes to your student experience, your program or any courses. You will be provided with support, both face-to-face and online, before, during and after transition to Adelaide University.  

The student support services available at Adelaide University will incorporate all the services currently available to students at the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia. This includes support services such as general enquiry services, counselling, disability or carer support (including access plans), First Nations student support, graduate research specific services, elite athletes and performer agreements and personalised support for veterans, and the continuation of any ongoing scholarships (subject to meeting ongoing conditions).

For graduate research students, this will also include support through the Adelaide University Graduate Research School.

You can also visit the Support web page to find out more about Adelaide University’s range of support services.   

View the Adelaide University Academic Calendar to see the key dates for 2026-2027. Adelaide University has a long-term vision to move to a trimester calendar that will support a more accessible and flexible student experience. We anticipate a gradual transition that will not commence before 2028. 

If you’re living in Adelaide and looking for new accommodation, or you’ll be arriving in Adelaide to commence your studies in 2025, please seek accommodation assistance from the education provider you are enrolled with for 2025. Visit the relevant websites for more information:

• UniSA Student Support Accommodation
• University of Adelaide Accommodation Service
• SAIBT Accommodation
• University of Adelaide College Accommodation

Both foundation universities have strong, positive relationships with all accreditation partners, and we are working closely with them to ensure all programs at Adelaide University can offer the same professional accreditation as equivalent programs at our foundation institutions. This work is ongoing and a high priority for both Adelaide University and our accreditation partners.

Accreditation information is provided in the accreditation section on individual program webpages and is updated regularly. Degree information for most Adelaide University programs is now available, with the remainder to be added soon. Please check back shortly if your program page is currently unavailable. 

Please note that the foundation universities’ internal transfer and credit forms are currently unavailable and will be accessible in the Adelaide University Student Portal later in 2025. If you require assistance in the meantime, please contact Ask Adelaide or Campus Central.

Throughout September, current students will be receiving an email introducing you to the new Adelaide University Student Portal, named myAdelaide, and asking you to log in for the first time. Please keep an eye on your emails as they will get sent progressively throughout the month.
Some students will have to activate their AU student account prior to logging into the portal. More information about this, including user guides, are available on the IT support page. There are some Frequently Asked Questions about this process available in the FAQ section below too.