Orientation for international students

International students: your core Orientation events

Orientation is made up of Connect Week (9-13 February) and O’Week (16-20 February) designed to help you feel confident, connected and ready to start university life.

Events continue through Weeks 1–4, so you can keep meeting people and exploring university life.

Step 1: Register and attend an International Welcome Reception

You only need to register for and attend ONE International Welcome Reception. Choose the time and location that works best for you

Step 2: Register for your Degree Welcome

Your academic welcome session where you’ll learn about your degree, and meet academics and classmates. This is a key part of your Orientation experience.

Step 3: Register and attend an activity led by our International Student Support team

Get ready to explore Adelaide and make new friends! Here are two events you won't want to miss.

Victor Harbor

Join us for a day trip to Victor Harbor, just over an hour from Adelaide! Enjoy stunning coastal views, the iconic horse-drawn tram to Granite Island, and visit Urimbirra Wildlife Park to see koalas, kangaroos and more. It's the perfect way to meet new people.

Students walking on the causeway to Granite Island

Glenelg Beach

Join us for a fun and relaxing time at Glenelg Beach, one of Adelaide's most popular coastal spots! Soak up the sun, play some games, enjoy ice cream, and meet new people. Plus, you'll learn essential beach safety tips.

Step 4: Explore other Orientation activities below

Connect Week Connect Week
O’Week O’Week
Welcome to AU Welcome to AU

Start strong, sooner

In-person Connect Week sessions have now reached capacity.

If you missed out, don’t worry. You haven’t missed your chance to connect. Make sure you register for your O’Week Degree Welcome to meet people from your degree, get to know your campus and enjoy the energy of O’Week.

Adelaide City Campus – East

Monday 9 February
9:00am–2:00pm

SOLD OUT

Adelaide City Campus – East

Tuesday 10 February
9:00am–2:00pm

SOLD OUT

Adelaide City Campus – East

Wednesday 11 February
9:00am–2:00pm

SOLD OUT

Adelaide City Campus – East

Thursday 12 February
9:00am–2:00pm

SOLD OUT

Magill Campus

Wednesday 11 February
9:00am–2:00pm

SOLD OUT

Mawson Lakes Campus

Thursday 12 February
9:00am–2:00pm

SOLD OUT

Online

Friday 13 February
3:00pm–5:00pm

O’Week: Explore, connect, celebrate

O’Week is all about diving into university life. Beyond your Degree Welcomes, there’s a line-up of campus activities to help you connect and celebrate starting at Adelaide University.

Adelaide University Student Association (AUSA) activities

From first hellos to lifelong memories, AUSA is bringing a huge week of freebies, live music, games, crafts and free food, plus your chance to meet some of the faces you’ll soon see around campus. We’ll be popping up at metro campuses on their aligned Orientation days, with City East as our main activation, so you can connect with us wherever you’re studying.

AU Sport activities

There will be a Sport at Adelaide University stall at Orientation events across six campuses from 16–20 February, aligned with each campus’s Orientation Day. Learn about clubs, elite sport, scholarships, intervarsity sport, sport & fitness facilities, and membership discounts.

Sports Village at City East campus is your chance to connect with 40+ sport clubs, watch demonstrations, and join fitness challenges, taking place at the Cloisters and Jacaranda Lawns outside UniBar.

Adelaide University Library workshops

Join us to explore the Adelaide University Library’s wide range of services to support your assignments and study. Learn about library locations and study spaces, how to find resources using Library Search, and how to get help from the Ask Library team.

City East Campus
Monday 16 – Thursday 19 February
2.15pm – 3.00pm

City West Campus
Tuesday 17 February,
2.00pm – 2.45pm

Magill Campus
Wednesday 18 February
1.00pm – 3.00pm

Mawson Lakes Campus
Thursday 19 February
1.30pm – 2.15pm

Welcome to Adelaide University

The Welcome to AU series keeps the energy going after O’Week. Across Weeks 1–4 you’ll find Student Support expos, Adelaide University Student Association (AUSA) events, and wider university community activities to help you settle in, make connections, and feel part of university life.

AUSA Clubs Fair

Clubs Fair

Want to get involved on campus or meet people outside your classes? Clubs Fair is your chance to check out student clubs and societies led by AUSA, alongside a range of AU Sport clubs.

Running across five locations, it’s the biggest opportunity to explore what’s on offer, chat with current members, and find communities that fit you.

City East – Barr Smith Lawns
Tuesday 24 February, 11am–2pm
Wednesday 25 February, 11am–2pm

Magill – Student Lounge & Lawns
Tuesday 3 March, 11am–2pm

Mawson Lakes – GP Lawns
Wednesday 4 March, 11am–2pm

City West – Fenn Place & Clubhouse
Thursday 5 March, 11am–2pm

Roseworthy – Union Lawns
Thursday 5 March, 4pm–6pm

Whether you’re into sport, culture, causes, or just keen to try something new, there’s something worth checking out. Drop by, ask questions, and see what sticks.

AU Welcome Party

Friday 27 February
Maths Lawns, City East Campus

Save the date! To celebrate the end of Week 1, Adelaide University and AUSA are hosting the first official Welcome Party. Registrations are essential, with free food and drinks, live music, and activities on offer.

Registration coming soon!

Late Starters Welcome

Monday 2 March
2:00pm-4:45pm

Union House, Function Room 1, City East Campus

Missed your International Welcome Reception?

Join us for a friendly and informative event to help you settle into university life where you'll take a campus tour, get useful tips and resources for navigating uni, connect with fellow students and enjoy a free bubble tea!

Student Support Expos

Student Support Expos are pop-up events held across all metro campuses in Weeks 2 and 3, designed to help you connect with the services and support available as you settle into study at Adelaide University. Meet key student support and community services, ask questions, and find out where to go for help throughout the year.

No registrations required. Drop in, complete Expo Bingo to score exclusive merchandise, and enjoy a free treat at each campus.

Dates and locations:

City East: Monday 2 March, 11am–2pm
Magill: Tuesday 3 March, 12pm–2pm
Mawson Lakes: Thursday 5 March, 11am–2pm
Roseworthy: Tuesday 10 March, 4pm–6pm
Waite: Thursday 12 March, 12pm–2pm

Kaurna Day

Thursday 5 March 2026, 7am–2:30pm
City East Campus, Barr Smith Lawns

Adelaide University invites you to celebrate Kaurna Day 2026 - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a day to honour, learn from, and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The day begins with a sunrise Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, followed by a full program of music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and community activities across Adelaide City Campus East.

Kaurna Day is a free community event - everyone is welcome!
Join us on Thursday, 5 March 2026, 7 am–2:30 pm, as we celebrate the connection between Adelaide University and the First Nations peoples on whose lands we live and learn – the Kaurna, Boandik, and Bangarla peoples – and recognise the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across Australia.

Explore and experience:

Performances by First Nations artists from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM)
Community stalls featuring Indigenous artists and vendors
Student and researcher showcases, highlighting First Nations-led research and learning
Cultural activities, native animal displays, and interactive experiences on the Barr Smith Lawns

Come for an hour or stay for the day — Kaurna Day is a time to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together)

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