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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHECKLIST

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We are looking forward to welcome you to our ANU community! To help you prepare
for your arrival, we have put together some information about arrival
preparation, planning and what you can expect when you arrive in Canberra. We
strongly encourage all commencing international students to review this
information prior to coming to Australia. 

 


ONCE YOU'VE ACCEPTED YOUR OFFER

ORGANISE YOUR VISA AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS [SHOW DETAILS]

Organise your student visa

When you have accepted your offer to study at ANU, you need to apply for your
student visa. It is important to understand that ANU does NOT grant or cancel
visas. The Department of Home Affairs have sole discretion over all visas. Visa
applications can be made online or through an agent of your choosing. For more
information:

 * Understanding your visa 
 * Applying for visa 

 

Hold a valid OSHC 

It is a condition of an Australian student visa that student holds valid
overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their study in
Australia.  OSHC is a private health care arrangement which helps cover the
costs of medical treatments should you get sick or have an accident. More
information:
https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/overseas-student-health-cover-oshc   

 
Have a valid passport  
Check that your passport is valid for at least six months prior to your arrival
in Australia. There are embassies and consulates located in Canberra who may be
able to assist you with passport renewal. However, bear in mind that processing
time and services may vary. You will need to contact your embassies directly for
further information on passport renewal.   
 
Understand COVID-19 entry requirements
Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, border restrictions and entry
requirements can change from time to time. Please read the Australian Government
online checklist of actions you should take in preparation for arriving in
Australia.
 

ORGANISE YOUR ACCOMMODATION    [SHOW DETAILS]

It is important to allow enough time to organise your accommodation in Canberra.
If you are applying for on-campus accommodation, make sure to complete and
submit your application before the deadline:  anu.edu.au/study/accommodation  
 
ANU guarantees an offer of accommodation in one of our residences for
first-year, first-semester international undergraduate students.
 

If you are looking to live off-campus, there are several options you can
consider. The rental market in Canberra can be very competitive, so make sure to
give yourself plenty of time to secure an accommodation. For tips on finding
off-campus accommodation, please refer to the ANUSA’s housing tips page.

PLAN YOUR TRAVELS  [SHOW DETAILS]

ANU offers a free Canberra airport welcome for commencing domestic and
international students arriving in Canberra the week before and during
Orientation Week. Registrations and further information on operational hours can
be found on the Canberra Airport welcome service page.

There are no direct international flights to Canberra. There are several options
to get to Canberra, including domestic air travel, bus, train and private
transport. Most students opt to travel to Canberra via domestic air travel or
bus from Sydney or Melbourne.
 

BY AIR - DOMESTIC FLIGHT

Domestic flight Canberra is an hour away from Sydney and Melbourne by air. You
will need to make your way from the international terminal to domestic terminal
if you opt to take domestic flight to Canberra. International customs will need
to be cleared at your port of arrival before you can take your domestic flight.
This means that you will need to take your luggage with you when moving from
international to domestic terminal. Sydney airport is one the biggest airports
in Australia. It is not possible to walk between Sydney’s international and
domestic terminals.

There are free shuttle buses operating between the two terminals that you can
utilise to assist you with your transfer. Melbourne airport is smaller in
comparison. The international terminal is a short walk from the domestic
terminal.

BY BUS 

Bus to Canberra Canberra is 3.5 hours bus trip away from Sydney and about 7.5
hours bus trip away from Melbourne. Many students opt to travel via bus from
Sydney to Canberra. The bus terminal is located outside Sydney domestic airport
terminal. For more information on Sydney-Canberra bus services:

Murrays
bus: https://www.murrays.com.au/express-services/canberra-sydney-timetable/
Greyhound bus: https://www.greyhound.com.au/

Both services depart from Sydney airport and arrive in the Canberra Jolimont Bus
Station, which is only 2 km away from ANU.

CREATE A PACKING LIST  [SHOW DETAILS]

Canberra has a range of affordable retail stores and multicultural grocery
shops, offering a wide range of items you may need to make yourself at home. You
can buy most items at a reasonable price in Canberra, so prioritise bringing the
essentials like the below:

 * scanned copy of your travel documents, including visa, passport and eCOE.
 * Australian currency to get you started*
 * Snacks or select food from home
 * Toiletry products you may need
 * Climate appropriate clothing - Universal travel adaptor

Most retail and supermarket chains in Australia do have online stores. It is a
good idea to browse through their webpages to understand prices and items that
are available in Australia. Examples of major supermarket and household retail
stores include: Coles, Woolworths, Big W, Target and Kmart.

*Australia has strict biosecurity control. Understand what you can and cannot
bring to Australia. There are limits on certain items you can bring such as
maximum amount of cash you can bring and the types of food products you can
bring in. Check what you can bring to Australia here:
https://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/travelling/bringing-mailing-goods

EXPLORE YOUR COURSE OPTIONS  [SHOW DETAILS]

Prior to enrolment, it's important to learn all about your degree on
the Programs and Courses website. This website will provide you with information
on program requirements and learning outcomes, to the courses that you'll study
and career options. To find your program page, type in and select the degree
that you are studying into the search bar.

Please note, these programs have different enrolment instructions:
 * ANU Express, Medical School, and Military Law students will be emailed
   alternative enrolment instructions.
 * Graduate Studies Select students will follow the alternative enrolment
   instructions located on the GSS website.
 * Crawford School students should attend the Crawford induction session to
   enrol.

REGISTER AND ATTEND OUR PRE-ARRIVAL SESSIONS [SHOW DETAILS]

To help prepare you for ANU, we will be holding Pre-Arrival Sessions to cover
administration, accommodation and international student requirements. Come
along, find out what you need to know before arriving and ask any questions from
our team of experts.

SAVE THE DATE FOR O-WEEK [SHOW DETAILS]

O-Week occurs the week prior to Week 1 of classes. It's the perfect opportunity
to connect with other students, meet your colleges and find out about the social
and support services on offer at ANU.

O-Week is filled with a range of fun and informative events, so make sure you
check the events page to find out what is happening and register for the events
you are interested in.


 

 


BEFORE O-WEEK 

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP WITH ADMINISTRATION     [SHOW DETAILS]

ANU Student Central is your first point of contact for anything relating to
student administration, advice and support services.
 
Our friendly team can help you with a range of enquiries from enrolling in your
course and understanding fees and invoices, to getting your student ID card,
graduation documents and more.

COMPLETE THE ESSENTIAL MODULES     [SHOW DETAILS]

Before you begin your studies at ANU, you will need to complete these essential
modules. They’ll help you settle in, understand academic integrity, respect
others and feel safe on campus. There are various online modules designed to
help you prepare for your time in the University. 

ENROL IN YOUR COURSES     [SHOW DETAILS]

All new students must complete enrolment to be able to start studying your
courses. Enrolment is done via the Interactive Student Information System
(ISIS) isis.anu.edu.au. Once you have enrolled, you will then be able to access
your course materials via WATTLE and obtain your ANU student ID card. 

Before you enrol

Familiarise yourself with your degree requirements. It is a good idea to find
out which courses you need to enrol in. Have a look at the Programs and Courses
website for your program and course information. 

If you need additional advice speak with college advisor from your academic
college. Some colleges provide course advice information via emails to your ANU
email accounts. Refer to the college pages below to view available study plans,
program planning advice and contact information:

 * ANU College of Asia and the Pacific 
 * ANU College of Business and Economics
 * ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science
 * ANU College of Law
 * ANU College of Science
 * ANU College of Health and Medicine 
 * ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

When you are ready to enrol

All new students must enrol in courses by the second teaching week in the
semester. If you do not enrol in courses, you will not be able to attend and
access your classes. For more information on how to enrol, please refer to
Student Central's enrolment information.

After you enrol

Once you have completed your enrolment, you can access your course materials via
Wattle (Web Access to Teaching & Learning Environment) and pick up your student
ID. Wattle will host important information about course outline, course
materials, assessments, lecture information and many more.

BUILD YOUR TIMETABLE AND SIGN UP FOR TUTORIALS     [SHOW DETAILS]

MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling students to view the
timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small
teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time.
 
Click here to access helpful information to assist you when using MyTimetable.
 
Click here to access MyTimetable. 

SIGN UP FOR A STUDENT MENTOR      [SHOW DETAILS]

SET4ANU is a fun, free orientation program designed to assist new, first
semester students as they transition to life at ANU.
 
Participating students are given a later year student mentor who can help you
make new friends, answer your questions, and share their knowledge and networks
to help you settle into your study here at ANU. To find out more and sign up for
a mentor, visit the Set4ANU webpage.

JOIN ANU STUDENT FACEBOOK GROUPS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS     [SHOW
DETAILS]

Before you arrive you might want to start connecting with fellow new students.
There are three student Facebook groups:

 * New@ANU is ANUSA’s student-run Facebook group designed to help new and
   commencing undergraduate students transition into university life.
 * ANU International and remote students group is ANUSA's student-run Facebook
   group dedicated for international students at ANU. The group is intended for
   information-sharing and opportunities specific for international and remote
   students.

 


DURING O-WEEK...AND BEYOND  

GET YOUR STUDENT CARD    [SHOW DETAILS]

Whether you’re a new or returning student, you’ll need a student card to get
around the University, and as a form of ID when on campus!
 
Student Central is holding a simple one-stop-shop collection service all week
during Orientation Week (13 - 17 February) where you can collect your student
card.
 
We will be taking your photo for your student card at the collection service
before printing your card, so look sharp! We are unable to upload your preferred
photo to your student card.
 
NOTE: You must be enrolled in your courses to be eligible to receive a student
card. Not sure whether you’re enrolled? Check out the Enrol for the first time
webpage for more information, or contact Student Central at our homepage.

 

SET UP AN AUSTRALIAN BANK ACCOUNT   [SHOW DETAILS]

To open a bank account, you will be required to provide a list of
documentations, including passport, your confirmation of enrolment, proof of
address or residence, and other documentations as requested. Please refer to
your preferred bank's webpages for more information. 

The Commonwealth Bank is located at Kambri, ANU. There are other banks located
near the University, including:

 * ANZ Canberra Centre
 * Commonwealth Bank Canberra Centre
 * HSBC Canberra Centre
 * Westpac Canberra Centre

 

SET UP YOUR MOBILE PHONE     [SHOW DETAILS]

If you are looking to purchase a sim card, a good place to start is Canberra
Centre  - a shopping mall located two kilometres away from ANU campus. You will
need to take some ID with you to open a mobile phone account. Mobile phone
providers available at Canberra Centre include:

 * Vodafone
 * Optus
 * Telstra

GET YOUR OSHC CARD     [SHOW DETAILS]

When you first arrive, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with Australian
health care system as it might be different to that of home. As an international
student, you are required to hold an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) during
your time in Australia. Information on OSHC will covered at international
pre-departure induction before orientation week. 

If you require further assistance to understand your policy coverage and claim
information, Allianz OSHC representative is available on campus at Di Riddell
Student Centre.

ATTEND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION     [SHOW DETAILS]

This session will draw on expert advice and lived experiences to help you
understand key processes, available support and tips to prepare for your journey
at ANU. Refer to the orientation week events section for more information

ATTEND ORIENTATION WEEK EVENTS AND SIGN UP FOR SOCIAL PROGRAMS     [SHOW
DETAILS]

An important part of settling into your new life is establishing connections and
familiarising yourself with University environment. There are many ways to do
this including: 

Attend Orientation Week to get course advice from your academic college,
assistance with timetabling, meet support services at ANU and for opportunity to
meet fellow new students at various social events. You can find orientation week
events on this webpage.

ORGANISE YOUR PARKING PERMIT    [SHOW DETAILS]

If you plan to drive your car to ANU, it is important to know the parking rules
and regulations. The University offers various types of parking options to
staff, students and campus visitors. Parking options include hourly parking,
surface permit parking and parking station permits. Be sure to come in early as
there are limited parking spaces on campus.

Students with a Government Disability Parking Permit can apply for ANU
Disability Parking Permit in order to use accessible parking spaces on campus,
free parking and extended parking times. For parking costs, eligibility,
information on where to park and to purchase a permit click here.

 


REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

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