Prepare for semester

Overview

Register for courses – tick. Pay fees – tick. Now it's time to take care of all those final details to prepare for semester.

This section covers important information that will help you familiarise yourself with your program, the University and study resources.

We'll walk you through topics like where to buy your textbooks and where to collect your student ID. You'll also learn about wifi options and how to activate your student email.

We've tried to think of everything you need to know to start off on the right foot.

Read each step carefully. There's a lot to take in, but help is available whenever you need it.

Before you start preparing

Here's what you need to do first:

  •  Enrol in courses
  •  Sort out your finances
  •  Wait 24 hours for a student ID
  •  Read your course profiles

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