Starting life in a new country is an incredible experience, but one you will need to be prepared for. Find essential resources for international students preparing to arrive here.
If you haven’t yet accepted your offer, check your offer email or letter as it will tell you how to do so. Once you’ve accepted, you can enrol in your course - either online, using the how to enrol page or in-person at a live enrolment session.
Once you are enrolled, you’ll be able to access your Student Hub, check your course and unit details and sign up for classes. You’ll also be able to print exam timetables, see results, re-enrol and pay your fees.
It sounds obvious, but check when your first day of university is! Remember, Orientation starts the week before classes and it’s very important that you attend.
Another important date is ‘census’. After the census date, you can no longer change your mind about units without being charged tuition fees. Census occurs at the end of Week 4 of classes, but make sure to check the date in the Student Portal and write it down so you don’t miss it.
Exam timetables are also published on the Student Portal during the trimester. Exams are held on campus the week following the end of the trimester.
Once you know all your key dates, we recommend you keep track of them in your diary.
Getting your finances organised before you start your course at Deakin College means you can stress less about money and focus on your studies.
Understand how to pay your fees as an Australian student or an international student
Deakin College students can find accommodation on-campus at Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds or Geelong Waterfront. If you would prefer to live off campus, we’ve got some handy tips on where to start your search.
Learn more about on-campus and off-campus accommodation.
As well as finding a place to stay, it’s equally important to make sure you know how to get to the right campus on your first day!
Find your campus directions and transport options below.
Melbourne Burwood
Geelong Waurn Ponds
Geelong Waterfront
It’s important to note that Deakin is a completely smoke-free university. This means you’re not able to smoke on any Deakin campus at any time.
If you do smoke, you can find free information and advice about quitting at all campus medical centres.
Find out more about Deakin Medical Centres.
We have Deakin security officers on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can easily identify them by their uniforms, which display the Deakin security badge. If you ever feel unsafe on campus - particularly at night - you can contact Deakin security and they will escort you to and from your car or public transport.
Find out more about safety and security at Deakin.
Deakin College’s mentoring programs and Student Committees are the perfect way to meet new friends from day one. Look out for Orientation mentors during your first week - they will be able to help you by providing important information about studying at Deakin College and answering any questions you might have.
Connecting with our Student Learning Mentors or being part of the Student Committee are also great ways to meet other Deakin College students. If you’re into sport or you have a special interest, why not join DUSA and be part of a student club?
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