Academic English Program
Orientation is compulsory to attend for all new students, including students transitioning to new programs at UNSW College.
Orientation provides an essential introduction to studying at the College and includes resources events and information sessions designed to set you up for success.
- Key dates
- Get started
- Compulsory orientation day
- Get ready for classes
- Sydney guides
- If you missed orientation
Get started
Welcome to the start of your Academic English Program.
It is compulsory for you to attend all the sessions on Orientation Day.
For more details on what will be happening and where Orientation Day will be held, click the ‘Compulsory Orientation Day‘ button located above.
Furthermore, make sure to go through and carefully read through the contents located on the right side of this page. You are required complete all the steps in ‘Set Up Your Student Accounts‘ before your Orientation Day.
Attend orientation day
All new students including students transferring from other UNSW College programs are required to attend Orientation Day.
If you do not attend Orientation Day you will not be commenced as a student.
If you can not arrive on time for your Orientation, please contact your education agent to discuss options.
Check your personal email 3 days before the first Orientation Day. An important email will be sent by UNSW College with all the information you need to be ready to come to campus.
If you have not received any Orientation emails or are unable to attend the Orientation Day, please fill out the contact us form.
Every student must bring with them to Orientation Day:
- English language Windows or Apple Mac laptop (NOT an iPad, Android tablet, or Chromebook) with English version of Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur (11.0) Note: Your laptop must have Operating system set to English language. Office 365 installed in English. Google Chrome installed in English.
- Confirmation of Enrolment document
- Passport (both physical or digital copy accepted)
- A copy of your student visa (both digital or printed copy accepted)
- Student ID card (if you collected it prior to Orientation Day 1)
- Water bottle
When and where is Orientation?
Dates: Monday 13 October 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, G19 Library Rd, Kensington NSW 2033
How to get to Orientation
Getting ready for class
Every student should pack and prepare the following:
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As part of the University’s commitment to safety, we encourage all students to download the SafeZone app from the App Store or Google Play.
SafeZone plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our UNSW community. It aims to provide our staff and students with the following advantages:
- Access to personalised emergency assistance without delay. (Emergency Alert, First Aid or Non urgent matters)
- A direct line to the UNSW Security Operations Centre who can deploy appropriate emergency resources
- Prompt notifications regarding safety issues in their vicinity.
In the event of an emergency, the app allows you to quickly share your location and details with the University Security team who will be able to get the right assistance to you.
Please download SafeZone via the link HERE and using your zID to register.
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Here is the check-list for you to help you to prepare for your first day of classes:
- Laptop & Charger
- Phone & Battery pack.
- Headphones
- Notebook & Pen
- Water bottle
- Lunch/Snacks
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You can find your academic calendar on the Quick Links page.
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Your class timetable can be accessed via Allocate+ here.
If you have troubles finding your classroom, the article here can help you.
For any student who has classes at the Randwick Campus, you can click on our useful guide to see how you can utilise the UNSW Shuttle Bus to travel there from the Kensington Campus.
Getting Ready for Sydney
Fall in love with Sydney when you study in its heart.
Sydney is one of the safest and most liveable cities in the world: diverse and inclusive, and made up of global citizens. We look forward to welcoming you.
Beyond the famous landmarks, natural beauty and amazing restaurants, Sydney offers business and career opportunities as Australia’s financial and economic powerhouse. There’s always something to do in Sydney, and UNSW is right in the heart of it all.
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If you missed your orientation
If you missed Orientation, this page is your introduction to studying at UNSW College. It includes resources, events and information sessions designed to prepare you to be successful from day one of your classes. Please follow all the steps on the right-hand side. These steps are compulsory for you to be ready to succeed in your program.
As a new student who has not gone to an Orientation, you are required to attend a compulsory Late Orientation session at the start of your program. Attendance will be recorded and if you do not attend this session, you will not be commenced as a UNSW College student.
Late orientation session
Date: Monday 20 October
Time: 8am – 9am
Location: Room 131, Level 1, UNSW College L5 Building, 223 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Remember to bring your:
- Passport
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Student visa
Both physical or digital copies of the above documents are accepted.
UNSW College delivers its Foundation Studies, Academic English, Diplomas, and Pre-Masters Program, under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K; TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
UNSW College delivers its Applied Degrees under TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
UNSW College also delivers UNSW Diplomas on behalf of UNSW Sydney under CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).
See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information.
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