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Arrival and Orientation   

Reception

Students are advised to arrive in Newcastle or Ourimbah in the week before Orientation, to settle into their accommodation and become familiar with their surroundings. The University offers a free arrival and reception service to all new in-coming international students.

The Academic Year

The academic year at the University is divided into two 14-week semesters with a 5-week break between each. There is also a 2-week break within each semester. An enrolment and orientation program for international students is held before the commencement of each semester.