Before you leave your country to come to Australia, there are many things to consider and organise:
- Make sure you have a copy of your student visa and understand the requirements around it.
- Ensure your flights are booked, and your arrival date is a minimum of two weeks before your orientation program begins.
- Organise your transport from Adelaide Airport to your accommodation. You can request a Meet & Greet service by completing the online form.
- Ensure your have packed your passport and it has at least six months validity.
- Print or have a digital copy of your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy.
Find a more detailed packing checklist on the StudyAdelaide website.
If this is your first time studying in Adelaide and you are under 18, we have teamed up with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) to provide you with safe, affordable, and welcoming homestay accommodation. It provides an excellent opportunity to connect and live with an Australian family, learn more about Australian culture and society, and practice your English outside of the classroom.
There are also many other accommodation options, including living on campus at Flinders Living, at our city accommodation provider The Switch, or renting privately in the suburbs.
Find out more about your accommodation options here.
We recommend that you arrive in Adelaide at least two weeks before your orientation commences. This will give you enough time to get settled and comfortable in your new home before you start studying. Let us know if you would like to request an airport Meet & Greet.
During this time, you can find convenient public transport in Adelaide, many different food options, great places for shopping and discover the many attractions and fun activities Adelaide has to offer.
There are many different ways to get to Flinders University Academy, located at the University's Bedford Park campus.
Many public buses go to the campus via the Adelaide Metro network, and if you live nearby, cycling or walking are healthy and cheap transport options. There is also a train service that transports you from the Adelaide CBD to the Flinders Station is just 22 minutes.
Flinders University Academy is based at the heart of the Bedford Park campus, next to the Flinders Connect in the Central Library building.
You must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your studies - this is a compulsory student visa requirement.
OSHC is insurance that providers cover for:
- Cost of seeing a doctor
- Hospital care
- Ambulance costs in cases of emergency
- Most prescription drugs
Flinders University Academy can help arrange your OSHC for you through Medibank. If you need help or have questions about your cover, a Medibank representative will be available on campus at selected times to help you.
The first week of your Academy studies will be your orientation. Our Student Services team will guide you through setting up your student account, enrolling into topics, and anything else that will help you with your studies.
There will be some important information sessions during the week that you are required to attend, as well as some tasks that you will need to complete.
Don't worry - we'll be there to help you every step of the way!
You will receive an email two weeks prior to your orientation with more details and a schedule of activities. This will be sent to your email address that you included in your initial academy application. If you do not receive an email two weeks prior to your start date, please contact students.academy@flinders.edu.au
Your wellbeing and happiness is important to us. Our Student Services team is available to support you through any challenges or concerns that may arise. Our dedicated team offer the following services to ensure you will enjoy your time at the Academy:
- Course and topic enrolment advice
- Academic support
- General study advice
- Accommodation
- Social connection
- Understanding policies
At Flinders University Academy, we'll help you to enrol in all your topics when you arrive in Adelaide.
During Orientation, our Student Services team will help you to understand the process and make sure that you're correctly enrolled and ready to start.
You can access detailed study plans and enrolment guides via the Flinders University Academy Online Hub. Please note you will need your FAN and password to access this page.
As a student of Flinders University Academy, you will have access to the best academic support available.
If you have any questions about your studies, we encourage you to talk with your teacher in the first instance. Book a time to speak with them and explain what you need help with.
If you would prefer to speak to someone else, our Student Services team will be there to help. You can find the team in the Academy Student Services Hub, in the Central Library building.
We also have Lead Teachers in every topic and an Academic Director who are all available to help you with any academic problems you might have.
As an Academy student you have access to regular support and elective classes. These classes are designed to help you in particular areas such as English and basic academic research skills. There are also more social classes to help you with conversational skills or just to have fun with your fellow classmates.
Make sure to check to the calendar to sign up for a class and speak to our Student Services team if you need help.
All Academy students can access the Student Learning Support Service (SLSS) for extra academic support and assistance.
Flinders University regularly organises events and activities for students.
These include excursions to popular destinations around Adelaide and South Australia as well as other social events that are a great way to connect with other students and make new friends.
Flinders University Academy will also be organising a wide range of fun activities. More info to come soon!
When you are ready to progress to your destination degree, our Student Services team will be there to guide you. This includes:
- Helping you understand how to accept your offer and receive your new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Connecting you with the relevant enrolment support
- Anything else to prepare you for your next steps and transition to your destination degree
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South Australia 5042
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