CQUniversity is showcasing its diversity by holding dozens of Orientation activities in locations stretching from Townsville to Melbourne, as well as on-line, catering for all its various categories of students as well as parents and partners.

While all students are welcome at general campus sessions and all are encouraged to join the on-line Orientation, there's also specialised sessions for flex students, international students, and Indigenous students, and even guidance for high schoolers engaging with the Start Uni Now program. Orientation Week runs from February 21-26.

Students attending Orientation Week

Orientation coordinator Dr Gemma Mann said the common factor is how "vital" it is for all new students to attend Orientation, or at least to get involved on-line, to ensure they are prepared for the study journey ahead.

She said advanced student mentors have an important role to play in guiding new students at many of the campus sessions.

"Orientation gives students the chance to meet key academics, program advisors and support staff and to find out what is important.

"We don't expect them to be able to do everything in the first week ... just to know what's important for them to find out."

Orientation Week includes social activities, entertainment, tours, program briefings and sessions on academic writing.

Students are encouraged to attend week-day sessions at Bundaberg; Emerald; Gladstone; Mackay; Noosa; and Rockhampton. Excepting Emerald, these locations are also hosting Saturday (Feb 26) sessions for flex students unable to attend during the week and various evening sessions for parents and partners. Emerald has an evening session on Tuesday February 22 in lieu of the weekend flex session.

There are special Saturday sessions for flex students based in the Brisbane and Townsville regions.

Students at our international campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast have Orientation activities available across several weeks, with details for Newly Enrolled Students on International Campuses available.

Students can link to the Orientation Online program and gain other details via the link at www.cqu.edu.au/orientation