Orientation helps you get off to a great start at Griffith
Through our Welcome Sessions, myOrientation and O-Week events, you can find out all you need to know to get started at Griffith. Orientation also provides opportunities to make new friends and find out what to expect as a Griffith student. You can also learn how to make the most of your first trimester at Griffith and beyond.
International Student Welcome and Orientation
Join us on campus at this compulsory welcome session. Meet your International Student Advisors, peers and learn about the Griffith Mates Program from our Mates.
Attend one of these sessions below, that best suits your Orientation week schedule.
Gold Coast campus
- Monday 26 February, 2-3pm
(G40 Auditorium) - Tuesday 27 February, 2–3pm
(G40 Auditorium)
Nathan campus
- Wednesday 28 February, 2–3pm (N22_Theatre 1)
- Thursday 29 February, 2–3pm
(N22_Theatre 1)
South Bank campus
- Monday 26 February, 2–3pm
(S05_2.04)
Logan campus
- Tuesday 27 February, 2–3pm
(L08_Theatre 1)
Mt Gravatt campus
- Tuesday 27 February, 2–3pm
(M09_1.129)
How to improve your English at Griffith University:
This workshop led by Mr John Smith, Assistant Director of Studies from the Griffith English Language Institute, will provide helpful pointers to our students who are looking for ways to improve their English language skills.
- Friday 1 March, 11am-12.30pm
(Online - click here to join via Zoom)
Late arrival sessions:
If you are arriving to Australia after Orientation week, you will be able to attend our International Student Welcome catch up sessions in Week 1.
Gold Coast campus
- Friday 8 March, 10–11am
(G11_4.29 Skylounge)
Nathan campus
- Friday 8 March, 10–11am
(N02_Cinema)
Pre O-Week Career Workshops (Online)
International Student Panel Session
Develop Career Readiness from day 1
- Thursday 22 February, 10 - 11:30am
(Online)
Join a fantastic line up of panel members from senior fellow international students and recent graduates to gain valuable career advice and examples of what you could be doing alongside your degree to help guide your future career pathway! The session is also supported by Belinda Murphy, Griffith Career Development Consultant, to help you with the necessary resources, and knowledge to navigate the path towards a fulfilling career.
Lockin U China Career Planning and Employment Workshop
- Friday 23 February, 2pm - 3:15pm
(Online)
New students from China are invited to join an interactive workshop presented by Lockin U China, the China global recruitment expert, to get a head-start on navigating the Chinese job market while you're studying in Australia.
You will be provided with practical employment and careers information to help prepare you to find opportunities in China, including career and job-seeking planning from day one of university life for students from first year to fresh graduates returning to China, and job application tips for the Chinese job market.