With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands in Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
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Welcome to Western
Starting at university is exciting. Starting your study in another country is exceptional. Your first day at uni is the first day of what will surely be one of the most memorable periods of your life.
The Western Sydney International Orientation program will help you in your transition to university and to a new chapter of your life: a new environment, a new culture, and a new way of learning.
GET READY TO START
The commencement of your study at Western Sydney University is fast approaching! Session 1 2022 starts on Monday, 7 March 2022.
The better your start, the more you will get out of your time at uni. Here is a checklist of what you need to do to get ready!
1. ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
The first step to becoming a student at Western is to accept your offer.
The Western Sydney International Admissions team work tirelessly processing applications, issuing offers and working with future students to help them realise their educational goals with Western Sydney University. If you still need to formally accept your offer to enrol and finalise your timetable before the start of session, watch the ‘How to accept your offer video’ now.
If you have a question regarding your offer, the acceptance process or about your visa, visit the below links for more information.
Note: You must accept your offer and pay required fees as stated on your Offer Admission letter to receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). When you receive your CoE you can progress to the following steps.
2. ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
If you've accepted your offer and received your confirmation of enrolment (eCOE), the next step is to activate your student account (Western Account).
This will give you access to all our online services, including your student email account, My Student Records (MySR), the Library and more.You'll need your Western Student ID number.
You can find this number on your Offer of Admission letter.
Student Email
Email is the official communication channel at Western Sydney University. We send important information about your enrolment, exams, results etc to your student email account, not by post, so it's important that you check it regularly - every day if you can or at least twice a week. Your student email address is studentid@student.westernsydney.edu.au
3. PLAN YOUR ENROLMENT
Enrolling is the first and most important thing you need to do when starting at Western Sydney University. You need to complete your enrolment in My Student Records (MySR).
To select your subjects for Autumn 2022, you will need to find your program on the Academic Handbook page. When you search for your program, click on 'sequence' for the current recommended subject selections for this session.
International Students
Before enrolling, International Students must accept their offer and activate their account. Please view the How to Accept page for step by step instructions.
Enrolment and Class Registration Information Sessions
Join us every Monday at 6pm for information on enrolling, selecting your subjects, completing forms, selecting classes for your timetable or to ask any general advanced standing questions you may have.
4. CREATE YOUR TIMETABLE VIA CLASS REGISTRATION
Class Registration is how you choose your tutorials (and other classes) and put together your timetable. Allocate+ is the online system used to complete this process.
You'll need to make sure you are enrolled in all of your subjects. After being allocated into your classes, you may be able to swap classes depending on availability.
If you have just completed your enrolment, it may take a couple of hours for your subjects to appear in Allocate+. Check back later if they do not show up in Allocate+ immediately after enrolment.
Important additional information to do with Class Registration can be viewed on our Class Registration page.
Note: After your timetable is complete, if you have been allocated to an on-campus class and not able to attend due to an underlying health condition, please contact your First Year Experience Coordinator to discuss the options available to you.
Autumn Session 2022
- Monday, 20 December 2022 - Class registration options available to view only
- Monday, 31 January 2022 - Preference Selection Opens
- Thursday, 17 February 2022 - Preference Selection Closes
- Friday, 18 February 2022 - Class registration opens to make adjustments, based on availability.
5. ATTEND ORIENTATION
To make sure you get the best start at Uni, you must attend the following Orientation sessions. These sessions are compulsory.
International Orientation Session
Friday 18 February 3:00pm-5:00pm AEDT
Our dedicated International Orientation will give you an opportunity to learn more about the student services that are available to you, how to manage your study obligations as an international student, careers at Western, safety online and how university life will work for you. How to enrol and register for tutorials will also be included in this session.
Undergraduate Academic Sessions
Monday 28 February to Friday 4 March
This is your opportunity to meet your future lecturers and learn more about your program structure, expectations and the support services available.
Postgraduate Academic Sessions
Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February
Some programs will have group consultation sessions to provide you with all the preliminary information you need to start your program and time for you to ask questions.
Zoom is video conferencing software that supports face-to-face meetings online. This means that although you may not be physically in the same room, you can connect and see the faces of classmates, teachers and friends from anywhere in the world!
Zoom is free to download and easy to access from PCs, laptops, tablets and smart phones. Install Zoom via the link below. Once downloaded, you can sign in through your app or online with your Western account email address and password. Ensure you have activated your Western Account before joining the zoom session.
Law Students:
Please download and read the First Year Law Student Handbook, prior to orientation and have it on hand to refer to during your Program Orientation Session.
6. APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT ID CARD
Students can now apply for their Student ID card to be posted to them by following these steps:
- Go to onlineid.westernsydney.edu.au and upload a photo that meets our guidelines.
Please view the getting your new Student ID Card document for photo guidelines and acceptable documentation.
Offshore International Students do not need to undertake the Student ID Card process while overseas. You can get your Student ID Card once you arrive in Australia.
Welcome Week Events and Activities
There are so many activities and events to get involved in during Welcome Week. As we transition back on campus for 2022, we have so many interactive events to prepare you for studying at Western.
This month is an opportunity for you to connect with Western, get involved in social activities, and explore the support services Western has to offer.
We have prepared a calendar for you to view and register for all the events on offer during this month.
Travelling to Australia?
If you are planning to travel to Sydney, please review the Pre-departure and Arrival Checklist from the NSW Government so you know what you need to do. Please also visit our International Student Arrivals webpage to help you navigate information for returning to Australia.
Q&A sessions
To help you prepare for your journey, we are hosting Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions about arriving in Australia:
- Current government requirements including approved Australian vaccinations and COVID testing requirements
- How to navigate university processes and where to get help
- Support to help you prepare to succeed in your studies
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and;
- Temporary removal of work restrictions
Join any of the following sessions, held every Tuesday at 3pm (AEDT) on the following dates:
- 15 February
- 22 February
- 1 March
- 8 March
Note: When joining the Q&A session, please use your student email address to sign in.
MyWestern Portal
Once you start classes your student email is our official communication channel for all of your registration, exam and Uni life information.
To login, use your email address which is your StudentID
@student.westernsydney.edu.au and your Western Account password.
Buddy Program
Sometimes a friendly face, who has been there and done that, can make all the difference. Our International Buddy Program helps you meet and learn from more experienced students. The program also holds events and seminars to get you used to life in Australia - both academic and otherwise!
Student Services
At Western Sydney University, the welfare of our students is our number one priority. That’s why we happily provide multiple support services to ensure your transition to university goes smoothly.
Student Life
As a student at Western, you become part of a dynamic community. There are opportunities for sport, recreation, entertainment, going out and community engagement – both on and off campus.
Don’t miss Welcome Month!
WE'RE HERE TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
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