Step 10 - Orientation

Monday, 31st July – Bachelor of Nursing Students Only – Lake Macquarie & Sydney Campus
Monday, 8th August – All other courses – Lake Macquarie Campus

O Week is held at both Lake Macquarie and Sydney Campus to welcome all new students to Avondale College of Higher Education. We encourage you to participate and attend O Week activities; a series of informative, exciting and fun-filled events. It is a great way to meet new friends, be connected and get involved in the Avondale community.

O Week is open to all students whether studying by distance, on our Sydney campus or our Lake Macquarie campus.

O Week Activities:

Date	Time	Activity
Monday 24 July	9:00am	New second and third year Bachelor of Nursing students only – Sydney Campus Orientation at the Clinical Education Centre, Wahroonga
		Timetabled classes commence for second and third year Bachelor of Nursing students only
Monday 31 July	9:45am - 1:00pm	New first year Bachelor of Nursing students only – Sydney Campus Orientation at the Clinical Education Centre, Wahroonga
	1:00pm - 2:30pm	New first year Bachelor of Nursing students only – Lake Macquarie Campus Orientation @Admissions Office, Campus Tour, Student ID, Library Tour, AIMS
	3:00pm	Nursing Students – Welcome Afternoon Team @NU2 (LM)
	3:30pm	Nursing Orientation @NU2 (LM)
Tuesday 1 August		Timetabled classes for first year Bachelor of Nursing students only
Sunday 6 August	10:00am - 3:00pm	Residential Students move-in day
	6.30pm	Residential Halls (joint) induction @Watson Hall
	8.00pm - Late	O Week Movie Night @Education Hall (Food & Nibbles)
Monday 7 August	8:30am	Arrive on Campus. Meet @Admissions– Hot Drinks & Cookies
	9.00am	Welcome @Ella Hughes Chapel (All new students)
	10:00am - 12:00pm	Registration - Student ID, Student Finance, Campus Tour Course Advice & Enrolment (Academic Enrolment) @Admissions
	12:00pm	Cafeteria Lunch
	1:00pm - 2:30pm	Introduction to Library @Library (LM) 30mins Academic Integrity (AIM) @Library (LM) 30mins Managing your Finances @LT1 30mins
	2:30pm - 3:00pm	Afternoon Tea @Ella Hughes (FREE for all new students)
	3:30pm - 4:00pm	Spirituality and Wellbeing @Ella Hughes (LM)
	5:00pm - 6:00pm	Cafeteria Dinner
	7:00pm - Late	Mixed Basketball competition @Chan Shun Auditorium
Tuesday 8 August	AM	Timetabled Classes commence
	7:00pm - 9:00pm	O Week PM Games Night @Chan Shun Auditorium – ALL INVITED
Wednesday 9 August	6:00pm	Twilight Pulse @Preston Place (FREE for all students)
Thursday 10 August	5:00pm	Late night shopping @Charlestown (LM) *Register with Student Life
Friday 11 August	7:00pm - Late	7:28 @College Church After program activity: Braziers, S’mores and seating outside of College Church
Saturday 12 August	PM - Late	Trivia Night @The Cafeteria (LM)

NOTE: Once you have parked your vehicle, follow the signs to where you will be given a welcome pack and O Week information

Residential Student Arrival

You can check into the residence halls on:
DateTime
Sunday 6 August 10.00am to 3.00pm
Monday 7 August 9.00am to 5.00pm

IMPORTANT: Residential accommodation is only available from Sunday 6 August except for Bachelor of Nursing Students who are commencing classes earlier. Please contact your Residential Directors to confirm move-in dates. For all international students arriving early, please contact the Admissions Team via email at i.study@avondale.edu.au to confirm your move-in dates. To obtain your keys to your room, a deposit must be paid through Student Finance.

Orientation Day for Bachelor of Nursing Students

All new Bachelor of Nursing students will be required to present the following compliance documentation on Orientation Day to the clinical office representative:

1. National Police Check clearance
2. Your record of vaccinations required for NSW Health nurses (bring evidence of progress if not already complete); including a completed TB Assessment form
3. NSW Health Code of Conduct for Clinical Placement
4. Senior First Aid or Apply First Aid Certificate
5. Working With Children Check

All students enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing units on the Lake Macquarie campus must present these documentations on Orientation Day to verify their compliance level with NSW Health requirements.

International students will not be able to present some of this documentation on the day; however, you are expected to begin what you can of this process as a matter of priority.

Commencement Date for Bachelor of Nursing Students

If you are a student who is returning after leave, please contact the Academic Office on 02 4980 2126 for information regarding your commencement dates and times.

If you are a student commencing your 2nd year due to advanced standing, please contact the Admissions Team on 02 4980 2377 to check your commencement dates and times.

Travelling to Lake Macquarie Campus

Students travelling to the Lake Macquarie campus by train should disembark at Morisset Station on the Newcastle & Central Coast line. It is recommended you call Student Services (02 4980 2148) no later than 24 hours before you arrive to arrange transport by bus from the station to Avondale. Transport by taxi or public bus is also available. The Lake Macquarie campus is about 8 kms from Morisset station.

Avondale offers a complimentary shuttle services for all new first year International Students arriving at Sydney International Airport only, to their respective campuses. Please contact Admissions at i.study@avondale.edu.au for more information. Note: This service may be subject to change.

Parking on Orientation Day

Lake Macquarie Campus

New students are advised to park in the main car park by turning left directly after passing through the first boom gate and then an immediate left again. You will then see the main car park on your right.

Getting to the Lake Macquarie Campus
Campus Map

Sydney Campus

Paid parking is available on campus by collecting a ticket when coming through the boom gates. Parking on the hospital grounds will be discussed during orientation. Please come prepared to pay $6 for parking for the first day.
Clinical Education Centre Map – Sydney Campus