Orientation 2024

Orientation is for new and returning students. It is designed to help you make a smooth and successful transition into study at Avondale University. You will be introduced to lecturers and support staff who will journey with you through your tertiary studies. You will get an opportunity to get familiar with the campus and meet other students.

Lake Macquarie Campus Orientation Information

Welcome to Avondale Program


Our first key event - Monday, February 26th “Welcome to Avondale University” at 9AM

This event will provide you with information you’ll need before starting your journey at Avondale University. Where you’ll meet your Course Convenors, find out what help is available to you while studying, and what extra-curricular activities there are.
(For those who cannot make this session, it will be livestreamed and placed on the Online Orientation and Student Support Moodle site.)

Then join us for a sponsored lunch starting from 12.00am to 1.30pm at 7@Avondale.

Returning Students (face-to-face study mode)

You are most welcome to join us on February 26th in supporting us to orientate our new students, and to join in our social events

Orientation Program

Distance Student Information


We have created an Online Orientation and Student Support program on Moodle, providing you with the opportunity to hear from your Course Convenor on information specific to your degree (Zoom link sessions in Moodle) and a central place to access student support information.

Get to know Moodle


Need to know how to navigate Moodle?

  • We have created a short video clip to help you find your way around Moodle and where to locate the Online Orientation and Student Support program. Follow this link https://youtu.be/p-kuD6vJQQc
  • You will need to enrol in your academic units before the Online Orientation and Student Support Moodle page will be visible.

Having trouble accessing Moodle?

Contact https://servicedesk.avondale.edu.au or phone +61 2 4980 2111 (Mon-Thu 9am to 5pm; Fri 9am-12pm)

On-Campus Accommodation

Checklist: Before you arrive

Social Events

Got Any Questions?

[email protected]


Sydney Orientation Day


Level 3 Students: Students transferring from Lake Macquarie Campus and new 2nd year students.
Date: Monday 19th February 2024
Location: Meet at 9.45am in the Clinical Education Centre Foyer for a 10am start.

Program: 10am – 12 noon
Welcome
Student services
Avondale’s values and expectations
Avondale Nursing Students Association (ANSA)
Campus information
Compliance and Clinical
Course information
Moodle
New students 1pm – 2:30pm
Library and introduction to Pebble pad


Level 1 Students: For all students new to the course.
Date: Monday 26th February 2024
Location: Meet at 9.45am in the Clinical Education Centre Foyer for a 10am start.

Program: 10am – 1pm
Welcome
Student services
Avondale’s values and expectations
Avondale Nursing Students Association (ANSA)
Moodle
Campus information
Campus tours


Location: Sydney Campus

Parking: Paid parking is available on campus by collecting a ticket when coming through the boom gates. Parking costs are approximately $7.00/day. Refer to P14 on the campus map.

Sydney Campus Map