First Year Students

We know that getting settled at university can be a bit challenging, so we have gathered together some information to make the transition easier.

Important dates

  • Orientation Week

    Orientation Week - or O’Week - is held twice a year. O'Week features activities, information sessions and opportunities for you to get to know your university and the people you will be studying with.

    Orientation First year at Adelaide Campuses and maps

  • Enrolment advice

    We're here to help with your enrolment.

    Need enrolment support or assistance or need help with your coursework enquiries? Ask or visit the Student Experience Team in the faculty Service Hub.

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  • Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
    • PASS is a free and internationally accredited program which aims to help you understand the key concepts of your course and improve your results.
    • PASS is for all students, whether you want to improve from a distinction to a high distinction; a pass to a credit or even just to obtain a pass.
    • Access to PASS in Semester One will be via Zoom – find out how to connect with your course PASS group under ‘Assignment Help’ on . 
    • All sessions are also timetabled to a PASS space at North Terrace to provide students with a quiet space to access PASS, and meet others.
    • More information will be available soon for Waite and Roseworthy-based students.

    PASS

  • Support services

    With the excitement of university life comes the challenge of managing its demands—academically, socially and personally.

    To help you stay on top, we provide a wealth of student support services:

    All available support information can be found on the current student website.

  • Studying Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry?

    Mathematics

    If you have not completed SACE Stage 2 Year 12 Specialist Mathematics or equivalent at high school, you must enrol into: 

    Physics

    If you have not completed SACE Stage 2 Year 12 Physics or equivalent, please find your relevant option below:

    • Students who have completed SACE 1 Physics in Year 11:
      •  â€“ Semester 1 only
         
    • Students with no Physics background:
      •  â€“ Semester 1 only
      •  â€“ Semester 2 only
         
    • Students who have completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (with a grade of B- or better) and SACE Stage 1 Physics (Year 11 Physics):
      •  â€“ Semester 1 only
         
    • Students who have completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (with a grade of B+ or better) and SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths (B+ or better) but no SACE Stage 1 Physics:
      •  - Semester 1 only
         
    • Students who have completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods but not SACE Stage 1 Physics:
      •  - Semester 1 only 
      •  - Semester 2 only

    Chemistry

    If you have not completed SACE Stage 2 Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent at high school or if you studied Chemistry in Year 12 and received a grade of C+ or SACE score below 13, must enrol into: 

    •  â€“ Semester 1 only
    •  â€“ Semester 2 only