Prepare for university
Your journey to Griffith is about to start. Once you have accepted your offer, here are the next steps you need to make to organise your move to É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. Whether you are studying at Griffith University or Griffith English Language Institute, we have some great tips to help you get started.
Planning your arrival
To help you get ready for this new and exciting challenge, we have put together some useful information to prepare you for your arrival in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. This includes when to arrive, airport pickup, accommodation, money, phones, medications and much more.
Compulsory International Student Orientation
Join us on campus at a compulsory welcome and orientation session during O-Week. Meet your International Student Advisors, connect with your peers, meet the Griffith Mates and learn about life on campus.
All new international students must attend one of the compulsory sessions listed here in the tabs, according to your campus and Orientation schedule. This includes full degree, study abroad, exchange and international Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students.
Attend one of the sessions below, that best suits your Orientation schedule.
Gold Coast
- Monday 24 February, 2 - 3pm (G40_5.63)
- Tuesday 25 February, 2 - 3pm (G40_5.63)
Attend one of the sessions below, that best suits your Orientation schedule.
Brisbane South (Nathan)
- Wednesday 26 February, 2 - 3pm (N22_Theatre 2)
- Thursday 27 February, 2 - 3pm (N22_Theatre 2)
Logan
- Tuesday 25 February, 2 - 3pm (L05_2.12)
Brisbane City (South Bank)
- Monday 24 February, 2 - 3pm (S05_2.04)
If you are arriving to É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ after O-Week, you will be able to attend our International Student Welcome catch up sessions in Week 1.
Gold Coast
- Friday 7 March, 10 - 11am (G01_3.36)
Brisbane South (Nathan)
- Friday 7 March, 10 - 11am (N76_1.01)
Explore Griffith
Take a tour of our Griffith campuses from anywhere in the world
Visa and health insurance
Applying for your visa is an important first step to ensure you arrive in time for orientation. You also need to understand the conditions of your visa and become familiar with your health insurance policy.
Enrolment
Undergraduate and postgraduate students will need to enrol in classes before the start of the trimester. Once you receive an email with your Griffith student ID number and password, you can enrol before you leave your home country or when you arrive in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. You will need to enrol in classes before the start of each trimester.
If you are a Study Abroad or Exchange student, you will need to enrol in your approved courses before the start of trimester.
Once you have accepted your offer, the Griffith English Language Institute will enrol you in your English courses. Please log into myGriffith to ensure your contact details are up to date before you arrive in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾.
myGriffith
Access student support services, update your details and discover events at your campus
Talk to our students
Want to speak with a Griffith student who knows what it is like to study and live in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾? Have your questions answered by one of our Student Ambassadors.
Griffith Mates
Griffith Mates are a diverse group of students who speak around 53 different languages. They welcome students during Orientation Week and host fun events and volunteering activities to help you make new friends, expand your worldview and enhance your cross-cultural and leadership skills.
How prepared are you?
How prepared are you for your move to É«ÇéÍøÕ¾? Take our quiz and see if you are ready.
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to start investigating the options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
We are here to help. With so many services and facilities to help you on your path to success at Griffith, be sure to keep investigating all the exciting options available to you. Here’s a few helpful tips:
You are on your way! We know there is so much to learn before you even start at university – remember to stay up-to-date on all the opportunities available to you at Griffith throughout your program.
International student visa
You can apply for your visa as soon as you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment. With your CoE, you can apply for your visa at the .
Flights
It is a good idea to arrive a few days before Orientation to give yourself time to get over any jetlag, settle in, and become familiar with your new surroundings. Both Brisbane and the Gold Coast have international airports, however you may need to first fly into Sydney.
Temporary accommodation
We recommend you book temporary accommodation for your first few days in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. On-campus and off-campus accommodation options are available.
Airport pickup
We offer a free airport pickup service for all new students who are arriving for the first time. It is the easiest way to get from the airport to your pre-booked accommodation. You must book your pickup 72 hours before your scheduled arrival in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾.
Planning Orientation
Packed with information sessions, skills workshops, social events and tours, Orientation is your opportunity to meet staff and students, and explore your campus.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students can use our to get the most out of Orientation.
Enrolment
Undergraduate and postgraduate students will need to enrol in classes before the start of trimester. Once you receive an email with your Griffith student ID number and password you can enrol online.
Griffith English Language Institute students are automatically enrolled in classes.
International Student Buddy program
Need a helping hand to settle into life in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ and on-campus? The International Student Buddy Program pairs Griffith University students with senior students for a weekly coffee and a chat. This is a safe and comfortable environment where you can ask questions about Griffith University, Gold Coast, Brisbane and É«ÇéÍøÕ¾, as well as practice your English. It is also a great way to make friends!
Griffith Mates
Griffith Mates are a diverse group of students who speak around 46 different languages – the Mates program aims to facilitate meaningful interaction and lasting connections between students from all over the world. Griffith Mates host events, activities and day trips to help you make new friends, expand your world view, and enhance your cross-cultural leadership and communication skills.