Domestic Students Checklist

It is important to allow enough time to organise your accommodation in Canberra. ANU accommodation guarantee has been extended to all ANU students, new and returning for Semester 1 2025 if application is submitted before 31 January 2025. For more details, visit the ANU Accommodation Guarantee page. 

If you are looking to live off-campus, there are several options you can consider. The rental market in Canberra can be very competitive, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to secure an accommodation. For tips on finding off-campus accommodation and information on things to look out for, visit the below pages: 

• ANUSA Housing Tips

• Accommodation Renting

• The Renting Book – ACT Government: Justice and Community Safety Directorate

ANU offers a free pick-up service for all first-year, first-semester commencing domestic and international students arriving in Canberra. You will be able to find further information about the operational hours and registration form on the Canberra Welcome Service page. 

You will be asked to provide your tax file number (TFN) when completing and submitting the Request for HECS-HELP Assistance Form. If you choose not to provide your TFN, you will not be entitled to HECS-HELP and will be required to pay your fees up front.

If you cannot quote your TFN when you enrol, you should either, obtain a TFN, or a "Certificate of Application" for a tax file number (TFN) from the Australian Taxation Office. Please be aware that it can take several weeks to obtain a TFN.

If you have applied for a TFN and have not received your TFN before Census date, please ensure you submit a copy of your "Certificate of Application" from the Australian Taxation Office and a copy of your Australia Post "Application Receipt" to Student Central on or before Census date.

Information on how to apply for a TFN can be found on the Australian Taxation Office website. Once you have been issued with your TFN, you will need to update your student record immediately. ANU will use your TFN to provide advice to the Australian Taxation Office regarding the amount of your loan.

To help prepare you for ANU, we will be holding Pre-Arrival Online Sessions to covering several topics including enrolment, timetabling, tuition fees, and accommodation.

In the live sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have from our team of experts. If the session is at a time that you are not able to attend, it is recommended that you still register as the recording will be sent to all stdents that have registered after the session.

O-Week occurs the week prior to the commencement of classes in Week 1. O-Week is filled with a range of fun and informative events to support students with opportunities to connect with other students, meet your colleges, and find out about student support services offered at ANU.

Many of the events running during O-Week require registration, so make sure to check out the O-Week Events Page to reserve your place! 

ANU Student Central is your first point of contact for anything relating to student administration, advice and support services.

Our friendly team can help you with a range of enquiries such as: 

• enrolling in your course,
• understanding fees and invoices,
• getting your student ID card, and
• graduation documents.

Before you begin your studies at ANU, you will need to complete these essential modules. They’ll help you settle in, understand academic integrity, respect others and feel safe on campus. There are various online modules designed to help you prepare for your time in the University.

MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities/tutorials that allow for better planning of their time.

Visit Access and Support for MyTimetable for helpful information to assist you with understanding MyTimetable.

Participating students are connected to a later-year student mentor who can help you make new friends, answer questions, and share their knowledge and networks to help mentees settle into your study at ANU. To find out more and sign up for a mentor, visit the Set4ANU webpage.

• Pay your service and amenities fee (SSAF)
• If you have a disability, medical condition or will be a recognised primary carer during your time at ANU, you can organise a meeting with Accessibility to discuss the support you can receive during your studies.  

As an ANU student, you will need an ANU Student Card to get around the University, and as a form of ID when you are on campus! During N-Week and O-Week, Student Central will have a dedicated area for students to obtain their student card. For times and locations, please visit the Orientation Week Event Page.

Student Central will take your picture when you arrive to get a student card. There is no option to upload a preferred photo for your Student Card.

NOTE: You must be enrolled in your courses to be eligible to receive a student card. Your student status of full-time or part-time will be noted on your card, and is based on the number of enrolled courses you have at the time of the student card being printed.

Not sure whether you’re enrolled? Check out the Enrol for the first time webpage for more information or contact Student Central.

During Orientation Week, we offer a number of tours to help first-year, first semester students find their way around some key areas of the ANU Acton campus. To get more information about the tours on offer and the tour schedule, please visit the Orientation Week Event Page.

During Orientation Week, Academic Colleges will host induction sessions. They also host a range of events outside of these induction sessions to assist you with meeting your cohort and learning about your Academic College. Visit the Orientation Week Event Page to find the times and to register.

NOTE: these sessions are often not recorded and it is strongly recommended that you arrive in time to attend them.