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Registration and Orientation

The ELC holds an orientation program for every 5-week module. Orientation is held on the Friday before the commencement of each module except when public holidays fall on this date.

Orientation dates

Orientation is compulsory for all new ELC students.

The Orientation program commences with Student Registration, during which ELC support staff confirm your arrival at the ELC and check that your course details are correct.

For new Pathway English (PE) students, Student Registration is followed by a placement test.

For new Direct Entry Academic Program (DEAP) and Foundation Studies Program (FSP) students, Student Registration is followed by either a DEAP- or FSP-specific Orientation with respective Program Managers.

All new students then meet with the Student Adviser, who will give students important information about living and studying in Tasmania, including:

  • How to obtain a UTAS Student photo ID card
  • UTAS computers and email accounts
  • Student Visa conditions
  • Safety and well-being
  • Health information (e.g. finding doctors etc.)
  • Accommodation
  • Support services for international students
  • ELC and UTAS services and facilities
  • Local services and facilities (e.g. shopping, banking, mobile phones & internet)
  • Driving and transport
  • Tourist and other activities
  • Australian customs and traditions
  • Working in Australia

Following this information session, the Student Adviser will take students on a campus tour.

Hobart orientation
Launceston orientation
What to bring

Please bring your passport, IELTS results (if any), Letter of Offer and/or Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a pen.  You will also be required to tell the ELC/UTAS your Tasmanian address and mobile phone number, so please have this information available.

Homestay Students

For students living in Homestay Accommodation, please ensure that you follow any arrangements you’ve made with your Homestay host/hostess regarding being collected at the ELC after Orientation.

We look forward to seeing you soon at the ELC!