Your journey to Griffith is about to start.Â
Once your acceptance is finalised, 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.
Before you arrive
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.
When you arrive
We recommend arriving in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ at least two weeks ahead of Orientation Week to give yourself enough time to settle in. Please make sure you have secured temporary accommodation before you arrive, so you have the safety of having a place to live. Your focus once you arrive in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ should be on recovering from jet lag and to familiarise yourself with your new surroundings.
Living in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾
Wifi and internet access
Griffith Wi-Fi network is keeping you connected across five campuses and beyond
Health and safety
Tips to safely enjoy your stay in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾
Working while studying
Most visas allow you to work 40 hours per fortnight
Cost of living
Accommodation, transport, groceries, entertainment, clothing, phone calls
Set up your Griffith student systems
We have set you up with a personalised student portal, myGriffith. You should have received an email with the subject line ‘Your Information for Starting at Griffith’, which has instructions on how to set up your password and log in to your myGriffith account.
Complete the myOrientation module
Once you have set up your myGriffith account, you will need to complete the myOrientation module, which will show you how to:
- Enrol in courses
- Get your student ID
- Set up student systems
- Access your email and;
- Plan for Orientation.
How to enrol
Enrolling at Griffith University is easy – and you can manage your enrolment in .
Click the link below to learn how to choose courses, see class availability, swap class times, drop a course and what to do when a class is full.
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.
Gold Coast
Attend one of the sessions below, that best suits your Orientation schedule.
Time, date and location to be confirmed.
Brisbane South (Nathan)
Attend one of the sessions below, that best suits your Orientation schedule.
Time, date and location to be confirmed.
Brisbane City (South Bank)
Attend one of the sessions below, that best suits your Orientation schedule.
Time, date and location to be confirmed.
Logan
Attend one of the sessions below, that best suits your Orientation schedule.
Time, date and location to be confirmed.
Connect with other students
Support for students
While you start this new and exciting challenge, Griffith has a variety of serivces available to students that ensure you feel supported throughout your journey with us.
Frequently asked questions
If you have questions about enrolment, or any aspect of being a student at Griffith, start by visiting our ‘ page to find answers to a range of frequently asked question.
New student checklist
✓ Apply for your student visa or check your visa requirements
✓ Book your free airport pick up
✓ Organise temporary accommodation
✓ Set up your myGriffith account
✓ Complete the myOrientation module
✓ Enrol in your courses