International Pre-Departure Guide

Preparation checklist 5 Congratulations 6 Preparing for Australia 8 Arriving in Australia 10 Accommodation 12 Types of accommodation 16 Living expenses 17 Dependant schooling information 18 Living in New South Wales 20 Living in Western Australia 21 Banking 22 Getting around 23 Good to know 25 Laws and regulations 26 Overseas Student Health Cover 28 Studying at The University of Notre Dame Australia 32 Complaints and appeals policies 35 Glossary of terms 36 Fees, invoices and Fees Office 38 Refund Policy 40 Refund Policy for accommodation 41 Student services and support 42 Getting started 46 Academic Calendar 2024 47 Our Campuses Sydney 48 Perth 56 Contents DISCLAIMER – © 2023 | Under the Higher Education Support Act (2003), The University of Notre Dame Australia is obliged to provide students with a program assurance arrangement. Details of this arrangement are outlined on the University’s web page. The information in this guide is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change. Applicants are strongly advised to contact the University and check the University website for current information. The University reserves the right to withdraw, alter or vary any program, course of study, program content, assessment method or tuition fee that it offers or to vary program arrangements or impose limitations on enrolment. The University has obtained accreditation information in this guide from professional bodies offering accreditation for registration into a profession. Applicants are strongly advised to obtain current accreditation information by contacting the University, checking the University website and contacting professional bodies. The University of Notre Dame Australia will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused, including by negligence or otherwise, which may result directly or indirectly from or the use of, or reliance upon, this guide. OUR OBJECTS The Objects of The University of Notre Dame Australia are: a) the provision of university education within a context of Catholic faith and values; and b) the provision of an excellent standard of – i) teaching, scholarship and research; ii) training for the professions; and iii) pastoral care for its students. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of this land upon which our University sits. The University acknowledges that the Fremantle Campus is located on Wadjuk Country, the Broome Campus on Yawuru Country and the Sydney Campus on Gadigal Country. 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL & STUDY ABROAD PRE-DEPARTURE GUIDE 2024 NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/ INTERNATIONAL | 3