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Pre-Departure Checklist

Before leaving home, there are several things that you need to do.

  • Check the conditions on your Letter of Offer.
  • Read the information on Customs and Culture

  • Before Leaving Home   

    • Apply for a passport
    • Arrange your student visa
    • Make contact with the University
    • Arrange for immunisations and medications         
    • Apply for a credit card and/or arrange funds
    • Confirm overseas access to your funds with your bank
    • Make your travel arrangements
    • Arrange travel insurance        
    • Organise your accommodation
    • Arrange transport from airport to accommodation


    Pack in your bag                    

     

    • Money for taxis, buses, phone calls etc in case of an emergency
    • Valid passport with Student Visa
    • Macquarie University Offer Letter
    • Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE
    • Receipts of payments (e.g. tuition fees, OSHC, bank statements etc.)
    • Insurance policies
    • Original or certified copies of your academic transcripts and qualifications
    • Other personal identification documents, e.g. birth certificate, ID card, driver’s licence
    • Medical records and/or prescriptions
    • CAAW if you are under 18 years of age

    Keep all documents in your carry-on/hand baggage luggage. In case you lose the originals, make copies that can be left behind with family and sent to you.

  • Read the International Tuition Fee Refund Policy ( PDF - 35KB)
  • Make sure you understand your health insurance, check the OSHC Information.
  • Check out Cost of Living Expenses and Accommodation.
  • Orientation Information
  • Download the Semester 2, 2011 Schedule.  ( PDF - 655KB)
  • Download Study Abroad and Exchange Survival Guide 2011  ( PDF - 1.5MB)