Before you leave home checklist

Task

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Apply for a student visa

Get medical, optical and dental checkups and immunisations (if necessary)

Book your flight to arrive in time for
enrolment and orientation (at least 2 weeks before classes start)

Organise airport pick-up and get confirmation of your booking

Organise short-term accommodation for when you first arrive

Lodge an application for on-campus
accommodation or Homestay (if required)

Buy some local currency

Investigate the cost of living and make a budget

Attend a pre-departure briefing (if one is available in your home country)

Organise childcare or school for your children

Put together an important documents file

Get an international driver’s licence
or a translation of your licence

Organise your belongings and start packing

Familiarise yourself with the local customs and quarantine information

Complete the pre-enrolment requirements

Postgraduate research students make an appointment with your supervisor