Getting started – Sydney Campus

Congratulations on receiving your offer to study at The University of Notre Dame Australia.

  • Step 1: Accept your offer

    To accept your offer at Notre Dame please complete the Conditions of Offer and Acceptance form

    Accepting your place with us still keeps your options open. We recommend that you accept to hold your place at Notre Dame while you consider your options. Contact us if you have any queries by calling 02 8204 4430 or emailing us at sydney.admissions@nd.edu.au.

    Fees Forms

    Students using HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP will complete either a Request for Commonwealth Support & HECS-HELP or Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form via an electronic commonwealth assistance form (eCAFs) two weeks before the commencement of the semester. an invitation to complete eCAFs will be sent to you in late June.

    To be eligible to access the HELP loans students are required to have an Australian Tax File number.

    If you wish to defer your place

    If wish to defer the commencement of your studies, you can apply to do so for either 6 or 12 months. All deferrals are granted subject to the course being offered the following semester or following year.

    1. Accept your place by completing the Conditions of Offer and Acceptance Form.
    2. Inform us of your decision to defer in writing before the commencement of the semester by mail or via email at sydney.admissions@nd.edu.au

  • Step 2: Preparing for enrolment

    Information on preparing for enrolment, including the courses available for study in your first year at Notre Dame, can be accessed on your School’s Handbook and program information, available at the links below:

    Important Information

    If you have undertaken previous study and wish to apply for Advanced Standing, or credit, you can find out further information about the process here. Alternatively, you can email your relevant Notre Dame School or email sydney.studentadmin@nd.edu.au .

  • Step 3: Enrol in your courses of study

    Enrolment is when you select the courses (subjects) you will be taking in your first semester(s) of study and receive advice and information about your program.

    Teaching staff will assist you and discuss the range of courses you can study. After you have selected the courses to study, you can then enrol online.

    Enrolment information for Semester Two will be provided at the end of June.

  • Step 4: Access MyNDPortal and timetable sign-up

    MyND Portal

    The MyND Portal is the central hub for accessing your University email account, Blackboard and your Student Centre.

    Email

    Students are assigned a University email address, and once you become a student all correspondence between you and the University will be provided through your University email account. You may also link this to your smart phone. Please check your University email account at least once a week, as this is the University’s primary method of communication with you outside of your lectures.

    Blackboard

    Blackboard is an online learning resource used by students to access lecture notes, join discussion boards and find unit outlines and content.

    Student Centre

    The Student Centre allows students to view, check and amend the courses they are enrolled in, view their grades from each semester, and their course booklists.

    Timetable sign-up

    Timetable sign-up can be completed after you have enrolled in courses for each semester.

    Allocate+ is the online platform used by the Notre Dame students to allow them to select activities (lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops) for units in which they are enrolled, so they can build a timetable for each semester or term.

    Further information on timetable sign-up dates and access details will be sent to your student email in the month prior to the beginning of each semester.

    HOW TO LOG IN

    On your offer letter you were provided with your unique University ID Number.  This number will stay with you throughout your time at Notre Dame.

    As a student at Note Dame, you will receive access to a number of systems, all of which have the same default login details:

    Username: Your ID number

    Password: ‘Nd’ followed by your date of birth in the format ‘ddmmyyyy’

    (for example, if your birthday is 13 July 1998, your password will be Nd13071998)

    If you have any IT issues please contact IT on 8204 4444 or alternatively itservicedesk@nd.edu.au.

  • Step 5: Attend Orientation Week

    Orientation activities are held prior to commencement of classes as well as during the first week of semester. An important event is Orientation Information Day which is designed to assist you with your transition to university life. It is an opportunity to meet other new students, chat to returning students involved with the student association, and clubs and societies, and tour the campus. A number of important and informative sessions are also available including:

    • Academic orientation including information about the tutorial/lecture system, accessing your timetable and adding or dropping units of study;
    • Tours of the University;
    • Information from Student Services outlining life on campus, including sport, the mentoring program, and orientation camp;
    • Safety information;
    • Information about student support services such as the counselling service and careers service.

    In addition to Orientation Information Day, during the first week of semester you are invited to Welcome Day, a day full of fun activities, food and entertainment. It is a time to sign up for clubs and societies, join internal and external organisations, and get to know some of your fellow students in a relaxed environment.

    Information about orientation activities will be available at your enrolment session.

  • Step 6: Commence Studies

    After attending Orientation Week and taking part in activities throughout O-Week, you will be equipped with all you need to start your first classes.

    Many Schools and courses have different dates, so please check with your School to ensure the dates for your course are not different from the main University dates. The Sydney Campus main University calendar is available here.

    Finding your way around

    To help you find your classes, please download a copy of your campus map.

    Need more information?

    To find out everything you need to know about being a student at Notre Dame, please take a look at our Student Guide which contains all the information you need to know about starting at Notre Dame.

  • Step 7: Sign up for student programs and clubs

    Expand your student life beyond the lecture theatres and classroom to enrich your uni experience and get the most out of your degree:

  • Contacts

    Schools

    Students are welcome to contact their School (sometimes known as faculties) for queries relating to course structure, timetabling, practicums or internships, or to make an appointment to speak to a Course Coordinator.

    School of Arts & Sciences
    sydney.artssciences@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4116

    School of Education 
    sydney.education@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4200

    School of Nursing 
    sydney.nursing@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4275

    Notre Dame Study Centre 
    sydney.ndsc@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4228

    School of Business 
    sydney.business@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4150

    School of Law 
    sydney.law@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4300

    School of Philosophy & Theology 
    sydney.philosophytheology@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4175

    Administration Departments

    Reception
    02 8204 4400     		 
    Admissions Office 
    sydney.admissions@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4430 

    Student Administration & Fees


    sydney.studentadmin@nd.edu.au
    sydney.timetabling@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4418

    student.fees@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4437

    		 The Admissions Office can assist you with queries relating to your application to study at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney. Admissions Office.

    Once you enrol into courses you become an official student of The University of Notre Dame. You can then contact Student Administration & Fees for changes to your study, information relating to fees, advanced standing applications, student calendars and timetable signup. For more information please visit www.nd.edu.au/current-students

    Student Services 
    sydney.studentservices@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4429     		Students Services is geared towards making your university experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Talk to Student Services about social and sporting clubs, uni games, study abroad and more!
    Student wellbeing and support

    Access and Inclusion advisors 
    sydney.accessandinclusion@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4283

    		 Notre Dame seeks to be a community which promotes and enhances the wellbeing of every individual student. Students may require assistance or support whilst completing their study. Our Access and Inclusion advisors can provide assistance in a confidential manner to support your study.
    Counselling services
    sydney.counselling@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4220     		The Counselling Service aims to provide a free, confidential and safe environment in which students can discuss any personal or study related issues impacting on their ability to study effectively.
    IT Support Office 
    itservicedesk@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4444     		Should you have problems accessing your online portals, please contact the IT Support Office for assistance.
    St Benedict's Library 
    sydney.stbenedictslibrary@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4350 Benedict XVI Medical Library 
    sydney.benedictxvilibrary@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4351
    library.nd.edu.au/home    		 Staff and students at the Sydney Campus are served by experienced teams at two separate libraries. The libraries offer introductory sessions during Orientation Week as well as workshops throughout the year. The introductory sessions include a tour of the library as well as an explanation of the services, resources and facilities offered to students. Students are encouraged to attend available workshops or to contact Library staff for individual assistance at any time during semester.
    Chaplaincy
    sydney.chaplaincy@nd.edu.au
    02 8204 4135     		Chaplaincy provides opportunities for fun and friendship, for discovery and wonder, for prayer and service, for liturgy and life. We hope to support the spiritual life of the University and allow students to receive a holistic education.

  • Step 1: Accept your offer

    After you have read your Congratulations on your Offer booklet, you need to let us know that you want to accept your offer.

    To accept your offer at Notre Dame:

    • Complete the Conditions of Offer and Acceptance form and return to the Admissions Office.
    • Complete either the FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP application that is included in your offer pack (your offer letter will indicate which funding source has been offered to you).

    These need to be returned to the Admissions Office within 14 days of receiving your offer. Fees need to be paid two weeks before the commencement of the semester or you need to have your FEE-HELP/HECS-HELP form lodged by then. If you are not eligible to defer your fees, or would like to pay your fees upfront you will need to pay your fees two weeks before the commencement of the semester.

    We understand that coming to university is a big decision and you may need more than 14 days to consider your options. If this is the case, we recommend that you hold your place by completing the Conditions of Offer and Acceptance Form. If you decide to come to the University, you will need to attend an Enrolment Day.

    You can return your completed forms:

    By post:
    The University of Notre Dame Australia
    Admissions Office
    PO Box 944
    Broadway NSW 2007

    By hand:
    Admissions Office
    140 Broadway
    Chippendale NSW 2007

    If you wish to defer your studies

    All deferral requests are subject to approval from the University. You may defer your studies for up to 12 months (two semesters) prior to enrolling in units.