Agricultural industries in Victoria will see a new provider in agricultural education start operations with the inaugural Orientation Day for students studying agricultural degrees at Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Wangaratta Centre. The event will run from 12 noon to 4pm on Tuesday 19 February at CSU partner GOTAFE’s facility in Wangaratta. Academic staff delivering the agriculture and agricultural business management degrees offered from Wangaratta will welcome the students and provide advice on the courses and study expectations. Students will learn via supported distance education and come from locations across regional Victoria. “Orientation Day is a chance for new students to meet up with their fellows at the start of their course to make important connections. They can also acquaint themselves with CSU services that can assist them in their study, including library and study support services, and see the Wangaratta facilities first-hand,” said CSU centre manager, Ms Robyn Farley. Current CSU student, Mr Tom Madden, will also speak to the new students about what to expect and how to get the most from their studies. Around 20 students studying agricultural degrees, predominantly the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, are expected to attend.