More than 480 new students are set to join Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury Wodonga next week for the start of the 2016 academic year, for courses in allied health professions, business, environmental sciences, nursing and teaching. CSU Dean of Students Professor Julia Coyle said, “Orientation Week is a fun, happy and hectic time for all involved – new students, their parents and carers, and our staff – as there is much to learn as students consider their new lives in higher education”. Students from around Australia will take part in important learning as well as fun activities from Monday 22 February to help them settle into their new home. “For our new students, it is vital that they meet the people and find the resources that will make their studies at CSU a success, while also enjoying a rewarding and eventful life, often in a new town,” Professor Coyle said. “Students can use a wide range of services to improve their chances of success. For example, we have free after hours and weekend tutors ready to help students in a various areas.” Students will learn about their courses and resources to assist their learning, including the 24-hour / seven-day-a-week Learning Commons, learning and teaching rooms, residential facilities, student counselling and recreational opportunities, all on the award-winning environmentally friend campus site. Activities of note during Orientation Week include: ·        Monday 22 February: Dam Day commences at 11am at Lake Hume Boat Club, Bellbridge, for new students in the School of Environmental Sciences to meet fellow students and School staff in a relaxed environment. Team water action starts at 11.45am. ·        Tuesday 23 February: Official Welcome to new student at 10am and Market Day on Albury-Wodonga Campus runs from 10.30am to 2pm, including bull riding competition. ·        Wednesday 24 February: Enrolment day for most students, commencing at 9.30am and includes the lunchtime Big BBQ. The first academic semester starts Monday 29 February.