Approximately 1 000 new students, many accompanied by parents and supporters, will start to arrive at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on the weekend in the lead-up to Orientation Week 2012  from Monday 20 February. The Head of CSU in Bathurst, Mr Col Sharp, said, “This is an exciting time for everyone at Charles Sturt University as we welcome new students and their parents. We will pay particular attention to helping the students settle into university life so they can enjoy their time here and make the most of the opportunities higher education offers.” The students will register between 12noon to 4pm on Saturday 18 February at the CD Blake Auditorium (building E1, the gymnasium) for their on-campus accommodation. After the accommodation check-in, all are invited to attend a 4.30pm information session about student life on-campus at CSU, followed by a barbeque. Later that week, approximately 1 800 continuing students will return to CSU in Bathurst. Many will check-in to on-campus accommodation on Friday 24 February for the start of Session One of the new academic year on Monday 27 February. For its first intake this year, the University expects about 3 000 new domestic students and 260 new international students on its NSW campuses, and a further 5 000 new domestic distance education students.