Orientation Week begins on Monday 25 February for approximately 1 200 new students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst, a week before the start of the 2013 academic year. CSU student support officer, Ms Alex Leis said, “O Week is a busy and exciting time for students and staff at the University. A lot of preparation has gone into making the new students’ transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We are assisted by a raft of continuing students, five of whom work as O Week coordinators and about 40 others as O Week leaders”. The schedule of events for O Week includes a Commencement Ceremony at 10.30am Monday 25 at the CD Blake Auditorium (building E1, the gym), followed by a morning tea for parents and supporters hosted by the Head of Campus, Mr Col Sharp; a market day and welcome barbecue on the library lawn; tours of the campus, and information sessions. On Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 there are compulsory School and course information sessions for students, with a special orientation for international students on Friday 22. A range of entertainment is scheduled for the evenings and at various times during the week.