More than 800 new students will make their way to Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga for the start of Orientation Week (O Week) 2018 on Monday 19 February.Key points:- 869 new, on-campus students due at CSU in Wagga Wagga in Orientation Week.- More than 2 780 new, on-campus students due at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga in Orientation Week.- Orientation at CSU is organised by the University’s Division of Student Services and involves five O Week student coordinators and almost 40 O Week student leaders.- The O Week coordinators and leaders are all current students and will be dressed in red t-shirts and hats.- All funds raised during O Week across CSU campuses will be donated to the charity, Country Hope.CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “The start of the new academic year at the University is always an exciting time, particularly with the arrival of new students on campus for Orientation Week activities, followed by the return of continuing students.“I welcome all new students, whether they are studying on campus or online. Charles Sturt University is committed to providing the best possible student experience, and sharing the University’s values so students become graduates who are insightful, inclusive, inspiring and who make a positive impact in their communities and professional disciplines.”Activities throughout next week include academic sessions for information about degrees and subjects; study skills; information sessions on a range of services and support offered to CSU students; and a social program for life at CSU.A highlight of Orientation will be a formal Welcome Ceremony hosted by Head of Campus Ms Miriam Dayhew from 10am to 11.30am on Monday 19 February in Joyes Hall, building 209 at CSU in Wagga Wagga. It will be followed by the colourful Market Day near Joyes Hall for new students.CSU offers a separate Orientation program for CSU online students. It’s being held from Monday 12 February.