Thousands of students from across Western Australia and around the world will begin their higher education journey at Curtin’s Perth and Kalgoorlie campuses this week as Orientation Week 2025 gets underway.
Running from February 17 to 21, Curtin’s O-Week serves as an important precursor to Semester One, offering a packed schedule of information sessions, workshops and events to help new students transition into university life, connect with peers and explore everything Curtin has to offer.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM said 2025 was shaping up to be another exciting year for the University, with new programs, strong student demand and major milestones to be celebrated.
“Curtin continues to be the university of choice for Western Australian students and we are committed to ensuring they learn, grow and flourish throughout their time here,” Professor Hayne said.
“We also attract bright, articulate, and ambitious students from around the world to join our Curtin community.
“The University prides itself on putting students at the centre of everything we do. Through industry partnerships, hands-on learning, new approaches to teaching and research opportunities, Curtin is working hard to ensure students gain the skills they need for their future careers.
“It’s why Curtin graduates have been rated the best in the country for employer satisfaction.”
Curtin is set to welcome more than 6,500* new undergraduate students across its WA campuses this year, with strong demand for courses including:
- Bachelor of Medicine
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Nursing
In addition, Curtin is relaunching its Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) in 2025, offering students the chance to train as paramedics with real-world, hands-on experience. The first intake since 2022 will start this semester, and the updated course is now open to a wider range of applicants and no longer has any employment co-requisites.
Students will gain practical skills through state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulation ambulance that provides an immersive learning experience, helping them prepare for the demands of real-life emergency situations.
Professor Hayne said this year Curtin was expanding its Students Mentoring Staff program, an initiative which will give students the opportunity to share their perspectives with professional staff and provide valuable insights.
“University should be a two-way conversation, and we want students to play an active role in shaping their learning experience,” Professor Hayne said.
“It’s also great to see continued growth in our Industry Mentoring Program, which connects hundreds of students every year with professionals to help build networks and confidence before they graduate.”
This year also marks significant milestones for the School of Education and the School of Art and Design, both celebrating 50 years of educating, training and inspiring our teachers and creative artists. Curtin’s Speech Pathology program also celebrates 50 years of excellence, while the Curtin Stuttering Treatment Clinic marks 40 years of support for adults and children living with communication difficulties.
As these schools and programs celebrate their rich history, O-Week offers the next generation of students a great kickstart to begin their own academic journeys, create new connections and contribute to the ongoing legacy of excellence at Curtin.
As well as academic and faculty sessions, O-Week 2025 features a wide range of free entertainment and activities, from arts and crafts and yoga to friend speed-dating and giveaways, helping students settle in and make new connections.
Classes for Semester One start Monday, February 26.
*New enrolments include Bachelor and enabling programs, excluding OUA courses.
