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Kalgoorlie Orientation

Whether it’s your first time studying at university, or your first time studying in Kalgoorlie, Orientation is your opportunity to get to know your new surroundings and set you up for a successful study experience.

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Orientation essentials

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Get on track with My Experience

The My Experience tab in OASIS features all the exciting tasks and opportunities to help get you started at Curtin. Track your progress and check off items as you prepare for your first semester.

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Kalgoorlie Orientation Program

If you’re moving to Kalgoorlie this semester make sure you attend the on campus events to introduce you to key support areas and services and meet your fellow classmates. You won’t want to miss it!

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Explore accommodation options

Living on-campus is a great way to meet new people and get involved in a range of social activities. Located within walking distance of the Curtin Kalgoorlie Campus and Kalgoorlie’s central precinct, the Agricola Residential College provides accommodation and recreational facilities.

Register for O-Week activities

Registration for the following O-Week activities is essential due to number restrictions. Please complete the registration form below by 11am, Thursday 11 July if you are interested in attending any of the following:

  • Art Walk (Tuesday, 16 July 2024)
  • Museum of the Goldfields (Wednesday, 17 July 2024)
  • Hannans North Tourist Mine and Gold Pour (Thursday, 18 July 2024)
  • Professional Skills Development Day and BBQ (Friday, 19 July 2024)

*By submitting this questionnaire, you consent to your information being shared with Northern Star for the listed excursion.

Moving to Kalgoorlie

Use these tips and resources to ensure your move to Kalgoorlie is a smooth one.

When you arrive

Kalgoorlie Airport is about 5km away from the centre of Kalgoorlie. If you’ve completed an acceptance letter to stay at Agricola, you can request to be picked up. Alternatively, there are taxi services in Kalgoorlie.

If you’re travelling from Perth, you can take the Prospector train, which is a service that takes between six and seven hours.

Getting around Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie has a regular bus service that covers most of the town, including streets just a few minutes walk from the Curtin campus and student accommodation.

Visit the TransRegional website and download the Kalgoorlie timetables and fare guides for more information.

Life in Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie is a vibrant place to live and study. See more about facilities, events and things to see and do in Kalgoorlie on the Kalgoorlie Tourism website and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder website.

Agricola Residential College has a gym and outdoor recreational facilities, and Curtin Kalgoorlie has a social club for students that you can join.