SCHOOL leavers, career changers and lifelong learners may find their next career opportunity this Sunday, 3 August, when Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites the community onto its Port Macquarie campus.
Open Day events will take place between 9.30am and 2.30pm, with the main expo hub located in the courtyard area outside building 802.
The immersive event will include 38 campus tours and information sessions, free food, live music and entertainment.
There will be behind the scenes access to CSU’s health facilities, and opportunities to meet and explore key industry and community organisations.
CSU’s Associate Director for Future Student Engagement and Events Lorraine Ryan, said this year’s Open Day would showcase stand-out offerings university-wide.
“As Australia’s leading regional university, we have an incredible opportunity to show potential students how vibrant our beautiful campuses are and what studying in our regions is really like,” Ms Ryan said.
“We are showcasing not just our facilities, courses and student clubs, but we are also bringing together industry partners, businesses and local community groups to participate… so students can get a sense of the region as well.”
Up to 20 faculty-focused exhibitors will be at the main expo hub including paramedicine, education and environmental sciences through to medical radiation science, engineering, nursing and allied health.
Ms Ryan said students will have the opportunity to chat one-on-one with exhibitors from the RSPCA, the Army Reserve Unit 41 RNSWR, TAFE NSW, Teach NSW, Health North Coast Primary Health Network and more.
“Future students will also have access to admissions and scholarship specialists, and First Nations pathways advisers, alongside expert academics and current students.”
Prospective students can learn more about the early admission program, Charles Sturt Advantage (CSA), which gives Year 12 students the opportunity to receive an offer before they complete their HSC exams.
Selection is based on Year 11 results and vital soft skills such as motivation, empathy and resilience.
Associate Director of Admissions and Conversions Peter Greening said last year the university made more than 3000 early offers, and it has already received more than 2000 applications this year.
“Applications close on August 31 so any student hoping to apply should do so now, or they can register for Open Day and come along to speak with us,” he said.
Open Day is also for parents and carers, international students and anyone considering online or post graduate study.
Charles Sturt is bridging the gap for those with existing certificates or diplomas by offering a dedicated “TAFE to university” session.
The Open Day will also feature a Careers in Health Industry panel showcasing healthcare opportunities.
Speakers will include nursing, paramedicine, counselling and psychology representatives from key local organisations including Ramsay Health, NSW Ambulance and the Mid North Coast Local Health District.
Representatives from Charles Sturt Global will be available to discuss study abroad opportunities available while the university’s clubs will share a glimpse into campus life, with representatives on hand from the SRC, Physiotherapy Student’s Association, Charles Sturt Health and Rural Medicine Society and the Christian Students Uniting Port Macquarie.
To participate, attendees are encouraged to register online through the Charles Sturt website at csu.eventsair.com/2025-open-day-port-macquarie.
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