My Journey to ECU
We've put together a step-by-step checklist to make your journey even smoother.
1. Accept your offer
Accepting your ECU offer is easy! Go to My Uni Start and follow the steps. This is where you can activate your account, and more.
2. Apply for a student visa
After you have accepted and paid your offer, ECU will issue an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). Once you have that, it's time to apply for a student visa. Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months prior to your arrival to Australia.
For returning ECU students, a valid visa must be held before entering Australia. You can check visa expiry date and visa conditions in VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online system). If it is expiring or has expired, please get in contact with your agent asap.
3. Provide proof of vaccination
Ensure you retain proof of TGA approved vaccination against COVID-19.
4. Book flights
- Discounted flights and increased luggage allowances
- Specific information on entry requirements
- Help from a travel agent if needed
- If you cannot find a flight that suits you, please feel free to consult a student travel agent available online through the portal.
5. Book your accommodation
- ECU has excellent on-campus accommodation on all three campuses, making it a convenient option for international students.
- Off-campus Student Accommodation also available through private providers.
- Students can also choose to home-stay a private home with an Australian family.
- Students and families often rent out furnished spare rooms in their houses and apartments. Use websites such as Flatmates or Student.com to search for rooms for rent in Perth.
6. Apply for G2G Pass to enter Western Australia
All arrivals into WA will require an approved G2G Pass. The platform is easy to use, and even easier with these tips:
- Please choose ENROLLED STUDENT IN WA as your travel category;
- Some of the key things that the application process will require you to prove include: vaccination status, arrival details;
- To support your application, please download your ECU Certificate of Enrolment form SIMO by going to the many link under the enrolment section.
- If needed, you can amend your flight details after G2G Pass has been approved by logging back in with your credentials.
7. Provide evidence of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test
All inbound passengers must provide a negative accepted COVID-19 test result, which needs to be done 24-72 hours before departure. For more information about per-departure testing requirements, click here.
8. Complete Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD)
All travellers to Australia are required to complete a DPD. You can start your DPD seven days before your flight and submit it within 72 hours prior to your departure to Australia. This is because you will need to provide health information and declaration within 72 hours of your flight.
9. Book your free airport pick-up
ECU offers all international students arriving to Perth for semester 1, 2022 a free transfer from Perth airport to your self-quarantine location. Book your airport transfer at least 24 hours before (as soon as you have received a negative per-departure COVID-19 test result). Alternatively, you can take a taxi or a rideshare at your own cost.
10. Let us know your travel details
As soon as you know your flight and accommodation details, please let us know via an email - studentsuccess@ecu.edu.au.
11. Visit StudyPerth Welcome Desk
Welcome to Perth! Come and say hi to StudyPerth student ambassadors at the Airport Welcome Desk.
Airport Welcome Desks will be located in Terminal 1 and Terminals 3/4 at Perth Airport, very international student is welcomed upon arrival with a welcome gift.
12. Get an Australian mobile number
Telecommunication shops at airport international arrivals can be found at the exit from customs. Doing some homework on what they are offering will save you time at airport.
13. Take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 12 hours of arrival
All travelers will need to take a home Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 12 hours of arrival and report any positive result. RAT kits are available for purchase from supermarkets, pharmacies and other selected suppliers.
14. Download Safe WA App
This is important. Please download and use Safe WA App and follow its instructions to register your movement in WA.
15. Register your interest for $1,500 Accommodation Subsidy and $1,500 ELICOS Bursary
WA Government is offering international students a one-off flat-fee payment of $1,500 to assist with accommodation expenses and $1,500 to students who enrolled in approved ELICOS course.
16. Apply for Student visa fee refund
The Australian Government is providing an incentive for fully vaccinated Students and Working Holiday Makers to travel to Australia. Eligible student visa holders who arrives in Australia on that visa between 19 January 2022 and 19 March 2022 will receive a refund of the first installment of the visa application ($630) charge. Click here to apply.
17. Obtain your ECU Student card and Transportation card
You can get your student ID card from any of our eLab counters on each campus during counter service times. Your photo will be taken and your card will be produced while you wait. Your transportation card will also be combined with your student card.
Joondalup - Building 31 (library), Room 236
Mount Lawley - Building 10, Room 136
South West - Building 3 (library), Room 101E
18. Get a sim card
One sim card is in the welcome package provided by StudyPerth. You can find StudyPerth stall at the arrivals at the airport. If you are arriving at Perth Airport from Thursday 3 March 2022, look out for the Airport Greeters located Terminal 1 - International and Terminals 3 and 4!
19. Activate your OSHC (Overseas Health Cover)
Visit the website of your OSHC provider.
20. Apply for TFN (Tax file number)
Very important if you are looking to work part time while studying. https://www.ato.gov.au/iar/#beforeStart
21. Open a bank account
Commonwealth bank, P&N Bank, A&Z Bank above mentioned banks have their branches near the ECU Joondalup Campus (Lakeside mall next to the train station).
22. Apply for IHI number
Register at mygov website (http://my.gov.au/LoginServices/main/login?execution=e1s1) and apply for IHI number which will be used to link your vaccine certificate from your home country. After getting the IHI number, make an appointment by calling the ECU Student Health Services (Contact: +61 8 6304 5618) stating you are student and you need to register your overseas vaccination records in the Australian Immunisation History statement. (Carry your passport and the vaccination details i.e., name, date and batch number of the vaccine). For those who are eligible for the booster shot please enquire at the ECU Student Health Services.
23. Set up free student membership
Set up free student membership, at ECU Sports and Fitness Centre. http://www.ecu.edu.au/sport
24. ECU merchandise
For ECU merchandise, university goodies, looking to joining a social club visit ECU Guild in building 34.
25. Go for a campus tour
