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Whyalla Campus Open Day

30 August | 10:00am–3:00pm

Start your journey at Innovation and Collaboration Centre, L Building (near Mint Cafe)

Tour the campus, explore your study options and meet the local staff who’ll support you every step of the way.

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What's on at Whyalla Campus?

Presentations

Join us for a series of short, informative presentations covering everything you need to know about studying at Adelaide University in Whyalla. Learn about our degrees, entry pathways, scholarships, and the support available to help you succeed.

 

Each session includes a Q&A, along with an opportunity to experience the facilities you will learn in, so come with your questions!

Information booths

Chat one-on-one with friendly staff at our information booths and get personalised advice on your study options. Explore degrees offered at the Whyalla Campus, learn about entry pathways, scholarships, and student support services.

 

Whether you're just starting to explore or are ready to apply, our team is here to help you every step of the way.

Student accommodation tours

Take a guided tour of our on‑campus student accommodation and discover what it’s like to live and study in Whyalla. Explore modern facilities, comfortable living spaces, and a convenient location just a short walk from your classes.

Activities

There’s more to Open Day than just information. Explore our grounds, soak up the community atmosphere and enjoy a fun day on campus! Grab a coffee or bite to eat from Mint Café, which will be open and serving delicious food and drinks throughout the day. Bring your friends and family and make the most of everything happening at Adelaide University’s Whyalla Campus Open Day!

Mystery prize giveaway

We've hidden purple tickets across our campuses for Open Days! Find one, and you can claim an exclusive prize pack.

Follow @adelaideuni on Instagram for clues on where tickets are hiding at each of our campus during Open Days. First to find it, gets to keep it – so it’s first in, best dressed.

Keep an eye on our Instagram for further instructions and sneak peeks at what’s inside the prize packs.

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Whyalla Open Day FAQs

Wondering how Open Day works? Start here to plan your day at Whyalla.

The following degrees are offered at the Whyalla Campus:

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
  • Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Ageing & Disability
  • Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services

You can also study a pathway program:

  • Foundation Studies
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway

If you live in or near Whyalla, Open Day is a great opportunity to explore the campus, meet the teaching staff and chat to current students about their study experiences. We can also help you with your application to university. Classes at the Whyalla Campus are mostly scheduled close together, so you should only need to be on campus 1-2 days per week, making it ideal for those who live in outlying towns. This campus also has its own student accommodation option.

The Whyalla Campus is located in the regional city of Whyalla, set in the coastal Eyre Peninsula Region. A four hour drive from Adelaide.

The Whyalla campus is accessible to all. Complete with ramps, lifts and accessible study spaces.

The campus is fortunate to have Mint Cafe located within the busy central part of the campus, offering great coffee and food options. Mint Cafe is open from 7:30am to 4pm on week days, excluding public holiday. They are closed on weekends, but will be open for the Whyalla Campus Open Day event.

The campus also has a vending machine on campus, for that quick snack between classes.

There is ample free parking available on campus, accessible off Russell Street and Nicolson Avenue.

If you’re choosing to study at our modern, vibrant Whyalla Campus, then the Student Residential Village  is the best place to live. A shared unit accommodates a maximum of eight students. Students have their own bedroom and share a bathroom with one other student. A fully furnished kitchen and common living area means you can interact and study with your peers. Applications are accepted for shorter and longer-term stays. Length of stay Cost Short term $50 per night Long term $100 per week.

Tours will be offered at the end of a presentation session or on demand. Just visit our “Campus Tours Here” sign in the main expo area.

Yes you can! We will have a team of people available to assist with your application either via SATAC or via an internal application process, depending on what you want to study.

Classes at the Whyalla campus are mostly scheduled close together, so you should only need to be on campus 1-2 days per week, making it ideal for those who live in outlying towns. Experience small class sizes, with ready access to academic and support staff. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our campus community.

Explore other campus events

Visit our main event in the city on 2 August and discover all that’s on offer at Adelaide University. Then, join us at one of our outer-metro or regional campuses to explore more facilities and activities.

Adelaide City Campus East

2 August 2026 | 9:00am–4:00pm

Want the full picture? This is our biggest Open Day event, where you’ll find information on all our degrees and campuses.

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Adelaide City Campus West

2 August 2026 | 9:00am–4:00pm

Head to Adelaide City Campus West if you want to explore your study options in architecture, art and design, visit our creative studios and on-campus museums, or hear our pharmacy and medicine presentations.

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Mount Gambier Campus

9 August 2026 | 10:00am–2:00pm

Explore degrees, tour the campus, meet your future lecturers and find out how you can study locally.

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Mile End Sport Science Hub

14 August | 4:00pm–7:00pm

Located at the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) building in Mile End, discover the world‑class facility supporting South Australia’s elite athletes, and advancing human‑performance research and teaching.

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Magill Campus

19 August | 3:30pm–7:00pm

Explore cutting-edge research labs, media studios, a theatre and our SMARTSchool for education students – set in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide. Discover degrees in teaching, psychology, journalism, humanities, social sciences and the creative arts.

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Roseworthy Campus

23 August | 10:00am–4:00pm

Discover the future of animal and veterinary sciences at the Roseworthy Open Day. 

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Mawson Lakes Campus

23 August | 11:00am–3:00pm

Located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, Mawson Lakes Campus is a hub for STEM and education degrees. Explore world-class teaching and research facilities including virtual learning environments and robotics laboratories. 

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Explore 100% online study

Whether you’re looking to start, change or advance your career, our suite of 100% online programs offers the flexibility to fit study around your life.

Attend our presentation about 100% online study options in building MB1-41 at 2:00pm, or visit the 100% online booth at the Study Hub, located at the L Building, and chat with a member of our Future Student Services team.

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