Religious and cultural diversity

Charles Sturt University values and supports cultural and religious diversity. We are committed to ensuring all students and staff feel a sense of connectedness and inclusion in the University community regardless of their religion and cultural beliefs.

CSU aims to embrace diversity on our campuses through the Equity Goal:

"to enhance the capacity of CSU to contribute to Australia's social, cultural, political and economic vitality and strength through action which embraces the full diversity of the community and results in a student profile that fairly reflects that diversity"

Our campuses offer a variety of support and services to encourage diversity and multiculturalism.

Support Services

• Our Student Community Coordinator provides students with links to the community and student religious and cultural groups in the towns/regions where our campuses are located.
• English Skills Advisors are available to support students who need assistance with English language in grammar and writing. Translators are also available.

Religious Services

• Christian services are held during the study sessions at our regional campuses.
• An active Islamic Study Centre is located on the Wagga Wagga Campus, and at the Albury-Wodonga and Bathurst campuses there are Muslim prayer rooms available. For more information about the facilities and support for Muslim students at CSU regional campuses.
• Various student clubs support students of Christian, Baha'I, and Islamic faiths.
• Students can also access other religious services in the local communities of our campuses.

More on religious and Spiritual support

Residences and Catering Services

The University has a variety of canteens, cafes, dining rooms and convenience stores that offer different styles of food. Halal and vegetarian food is available upon request.

CSU Residences mostly have single rooms, however the accommodation is uni sex (male and females living in the same building, sharing common areas). If this is unsuitable, international students are encouraged to make contact with their Student Support Officer to arrange alternative housing off campus prior to arrival.

More on accommodation

Student Social Clubs

On each campus active student clubs provide a range of social support for students; whether it's sporting, cultural, recreational or social, we have a club to suit you. The International Student Club in particular aims to help students connect with the Australian community and increase understanding of different countries and cultures.

More on sporting and social clubs

Indigenous Australians

The University has Indigenous Student Services (ISS) support units on Albury-Wodonga, Wagga, Bathurst and Dubbo campuses. These units offer support services to Indigenous students both on campus and distance education and are are staffed mainly by Indigenous workers.

The ISS aims to promote and enhance the access, participation and success in the tertiary education environment regional for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people.

The units provide a culturally aware service to all students, by involving Aboriginal Elders and local services. They encourage ATSI students to be actively involved in events within the ISS unit and also the general CSU community.

More information for Indigenous Students

Where to go next:

• Religious and spiritual Support
• Student Community Coordinator
• English Skills Advisor
• Sporting and social clubs
• Events