New to Uni?
Christian Union is a friendly place to explore faith and meet people
Starting Fresh…
Starting uni can be exciting. It can also be a bit overwhelming. New people, new routines, new questions about who you are and what matters. If you’re exploring faith, or just curious about Christianity, you’re not alone.
At RMIT Christian Union, we’re a group of students who meet to explore life and faith together. You don’t need to have it all figured out, and there’s no pressure to pretend you do.
What to expect
Here’s what usually happens when you come along to something CU-related:
- You’ll be greeted by friendly students (we remember what it’s like to be new!)
- There’s time to chat, hang out, and get to know people
- We’ll open the Bible to discuss it or hear a talk
- You can listen, ask questions, or just check it all out. Completely fine.
You won’t be put on the spot. You don’t have to pray. You don’t have to sign up for anything. Many people come once or twice just to see what it’s like.
uni-level exploration
unconditional community
unmissable presence
DO I need to be a Christian?
No.
Some students are Christians, some are curious, some are unsure. CU is a place where questions are taken seriously and explored honestly.
If you are a Christian, CU can be a great place to grow and be encouraged at uni. If you’re not, you’re welcome to come and explore at your own pace.
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I’m an international student. is this for me?
Yes! Uni can feel especially unfamiliar if you’re new to Australia. We have a group especially for international students, and many also take part in our other meetings.
It’s a welcoming place to meet people, make friends, and explore Christianity alongside others. We aim to create spaces where you can feel at home and get connected at uni.
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What’s the next step?
If you’d like to:
- meet some people
- come to an event
- ask a question
- or just find out what’s on
the best next step is to get connected.
You can share your details and someone will get in touch. Else you can simply come along to an event when it suits you.
Get ConnectedCommon Questions
Yes! CU is affiliated with the Student Union as an official group.
You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). RMIT CU is a place to make friends and discover more about Jesus.
That’s great! AFES groups aren’t trying to replace church. They bring Christian community and the Bible into the place where students spend much of their time — uni.
CU helps you think through what following Jesus looks like in lectures, friendships, and everyday student life. It’s also a natural place to invite classmates to explore Christianity in a familiar setting, alongside your involvement in a local church.
Our group is part of AFES, the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, a national community of students discovering Jesus together. All AFES groups across Australia stand in the same grace of God, the same gospel of Christ. Being part of this wider community means we’re connected to other campus groups, supported by experienced staff, and able to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
We understand the pressures on uni students – exams, assignments, work, and more. It can be hard. We don’t want to overload your schedule, but we really do want you to make the most of your time at uni by exploring faith together with us. We run several events a week, on different days and times – some in the day, some in the evening. Just start off small. Perhaps there is just one event that you can make it to?
There are also opportunities to connect outside of semesters, including our midyear camp in July, and NTE (our National Training Event) in December. 🙂
Totally valid question. There’s an increased awareness of questionable sects operating on university campuses. At RMIT CU, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. We strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, and are associated with the RMIT Student Union.