Foundation Day

Proud past, strong future

Foundation Day gives us a chance to celebrate our proud history and bright future.

Register for a Foundation Day morning tea

All staff have received an invitation to attend a local campus morning tea.

Grab a discount on Charles Sturt hoodies and jumpers

The Foundation Day hoodie and jumper promotion will run until 31 August 2026 through Charlie's Store.

What is Foundation Day?

Charles Sturt University was created through an Act of Parliament that was formally incorporated on 19 July 1989.

Each year, we celebrate the founding of our university with Foundation Day. Held on the Wednesday closest to 19 July, Foundation Day is a chance to come together and celebrate our proud history with our community of students, staff, alumni and supporters.