The University of Wollongong is assessing the impact of a new rule on its operations.
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In response to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) announcement on Friday, advising against organised, non-essential events of persons over 500 from Monday.
This is excluding schools, university lectures and public transport.
"The safety of our students, staff and communities remains our paramount concern, as such the University will communicate directly with impacted staff and students if any currently scheduled non-essential events are going to be cancelled," a University of Wollongong spokesman said.
"Classes and lectures are proceeding as scheduled at this point in time. If this changes, students and staff will be contacted."
The annual student Garden Party, which was due to be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Wollongong campus has been cancelled in response to the Australian Government's advice.
"Event organiser, UOW Pulse, regrets any inconvenience caused by this disappointing decision, but the safety of students, attendees and event staff comes first," the UOW spokesman said.
Ticket holders will be notified and full refunds provided.
"As of Friday, March 13, there is still no confirmed case if COVID-19 at any Australian UOW campus," the spokesman said.
"The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving issue. The university is urging students, staff and the community to regularly check the information provided on its coronavirus response website."
Visit www.uow.edu.au/coronavirus to read more about the University of Wollongong's coronavirus response.
