O-Week is an important step to starting university and making new friends, so make sure you get involved! Whether you are at St Lucia, Gatton or Herston, there will be something on for everyone. There are a number of compulsory and recommended sessions available for students at each campus, so be sure to find out what's on and schedule them in between social events in your orientation planner. Follow the steps below to have a successful orientation week! *Please note due to COVID-19 orientation will run both online and on campus.

• Discover the UQLife orientation page

  Explore the UQLife orientation webpage and complete the checklist to have a full understanding of what to expect during O-week and Connect Week

• Attend your program sessions

  Choose your campus and Faculty on the right hand side of this page to find out what programs and sessions you need to attend.

• Attend a Getting Started session

  Getting started sessions are compulsory for international students and highly recommended for Domestic Students. If you missed an early Getting Started session, make sure you attend one during the week.

• International workshops and events

  If you are an international student studying online or on campus there are a number of useful workshops available to help them settle in and get ahead. Attend your compulsory workshops Getting Started and Safety in Australia and discover other workshops to help you settle in. You are also welcome to visit the International Arrival Lounge for fun events, information and place to meet.

• Attend Market Day

  Discover hundreds of clubs, societies, programs, services and more whilst enjoying freebies, discounts and live entertainment

• IT and eLearning sessions

  Attend these essential sessions to familiarise yourself with the learning systems you'll use every day, such as setting up Wi-Fi and your student email account.

• Academic and personal skills sessions

  Start the semester confidently by attending workshops covering essay writing, referencing and time management.

• UQ Library sessions

  Tours and talks to introduce you to UQ’s Library services, training and facilities.

• Take a campus tour

  Learn more about your campus with a number of campus and venue tours

• Visit the Welcome Hub

  The Welcome Hub at St Lucia and Gatton. Drop in daily for ongoing entertainment, information, support events and more.

• Attend O-Week Social events

  There are a number of events for everyone to enjoy no matter where they are in the world. Check out the St Lucia O-Week Week program and the Gatton O-Week program

Connect Week is all about making connections at university that last a life time. This is your opportunity to connect with your peers, teachers, clubs and societies, and a chance to try something new.

• Attend Connect Week Social events

  There are a number of events for everyone to enjoy no matter where they are in the world. Check out the St Lucia Connect Week program and the Gatton Connect Week program

• Visit the UQLife website for the latest events and updates
• Check your emails regularly throughout the semester
• Visit the Academic calendar for important semester updates
• Find out where to get the support you need throughout semester

St Lucia and Herston campus

(07) 3365 1704

student.services@uq.edu.au

Gatton campus

(07) 5460 1046

student.services.gatton@uq.edu.au

Success Week is where you start to wind down your orientation experience and start to navigate university life on your own two feet. This week we will host a number of fun events, tours and experiences for all students to enjoy before your studies kick off for the year.

Check out the full program

• Any last questions? Drop by the Welcome Hub to get your questions answered or just enjoy one last week of relaxation, live music and entertainment.

• Get a truly cultural experience at the Mana of the Pacific event.

• Start thinking about your career at 'Coffee and Careers'. Get a free caffeine hit whilst having a casual chat to career advisors

• Head over to @uqlife and start planning your social calendar for the rest of the semester!