7. Attend orientation

What is Orientation week?

Orientation week (O-Week) at UQ is a program of social and academic activities designed to introduce you to life and study at UQ.

When is O-Week?

O-Week is the official start to University and is held during the week before classes start in semesters 1 and 2.

Do I have to attend O-Week?

Attending orientation is an important step of starting university so attendance is considered essential.

Compulsory information and welcome sessions will be held by your Faculty or School. International students must attend a 'Getting Started' information session conducted by Student Services.

What can I do during O-Week?

O-Week offers you social, sporting, study and support sessions and events to help you get familiar with the campus, meet people, get prepared for study, find out who’s there to help and most importantly have fun!

Activities include:

Faculty and School welcome sessions;
Compulsory international student sessions;
Information sessions on the services to help you with personal and academic life: Accommodation Services, Health Services, Student Services, UQ Union, UQ Library, UQ Sport, IT Services and more;
Events and activities to meet people, build friendships and join clubs and societies; and
Campus tours.

Be sure to attend Market Day during O-Week where there will be countless stalls, sign up for clubs and societies, barbeques, entertainment, giveaways and demonstrations on offer.

Go to the Orientation website to start exploring.

How do I know which O-Week activities to attend?

The online Orientation Planner helps you create your own O-Week plan. It will help you find the faculty or school activities relevant to your program of study. Also look for any that might match your interests.

Plan ahead! Go online before O-Week and see the line-up so you can plan exactly when and where on campus you need to be!

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