First-round tertiary offers are going out tomorrow (Friday, January 15) and university studies approach for thousands of students.
The University of Queensland will give parents of new students a preview of university life with a Parents' Day at St Lucia campus on Sunday, February 14. A Parents' Evening will be held at the new Ipswich campus on Monday, February 15.
Student Orientation programs will be held at the St Lucia and Ipswich campuses from Monday, February 15, to Friday, February 19, and at Gatton College campus on February 18 and 19.
The University of Queensland this year will have 28,500 students enrolled in 5000 subjects in 400 courses across the three campuses.
The University's Dean of Students, Dr Lisa Gaffney, said Parents' Day was an opportunity for parents to see what goes on at the University.
"Executive Deans and other academics will talk about the programs that will be offered," Dr Gaffney said.
"Parents will be able to visit the Library and see the wide range of other student facilities and support services."
Invitations to Parents Day will be included with Orientation material sent to new students at the end of January.
Orientation - O-Week - at St Lucia campus will include welcoming addresses from the University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Hay, the University's Secretary and Registrar, Mr Douglas Porter, and the President of the University of Queensland Union, Mr Matthew Carter, in Mayne Hall at 9.15am on Wednesday, February 17. Faculty members will describe courses students will be attending.
The Union will show new students the services it provides and organise entertainment including barbeques, treasure hunts, films, music and a "Big Gig" beside the lake. Market Day on February 17 is a day to celebrate UQ community life when the Union, clubs and societies will stage displays and entertainment in the Great Court from 10am to 3pm.
Gatton College Orientation will include information and displays on university and community activities, a market day, a lunch hosted by the Gatton College Student Association, and faculty welcomes and briefings.
The Ipswich campus Orientation program will include tours of the Student Centre and campus, a community event celebrating the arrival of the University of Queensland in Ipswich, a clubs and societies market day and an official welcome to UQ Ispwich from the City of Ipswich.
The Ipswich campus, which opens this year, is on the redeveloped former Challinor Centre, 1.4km from the city centre. The site, with a history dating back to 1878, contains 17 heritage-listed buildings which are being restored by the University. The Ipswich campus will have an emphasis on emerging technologies, aiming to become a high-tech "cyber-uni" for the 21st century.
Parents or students seeking information about Parents' Day or Orientation week can telephone 3365 7560.
For further information, contact the Dean of Students, Dr Lisa Gaffney, on 3365 9132.
