Gatton O-Week Program
Orientation runs for 2 weeks at the beginning of every semester, kicking off with O-Week.
O-Week runs from 20–24 July 2026 and offers events to introduce you to university life. Events take place at all UQ campuses. Select the campus you're based in to see the full program:
Dutton Park O-Week eventsGatton O-Week eventsHerston O-Week eventsSt Lucia O-Week events
Remember to check your faculty welcome sessions to make sure you go to everything you need to.
There will also be more events during Connect Week on 27–31 July 2026.
Gatton events
All week
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30pm | Free Venue Access: Gym and Pool | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Monday 20 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30pm | Free Yoga | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register / Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11am | Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills | Online | Register for Effective Listening and Notetaking |
| 11am–12pm | Understanding the Expectations of Academic Writing at University | Online | Register for Understanding Academic Writing |
| 1–2pm | Managing Your Time and Study at University | Online | Register for Time Management at Uni |
Tuesday 21 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30am | Free Boxfit | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
| 5–6pm | Free Strength and Cardio | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–10am | UQ Life Welcome to Gatton Breakfast | Room 201, Plant Industries Building (8111) | Register for the Welcome to Gatton Breakfast |
| 11–11:30am | UQ Life Campus Tour | Room 113, Plant Industries Building (8111) | N/A |
| 11:30am–12pm | Library Tour | Library Entrance, JK Murray Library (8102) | Register for the Library Tour |
| 12–2pm | Bus Tour to Gatton Town | UQ Gatton Main Drive Bus Stop (Yellow Sign) | Register for the Gatton Bus Tour |
Study skills
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11am | Strategies for Postgraduate study at UQ | Room 113, Plant Industries Building (8111) | N/A |
| 10–11am | Get the Edge with Enrichment and Employability | Online | Register for Get the Edge with Enrichment and Employability |
| 10–11am | Using Generative AI for study 101: A guide to the basics for beginners | Online | Register for Using Generative AI for study 101 |
| 12–1pm | Studying Effectively at University | Online | Register for Studying Effectively at University |
| 12:30–1:15pm | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Online | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15–1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Online | Register for Get Connected |
| 1:30–2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2–3pm | Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism | Online | Register for Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism |
| 2:15–3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online | TBC |
| 3–4pm | Ask me anything: Mature-age and returning students | Online | Register for Mature-age and returning students |
Wednesday 22 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12–2pm | Table Tennis and Badminton by the Pool | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location/Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3pm | UQ Life International Student Welcome to Gatton | Register for International Student Welcome to Gatton |
Thursday 23 July
Study Skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11am | Study Strategies for a Successful Semester | Online | Register for Study Strategies for a Successful Semester |
| 1–2pm | Reading Effectively at University | Online | Register for Reading Effectively at University |
Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5–6pm | Come and Try Social Sport: Free Netball | Old Gymnasium, UQ Sport (Building 8144) |
Career Support
| Time | Event | Location | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2pm | 'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences | Online | Register for 'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences |
Friday 24 July
Study and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register / Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–1:15pm | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Online | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15–1:30pm | Get connected (WiFi and Logging in) | Online | Register for Get connected (WiFi and Logging in) |
| 1:30–2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2:15–3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:15am | Free HIIT | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
| 7–8am | Free Pilates | |
| 12–2pm | Table Tennis and Badminton by the Pool | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |