Orientation runs for 2 weeks, O-Week and Connect Week, held at the beginning of every semester. Events take place at Dutton Park, St Lucia, Herston and Gatton. O-Week provides academic activities introducing you to university life. Connect Week features events and networking opportunities to help you meet and connect with others. Select the campus you are based in to view the full program.
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Major events
(R) Registered event
Dutton Park O-Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
Thursday 15 Feb
- 10am – 1pm Bachelor of Pharmacy (HONS) orientation (R) at 0870-5061
- 6pm – 7pm Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (R) via Zoom
Friday 16 Feb
- 1pm – 2pm Library Tour at Level 6, Dutton Park Health Sciences Library
- 9am – 1pm Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice and GCPIP orientation (R) at 0870-5061 / 5035
Dutton Park Connect Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
Wednesday 21 Feb
- 11am – 12pm Library Tour at Level 6, Dutton Park Health Sciences Library
(R) Registered event (I) Invite only
St Lucia O-Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
- 10am – 3pm Free UQ Sport venue access: Gym, pool and track at UQ Sport Fitness Centre, Aquatic Centre and Athletics Centre
- 7am – 5pm Free UQ Sport venue access: Tennis at UQ Sport Tennis Centre
Monday 12 Feb
- All day Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences orientation at various locations
- 9am – 11am Incoming Study Abroad and Exchange student orientation at Room 200, Advanced Engineering Builing (B49)
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 10am – 10:30am Neurodivergent information session at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 10am – 11am Getting Started (R) at Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (B23)
- 10am – 11am Online: Expectations of academic research and writing (R) - book online
- 10am – 11:30am Online: FSR Managing the research writing process (R) - book online
- 10am – 11am, 1pm – 2pm UQU Speed Friending (R) at The Great Court
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 11am, 12pm and 1pm Campus tours at The Great Court
- 11am, 1pm and 2pm Library tours (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 12pm – 1pm SwimFit at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Managing your time and study at university (R) - book online
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 2pm – 2:30pm Neurodivergent information session at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 2pm – 3pm Getting Started (R) at Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (B23)
- 2pm – 3pm Get networking like a boss at Ventures Space, Global Exchange Institute (B20)
- 2pm – 3pm Online: Referencing well and avoiding plagiarism (R) - book online
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm Incoming Study Abroad and Exchange Academic advising session at room 131, ModWest Building (B11A)
- 4pm – 8pm UQU Lunar New Year (R) at Duhig Lane
Tuesday 13 Feb
- All day Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences orientation at various locations
- 7am – 8am Aqua aerobics at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (B27)
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 10am – 10:30am, 1pm – 1:30pm UQU multilingual campus tours (R) from Grassy Knoll
- 10am – 11am, 1pm – 2pm UQU Speed Friending (R) at The Great Court
- 10am – 11am Getting Started (R) at Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (B23)
- 10am – 11am Online: Studying effectively at university (R) - book online
- 10am – 12pm Preparing for Your Next Role at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 10am – 4pm Museum crawl from UQ Art Museum
- 11am, 12pm and 1pm Campus tours at The Great Court
- 11am, 1pm and 2pm Library tours (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 12pm – 12:30pm UQ Sport Venue tour at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Reception (B25)
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Reading strategies for university (R) - book online
- 12pm – 3pm Indoor basketball at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall (B25)
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 2pm – 3pm Get networking like a boss at Ventures Space, Global Exchange Institute (B20)
- 2pm – 3pm Online: Effective listening and note-taking skills (R) - book online
Wednesday 14 Feb
- All day Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology orientation at various locations
- 7:30am – 9:30am International Student Breakfast (R) at Student Central (B42)
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 9:30am – 12:30pm Faculty of Medicine - Bachelor of Health Sciences orientation at Room 209. Sir Llew Edwards Building (B14)
- 9am – 12:00pm Neurodivergent meet-up at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 10am – 11am Getting Started (R) at Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (B23)
- 10am – 11am Online: 10 steps to a better assignment (R) - book online
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 10am – 2pm UQU Market Day at The Great Court and University Drive and Campbell Place
- 10am – 4pm Museum crawl from UQ Art Museum
- 12pm – 1pm Confidence chats and badge making at Student Central (B42)
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Study strategies for a successful semester (R) - book online
- 12pm – 1pm SwimFit at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
Thursday 15 Feb
- Various times Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Orientation Festival at UQ Centre (27A)
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 10am – 11am, 1pm – 2pm UQU Speed Friending (R) at Grassy Knoll
- 10am – 10:30am, 1pm – 1:30pm UQU multilingual campus tours (R) from Grassy Knoll
- 10am – 11am Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism (R) at R206, Steele Building (B3)
- 10am – 11am 'Get the Edge' with Enrichment and Employability at Prentice Building (B42) or online
- 10am – 12pm Preparing for the Recruitment Process workshop at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 10am – 4pm Museum crawl from UQ Art Museum
- 11am – 12pm Campus tours at The Great Court
- 11am, 1pm and 2pm Library tours (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm Ten Steps to a Better Assignment (R) at R206, Steele Building (B3)
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 12pm – 12:30pm UQ Sport venue tour at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Reception (B25)
- 1pm – 2pm Reading Strategies for University (R) at R206, Steele Building (B3)
- 2pm – 3pm Get networking like a boss at Ventures Space, Global Exchange Institute (B20)
- 2pm – 3pm 'Get the Edge' with Internships and Global Experiences at Prentice Building (B42)
Friday 16 Feb
- All day Faculty of Science orientation at various locations
- 8am – 3pm UQU Markets at Campbell Place
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 9:15am – 12:45pm Faculty of Medicine - Bachelor of Biomedical Science orientation at T-203, Hawken Engineering Building (B50)
- 10am – 10:30am Elite Student-Athlete information session at The Meeting Place, UQ Sport Athletics Centre (B29A)
- 10am – 11am Getting Started (R) at Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (B23)
- 10:00am – 11am UQU Speed Friending (R) at Grassy Knoll
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 11am and 12pm Campus tours at The Great Court
- 11am – 12pm Effective Listening and Note-taking Skills (R) at R206, Steele Building (B3)
- 11am, 1pm and 2pm Library tours (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 12pm – 1pm SwimFit at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 1pm – 2pm Study strategies for a successful semester (R) at R206, Steele Building (B3)
- 1pm – 3pm HaBS International Student Mixer (I) at UQ Sport Pavilion (B53C)
- 2pm – 3pm Get networking like a boss at Ventures Space, Global Exchange Institute (B20)
- 6pm – 9pm Opening celebration: "How we remember tomorrow" at UQ Art Museum (B11)
- CANCELLED UQU Toga Party (R) at The Great Court
Saturday 17 Feb
Sunday 18 Feb
- 3pm – 6pm UQU Welcome Games - Icebreakers at The Great Court
(R) Registered event (I) Invite only
St Lucia Connect Week
Multi-week (12 - 22 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
- 10am – 3pm Free UQ Sport venue access: Gym, pool and track at UQ Sport Fitness Centre, Aquatic Centre and Athletics Centre
- 7am – 5pm Free UQ Sport venue access: Tennis at UQ Sport Tennis Centre
Monday 19 Feb
- 7:30am – 8:15am Outdoor yoga at UQ Sport Adjacent Playing Field 4
- 10am – 3pm Welcome Hub (daily entertainment, hang-out space) at The Great Court
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 11am – 1pm Free pancakes in the Welcome Hub at The Great Court
- 12pm – 1pm SwimFit at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
- 1:30pm – 3pm Partnership and Popcorn at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
Tuesday 20 Feb
- 7am – 8am Aqua aerobics at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 10am – 2pm Scholarships, Application and Interview Tips workshop at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 10am – 3pm Welcome Hub (daily entertainment, hang-out space) at The Great Court
- 11am – 12pm Library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 11am – 12pm Reading strategies for university (R) via online
- 11am – 1pm Welcome BBQ at the Welcome Hub at The Great Court
- 12pm – 2pm Skills for study postgrad coursework (1): Planning and writing assignments (R) via online
- 12pm – 3pm Indoor basketball at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 2pm – 3pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 2pm – 3pm Structuring excellent essays (R) via online
- 5pm – 7pm Plogging (picking up rubbish while jogging) at Community Gardens
- 5pm – 7:30pm Student Affairs x APS Postgraduate Mixer (I) at Lakeside Cafe
Wednesday 21 Feb
- 10am – 11am Managing your time and study at uni (R) at room 116, Sir Llew Edwards Building (B14)
- 10am – 2pm Ventures Open House at Ventures Space, Global Change Institute (B20)
- 10am – 3pm Welcome Hub (daily entertainment, hang-out space) at The Great Court
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 11am – 12pm Cuppa and Careers at Student Central (B42)
- 11am – 12pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 11am – 12pm Study strategies for a successful semester (R) via online
- 12pm – 1pm Referencing well and avoiding plagiarism (R) at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 12pm – 1pm SwimFit at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
- 12pm – 1:30pm Get Set Launch at the Welcome Hub at The Great Court
- 12pm – 2pm UQ Sport Pick Up and Play Spike Ball at the Welcome Hub at The Great Court
- 12pm – 2pm Higher Degree Research orientation welcome sausage sizzle at Mansfield Place grass area
- 12:30pm – 2pm Skills for study postgrad coursework (2): Reading and note-taking (R) via online
- 2pm – 3pm Library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 6:30pm – 7:30pm Glow Zumba at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
Thursday 22 Feb
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Library, Learn.UQ, WiFi and IT Help Information Sessions (R)
- 10am – 11am Effective listening and note-taking skills (R) at Workshop B, Physics Annexe (B6)
- 10am – 3pm Welcome Hub (daily entertainment, hang-out space) at The Great Court
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 10am – 2pm UQ Sustainability Suitcase Rummage and Repair Cafe at Campbell Place
- 11am – 12pm Library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 12:30pm – 2pm Skills for study postgrad coursework (3): Synthesising and integrating sources (R) via online
- 1pm – 2pm Dean-Grinberg-Dean Concert by the School of Music at Nickson Room, Zelman Cowen Building or online
- 2pm – 3pm Mandarin language library tour (R) at Duhig North Central Library (B12)
- 3pm – 5pm Volunteering in Australia information session and afternoon tea (R) at room 275, Global Change Institute (B20)
- 4.30pm – 6.30pm First Year Sunset Social (R) at the Welcome Hub at The Great Court
- 6:30pm –9pm Movie night: "Hunger Games" (2012) (R) at Room 206, Steele Building (B3)
Friday 23 Feb
- 10am – 11am St Lucia Community Garden Workshop at Community Gardens
- 10am – 11:30am Avoiding plagiarism through effective paraphrasing and synthesising sources (R) at room 309, Steele Building (B3)
- 10am – 1pm Indoor badminton at UQ Sport Fitness Centre Sports Hall
- 10am – 3pm Welcome Hub (daily entertainment, hang-out space) at The Great Court
- 11am – 12pm Structuring excellent essays (R) via online
- 11am – 2pm Connect and create: Friendship bracelets with Get Involved at The Great Court
- 12pm – 1pm SwimFit at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
- 12pm – 1pm Studying effectively at university (R) at room 262, Steele Building (B3)
- 1pm – 2pm Reading strategies for university (R) at room 309, Steele Building (B3)
- 2pm – 3:30pm Welcome Weeks Volunteer Thank You celebration (I) at Red Room
- 6pm – 10pm UQU x UQ Sport dive-in movie night: "Barbie" (2023) (R) at UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (B27)
Saturday 24 Feb
- 8am – 4pm UQU International Collective Australia Zoo Day Trip (R) meet at Chancellor's Place
(R) Registered event (I) Invite only
Gatton O-Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
- 10am – 3pm UQ Sport venue access UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Monday 12 Feb
- 10am – 11am Online: Expectations of academic research and writing (R) - book online
- 10am – 11am Online: FSR Managing the research writing process (R) - book online
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Managing your time and study at university (R) - book online
- 2pm – 3pm Online: Referencing well and avoiding plagiarism (R) - book online
Tuesday 13 Feb
- 9am – 11:30am Halls of Residence Check-in (I) at Morrison Hall
- 10am – 11am Online: Studying effectively at university (R) - book online
- 11am – 12pm Library tour at J.K. Murray Library (8102)
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Reading strategies for university (R) - book online
- 2pm – 3pm Online: Effective listening and note-taking skills (R) - book online
- 6pm – 7pm Boot Camp at UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
Wednesday 14 Feb
- 8:30am – 10:15am O-Week Campus Challenge at Central Walkway
- 10am – 11am Online: 10 steps to a better assignment (R) - book online
- 10:30am – 12:30pm Science Induction Session at various locations
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Study strategies for a successful semester (R) - book online
- 12:30pm – 2pm Science - Lunch and expo at Central Walkway
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm International Welcome at 8117-106
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm Getting Started (R) at 8178-103
Thursday 15 Feb
- 9am – 10am Study Skills for a Successful Semester at 8178-103
- 10am – 11:30am Introduction to the Library and UQ IT Systems at 8178-103
- 11:30am – 11:45am Student Advocacy and Support at 8178-103
- 11:45am – 12:30pm Working while studying at 8178-103
- 12:30pm – 2pm International Student Lunch (R) - All students welcome at Grassy area in between to 8178-103/Foundation Building
- 2pm – 3pm Introduction to UQ Respect at 8178-103
- 12:30pm – 2pm UQ Sport Pick Up and Play at Central Walkway
- 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm Get to Know Gatton - Shuttle Bus from Central Walkway
- 5pm – 8pm UQU and UQ Sport - Clubs and Socs Dive-in Pool Party and free BBQ at UQ Sport Gatton Aquatic Centre
Friday 16 Feb
- 9am – 9:30am Morning tea for post-graduate students at Central Walkway
- 9:30am – 10:30pm Academic writing skills at 8178-103
- 10:30am – 11am Student Advocacy and Support at 8178-103
- 11am – 12pm Introduction to the Library and UQ IT Systems at at 8178-103
- POSTPONED: Learn about Laidley - Shuttle Bus from Central Walkway
- 1pm – 2pm Library tour at J.K. Murray Library (8102)
- 6pm – 10pm UQU Great Court Party at The Great Court, St Lucia campus (bus provided)
Sunday 18 Feb
- 8pm – 12am UQU Club Night - Scribble Party at Lawes Club
(R) Registered event (I) Invite only
Gatton Connect Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
- 10am – 3pm UQ Sport venue access at UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
Monday 19 Feb
- 10am – 11am Gatton Community Garden Workshop at Gatton Community Gardens
- 11am – 1:30pm Welcome Hub (chill zone, music, and giveaways) at Central Walkway
Tuesday 20 Feb
- 11am – 1pm UQU Speed Friending (R) at Foundation Building (next to)
- 4pm – 6pm UQU Gatton Market Day at Central Walkway
- 6pm – 7pm UQ Sport Boot Camp at UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
Wednesday 21 Feb
- 11am – 1:30pm Welcome Hub (chill zone, music, and giveaways) at Central Walkway
- 12pm – 1:30pm Eat and Greet (free lunch) at Welcome Hub at Central Walkway
- 8pm – 12am UQU Tropicana at Lawes Club
Thursday 22 Feb
- 11am – 12pm Library tour at J.K. Murray Library (8102)
- 12pm – 2pm UQ Sport Pick Up and Play at Central Walkway
- 12pm – 2pm UQU Tropicana Recovery at Morrison Hall
- 4pm – 7pm Student Affairs x APS Postgraduate Mixer (I) at Foundation Building
Friday 23 Feb
- 1pm – 3pm UQU international student BBQ at Central Walkway
- 7pm UQU Clubs and Socs Meet and Greet at Forrest Hill
(R) Registered event (I) Invite only
Herston O-Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
Monday 12 Feb
- 10am – 11am Online: Expectations of academic research and writing (R) - book online
- 10am – 11am Online: FSR Managing the research writing process (R) - book online
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Managing your time and study at university (R) - book online
- 2pm – 3pm Online: Referencing well and avoiding plagiarism (R) - book online
Tuesday 13 Feb
- All day Faculty of Medicine - Postgraduate Public Health orientation at Room 325, Mayne Medical Building
- 10am – 11am Online: Studying effectively at university (R) - book online
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Reading strategies for university (R) - book online
- 12pm – 2pm Welcome to Herston Lunch and Expo outside Café Dose, Level 4 Oral Health Centre Building (Open to all students)
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm Library tour from Cafe Dose
- 2pm – 3pm Online: Effective listening and note-taking skills (R) - book online
Wednesday 14 Feb
- 10am – 11am Online: 10 steps to a better assignment (R) - book online
- 12pm – 1pm Online: Study strategies for a successful semester (R) - book online
Herston Connect Week
Multi-week (12 - 23 Feb)
- Various times Library information sessions (R) at various locations and online
Tuesday 20 Feb
- 5pm – 7:30pm Postgraduate Mixer (I) at Lakeside Cafe
Thursday 22 Feb
- 1pm – 2pm Library tour from Oral Health Centre, Student Hub, Level 5
Friday 23 Feb
- 12pm – 1pm Community Garden workshop (R) at Reconciliation Gardens (behind Mayne Medical School building)