St Lucia 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 events Gatton O-Week events Herston O-Week events St 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.

St Lucia events

All week

Time	Event	Location	Register
10am–3pm	UQ Sport free venue access: Gym, Tennis, Track	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29) UQ Sport Athletics Centre (Building 29A)	Register for your Free Trial Membership
10am–2pm	UQ Life Chill Zone	Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre	N/A

Time

Event

Location

10am–3pm

UQ Sport free venue access: Gym, Tennis, Track

UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)

UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29)

UQ Sport Athletics Centre (Building 29A)

10am–2pm

UQ Life Chill Zone

Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre

N/A

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Monday 20 July

Faculty day

Time	Event	More information/Location
All day	Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Orientation	View the HASS Orientation page

Campus tours

Time	Event	Starting location
11am–1pm	UQ Life Campus Tours	Depart from Welcome Hub (Campbell's Place) every 15 minutes.

Library tours

You'll need to register for library tours.

Time	Event	Starting location	Registrations
10–11am	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
11:30–12:30pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
1–2pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
2:30–3:30pm	Library Tour (Mandarin session)	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour (Mandarin)

Support

Time	Event	Location	Register
10am–12pm	Neurodivergent Hub: What's on?	Room 219, Sir Llew Edwards (Building 14)	Register for Neurodivergent Hub: What's on

UQ Sport events

Time	Event	Location
6–6:50am	Free Reformer pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
9–10am	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
9–10am	Free Vinyasa Yoga	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
12–2pm	Free Pickleball	UQ Centre (Building 27A)
1–1:30pm	Free GRIT	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4–4:45pm	Free Zumba	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4:30–5:20pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
6-7pm	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
6:30–7:15pm	Free BootCamp	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)

Study skills and getting started at uni

Time	Event	Location	Register
9–9:45am	More Than Books: Make the most of your Library	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for More Than Books
9:45–10am	Get Connected (WiFi and logging in)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Get Connected
10–11am	Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills	Online	Register for Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills
10am–2pm	Welcome Hub	Campbell Place	N/A
10am–12:15pm	Bachelor of Arts: Welcome and Majors Expo	UQ Centre Lecture Theatre and Foyer	N/A
10–10:45am	Systems and Software at UQ	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Systems and Software
10:30–11:30am	HASS Postgraduate Welcome	UQ Centre Lecture Theatre and Exhibition Hall	Register for the HASS Postgraduate Welcome
10:45–11:45am	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ
10–11am	Getting Started	Room 301, Advanced Engineering Building (49)	Register for Getting Started
11am–12pm	Understanding the Expectations of Academic Writing at University	Online	Register for Understanding the Expectations of Academic Writing at University
12:30–1:15pm	More Than Books: Make the most of your Library	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for More Than Books
1–2pm	Managing Your Time and Study at University	Online	Register for Managing Your Time and Study at University
1:15–1:30pm	Get Connected (WiFi and logging in)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Get Connected
1:30–2:15pm	Systems and Software at UQ	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Systems and Software
2:15–3:15pm	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ

Enrichment

Time	Event	Location	Register
11am-12pm	Reconciliation at UQ	Room 116, Sir Llew Edwards (Building 14)	Register for Reconciliation at UQ

Study abroad and incoming exchange

Time	Event	Location
9–11am	Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange: Welcome	Room 200, Advanced Engineering (Building 49)
2:30–3:30pm	Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange: Academic Advising Session	Room 219, Sir Llew Edwards (Building 14)

Social events

Time	Event	Location	Register
9am–12pm	Bridge Adventure with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)	Brisbane City	Register for AM Bridge Adventure with APS
10am–2pm	UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone)	Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre	N/A

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Tuesday 21 July

Faculty day

Time	Event	More information
All day	Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Orientation	View the BEL Orientation page

Campus tours

Time	Event	Starting location
11am–1pm	UQ Life Campus Tours	Depart from Welcome Hub (Campbell's Place) every 15 minutes.

Library tours

You'll need to register for library tours.

Time	Event	Starting location	Registration
11am–12pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
1:30–2:30pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
3–4pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
4:30–5: 30 pm	Library Tour (Mandarin session)	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour (Mandarin)

Wellbeing and Support

Time	Event	Location	Register
10am–2pm	Welcome Hub	Campbell Place	N/A

UQ Sport events

Time	Event	Location
6:30–7:25am	Free BodyPump	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
7–8am	Free AquaFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
8–9am	Free Beginner Pickleball Coaching	UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29)
12–12:30pm	UQ Sport Venue Tour	Departs from UQ Sport Fitness Centre Reception (Building 25)
12–2pm	Free Badminton	UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29)
12-12:45pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
1–1:45pm	Free Zumba	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
2-2:50pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4:30–5:20pm	Free Strength	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
5:30–6:20pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
5:50–6:20 pm	Free GRIT	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
6-7pm	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)

Study skills and getting started at uni

Time	Event	Location	Register
9–9:45am	More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for More Than Books
9–11am	HDR RQ 3 2026 Sponsored Student Orientation	Room 237, Steele Building (03)	N/A
9:45–10am	Get Connected (WiFi and logging in)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Get Connected
10–11am	Get the Edge with Enrichment and Employability	Room 222, Parnell Building (7)	Register for Get the Edge
10–11am	Get the Edge with Enrichment and Employability (Online)	Online	Register for Get the Edge with Enrichment and Employability (Online)
10–11am	Getting Started	Room 301, Advanced Engineering Building (49)	Register for Getting Started
10–11am	Using Generative AI for study 101: A Guide to the Basics for Beginners	Online	Register for Using Generative AI for study 101
10–10:45am	Systems and Software at UQ	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Systems and Software
10:45–11:45am	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ
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 (WiFi and logging in)
1:30–2:15pm	Systems and Software at UQ	Online	Register for Systems and Software at UQ
1:30–3:30pm	Postgraduate Music Welcome	Room 434, Zelman Cowen Building (51)	Register for Postgraduate Music Welcome
2–3pm	Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism	Online	Register for Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism
2:15–3:15pm	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Online	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)
3pm–4pm	Mature Age and Returning Students AMA	Online	Register for Mature Age and Returning Students AMA

Social events

Time	Event	Location	Register
10am–2pm	Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone)	Campbell Place	N/A

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Wednesday 22 July

Faculty day

Time	Event	More information
All day	Faculty of Science	View the Science Orientation page

UQ Sport events

Time	Event	Location
6–6:50am	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
8–9am	Free Beginner Pickleball Coaching	UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29)
9–10am	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
12–2pm	Free Basketball	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
1–1:45pm	Free SHAPES	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
6-7pm	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
6:30–7:20pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)

Study skills and getting started at uni

Time	Event	Location	Register
10:30–11:30am	Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism	Room 206, Steele (Building 3)	Register for Referencing Well
12–1pm	Generative AI: Ways to use it productively and ethically as a university student	Room 206, Steele (Building 3)	Register for Generative AI: Ways to use it productively and ethically as a university student
1pm–2pm	Getting Started	Room 301, Advanced Engineering Building (49)	Register for Getting Started
1–4pm	Postgraduate POLSIS Welcome (Academic Skills & Support)	Room 219, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14)	Register for Postgraduate POLSIS Welcome (Academic Skills & Support)
1:30–2:30pm	Study Strategies for a Successful Semester	Room 206, Steele (Building 3)	Register for Study Strategies
1:30–4pm	Sem 2 2026 Sponsored Student Coursework Orientation	Room 216, Prentice Building (42)	N/A
3–4pm	Writing an assignment: From planning to proofreading	Room 206, Steele Building (3)	Register for Writing an assignment: From planning to proofreading

Social events

Time	Event	Location	Register
8–10am	UQ Wellbeing International Student Breakfast	Student Central (Building 42)	Register for the International Student Breakfast
10am–2pm	UQ Union Market Day	Great Court	N/A
6:30–7:30pm	UQ O-Week 5km Time Trial	UQ Athletics Centre	Register here for the UQ O-Week 5km Time Trial

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Thursday 23 July

Faculty day

Time	Event	More information
All day	Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Orientations	View the EAIT Orientation page

Campus tours

Time	Event	Starting location
11am–1pm	UQ Life Campus Tours	Depart from Welcome Hub (Campbell's Place) every 15 minutes.

Library tours

You'll need to register for library tours.

Time	Event	Starting location	Register
11am–12pm	Library Tour (Mandarin session)	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour (Mandarin)
1–2pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
2:30–3:30pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour

UQ Sport events

Time	Event	Location
7–8am	Free AquaFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
7:15–7:45am	Free GRIT	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
8–9am	Free Beginner Pickleball Coaching	UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29)
10:30am–1:30pm	Free Happy Hour: Badminton	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
12–12:30pm	UQ Sport Venue Tour	Departs from UQ Sport Fitness Centre Reception (Building 25)
12–12:50pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
1–1:45pm	Free Vin Yin Yoga	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4–4:45pm	Free BODYATTACK	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4:30–5:20pm	Free Strength	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4:30–5:20pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
5:40–6:35pm	Free BODYPUMP	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
6-7pm	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)

Study skills and getting started at uni

Time	Event	Location	Register
9–9:45am	More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for More Than Books
9:45-10am	Get Connected (WiFi and logging in)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Get Connected
10–11am	Study Strategies for a Successful Semester	Online	Register for Study Strategies for a Successful Semester
10–10:45am	Systems and Software at UQ	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Systems and Software
10:45–11:45am	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ
11am–1pm	Postgraduate Communication Welcome	Room E109, Forgan Smith Building (1)	Register for Postgraduate Communication Welcome
12–1pm	Reconciliation at UQ – How to be involved	Online	Register for Reconciliation at UQ – How to be involved
12:30–1:15pm	More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for More Than Books
1–2pm	Reading Effectively at University	Online	Register for Reading Effectively at University
1–2pm	'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences	Room 222, Parnell Bulding (7)	Register for Get the Edge
1–2pm	'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences (Online)	Online	Register for Get the Edge (Online)
1–2:30pm	EAIT Undergraduate Program Information Sessions	Depart from UQ Centre (27A)	N/A
1:15–1:30pm	Get Connected (WiFi and logging in)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Get Connected
1:30–2:15pm	Systems and Software at UQ	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Systems and Software
1:30–2:30pm	Bachelor of Journalism Welcome	Room E109, Forgan Smith Building (1)	Register for the Bachelor of Journalism Welcome
2:15–3:15pm	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ

Career and enrichment

Time	Event	Location	Register
11:30am–12:30pm	Connect with Counselling	Student Central	Register for Connect with Counselling
1–2pm	'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences	Room 222, Parnell (Building 7)	Register for Get the Edge

Social events

Time	Event	Location	Register
10am–2pm	UQ Life Welcome Hub	Campbell Place	N/A
6–9pm	Postgraduate Movie Night (The Odyssey) the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)	Event Cinemas Indooroopilly	Register for the APS Movie Night

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Friday 24 July

Faculty day

Time	Event	More information/Location
All day	Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) Orientation	View the HMBS Orientation page

Campus tours

Time	Event	Starting location
11am–1pm	UQ Life Campus Tours	Depart from Welcome Hub (Campbell's Place) every 15 minutes.

Library tours

You'll need to register for library tours.

Time	Event	Starting location	Register
10–11am	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour
1:30–2:30pm	Library Tour	Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café	Register for the Library Tour

UQ Sport events

Time	Event	Location
9–10am	Free SwimFit	UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27)
1–1:45pm	Free BODYPUMP	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
2–2:50pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
4:30–5:15pm	Free SHAPES	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)
6:30–7:20pm	Free Reformer Pilates	UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25)

Study skills and getting started at uni

Time	Event	Location	Register
9–10am	Exchange Student Placement Information Session	Room 209, General Purpose North 3 Building (39A)	N/A
9–9:45am	More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for More Than Books
9:45–10am	Get Connected (WiFi and logging in)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Get Connected
10–10:45am	Systems and Software at UQ	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Systems and Software
10:45–11:45am	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2)	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ
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 at UQ
2:15–3:15pm	Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)	Online	Register for Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)

Social events

Time	Event	Location	Register
9am–5pm	Postgraduate Dreamworld Trip with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)	Meet at Blair Drive, St Lucia	Register for the APS Dreamworld Trip
10am–2pm	Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone)	Campbell Place	N/A

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Saturday 25 July

Study skills and getting started at uni

Time	Event	Location	Register
9am–2pm	Jumpstart	Room 219, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14)	Register for Jumpstart
2–4pm	Postgraduate River Kayak Adventure the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)	Riverlife, Kangaroo Point	Register for APS Postgraduate River Kayak Adventure

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