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 21 to 25 July 2025 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'll also be more events during Connect Week on 28 July to 1 August.
St Lucia events
All week
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 3pm | UQ Sport free venue access: Gym, Pool, Tennis, Track | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
Monday 21 July
Faculty day
| Time | Event | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Orientation | View the HASS Orientation page |
Campus tours
| Time | Event | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am-12pm | UQ Life Campus Tours | Depart from Grassy Knoll |
| 12-1pm | UQ Life Campus Tours | Depart from Grassy Knoll |
| 1-2pm | UQ Life Campus Tours | Depart from Grassy Knoll |
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 |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for the Library Tour |
| 1-2pm | Library Tour (Mandarin session) | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for the Library Tour (Mandarin) |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for the Library Tour |
Support
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Neurodivergent Hub: ADHD in Uni (in-person and online) | ||
| 11am-4pm | Postgraduate Information and Help Desk (by Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)) | APS Courtyard | n/a |
| 2-3pm | Supporting Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Medical Conditions and Disability at UQ | Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) | n/a |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:55am | Free Vinyasa Yoga | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 9-10am | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 4:30-5:15pm | Free Functional Fitness | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 6-7pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
Career and enrichment
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Partnership and Pearls (learn about Student-Staff Partnership project opportunities) | Campbell Place | Register for Partnership and Pearls |
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 241, Sir James Foots (Building 47A) |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | UQ Union Scavenger Hunt | Various locations | n/a |
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Grassy Knoll | n/a |
| 11am-12pm | UQ Union (UQU) Speed Friending | The Great Court (by Merlo Café) | Register for UQU Speed Friending |
| 11am-2pm | Brisbane City Tour with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Departs from APS Courtyard | Register for the Brisbane Tour |
| 1-2pm | UQ Union (UQU) Speed Friending | The Great Court (by Merlo Café) | Register for UQU Speed Friending |
Tuesday 22 July
Faculty day
| Time | Event | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) Orientation | View the HMBS Orientation page |
Campus tours
| Time | Event | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am-12pm | UQ Life Campus Tours | Depart from Grassy Knoll |
| 12-1pm | UQ Life Campus Tours | Depart from Grassy Knoll |
| 1-2pm | UQ Life Campus Tours | Depart from Grassy Knoll |
Library tours
You'll need to register for library tours.
| Time | Event | Starting location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour |
| 1-2pm | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Library Tour (Mandarin session) | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour (Mandarin) |
Support
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am-4pm | Postgraduate Information and Help Desk (by Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)) | APS Courtyard |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30am | Free BODYPUMP | |
| 7-8am | Free AquaFit | |
| 8-9am | Free Cardio Tennis | |
| 12-12:30pm | UQ Sport Venue Tour | Departs from UQ Sport Fitness Centre Reception (Building 25) |
| 12-12:45pm | Free Pilates | 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 | Studying Effectively at University (online) | Online via Zoom | Register for Studying Effectively |
| 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 via Zoom | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15-1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Online via Zoom | Register for Get Connected |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online via Zoom | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2-3pm | Getting Started | Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) | n/a |
| 2-3pm | Effective Listening and Note-taking Skills (online) | Online via Zoom | Register for Effective Listening and Note-taking |
| 2:15-3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online via Zoom | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ |
Career and enrichment
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | My Career Advisor Information Session | Room E107, Forgan Smith (Building 1) | Register for the My Career session |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | UQ Union Scavenger Hunt | Various locations | n/a |
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Grassy Knoll | n/a |
| 11am-12pm | UQ Union (UQU) Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for UQU Speed Friending |
| 11am-2pm | Brisbane City Tour with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Departs from APS Courtyard | Register for the City Tour |
| 1-2pm | UQ Union (UQU) Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for UQU Speed Friending |
| 1-3pm | Sponsored Students Welcome (by Sponsored Students Unit) | Room 216, Prentice (Building 42) | Invite only event |
Wednesday 23 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9am | Free Cardio Tennis | |
| 9-10am | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 4:30-5:15pm | Free Functional Fitness | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 6-7pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 7:30-8:30pm | Free Vinyasa Yoga | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-10am | Ten Steps to a Better Assignment | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | Register for Ten Steps to a Better Assignment |
| 10-11am | Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | Register for Referencing Well |
| 11am-12pm | Reading Effectively at University | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | Register for Reading Effectively |
| 11am-12pm | Getting Started | Room 101, Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) | TBA |
| 12-1pm | Generative AI: Ways to use it productively and ethically as a university student | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | Register for Generative AI session |
| 1-2pm | Mature age and Returning Students AMA | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | Register for Mature Age session |
| 2-3pm | Study Strategies for a Successful Semester | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | Register for Study Strategies |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | UQ Union Scavenger Hunt | Various locations | n/a |
| 8-10am | International Student Breakfast (by UQ Wellbeing) | Student Central (Building 42) | Register for the International Student Breakfast |
| 10am-2pm | UQ Union Market Day | Great Court | n/a |
| 11am-12pm | Sponsored Students Welcome (by Sponsored Students Unit) | Room 206, Steele (Building 3) | Invite only event |
| 2-6pm | UQ Union Market Day Afterparty | RedRoom | n/a |
Thursday 24 July
Faculty day
| Time | Event | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Orientation | View the BEL Orientation page |
Library tours
You'll need to register for library tours.
| Time | Event | Starting location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30-11:30am | Library Tour (Mandarin session) | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour (Mandarin) |
| 2-3pm | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for the Library Tour |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Library Tour (Mandarin session) | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour (Mandarin) |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30-7:15am | Free Boxing | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 7-8am | Free AquaFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 8-9am | Free Cardio Tennis | |
| 12-12:30pm | UQ Sport Venue Tour | Departs from UQ Sport Fitness Centre Reception (Building 25) |
| 4:30-5:15pm | Free BODYATTACK | 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 | Register for More Than Books | |
| 9:45-10am | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | 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 | Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2) | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15-1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Register for Get Connected | |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Room D217, Duhig Tower (Building 2) | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2-3pm | Getting Started | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | TBC |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Get the Edge' with Enrichment and Employability (in-person and online) | Room 222, Parnell (Building 7) Online via Zoom | |
| 1-2pm | Get the Edge' with Global Experiences | Room 222, Parnell (Building 7) | n/a |
| 1-3pm | Master the Waves of Your Career Path | Room 216, Prentice (Building 42) | Register for Career Path session |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | UQ Union Scavenger Hunt | Various locations | n/a |
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Grassy Knoll | n/a |
| 11am-12pm | UQ Union (UQU) Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for UQU Speed Friending |
| 1-2pm | UQ Union (UQU) Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for UQU Speed Friending |
Friday 25 July
Faculty day
| Time | Event | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Faculty of Science (SCI) and Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Orientations |
Library tours
You'll need to register for library tours.
| Time | Event | Starting location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Library Tour | Register for the Library Tour | |
| 1:30-2:30pm | Library Tour | Register for the Library Tour |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9-10am | Free SwimFit | |
| 5:30-6:25pm | Free BODYPUMP (80s themed) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45am | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Register for More Than Books | |
| 9:45-10am | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Register for Get Connected | |
| 10-10:45am | Systems and Software at UQ | Register for Systems and Software | |
| 10:45-11:45am | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ | |
| 11am-12pm | Getting Started | Room 348, Physiology Lecture Theatres (Building 63) | n/a |
| 12:30-1:15pm | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Online via Zoom | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15-1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Online via Zoom | Register for Get Connected |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online via Zoom | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2:15-3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online via Zoom | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | UQ Union Scavenger Hunt | Various locations | n/a |
| 10am-12pm | Sharper Minds Taster Session: Create, Connect and Chill-out! | Workshop B, Physics Annexe (Building 6) | Register for the Sharper Minds Session |
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Grassy Knoll | n/a |
| 1-2:30pm | Craft session: Make a Magnet of Strength (by UQ Counselling) | Student Central (Building 42) | Register for the Craft session |
Saturday 26 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9am-2pm | Postgraduate Jumpstart | Room 215, Gordon Greenwood (Building 32) |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30-3:30pm | Queensland Museum Discovery Trip with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Brisbane | Register for the Museum Discovery Trip |
Sunday 27 July
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30-4:30pm | Abseiling Outdoor Challenge with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Riverlife, Kangaroo Point | Register for Abseiling with APS |
| 4:30-6pm | Postgraduate Welcome Dinner with APS | Shabuhouse, Brisbane City | Register for Welcome Dinner with APS |