Orientation and settling in

Orientation is 2 weeks of events and activities held every semester for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and HDR candidates. 

This is your gateway to essential resources, faculty sessions, orientation events, important services, and deadlines for a successful start at UQ.

 

Faculty welcome sessions

Each faculty hosts welcome sessions for new students. During these sessions you will have the opportunity to find out about your programs, connect with other students, attend expos and social events and get advice from current students and staff.

Orientation event program

The orientation event program is split over two weeks, O-Week and Connect Week, and held at the beginning of every semester. Events take place at St Lucia, Herston, Dutton Park and Gatton. 

O-Week and Connect Week

O-Week (21-25 July, 2025) provides academic activities introducing you to university life. Select the campus you're based in to see the full program:

St Lucia O-Week eventsDutton Park O-Week eventsGatton O-Week eventsHerston O-Week events

Connect Week (28 July - 1 August, 2025) features events and networking opportunities to help you meet and connect with others. Select the campus you're based in to see the full program:

St Lucia Connect Week eventsDutton Park Connect Week eventsGatton Connect Week eventsHerston Connect Week events

Important dates

2 July: Finalisation of grades
14-18 July: Graduations
21-25 July: Orientation Week
28 July - 1 August: Connect Week

You can complete many of these tasks in mySI-net

Bookmark the 2025 Academic Calendar to keep track of your semester. 

Settling in

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