Prepare for semester

Get to know UQ

When you’re a new student, there are all kinds of things you need to know, but might not think to ask. This section will fill you in on all the practical knowledge you need about UQ.

Rules, policies and procedures

When you accepted your offer, you confirmed that you'll comply with UQ's policies, procedures and rules. Make sure you're familiar with what's required of you.

See all UQ policies and rules

Respect at UQ training

To help ensure our campuses are a safe and respectful environment for students, all students need to complete a mandatory ‘Respect at UQ’ training module. For more information about the module, support available and deadlines for this semester, visit Respect at UQ.

Respect at UQ 

Academic calendar

During your time at UQ, you’ll need to remember a number of important dates every semester. These include:

To see when these dates occur, check the Academic Calendar for semesters and trimesters or the Teaching Periods Calendar.

Faculties and schools

Your faculty is listed in mySI-net under the 'Enrolments' tile > 'Program summary' > 'Program owner'.

Schools are listed on each electronic course profile as the 'Coordinating Unit'.

For most students, schools can help with courses and your faculty can help with your program – but there are some exceptions and there is a bit of overlap.

For example, you might find that some courses aren't taught by schools: they're taught by faculties, centres or institutes.

In these circumstances, you should still contact the 'Coordinating Unit' listed on the course profile with any relevant questions about the course.

As we head towards a new semester, we encourage you to visit your faculty website so you can familiarise yourself with important contacts.

UQ Library

Getting to know our library spaces and resources is one of the best ways to prepare for study as a new student. 

Once you're enrolled, you can access library resources 6 weeks before the start of semester.

The Digital Essentials modules are a great place to start building your skills to succeed at UQ. Information Essentials and UQ Systems are the top modules to start with to help you navigate your first few weeks.

If you're studying on campus, we recommend you take a Library tour for an in-person introduction to library spaces and services. Our friendly student tour guides provide tours of different Library locations regularly during Orientation week. If you’re studying externally, our website has all the information you need.

See UQ Library’s services for students

Getting around campus

Take a virtual tour

Make sure you don't get lost on your way to the bookshop! Take a quick virtual tour of St Lucia, Gatton or Herston campus before you visit.

Check out our campus virtual tours

Maps, parking and transport

Find your way to, from and around campus, whether you’re commuting by car, bus, bicycle or walking.

Learn more about maps and transport options

Accessibility

UQ offers free support and services for students with a disability, illness, injury or mental health condition. Email a UQ Disability Advisor at disability@uq.edu.au before you arrive to arrange appropriate support for you.

Find out more about accessibility on campus

Safety

UQ campuses offer 24-hour security patrols and a safety program to help you navigate campus with confidence.

Find out how to contact Security

Places to study on campus

Semester is in full swing. You’ve packed your bag, you’ve got an extra-extra-large coffee – but where can you go to study? There's plenty of places you can look:

• Check our maps to find communal study spots at St Lucia, Gatton, Herston or Dutton Park.
• Library study spaces are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – and you can check study space availability online.
• Book a room in one of the libraries — use your student account to reserve your space.
• Find an empty room or lecture hall — you can study in any teaching space as long as it isn’t booked.
• Ask your school to book a room for you.

Wherever you study on campus, remember to be considerate of other people.