Orientation Week
Orientation Week Website
Please visit the orientation website www.uq.edu.au/orientation and create your own O Week experience, use the event planner and create your own personal itinerary. You can print your personal O Week Program at the UQ Gatton Student Centre (Building 8101A)
Jumpstart Academic Preparation Program - JSAPP
The JSAPP assists students make the transition to a new educational institution and a new cultural setting.It is strongly recommended that you attend the JSAPP, particularly if you have not undertaken tertiary study in Australia previously.The JSAPP is a flexible program offering modules on many topics of interest to new students, including academic writing and study skills.
Compulsory Orientation Week Sessions specific to International Students
- Getting Started & Safety Down Under
- Faculty / School Sessions
Highly Recommended Orientation Sessions for all students
- Managing yourself and your study
- Exams at UQ
- Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
- Academic Writing Expectations
- Library Tours
- Ask IT Courses ( Introduction to E-learning, computing at UQ and mySI-net training)
UQ Union Market Day
This is a day where the University celebrates Student Life, with countless stalls, food, entertainment, giveaways and demonstrations. Consider joining one of the many clubs; from sporting, recreational, departmental and international. Like the UQGatton Facebook page (www.facebook.com/uqgatton) for dates for Market Day and also for other events throughout the semester.