UC Orientation
Orientation week is your chance to settle in and get ready for life as a student at the University of Canberra. It's a great opportunity to meet other students, find out about your course, explore campus and most importantly have some fun!
Placement Vaccination Clinic
Friday 13 January 2023
Express your interest in attending a vaccination clinic for students requiring vaccination as part of their pre-placement requirements.
Further information and instructions will be sent to you closer to the day.
UC Medical and Counselling
Student Success Team Appointment
Between Thursday 8 December 2022 and Friday 16 December 2022
Book a 20-minute appointment with our Student Success Team.
Student Centre, Building 1
Getting started at UC (S1 22)
Between Tuesday 30 November 2021 and Thursday 16 December 2021
Get prepared now before classes start for Semester 1 2022. Our team can help with enrolment, timetable, fees, ID cards and more! Book in a one-on-one 20-minute phone session with one of our friendly team.
You chose the time and we will give you a call to chat about all your university administration. It's also a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about university life.
Faculty of Arts & Design Welcome @ The Well
Thursday 12 August 2021
Meet at The Well to welcome new commencing students into the Faculty of Arts & Design. Meet Faculty staff and students and enjoy some light refreshments and UCFM music plus the chance to win a lucky door prize.
The Well
Virtual Reality Escape Room
Monday 26 July 2021
The UC Esports Lounge will be running a virtual reality escape room for free all week long!
Head down to the UC Esports Lounge during O-Week to reserve a time slot, no booking online is required! Each session can have 3 people at once so grab your mates!
Book your ticket online (ignore the times) if you want more details sent to your email!
UC Esports Lounge
Canberra Bus Tour
Friday 30 July 2021
New to Canberra? Hop on the bus for our famous Canberra Bus Tour! We will be going around to some of Canberra's top attractions while slipping you some fun facts and insider tips about our nations capital. Don't worry, we will be hopping on and off the bus so there will be plenty of photo opportunities to get yourself some super cute candids.
We will also be stopping for some afternoon tea where you can try some Aussie delectables. Meet at The Well at 12:45pm for a 1pm departure.
The Well
Support Campus Tours
Between Monday 26 July 2021 and Friday 30 July 2021
Find out how, what and where to access support on campus at UC. Connect with a UC Student Mentor for an on-campus support walking tour hosted by UC thrive.
UC Thrive Info Zone (Refectory)
Wellbeing Craft Station
Between Monday 26 July 2021 and Friday 30 July 2021
Begin your journey at UC relaxed and calm. Wind down, get creative and explore some stress management tips at our wellbeing craft station. Our UC Student Mentors will answer any questions you may have about starting at UC.
UC Refectory
New To UC (virtual)
Between Monday 26 July 2021 and Friday 30 July 2021
If you have moved to Canberra from the bush or the beach, come to this session to find out what support and scholarships are available for you. Meet your peers and chat to current UC students from regional areas.
Bacon & Egg Rolls
Friday 30 July 2021
Make your way to the concourse where we will be dishing up tasty bacon and egg rolls from 10am. We all know the need for a B&E after a big night so make sure you get in early so you don’t miss out!
UC Concourse
Games Night with Red Frogs
Thursday 29 July 2021
Red Frogs and UClifeX are teaming up to host a games night in the UCX Student Lounge. Head on down, grab a hot chocolate and stick around for a game or two!
UCX Student Lounge
Business Government & Law Postgraduate Orientation (virtual)
Thursday 29 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in all our Business, Government & Law postgraduate courses. This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 897 2651 2137
Passcode: 400156
Navigating Study (virtual)
Between Tuesday 27 July 2021 and Thursday 29 July 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC learning environment, including how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help, information about UC services and more. This session includes a Q&A so bring along any questions you have about studying at UC or university life in general.
Bachelor of Commerce & Accounting Orientation (virtual)
Thursday 29 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Commerce & the Bachelor of Accounting. This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 876 5476 8905
Passcode: 233449
UC College Welcome & Orientation (virtual)
Thursday 29 July 2021
UC COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY: This virtual orientation session is for all students starting at UC College in Semester 2 2021. This includes UC Connect, Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation program. This session will help you make the best start to your university journey and give you all the information you need regarding your program. NOTE: This event has been moved to a virtual webinar session due to the evolving COVID-19 situatio
Speed Friending
Between Monday 26 July 2021 and Thursday 29 July 2021
New to UC or just want to make new friends? Then Speed Friending is a must for you! It's such a fun way to meet new people. It's so good, it will be on offer Monday, Wednesday and Thursday!
UC Refectory
Navigating Study
Between Tuesday 27 July 2021 and Thursday 29 July 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC learning environment, including how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help, information about UC services and more. This session includes a Q&A so bring along any questions you have about studying at UC or university life in general.
University of Canberra - 2B07
Cooking Class
Thursday 29 July 2021
Don't know how to cook, not a good cook, or just want to utilise the products that you grab from the UCX Food Pantry each week? No worries - come on down and get cooking with us in the UCX Student Lounge! Learn a quick and easy meal using ingredients you can find in the pantry and student fresh boxes. You will also receive a free UCX Recipe Book, with many more meals to try!
UCX Student Lounge
International Drop-In and Q&A
Thursday 29 July 2021
Drop in to UC for help with any last minute questions & to meet your International Student Support Service (ISSS) team. We can help you with any questions regarding support, enrolment & visa requirements and more!
UC Library - Level B
Master of Occupational Therapy Orientation
Thursday 29 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Master of Occupational Therapy.
University of Canberra - 2A04
Movie Night
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Throw on your comfy clothes, grab a blanket and set up in the Refectory to watch a movie with your mates.
We will be handing out popcorn and food to everyone who attends! There will be bean bags and chairs but we encourage you to bring your own bean bag or camping chairs to make the ultimate comfy set-up.
There will also be a bar to purchase drinks from. (EFTPOS ONLY)
Stay home if you:
o Feel unwell
o Have been overseas or attended a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days
o Have been i
UC Refectory
Postgraduate Health Research Orientation (Virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding both the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research.
Postgraduate Education Virtual Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Welcome to the postgraduate Education programs! In this session we will explain the key features of the program and the way we can support your learning.
TESOL & FLT Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Welcome to the TESOL & FLT postgraduate programs! In this virtual session we will explain the key features of the program and the way we can support your learning.
B Politics & International Relations Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Politics & International Relations. This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 841 9046 1692
Passcode: 771410
Bachelor of Justice Studies Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Justice Studies This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 886 6295 7448
Passcode: 843110
Bachelor of Laws Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Laws. This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 851 3730 2761
Passcode: 493918
Bachelor of Social & Economic Policy Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Social & Economic Policy. This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 852 4605 5597
Passcode: 253975
Donuts On Campus
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Did someone say donuts...FREE donuts? We did indeed! Head on over to the concourse to enjoy some fresh, hot cinnamon donuts!
UC Concourse
Bachelor of Nursing Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your Bachelor of Nursing course.
University of Canberra - 12B50
Initial Teacher Education Degree Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Welcome to the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs at UC! In this compulsory orientation session we will explain the key features of the ITE programs and the way we can support your learning.
Inspire Centre
Faculty of Science and Technology Welcome Lunch
Wednesday 28 July 2021
We would love to chat to you in person at the Faculty of Science and Technology's Welcome Lunch! It will be held straight after the course advice sessions. The lunch provides you with a great opportunity to chat with staff members, student societies/associations and meet fellow students.
UC HUB, Building 1 Level A
B Politics & International Relations Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Politics & International Relations. Lunch will be provided. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B50
Bachelor Event & Tourism Management Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management. Lunch will be included. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B50
Bachelor of Business Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in any of our Bachelor of Business degrees (all specialisations). Lunch will be included. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B50
Bachelor of Commerce & Accounting Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Accounting. Lunch will be provided. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B50
Bachelor of Laws & Justice Studies Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Laws and the Bachelor of Justice Studies. Lunch will be provided. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B56 & 11B63
Bachelor of Social & Economic Policy Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Social & Economic Policy. Lunch will be provided. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B68
Business Government & Law Postgrad Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
In person orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in all our Business, Government & Law postgraduate courses. This session is also available to attend virtually.
University of Canberra - 11B50
Faculty of Education Dean's Welcome Lunch
Wednesday 28 July 2021
The Faculty of Education would like to invite you to the Dean’s welcome speech and lunch; an opportunity to meet your peers!
Inspire Centre
Book Swap
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Come on down to the Book Swap to find some absolute gems!
UC Refectory and Concourse
B Medical & Biomedical Science Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This in person course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Medical Science. This session is also available to attend virtually and will be recorded for access at a later date.
University of Canberra - Mega Lab 27B14
B Medical & Biomedical Science Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Medical Science. This session is also available to attend in person.
Bachelor of Environmental Science Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This in person course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Environmental Science. This session is also available to attend virtually and will be recorded for access at a later date.
University of Canberra - Environmental Lab 27C4
Bachelor of Environmental Science Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Environmental Science. This session is also available to attend in person.
IT & Systems Postgraduate Course Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This in-person course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your postgraduate course in the School of IT & Systems. You should attend this session if you will be studying a postgraduate course in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Data Science or Engineering. This session is also available to attend virtually and will be recorded for access at a later date.
University of Canberra - 2B07
IT & Systems Postgraduate Course Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your postgraduate course in the School of IT & Systems. You should attend this session if you will be studying a postgraduate course in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Data Science or Engineering. This session is also available to attend in person.
IT & Systems Undergraduate Course Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This in-person course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your undergraduate course in the School of IT & Systems (ITS). You should attend this session if you will study a Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, Engineering Technology, Network & Software Engineering or Engineering. It will also be available to join virtually and recorded to watch at a later time.
University of Canberra - 2B09
IT & Systems Undergraduate Course Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your undergraduate course in the School of IT & Systems (ITS). You should attend this session if you will study a Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, Engineering Technology, Network & Software Engineering or Engineering. It will also be available to attend in person.
Undergraduate Forensic Studies Orientation (in person)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This in person course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding 142JA Bachelor of Applied Science in Forensic Studies, as well as the following double degrees: NPSC02 Bachelor of Forensic Studies/Bachelor of Laws and SCNP01 Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies. This session is also available to attend virtually and will be recorded for access at a later date.
University of Canberra - Microscopy Lab 27B4
Undergraduate Forensic Studies Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding 142JA Bachelor of Applied Science in Forensic Studies, as well as the following double degrees: NPSC02 Bachelor of Forensic Studies/Bachelor of Laws and SCNP01 Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies. This session is also available to attend in person.
Dean's Welcome Morning Tea (Health)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
All semester 2 2021 Faculty of Health commencing students welcome.
University of Canberra - UC Hub (Old Zierholz Bar)
UG and PG Design & Built Environment Meet & Greet
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Meet the Student Experience Team at the FAD information table outside Coffee Grounds, get your coffee voucher and mingle with academic staff and other commencing students in your course.
Coffee Grounds
UG and PG Arts & Communication Meet & Greet
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Meet the Student Experience Team at the FAD information table outside Coffee Grounds, get your coffee voucher and mingle with academic staff and other commencing students in your course.
Coffee Grounds
Bachelor of Human Nutrition Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Human Nutrition.
University of Canberra - 02C07
Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
University of Canberra - 3B36
B Science in Psychology (Honours) Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours).
University of Canberra - 02A01
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
University of Canberra - 02A12
Master of Physiotherapy Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Master of Physiotherapy.
University of Canberra - 02A06
Master of Public Health Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Master of Public Health.
University of Canberra - 23B05
UG Psychology Courses & Doubles Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your Psychology undergraduate course.
University of Canberra - 02A13
Undergraduate Health Science Orientation
Wednesday 28 July 2021
This course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding your undergraduate Health Science course.
University of Canberra - 02A14
Master of Education Studies Orientation (virtual)
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Master of Education Studies (245JA).
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Trivia Night
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Orientation Trivia Night is always a good way to reboot the brain after a long holiday! So come on down to the Refectory and test out your general knowledge.
UC Refectory
Bachelor Event & Tourism Management Orientation (virtual)
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Virtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in the Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management. This session is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 867 7817 2583
Passcode: 831442
Bachelor of Business Orientation (virtual)
Tuesday 27 July 2021
VIrtual orientation for Semester 2 2021 commencing students at UC in any of our Bachelor of Business degrees (all specialisations). This sessions is also available to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 867 7817 2583
Passcode: 831442
Market Day
Tuesday 27 July 2021
The favourite for Orientation! It's the perfect way to get to know all the great services, supports and social segments of the university. You will be able to meet the 60+ clubs and societies on campus, you can even join them on the day! You will also have the opportunity to meet some of the businesses operating around Canberra.
UC Refectory and Concourse
SMASH at UC Esports
Monday 26 July 2021
The SAUCE is back - are you ready? For those that don't know, The SAUCE it is a 1v1 tournament for super smash bros weekly tournament held each Monday night, so come on down to the eSports Lounge this O-Week and give it a crack.
Esports Lounge
Mature Age Meet & Greet
Monday 26 July 2021
A 90-minute after-hours session hosted jointly by UCX and Study Skills discussing essential study skills with insights from current mature-age UC students. This is a great opportunity to network with your peers. Light refreshments provided. Designed for mature-age students and those working full-time (all welcome).
UC Clive Price Suite (1C50)
Yarning about UC
Monday 26 July 2021
Please join us to have a yarn about UC with your fellow students and meet the Ngunnawal Centre team. Study Skills be available for one on one discussions about how the library services can help you be successful.
UC Ngunnawal Centre
International Welcome & Orientation (virtual)
Monday 26 July 2021
Welcome and orientation session to offshore commencing international students.
Build Your Own Terrarium
Monday 26 July 2021
Is your room looking a bit bare and you want to vamp it up a little bit? Head on over to The Well and make yourself a terrarium to take home and meet new friends while you do it!
The Well
Welcome Lunch
Monday 26 July 2021
Join the UC Student Mentors and key support staff for a fun, friendly and supportive lunch to welcome you to UC for S2 2021. There will be food, games, live music and other fun activities.
UC Refectory
International Welcome & Orientation (Onshore)
Monday 26 July 2021
Welcome and orientation session for our newly commencing onshore international students.
University of Canberra - 2B9
Pancake Breakfast
Monday 26 July 2021
Start off Orientation with our tasty pancake breakfast tradition! Kicking off at 9:30am, we will be flipping and serving up pancakes down on the concourse.
UC Concourse
Welcome to Country
Monday 26 July 2021
The University of Canberra acknowledges the Ngunnawal peoples as the traditional custodians of the land upon which the University's main campus sits and pays respect to all Elders past and present.
UC Concourse
Getting Started at UC
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Get prepared for Semester 2! Drop in to UC for help with everything you need to get organised before classes start. We can help you with enrolment, timetable, ID cards, understanding your fees and more!
UC Student Centre Foyer (Building 1)
Getting Started at UC
Tuesday 13 July 2021
Get prepared for Semester 2! Drop in to UC for help with everything you need to get organised before classes start. We can help you with enrolment, timetable, ID cards, understanding your fees and more!
UC Student Centre Foyer (Building 1)
Graduate Certificate Health Research Orientation (Virtual)
Thursday 8 July 2021
This virtual course advice session provides you with relevant information regarding the Graduate Certificate in Health Research.
Getting Started at UC
Wednesday 30 June 2021
Get prepared for Semester 2! Drop in to UC for help with everything you need to get organised before classes start. We can help you with enrolment, timetable, ID cards, understanding your fees and more!
UC Library (Building 8)
Getting Started at UC
Monday 28 June 2021
Get prepared for Semester 2! Drop in to UC for help with everything you need to get organised before classes start. We can help you with enrolment, timetable, ID cards, understanding your fees and more!
UC Library (Building 8)
Navigating Study at UC (Week One)
Tuesday 9 February 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC environment, including information about the different UC services, how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help and more.
Building 2, Level B, Room 7 (2B07)
UCX Food Pantry Online Cooking Class
Friday 5 February 2021
Have all these ingredients from the Food Pantry but don't know how to use them? We will be live streaming a mini cooking class to show you how to make a study snack favourite- hummus!
Canberra Bus Tour
Friday 5 February 2021
New to Canberra or just haven't had time to see the sights? Join the Canberra Bus Tour where we will be showing you the best Canberra has to offer with plenty of instagrammable moments and a picnic lunch.
Meet at The Well
Breakfast BBQ
Friday 5 February 2021
There is nothing like the smell of a breafast BBQ to truly wake you up! Roll put of bed for a free bacon and egg roll.
Concourse Lawns
Paint and Sip Class
Thursday 4 February 2021
Whip up your very own masterpiece! We will be joined by Life With Paint Studios who will be guiding you to paint your own work of art canvas for you to take home. Tickets are $30 and include two drinks at The Well.
The Well
Speed Friending (Thursday)
Thursday 4 February 2021
If you missed out on the first speed friending of O-week or just love socializing, don't sweat it. Join our third speed friending session and see how many friends you can make in half an hour!
Concourse Lawns
Outdoor Soccer
Thursday 4 February 2021
Pick a team and put your game face on!
Concourse Lawns
Banh Mi Lunch
Thursday 4 February 2021
A vietnamese favourite lunch time roll. Grab a free Banh Mi to fuel you for all of this O-Week fun.
Concourse Lawns
UCX Food Pantry Second Hand Market
Thursday 4 February 2021
Just moved on campus and there is a million things you need to buy to make your place feel a little like home? We are hosting a second hand market during the UCX Food Pantry.
UCX Student Lounge
Navigating Study at UC (Thursday)
Thursday 4 February 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC environment, including information about the different UC services, how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help and more.
Building 2, Level B, Room 7 (2B07)
Picnic Movie Night
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Roll out your mat and find the best spot on the lawns for our outdoor movie night. Join us for the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians' on the big screen. Tickets are only $5 and gets you entry and a asian noodle box dinner.
Concourse Lawns
Ice Cream
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Happiness scooped into a cone. Ice cream is just the thing to cool you down.
Concourse Lawns
Speed Friending (Wednesday)
Wednesday 3 February 2021
If you missed out on the first speed friending of O-week or just love socializing, don't sweat it. Join our second speed friending session and see how many friends you can make in half an hour!
Concourse Lawns
Faculty of Education Dean's Welcome & Lunch
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Welcome and Introductions for students commencing in the Faculty of Education
Concourse Lawns
Faculty of Science and Technology Dean's Welcome Lunch
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Welcome and Introductions for students commencing in the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Concourse Lawns
Navigating Study at UC (Wednesday)
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC environment, including information about the different UC services, how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help and more.
Building 6, Level C, Room 12 (6C12)
Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Come try our infamous pancakes at the Northern Concourse, because who doesn't love starting their mornings with berries, whipped cream and Maple syrup.
Concourse Lawns
Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday 2 February 2021
It's the first Trivia Tuesday of the year! Get in teams of 6 to play to win prizes and grab a free dinner on us.
Concourse Lawns
Mature Aged Meet and Greet with Q&A
Tuesday 2 February 2021
An after-hours session discussing essential Study Skills with insights from current mature-age students. Designed for mature-age students and those working full-time (all welcome). There will be nibbles and drinks provided. After the session, form a team and join UC Life for O-Week trivia.
Concourse Lawns
Online Speed Friending
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Can't visit us on campus? Who are we to deprive you of making some quality pals! We are taking speed friending online which means you could be talking to students studyin here in Canberra or right around the world!
English Conversation Club
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Kickstarting in O-Week, join 1 hour English conversation group. This will run every Tuesday in February and March.
The Group will be run in an informal manner in the café behind Medical and Counselling. We will start with some simple discussion topics and move gradually to more challenging things, like asking for assistance, starting a conversation, maintaining a conversation, speaking to your lecturer and anything else of interest to the group.
Concourse Lawns
Faculty of Health Welcome
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Welcome and Introductions, including a Morning Tea for students commencing in the Faculty of Health
Concourse Lawns
University of Canberra College Welcome Morning Tea
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Students commencing in a UCC course are invited to join us for a meet and greet with College staff and students.
Building 5 Courtyard
The Sauce - Smash at UC Esports Tournament
Monday 1 February 2021
The SAUCE is a singles (1v1) tournament for Super Smash Bros.It is open to competitors of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
See smash.gg/sauce
UC Esports Lounge
Picnic Movie Night
Monday 1 February 2021
Roll out your mat and find the best spot on the lawns for our outdoor movie night. Join us for the movie 'The Incredibles 2' on the big screen. Tickets are only $5 and gets you entry and a hotdog dinner.
Concourse Lawns
Navigating Study at UC - Online session (Monday)
Monday 1 February 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC environment, including information about the different UC services, how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help and more.
Backyard Cricket
Monday 1 February 2021
Pick a team and put your game face on for some backyard cricket before the semester starts!
Concourse Lawns
Navigating Study at UC (Monday)
Monday 1 February 2021
Find out how to navigate the UC environment, including information about the different UC services, how to find your unit information, how to plan your studies, where to get study help and more.
Building 2, Level B, Room 11 (2B11)
Speed Friending (Monday)
Monday 1 February 2021
How many friends can you make in one hour? Put it to the test at speed friending.
Concourse Lawns
International Student Orientation
Monday 1 February 2021
Orientation for new Semester One 2021 commencing international students.
Building 2, Level B, Room 11 (2B11)
Welcome Lunch
Monday 1 February 2021
Join UC Student Mentors and key support staff for a fun, friendly and supportive lunch to welcome you to UC for 2021. There will be food, games, live music and other fun activities!
Concourse Lawns
New to Canberra Welcome
Monday 1 February 2021
If you have moved to Canberra from the bush or the beach, come to this session to find out what support and scholarships are available for you. Meet your peers and chat to current UC students from regional areas.
Concourse Lawns
Ngunnawal Centre Meet and Greet
Monday 1 February 2021
Students commencing at UC in Semester 1 and continuing students are invited to come and meet the staff and see the Ngunnawal Centre student space, followed by morning tea.
Ngunnawal Centre
Commencement Ceremony
Monday 1 February 2021
The Commencement Ceremony is a chance for the University to officially mark the beginning to the academic year and also to welcome the new and returning students for the year. Hosted by the SRC you will hear form your student leaders, receive a traditional welcome to country, be entertained by the Wiradjuri Echoes and welcomed to UC by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Paddy Nixon.
Refectory