Orientation

Congratulations on choosing the University of Newcastle for your studies.

An important part of starting your student life with us is Orientation. It is the first week of the university year and just as important as your first week of lectures. The program of activities is designed to introduce you to the social, cultural and academic aspects of University life. O Week is held to help new students become familiar with where they will study and what facilities and services are available to them.

Information sessions and workshops are held throughout the week to advise new students of program and course options, enrolments and registrations, Faculty and library locations and much more. Many of the sporting facilities and clubs will be showcased, along with recreation and social clubs, and the University's accommodation facilities. Some of the most popular events of O Week are the social activities held by the Student Associations and various Faculties across campus to enable commencing students to foster new friendships.

2008 Orientation Dates:

Callaghan Campus:
Semester 1: Monday 11 - Saturday 16 February
Semester 2: Tuesday 15 July
Ourimbah Campus:
Semester 1: Monday 11 - Thursday 14 February
Semester 2: To be advised
Port Macquarie Campus:
Semester 1: Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14 February
Semester 2: To be advised

A copy of the Orientation Program, which lists all events and activities held during O Week, will be sent to new students in their Enrolment Package, and will be available online.

What should you achieve during O?

Learn about university life at the COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY. Find out about your individual program requirements at your FACULTY SESSION and enjoy lunch with your group. Make sure you are enrolled correctly by bringing a printout of your ENROLMENT with you or, if you are an international student, attend an enrolment session. Attend the BE UNI READY sessions and find out strategies and tips to get you through uni. Get your student ID CARD at one of our new student HUBS. Take a CAMPUS TOUR or a LIBRARY TOUR. ASK QUESTIONS and HAVE FUN!